She watches the way he ducks his head as he answers. It's oddly charming. When the engine starts, she turns her head reflexively to check the rear view mirror. Making note of the car parked behind them, who's walking down the sidewalk. Old habits die hard.

"Newer models can have repairs on them too," she points out, settling in her seat with a smile. "It depends on the kind of miles you've been driving." And she's certainly driven some hard miles over the years.