Tony and Kate drove quietly, barely stealing a glance at each other and keeping a stern look; no one wanted to say a word to the other. When Tony became bored he turned on the CD player in his Chevrolet and a soft sonorous voice of Blues dominated their midst, as they speed across the chilly tar road of California. Kate watched as Tony pulled over a boutique.

Once he turned off the CD player, Kate inquired, “Where are you taking me to?”

Tony rolled his eyes at her, “What ...