When the passengers began leaving, Dad stayed seated.
Michael had invited us to the cockpit.
But Dad looked frightened.
“I don’t know whether I can do it, Lauren.”
“Why?”
“The last time I entered a cockpit, I couldn’t stay.”
I took his hand.
“Then this time, I won’t let you go alone.”
We waited until the cabin emptied.
At the front, Michael stood beside the open cockpit door.
His first officer greeted Dad respectfully.
“Captain Reyes has told me about you many times, Mr. Hayes.”
Dad blushed.
Michael offered him
