Robert reaches over to gently put his hand on Melonie's as she finishes speaking, looking over at her with a smile that he hopes is both reassuring, and encouraging. "You know, you sound like a wonderful young lady, Melonie. Some lucky guy, or girl, is going to make everyone else very jealous when they find you."<br/><br/>Winking, he gently rubs her hand, turning his gaze back to the road for the moment. "As long as you never lose that niceness, that willingness to explore possibilities, that will keep you happy, and keep those around you happy too, I think," he says, as he slows down for a slow truck, waiting for just the right moment to pass it, having to let go of her hand but with his hand brushing against her thigh, probably inadvertantly?, on its way back to the gearshift as he shifts for the passing. "Is there anywhere you want to stop on the way, get a bite to eat or a drink or anything?"