Where do they all belong?

 "I wouldn't want to come between you and your grandmother," L said. "You should drive."

L and Macy were walking to the car in the apartment car lot. It was right where she'd left it, but she could already tell that Macy was lost. Seriously, it frightened her to think just who could take advantage of this small-town girl. Of course, L already knew she would be driving again today.

"Just pay attention, OK?" L was always serious. Not that she thought everything was a teachable moment, but she would do her best to simplify it. "Get familiar with the streets."

"All right," She was wide-eyed at the moment.

"I know it's a big garage."

"We didn't have parking garages like this back in Denver," Macy shrugged.

"I'm sure you did, you just didn't have to use one," L was matter-of-fact as she went down the path to take them out of the dark into the bright sun. Macy winced as if she preferred the cave life. It didn't bother L; she was used to it. From the moment she got to work, she was on the move.

"I suppose you're right?" Macy smiled back like an optimistic first grader. L, on the other hand, kept her knuckles white on the wheel and drove through the heavy traffic, but it didn't keep her waiting long; she got into the groove and made her way toward work.

"So did something happen last night, other than that phone call from your grandmother?" L asked with a sour lip.

"Oh," Macy laughed softly. "I heard from an old coworker. Jake."

"Really?" L knew she didn't need to know. "At least, it wasn't your ex."

"Yeah, it was good catching up with Jake and the library."

Macy agreed as she studied streets and landmarks. She shook her head, no. "It really looks all the same to  me."

It wasn't long until L drove into another massive parking lot building. "Is he going to call again?"

Macy nodded as if she believed so. L kept an even smile.

"L, what's your real name?" Macy asked before they went their separate ways.

"Elenor," L said she'd always hated that name. Then she got back to the driving issue. "Maybe it's best if you learn the transit system."