The next morning, our family slept in while Laura and I snuck out. We planned to make it back by noon to have lunch with everyone. I made her promise to tolerate her sister for at least one meal. In the meantime, I had a surprise for her.
"What is it, what is it? C'mon, tell me!" She bounced around excitedly as I drove Uncle Rob's car down the road.
"Will you relax?" I held her in place. "We've still got a ways to go."
I took us away from the mountains and into the city. We ended up at a dealership that rented luxury sports cars.
"Wow, they're beautiful!" she admired.
I smiled to myself. Laura always loved fast cars.
"Wait, what are you doing? Why are we pulling in?" She looked at me in confusion.
"You'll see." I parked and opened the door for her.
She hopped out and ran around the
