Part 3
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Making the small flight from Holby to Heathrow, the flight from Heathrow to America would commence.
With luggage hulled onto the plane with the last of the passengers taking their seats the plane wasn't far from taking off.
Michael sat back in his seat, uncomfortable and sweating. 'Why did I even agree to this!' He muttered, wiping his forehead liberally with the back of his hand, his heart thumping, adrenaline running through him. The plane hadn't even set off yet and already he'd himself into this state.
Joseph sat beside Michael. Noting his discomfort, he placed a very hesitant hand on his shoulder, after a moment of thought. 'There's really, nothing to be scared of, we'll have landed before you know it'
Exhaling deeply Michael turned to his friend. 'Easy for you to say, your not the one who's petrified..' He trailed off as the intercom interrupted, announcing to all passengers that the plane would be taking off in approximately 10 minutes.
'Why don't you distract yourself with something..a book maybe?' Joseph suggested, Michael instantly feeling more queasy.
To the right of Michael and Joseph sat Connie with Grace. The narrow alley separated them, but Connie couldn't resist a smirk, at Michael's expense. 'Maybe you should make a run for it, while you still can, you have 8 minutes and counting.'
'Lay off Connie..' Michael replied softly. Closing his eyes he visualized the possibility of being at home with his kids. A small smile crept up on his face.
Connie watched him. 'Why did you even decided to come?' she asked ruining his happy, pleasant train of thought. 'If your that scared of flying, why?'
Opening his eyes and sitting up Michael turned to Connie. 'See Sam, obviously, get away from work as for the flying, was never really that bigger deal..until now' He swallowed hard. Paleness soon taking over his face. The engines of the plane stared to thunder, Grace squealed in delight as she watched out of the small window.
Michael held onto his seat. Joseph held onto his hand, offering support, Connie snorted as she witnessed this, Joseph abruptly let go, Michael without taking his eyes off the seat in front, grabbed his hand again squeezing tightly. The American's insides somersaulted as the plane lifted with speed off the runway and into the air.
Now airborne Michael closed his eyes. Joseph looked out of the furthest window, the sky slowly changing colour as the climbed higher into the sky. Connie had turned attention to her daughter as both looked out of the window, Grace clapping her hands as her excitement arose.
Night fell. The plane being lite by dim small strip lights. Grace was already fast asleep, the excitement of it all wearing her little body out. Connie glanced at Michael through the corner of her eye, (a book in her hand to keep her mind stimulated for a few hours) sleeping but still covered in sweat. Gross. She and Joseph had witnessed him throw up twice throughout the four hour flight, with another 3 to go.
Joseph noticed Connie as she glanced at Michael. 'Not long to go now..' He piped up a little sleepily.
'No..' She replied back and pre-occupied with her book.
'I just want to say, what you witnessed earlier on… it wasn't …I mean I wasn't…' He trailed off searching for the right word. 'I was just offering support.'
Connie nodded, not looking up from her book. 'Oh Joseph..I was just winding you up..you really do need to stop worrying'
'I wasn't…i-' Stopping mid sentence Joseph watched as Michael sat bolt upright, catching the attention of Connie who also turned to face him. Joseph promptly passed him a paper bag, 'Lovely..' Joseph muttered to himself.
The plane fell blissfully silent as nearly all passengers slept. Connie snuggled up to her daughter. Joseph slept near the window, away from Michael, the moon lighting one side of his face, a small, thin blanket covering him. Michael himself fell back promptly after waking up many hours earlier.
The plane landed with ease, early next morning, finally the 4 of them had hit America. With stars and strips.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter. :-)