“No, you’re a bigot, and you’re about to pay for it. The new CEO—Vivien Carter—she’s Black. She came from nothing. She bought this airline specifically to address discrimination. And you just gave her the perfect example on camera.”
“What camera?” Rebecca whispered, finally showing a flicker of fear.
“The cabin cameras, Rebecca. The ones that record everything. The ones the new CEO has access to.”
The Final Cruelty and the Revelation
Seventy-five minutes into the flight, Rebecca returned to the triplets’ row. She was breathing hard, her hands shaking slightly. They had challenged her authority by existing, and she was going to retaliate.
“All three of you stand up,” she commanded. When they hesitated, she raised her voice. “Now! You’re being relocated to the back of the aircraft. You’ve been disruptive.”
Passengers started speaking up. “Those children have been perfect! You’re the one being disruptive!” Jeffrey Davidson stood up. “Ma’am, I’m an attorney. You are abusing your authority.”
Rebecca was losing control. She leaned close to Naomi. “Your mother isn’t here. She can’t protect you. Nobody’s coming to save you. You’re alone. You’re nothing, and you’re going to learn your place.“