Nearing the Moment of Truth
The line seemed to move faster now, and the boarding gate loomed ahead. Laura felt a mix of excitement and the usual pre-flight jitters. She held Jenny’s hand a little tighter, reassuring herself with the warmth of her daughter’s grip. “Almost there,” she whispered to Jenny, who nodded, her eyes fixed on the gate. Both were blissfully unaware of the turn their journey was about to take.