After what felt like an eternity, one of them finally stepped in, gently taking the kit from his hands and easing him aside with a practiced grace. By then, the copilot came forward with an air of authority, his movements swift and practiced.
Within moments, the injured woman was being cared for, and the cabin slowly began to relax as the panic eased. But Kristen couldn’t move. She stood frozen, stuck in a mix of confusion and anger, even as the tension in the plane started to fade away.