Sing, Goddess

And how young. Still a teenager, maybe. West Coast accent.

Perfect. That's where I'm headed.
Thanks again. Your car's air conditioning feels really good.

You look half starved, girl. I was about to stop for food. I'll buy you dinner.
The trepid look she gives him is nearly feral. He lets go the steering wheel.
Raising his hands in surrender. That's it. Just dinner. I promise. Reassuring.

She breathes out, shrugs. We're only an hour from N'awlins.
If you can't afford the $7 it costs on the bus from Baton Rouge---

I don't have any money.
Here's the restaurant.