Sandy gave Mike a quick kiss after slipping into the car.

"Been a while since I did a road trip. But I think I'll enjoy it well enough. It's all about the company, after all."

And they were on their way.

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"Ugh, if there's something I want more than to nail every one of those bastards to a wall, it's to feel clean again. Don't be surprised if I take you up on that, Uncle Jim."

Diana rubbed her shoulder gently.

"We shall all assist. This is definitely a 'family emergency' which the community center will certainly accommodate."