~ Austin ~
A black Lexus is moving slowly through an older suburb of Austin.
Penny and Ben are in the back, Jesse is driving, and Oni is sitting by his side on the front passenger's seat.
Penny is observing the neighborhood. It's old, but well maintained. Two-lane road is bordered with sidewalks on each side. The front yards are small, simple and clean.
Several people, obviously neighbors, are standing on the sidewalk at the corner, and chatting lively. She can hear their laughter through the open window.
Penny opened the window for some fresh spring air which helps to clear her mind because right now, her mind is a mess and based on Ben's persistent gentle strokes on her back, he can feel her anxiousness.
She looked at the man by her side and smiled. "I am happy you are here.", Penny told Ben.
Ben smiled and kissed the back of her palm. "I will always be by your side."
