Michael steadied the truck, glanced around, then gave Alex a sheepish grin. "Sorry. Though, I mean...I kept it on the road. I'll pay more attention..." His tone was a little bit wheedling, because, sure it was dangerous, but he could keep them safe, and, really. He didn't want Alex taking his hand away.

"It's still a ways away..."

As in, he really didn't want to wait.