The middle row sat three so Aisha took the first seat behind the driver, Rana got in next with Meara in the third seat. Carolyn sat in the passenger seat next to Clark who was delighted to have her there and to have Ed so far away from her. He got them underway.

Clark opened his window and the gust of wind caught Rana's hair and blew it back into Ed's face.

Aisha looked over the seat and laughed at Ed's look of surprise. Rana apologized for her flyaway hair.

"It's fine. May I braid it for you?" Ed asked as he brushed the strands from his face.

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