Later, EM’s son threw a tantrum, and EM “accidentally” knocked over Ella’s tray, sending the iPad crashing to the floor. While I focused on calming Ella, EM’s son later admitted he felt bad about what happened, leaving his mom visibly shaken.
A flight attendant, noticing the incident, gave Ella a small stuffed airplane and promised to report EM’s behavior. By the end of the flight, EM sheepishly apologized, and Ella’s spirits were lifted. Despite the turbulence, the trip ended on a hopeful note.