_best_ | Christy Marks Taxi

Most people respected the sign. Those who didn’t learned quickly that Christy had a way of reaching back and turning off their Bluetooth speaker without looking.

“I just… I don’t want to be a person who disappears.” christy marks taxi

“Long ride,” Christy said. “Buckle up.” Most people respected the sign

The woman’s eyes glistened. She reached into her pocket, pulled out a crumpled twenty-dollar bill, and pressed it into Christy’s hand. “Keep the change.” pulled out a crumpled twenty-dollar bill

“You keep it,” Christy said, pushing the money back. “First ride’s on me. For people starting over.”

Finally, the woman spoke. “Do you ever pick up the same person twice?”