Ellie sits in the passenger seat as the car races through the early morning light traffic on the highway. The air is fresh and cool as the car approaches the next interstate. It's been a long time coming. She fidgets with the hem of her shirt, as it doesn't quite cover her belly anymore, and readjusts her jorts as her thighs are spilling out of them. She's playing on her game with distant focus.

"We've been driving for a while. Despite that, I don't feel like I want to go home."