After boarding the plane, Mason made a quick call home to check on things.

Derek, seated beside him, briefly recounted what had occurred during Mason’s period of unconsciousness. Mason listened quietly, then retrieved a blanket and draped it over Aurora, who was seated further down.

The table in front of her was laden with everything she could possibly need—tablet, fruit, hot water, and the like. Even so, Mason still worried that he hadn’t done ...