The Stranger on the Plane Offered Help—Then Tried to Give My Baby Something Dangerous
Ava, a single mom, boarded a long flight across the country with her 14-month-old son, Shawn, bracing for a tough journey. Shawn’s crying quickly drew tired looks and whispered complaints from fellow passengers, leaving Ava feeling overwhelmed. Just as she was about to lose hope, a man named David stepped forward, offering to hold Shawn for a while.
Though hesitant, Ava accepted his help, desperate for a break and a moment of calm. Initially, David seemed caring as he gently rocked Shawn, who began to soothe down. But Ava’s relief was short-lived when she spotted David tipping an energy drink can toward Shawn’s mouth. Horrified, she grabbed her son back, only to face David’s dismissive attitude.
He insisted the drink would help Shawn burp and accused Ava of making a big deal out of nothing. Passengers watched…
