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He said it without a hint of guilt, "I'm not used to riding in the same car with people I don't know well. I don't like leaving my back exposed to strangers."

Homer quickly added, "Gunnar can drive."

Jace replied, "No."

Homer was fuming. "What now?"

Jace simply said, "I don't trust his driving. I'm not handing the wheel to someone I'm not familiar with."

Homer didn't know what else to say.

Alright