If anyone asked, Val would vehemently deny having spent a good hour going through her closet over and over to pick out an outfit that would be casual and comfortable but still cute. She figures what she eventually settled on will work just in time to hear the knock at the front door.

Tossing her few necessities into her purse, she grabs it and makes a mad dash for the door, composing herself before she hauls it open.

"Hey! Sorry if you were waiting. Forgot to put my wallet in my purse," she explains with a self-deprecating laugh as she steps out. "Ready to go?"