Simon honked at Mason, prompting him to pause and peek toward the sound.
“Uncle, good evening,” Simon called from inside his car as he rolled down the tinted window.
Mason smiled warmly at the familiar voice. “Ah, evening, Simon. I thought you’d already returned.”
Simon shook his head. “No, Uncle. I planned to head back tomorrow instead. Where are you headed?”
“I was just going to the main roadside market. I’ll be right back...it won’t take long.”
“Uncle, let me drive you. You won’t find transportation easily at this hour...it’s already getting dark,” Simon said as he reached over and opened the passenger door.
“Oh no, Simon, don’t worry. I can manage.”
“Uncle, please let me do this. Even if it’s just an errand, I’ll take care of it. But I really can’t let you go off on foot like th
