The drive with Jesse was quiet but Alina was curious, wanting to understand how everything had ended up the way it had moments ago. Turning her head slightly toward Jesse, she whispered;

“Thank you… for showing up when you did.”

Jesse smiled faintly, eyes still on the road. “You don’t have to thank me. If anyone deserves the credit, it’s the restaurant manager.”

Alina raised an eyebrow, confused. “The manager?”

Jesse nodded. “After you sent Aiden your location, ...