Still crouched by the toolbox, he looked down the road at her last statement.

"He did? Well, at least he shouldn't have to go too far..."

His hands clapped his knees and he stood up easily, turning back toward her with a smile. "You know, I'm not too bad at fixing cars. My brother and I used to have one that broke down all the time!" He laughed softly. "You sure you wouldn't like an extra set of hands? Could let you pick your friend up quicker."