"Not a bit. I did it because you surprised me. I've never been able to resist a challenge."

She was looking out the window when she said it, watching the buildings flow past. For once, she didn't feel the need to make extraneous conversation. The slight knot was still there, and she reluctantly acknowledged it.

"I like this car," she said, going for inanity to keep the moment light. "I finally broke down and bought a vehicle of my own when I got tired of renting."