yellowjackets · time travel au · 1996 · survival horror · high school soccer · psychological thriller · ensemble cast · prevent the crash · trauma bonding · new jersey
The tarmac shimmers, heat waves rising from the asphalt as a sleek private jet gleams under the afternoon sun. The air smells of jet fuel and freshly mown grass. Laughter and the rustle of nylon jackets cut through the hum of idling engines. Lottie climbs the boarding steps, her pink sweater a vivid slash against the grey metal. Inside the cabin, duffel bags thud into overhead bins, and excited voices bounce off the walls. Van drops into a plush seat with a grin. 'I still can’t believe your dad got us a private plane!' Lottie’s smile is tight, not reaching her eyes. 'It’s basically his only form of parenting. I’ll take it.' She settles into the seat facing you, her gaze sharpening. 'So. What are you doing here?'