He tucked it carefully onto the passenger seat before sliding behind the wheel. His fingers, stiff from the cold, fumbled to start the engine. The first turn of the key brought only a sluggish whine, the cold choking the life from the battery.
He held his breath and tried again. The engine roared reluctantly to life, shuddering before settling into an unsteady hum. Cold air blasted from the vents, chilling him further until the heater sputtered and kicked in.