"Yeah, the stop in Chicago for a day seems like a massive waste of time," He added. She seemed friendly enough to him. Who knew? He might actually get through the entire trip without having a [i]complete[/i] emotional breakdown. 

He finished his food and looked back up. Immediately, the attendant took the plates and offered to return with drinks; disappearing as soon as she had arrived. Outside, the sun was beginning to set into evening. 

"Although I'm not in too big of a rush,"