Emma tried to stay awake, at least for a little while. It was her first time on a private plane—her first time on any plane. So many firsts and she didn’t want to miss a thing but she was so tired and she was losing the battle to keep her eyes open.

     The plane was amazing and just like she’d seen in movies. Big, leather seats that were as comfortable as they looked, a flight attendant who greeted them with drinks as soon as they boarded, and a selection of magazines or headphones or movies to watch while they flew halfway across the world. It spoiled her for any other...