When they got in the car, Vera took the back seat and gave Diana the chance to sit beside Brian.
But this did not make things any better for Diana, as on the way home, Vera spent the whole time recounting stories from her and Brian's past. Worst of all, Diana could tell that Brian was enjoying the conversation.
"Brian, do you remember that summer when I was bitten by a dog? You were so worried about me that you chased the dog all the way out of our neighborhood!"
Brian smiled. "How could I forget? You cried as if the world was about to end."
Vera covered her mouth and smiled slightly. They talked and laughed all the way back to the house.
Diana never found a chance to interrupt. All she could do was smile awkwardly as if she thought what they were talking about was interesting. The journey home felt like it took hours. Finally, the car stopped.
