His interactions with the woman were marked by a subtle but unmistakable dominance. He chose their seats, adjusted the overhead bin without seeking her input, and even spoke for her when a flight attendant asked if they needed anything. His voice carried a firmness that bordered on insistence, suggesting a dynamic that made Sandra uneasy. ‘Who was he to her?’ 

Even though everything looked okay on the outside, Sandra felt in her gut that something was off. She really wanted to help the woman, who seemed very uncomfortable, but wasn’t sure how. ‘What exactly is wrong?’ she wondered, feeling a bit uncertain. Since the flight was going to be 13 hours long, Sandra knew she had time to figure things out. She decided she needed to watch carefully and figure out the best way to help, making sure to do it gently and without drawing too much attention.