She was going to offer to spell him at the wheel, but he's already pulling out before she can give the question voice.

"It was all right, I suppose. All I ever saw was the inside of hotel rooms and conference halls."

The North is somewhat off the map for her, not unlike Gene himself. Undiscovered country.

"Going to show me all the romantic little corners of the county, hmm?" She cocks an eyebrow at him, a playful tease. Trying to lighten his spirits now.