As the inspection team busied themselves around the aircraft, the tension was palpable. Richard stood at a distance, eyes locked on the Gulfstream, while his mind raced through possibilities. What if the boy was right? It seemed implausible, yet the conviction in Ethan’s voice lingered in his thoughts.
The crowd watched intently, the air thick with anticipation. Reporters whispered into their microphones, updating their viewers on the unfolding drama. The homeless boy had unintentionally sparked a media frenzy.
After what felt like an eternity, the head of the inspection crew approached Richard, his face grave. “Mr. Callahan, it seems the boy was telling the truth. We found a suspicious device attached to the fuel valve. It looks like an explosive.”
