I'd calmed down significantly by the time I could get my phone out again and sign into the plane's WiFi. It cost more than I wanted to spend, but I needed contact with Karen again.

Me: [hey babe, how's the pool?]

She didn't respond right away. She was probably still in the pool. I tried not to get anxious over that, but I knew the longer they stayed in the pool, the more likely the guys were to get a glimpse of something they shouldn't.

Me: [the guys treating you alright?]

I knew I wouldn't be able to distract myself from my anxiety, so I decided to lean into it...