A Sunday drive to see Mom and Dad.
I took a friend along for the ride to keep me company.
Me, driving dark, familiar roads.
Him, sitting at home, thousands of miles away in the UK.
A small screen connecting us.

When I got close to Mom and Dad’s house, I pulled over to the side of the road.
It was early and they were still sleeping.
The conversation was flowing.
There was no rush.

My hazard signals flashed…
…officially announcing the safe space inside to the world.

I sat there.
And he sat there.

The sun rose.

And life was good.