The tension in the cabin reached its peak. Every passenger seemed to be holding their breath, waiting for the next outburst from Karen. Her continued defiance broke any remaining patience the crew had. The stewardess finally said, “If you don’t follow instructions, we’ll have to involve security upon landing.” Karen’s eyes flashed with anger, but for a moment, she complied. The collective relief was almost audible, though everyone knew this wasn’t the end of it.