"Where are you going, Noah?" Jason asked as he followed him down into the underground parking garage.
He was genuinely curious. Just last night, Noah had said he planned to stay home all day and rest. But out of nowhere this morning, he'd asked him to prepare the car.
Noah took the keys from Jason.
"I'll drive myself, Jason. You can take the day off."
"What? But, Noah—" Jason's voice faltered and stopped in his throat, as if something unseen held it back.
He could only nod silently, watching the black SUV slip into the dim exit and disappear.
"Huh? Jason, what are you doing here? Is Noah still upstairs?"
Matthew's voice rang out behind him, making Jason jump slightly.
Jason turned to face him, still visibly puzzled. "No, he's already left. Alone. Told me to stay behind."
A flicker of concern passed over Matthew's face as his gaze shifted to the garage exit and then back to Jason.
"He's driving alone? Where's he going?"
Jason gave a slight shake of his head.
