I suddenly had the thought that this is how it feels when the worst happens: you can’t believe it, and yet some part of you has been expecting it all along.
I like how their mother is so nonchalantly irresponsible.
“I guess you’ll have to take the van this once. Ivy’s been giving you lessons and you have your permit. It’s basically the same thing.”
the tires were submerged in troughs of rainwater
the tires were submerged in troughs of rainwater