It had been quite a busy morning and afternoon for the Ghostbusters.
Since around eight am, the team has not stopped.
The only time they went back to headquarters, was to put the ghosts into the containment unit.
In the last several hours, they dealt with 5 class 2's, 6 class 1's and 3 class 5 roaming vapors.
While, their cases were minor ones, it still proved to be a ton of work for the ghostbusters.
Especially since they were short a member.
Ray was still recovering from his accident of being hit by a taxi cab, almost a month ago.
And while his wrist was out of a brace, and the cast on his leg was taken off, he still had quite a bit of recouperating to do, including physical threapy.
Not to mention that due to the order of both the doctor and the ghostbusters as well, that Ray was not allow to go on jobs with them, as they didn't want to risk any more injuries or problems.
So Ray stayed at the firehouse and helped Jeanie, the team's receptionist with paperwork, as well as put on containment unit duty, as a way of helping his fellow team members.
When Ecto-1 pulled in after the last job of the day, just as the sun was starting to set, three tired looking ghostbusters climbed out of the car.
"Great news fellas, no more calls came in," said Jeanie.
"Halleljah," said Peter.
"Whoope," Egon added.
"As much as I love the job, I'm glad we finally got a break," said Winston.
"Man, you guys look beat," Ray told the other ghostbusters.
"Thanks, you're to kind," Peter answered, sounding sarcastic.
"Considering what we've been through today, yes it was challenging," said Egon.
"Ray,you don't know how glad the three of us are going to be once you get back to work, said Winston, who appeared the most tired out of the bunch as he spoke,"Especially since I've been doing all the driving."
"You and Ray are the only two who know how the car runs and works.
Who else can drive it then?" asked Jeanie.
"I'll do it," said Peter.
"No offense Peter, but the last time you drove Ecto-1 was really the last time," said Winston.
"What about you Egon?" Ray asked.
"I wouldn't mind taking the responsibility, but unfortuntly I can't," Egon answered.
"Why not?"
"I've never driven a car before.
Nor did I ever get my license."
"Whoa, wait a minute, hold the phone!
Are you Dr. Egon Spengler mega brain who knows everything in the world doesn't know how to drive a simple car," said Peter, who was on the verge of laughing.
Egon let out a sigh and answered,"I'm afraid that's correct Venkman."
"Say Egon, not that it's any of my business, but how come you never learned to drive?" asked Winston.
"The area where I grew in the Midwest, it wasn't necessary to have a vehicle."
"How did you get around?" askrd Ray.
"I either walked, took a bus, or rode a bicycle.
I continued on with those methods of transportation even after I moved here to New York.
Unfortunately, of course, sometimes I do have to deal with the issues of bus delays, traffic, rainstorms," Egon answered.
Peter laughed and said,"Like the time when Ray,you and I worked at the university and you showed up to work soaking wet riding your bike in the rain?"
"And the time you were almost late for our meeting with the dean, because of construction work during your bus route," Ray added.
"Those are events that happened and couldn't be control," Egon pointed out.
Winston then said to him,"I don't want to put any pressure on to you, but we could use another driver in the group now."
"Plus you won't have to deal with bus delays, fight for a cab, or get caught in the rain," Ray pointed out.
Egon thought for a minute or two and said,"Alright, I'll give driving a try."
"Are you sure you don't want me to drive?
I already have a license," said Peter.
"No thanks," Ray and Winston said at the same time.
"Venkman, may we remind you that the last time you drove, you almost went up a curb," said Egon.
"Hey, there was so much snow on the ground, I thought it was the street," Peter said in his defense.
"You topped over a roasted chestnuts and hot coffee cart.
And the owner threatened to sue," Ray called out.
Peter shrugged his shoulders and replied with,"At least he dropped the charges after we did those TV and radio advertisments."
"Not to mention the banner we had to put on Ecto," Winston pointed out.
"Fellas let's get back on the subject, said Jeanie, The first thing Egon should do is look for a driving school.
I'm sure there's a ton of them in the phone book."
"First he has to practice a bit," Ray pointed out.
"And he also has to study for the written exam," Winston added.
Jeanie turned to Egon and asked,"You think you can handle that?"
"I'm always up for a challenge," Egon replied.
"It's settle then.
We'll start teaching you tomorrow," said Winston.
"Just as long as Venkman doesn't do the teaching,I think Egon has a good shot," said Jeanie, causing everyone, except for Peter to laugh.
The next morning, Egon went along with Winston, who was driving Ray to his physical threapy appointment.
After dropping Ray off at the hospital, Egon climbed into the front seat as a better way of observing Winston's driving techniques.
The two also made a stop at the Department of motorvehichles to pick up a copy of the new driver's learner's manual.
After picking Ray up, the three headed back to headquarters and Egon began to study the book.