Martin and the girls arrived got into the car, Erin being especially careful to pick up her glasses from the seat and put them on before sitting down. With the looming darkness, the car had begun to cool down, but it was still rather warm from sitting in the sun all day. Martin left the windows cracked until they reached the interstate, where the noise from the open windows would make conversation difficult.
Not much conversation had actually happened, though. Looking back at the girls, he could see that although they were content, they were rather worn out from their long day at the park.
“Are you girls doing okay? You’re awfully quiet,” he noted.
“I’m just tired,” replied Hailey.