Yeah, you sound it. Everything going smoothly? [Driving and whatever. A part of her is still a little miffed she's not allowed to tag along. It's fucked up--they're partners. They're a good team. They stick together.

... just not with this, apparently.

Sigh. Ellie briefly pulls the phone away from her face to confirm the time.]

I know, I know. It's just annoying to have to pull it off my ear to check. We need a clock in here.