Eventually, when all Lisa could see in front of her was a wall of white, she started slowing down even more.
                          
"I think you might be right. We should have just waited it out. Let me pull over."
                          
Before she came to a stop, bright headlights appeared out of nowhere as a car nearly hit them head on. Lisa managed to swerve, but her car spun out and hit the snow bank along the edge of the road. It wasn't a hard hit, but it was enough for Lisa to gasp as a string of obscenities came out of Jennie's mouth. Lisa pulled the "soccer mom move" and reached her arm out to act as a second seat belt for Jennie as the car came to a stop along the snow bank. The engine cut out and the lights shut off, leaving them in darkness. 
                          
Lisa looked over at Jennie, the adrenaline shooting through her. "Are you okay?"
                          
"I'm fine. Are you?"
                          
"Yeah. Just....that scared the shit out of me."
                          
Jennie nodded. "Me too."
                          
Lisa put the car in park and took off her seat belt to pull Jennie in for a hug. 
                          
"You're sure you're okay?"
                          
"Yeah. Nice of that guy to stop and check on us."
                          
"Oh I know, right? What an asshole."
                          
They sat and caught their breath for a moment, the adrenaline still very much running high. Lisa could see Jennie's hand shaking, so she took it and intertwined their fingers. 
                          
"Hey, we're okay. It could have been a lot worse. The car might have a dent, but that's why I have insurance."
                          
Jennie nodded, but was still shaking. 
                          
"Come here." She pulled Jennie into another hug. "I'm okay, you're okay. And we're so close to your mom's."
                          
Lisa kissed Jennie, trying to soothe her, but also needing to calm down herself. After taking a few moments for their nerves to settle, Lisa tried to start the car, but the engine sputtered. 
                          
"Uh..."
                          
She turned the ignition once more, but this time nothing happened at all. 
                          
"No, no, no. This isn't happening."
                          
"What's wrong?"
                          
"I don't know. Hitting the bank must have done something to the engine." Lisa gripped the steering wheel, trying to remain calm. This couldn't have possibly happened at a worse time. "Just perfect. Well, I've been wanting to get a new car anyway."
                          
"Babe, I'm sure they can fix it. Let me try to call my mom," offered Jennie. "She can come get us and we can get it towed tomorrow."
                          
"On Christmas?"
                          
"We'll find someone. If not, then we'll get someone out here first thing the next morning."
                          
Lisa began to massage her temples and nodded in agreement with Jennie.
                          
"You're right. And the important thing is we're both okay. I have plenty of money saved to get the car fixed. It'll be fine. I just hate that this is happening today of all days."
                          
"I know, babe." Jennie started massaging Lisa's neck again while calling her mom. "Oh shit. No service. Must be the blizzard."
                          
Lisa tried to call AAA on her phone, but the signal was dead. She put down her phone and turned to Jennie. 
                          
"What should we do?"
                          
Jennie shrugged. "We wait it out, I guess."
                          
Lisa took a deep breath and nodded. All she could think of was how she ruined Jennie's Christmas Eve. It was her favorite holiday and Lisa ruined it for her. She should have just pulled over when Jennie first suggested it. If she had, they wouldn't be in this situation.