"I Think my mom's right,"Noah added quietly.  "There are certain principles of gravity and momentum to consider here. A body in motion will stay in motion and all that."

I glanced at the boy, clearly bafiled, but just as pressed. "I'm just concerned about this body Staying out of the emergency room.  I studied him for a moment, then added, "Maybe you ought to let me drive."

"Why Becase youe a man?Don't be  ridiculous." she said huffily

The truck hit a major pothole, and she hold on the wheel with all her might.  We were all holding our breaths, waiting to see if we'd make it to the other side....