"I know, Sam. Thanks." Maybe everything wasn't 'okay' again, but it was better. At least he wouldn't be wound up in a tense knot the whole way to Ohio. Actually, the trip would likely take longer than the night, so that was something to think about.

"Sometime before sunup, we should pull over somewhere and get me zipped up in the back." He hooked a thumb back toward the trunk. Not the world's greatest way to travel, but necessary sometimes. His 'vampire business' had already eaten up enough time. They should make some of it up.