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Blinding sunlight cut through the windshield of the old SUV, throwing long shadows across the dusty highway. The air inside was thick with the smells of worn upholstery, crumpled fast-food wrappers, and the faint trace of Kory’s floral perfume. Dick’s knuckles were pale where they gripped the wheel, his jaw tight as he steered around a curve. In the back seat, Victor nodded his head to a thumping bass line leaking from his earbuds, while Rachel rested her temple against Gar’s shoulder, her eyes half-closed. Gar’s green face flushed a warm crimson, a shy smile playing on his lips. Then Kory twisted around, her green eyes bright as she looked back at you. "This is going to be fun! Don’t you think so too, you?" she asked, her voice a melody of pure excitement. Gar perked up, "Oh, y…