The Humiliation of the Stolen Ride

Summary

It was the start of the Easter Weekend, and I’d planned to take my

electric car—which I'd customized with a full-size bed in the back—camping.

Unexpectedly, my buddy showed up with his wife and kid, insisting on hitching a

ride, claiming it was just for a short stretch. I had to use the restroom, so I

told them to wait in the car. But when I came out, my car was gone.

I immediately called him, no answer. I messaged him on social media, only to

find I’d been blocked. About half an hour later, he finally replied,