There was very little traffic on the roads that Sunday morning, which was okay by me. I, my sister and her friend Melissa were on our way into the city proper.

They often invited me to their outings, though perhaps the fact that I had a car was partly responsible for that. I really did enjoy their company though. Melissa was a fun, not to mention attractive, girl and my sister and I had always gotten along well.

"Aren't we there yet?" Melissa called out from the backseat.

"What are you, a kid?" said my sister, looking back at her with a teasing smile.

"Just saying your brother could speed...