She looked out the window of the sleek black car into the darkness that surrounded them as she desperately tried to quiet her thoughts. Failing, she glanced back to the driver, silent and focused. Her heart clenched. She wondered what was going through his mind but was too afraid to ask. She wanted to reach for his hand resting on the console but was not brave enough. She steeled herself and looked out the window again. Someday, she promised herself, she will be stronger and braver, she will break free without fear or guilt and she will reach for him.