"Christine, eh?" Mater said as he gazed at her. "Yeah, I a likes that name…its purdy." He seemed completely lost in her red eyes. The red racecar gave Mater's side a good slap and he lost his gaze on Christine. "Hey, what was that's a for, Lightning?" Mater said as he gave the red racecar an angry glare. Lightning smiled and chuckled to himself.
"I thought I lost yah there Mater," Lightning said. "You kinda were, I don't know, out there?" Lightning looked at him and Mater blushed, looking away.
"So, I guess you're new around these parts. My name is Sally and welcome to the small town on Pettersville," the blue Porsche said holding, out her tire. Christine was confused at first. What kind of strange gesture is this? she thought. Sally looked a little confused at Christine's puzzled face. "Um, you shake my tire, right?" said Sally. Oh! That's what it is! Christine thought as she gave Sally's tire a quick shake. She felt stupid about not knowing it, but no one had ever taught her how to greet other cars before, or anyone else in particular. "So, where are you from?" Sally asked. Christine really didn't want to say where she was TRULY from because Sally, and especially Mater, wouldn't believe her.
"Um, I'm from, um…Los Vegas! Yeah! Los Vegas!" Christine said quickly. Sally gave her a strange look, but nodded. Lightning laughed at that.
"Did you gamble? How much money?" Lightning asked smugly. Christine shot him an evil glare. In fact, Lightning had ever seen any car give a glare like that, ever. It was so stern and serious it sent a shiver down his chassis. He got very uncomfortable standing near her; something didn't seem right.
"This is Lightning McQueen, Christine. Sorry if he is being rude to you. He shouldn't be, right Lightning?" Sally said, giving Lightning's side a light slap. Lightning jumped and quickly nodded and mumbled a sorry to Christine. Christine rolled her eyes; she knew that he didn't really mean it. Mater came over to her and was looking a little nervous and his face was red.
"So, um, Christine. Mind if I a takes ya'll about the town?" Mater asked as his metal body was shaking. Christine knew where he was heading, but didn't let him see it. She looked at him calmly and gave a slight nod. Anything for you Mater, anything Christine thought.
"Great!" Mater said, perking up from her answer. "Let's go!" He hooked Christine and pulled her right next to him. She was a little surprised at him for doing that. Mater took off and Christine quickly caught up with her. Sally and Lightning watched them go.
"It's so nice to see Mater with someone. He always seems lonely," Sally said with a smile
"But, Christine. She just, you know, doesn't feel right. There's something strange about her I don't like," said Lightning with a worried expression. "The way she looked at me, her face was so…I don't think I can even describe it. It was scary though. And also, she just came out of nowhere and seemed to know Mater before even introducing herself. You understand me, right?" Sally thought for a second about what Lightning had said, but she hated doubting cars before she even knew them.
"I…can't say anything bad about her, Lightning. We just met her, and you know that you can't judge someone right away," Sally replied. Lightning sighed and nodded in agreement, she was right.
A few hours later, Lightning and Sally met up and went to the gas station. A few minutes after arriving, Mater pulled in, but he was alone.
"Where's Christine?" Lightning asked. "Also, how was your drive?"
"Well…Christine went home cause she said it was getting late. The drive was great though! Man, I have never had such fun with a gal before! She's so sweet and funny, and sometimes she can talk on and on forever, if she wants to. She reminds me of someone I once knew…" Mater stopped. A sad look fell over him.
"Who's that?" Lightning asked.
"No one…its no one. I'll see ya'll all tomorrow," Mater said as he quickly drove out of the gas station and started to head in the direction to his home. Sally and Lightning watched him leave.
"I wonder who this person…or car is that makes him feel, well, so sad. I've never seen him this sad, ever," said Sally.
"Maybe Doc would know who the person is. He's been in Radiator Springs longer than Mater has and has known him for years. We can ask him tomorrow, it's getting to late to drive all the way to Winsted now," Lightning said. Sally nodded, they said their good-byes, and went on home.
Christine went back to the gully and she was filled with happiness. There was a bright smile on her face and she felt very perky. She hadn't felt this way in years and it certainly was a good feeling. She was glad to see Mater once again; she felt she had gained all her confidence and will back. She didn't feel angry or evil, but very peaceful and happy. It was the way she always wanted to feel, but something dark and sinister in her memory held her back.