Chapter 1-1

Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 "LADIES and gentlemen, we have begun our descent into Providence, Rhode Island. Please turn off all portable electronic devices and stow them until we have arrived at the gate. In preparation for landing, be certain your seat back is straight up and your seat belt is fastened. Please secure your carry-on items, stow your tray table, and pass any remaining service items and unwanted reading materials to the flight attendants. Thank you." Marley closed her book, carefully placing her bookmark. After zipping it into her carry-on and returning it beneath the seat in front of her, her hands fiddled aimlessly. She had already triple checked her belongings an hour ago. Letting out a long breath to expel tension that refused to leave her, she peered out of her plane window at bright, endless blue sky. The sun was shining and the temperature for this September morning, was already in the high seventies. The heels of Marley's periwinkle conve