Mari settles back in her seat, finally silent and looking abashed.

RON
(calmer)
I just - I don't think you fully understand what you're getting yourself into. There are a lot of negative sides to being a vampire.

MARI
There are negative sides to anything. I'm not looking for perfection!

Ron is quiet, mulling this over for a few seconds.

RON
Will anyone notice that you're gone?

Mari hesitates for a second before shaking her head, biting her lip.

RON
Okay. Let's stop at a motel for the night and sleep on it. If this is still what you want in the morning, then we'll talk.

MARI
(quietly)
Thank you.

They drive on in silence.

FADE TO:

EXT. MOTEL