A Soldier's Return. Judy Christenberry

Do you want to turn in your rental car? We could follow you and pick you up.”

      “No, thanks,” Jim said, “I’ll keep it until I buy a car.”

      “I’m just trying to save you some money,” Will explained.

      “I never said I was penniless,” Jim protested.

      Carrie stepped closer to the two men. “I think Jim can handle his personal life. Shall we go to the office?”

      “Yeah,” Will said. “Sorry, Jim. I’m used to— I try to take care of the family.”

      “I appreciate that, Will, but I’m pretty independent.”

      “Well, we’ll see you at the office. You can follow us if you want. Or better yet, Carrie can ride with you and show you how to find the office.”

      “I managed to find it yesterday, Will,” Jim pointed out.

      “Ride with him, Carrie,” Will said, and walked off.