He said, his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me to drive you back."

Recognizing Rena's desire for closure, Eloise interjected, "I'll get a cab. Rena, you have a conversation with him."

Rena nodded, cautioning Eloise to take care on her way back.

Before long, Eloise hailed a taxi and departed for home.

Waylen extinguished his cigarette, opened the car door and gently urged, "Please, step into the car."