Shirley had given Serena the address of a bar in the northern New District. The newly developed area was quite a distance from the city center. On a Friday night, many people headed out of town, causing severe traffic congestion, forcing Serena to take the back roads.

She followed the navigation, taking several turns. The streets became less crowded, but the roads grew increasingly unfamiliar. She found herself stopping frequently, speeding up and slowing down, constantly checking her ...