I hesitated. Didn't want to scare her.
But she deserved the truth.
"Carter hit Nash's garage last night."
Her face went hard. "Nash? The guy who fixed my car?"
"Yeah."
"Is he okay?"
"Yeah. No one was there. Just property damage."
"What are you going to do?"
"Handle it."
"When?"
"Tonight."
She nodded. "Good. Carter needs to learn he can't just do whatever he wants."
I looked at her. Surprised.
"What?" she said. "You think I'm going to tell you not to go? Nash is your friend. Carter went after him because of you. You have to do something."
"Yeah. I do."
"So do it. Just don't be stupid about it."
I sat down next to her. Pulled her close.
"I won't be stupid."
"Good."
We sat there for a while. Just holding each other.
Then Mira said, "When are you leaving?"
"Midnight."
"Ok
