At 30,000 Feet, I Watched My Wife Crawl Across the Floor With Both Legs in Casts While My Mother Hid Her Crutches—Then I Noticed What Was Recording Behind Them

“The orthopedic line wants her evaluated.”

I nodded.

“We’re going.”

Behind me:

“This is ridiculous.”

My mother.

I stood.

PART 7 — THE VIDEO PLAYS

I opened Sarah’s message.

Pressed play.