The journey to New Haven for Thanksgiving with Jay's parents is underway, and as we hit the road, the traffic is a constant reminder of the approaching holiday.
The car hums along the highway, surrounded by a sea of vehicles inching their way toward their Thanksgiving destinations. My gaze shifts between the passing cars and Jay's focused expression as he navigates the traffic. Concern gnaws at me, the clock on the dashboard ticking away the minutes.
"Are you sure we will make it in time?" I ask again, my voice tinged with a touch of anxiety.
The numbers on the clock have become a source of worry, and the thought of arriving late at Jay's parents house gnaws at me.
Jay glances over at me, his lips curving into a reassuring smile. His hand reaches out to briefly squeeze mine. "Don't wo
