"The mall, some store, I don't care, I just wanted to do some last minute shopping and get out of the house." She explained to Paige almost at the same time as Tabby stated it was the mall. She bit her lower lip again and then gave a nod and a smile. Oh, a ride in the truck would be quite convenient, now that her self-destructive hitch-hiking had been waylaid.
Isn't this always the way adventures begin though. You must gather your party before venturing forth. She grinned again at the thought as it danced through her head and pushed her red hair back out of her eyes. "I'll make us white chocolate cocoa as a treat when we get back if you want... " she offered by way of sweetening the deal.