Grace paused for a moment before agreeing, "Yes, we just happened to be passing by."

Vivien politely added, "Then could you please give me and June a ride back, Mr. Wenn?"

Wesley responded with another, "of course."

The people carrier drove smoothly along the road, and because Wesley wasn't much of a talker, everyone else also fell silent. Even Vivien, usually so chatty, was quiet, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere in the car.

After a while, Wesley asked Grace, ...