"Where are we going?" Tessy asked, glancing curiously at Freya as the car pulled away from the hospital parking lot. The afternoon sun cast a soft golden hue through the tinted windows, bathing their tired faces in a warm glow. She and Freya had just wrapped up a long, demanding shift, and their rumbling stomachs reminded them it was time for a well-deserved lunch.
Instead of telling her before they left, Freya leaned forward, a playful glint in her eyes, and whispered the destination into Daniel's ear. Daniel gave a subtle nod of acknowledgment and smoothly merged into traffic, keeping his eyes on the road.
"Somewhere fancy," Freya responded. "Somewhere befitting your current status." She winked.
