Chapter 44 Downhill

• She sat back against the leather seat, feeling freedom's air coming through the window, a little smile on her face. It was going to be a few hours of laughter before she headed back to the manor.
• She missed Abby anyway; even a minute was going to be something with her. She only hoped it was going to be at her place, so they stayed up telling each other dry jokes and boring life stories.
• She smiled again, looking forward at the cab driver, who hadn't said anything since she entered. In the mood for small talk, she asked, "Where are we going to?"