"Not all the way down in Texas," Chase's reply was more quick-timed than anything else he'd said thus far in their conversation, with a mild twinge of humor evident there. Beyond the pain, the tiredness, he actually did feel a hell of a lot better than he had before she'd shown up.
"Thank you," he added a moment later. Not just for he potential assistance with his leg, but for everything that had happened during their short trek. He wasn't really sure how to convey it beyond that. The winds in the road were becoming familiar now, and he realized they weren't too far from the mansion now. "So, what floor did you end up on?"