After sending that message, Charlie then added: [Don't wait up for me, dear. Get some rest soon.]

Claire then replied: [I can't sleep knowing you're coming back. I'll be waiting at home.]

Touched, Charlie sent: [I'll make it back as soon as I can!]

Before long, his plane had moved to the runway.

The airport wasn't that busy at night, and the flight took off five minutes early.

Bored with no internet connection, Charlie swiped through his phone aimlessly when he noticed the missed call from