Alex's phone rang breaking the silence. He pressed a button and the call connected to the car’s speaker.

"Hey, honey," Melissa's voice filled the car. "Just wanted to let you know your mom is here. She has been waiting for you."

"Thanks for the heads up. I will be there soon." Alex replied

"Alright, see you soon. I love you.” Melissa’s voice chirped through the speaker, her words hanging in the air like mist

Alex hung up without saying a word, the sudden silence more deafening than any words.

I squirmed in my seat as the leather now seemed too warm against my skin. "I’d like to get out here,"...