A woman who sits next to Hallorann on the flight to Denver after Danny calls him back to the Overlook Hotel. The sour-faced woman sits with a stern expression and silently reads a book, talking very little. When the plane experiences a rough landing, and a female passenger begins to scream that the plane is crashing, the sour-faced woman softens. She tells Hallorann everything will be alright and invites him for a drink when they land. Hallorann, of course, declines. He passes her at luggage claim, where she flashes him the peace sign and “shines” at him, sending him mental well wishes and positive vibes. The sour-faced woman serves to illustrate how common the shining really is in the book, and she also highlights how those who shine are drawn to one another.