"Unless your CO is only stopping once," which is when he takes the exit to drop by the Dunkin' Donuts. Thankfully, the sign shows that the place is only about half a mile off of the highway and, if Daniel looks, it's right next to a gas station. And their vehicle is, in fact, due for gas.

Two birds, one stone, as per bare minimum. Kepler usually went for three or more if he could.

The comment about their missing third gets a single huff, though an amused one.

"She's lucky I'm letting her work at all. The flu? Can be serious business." He shakes his head. "But it's less serious working on a laptop. in her apartment. in her bed. With an AI to assist her with her duties."