My argument for getting the good seat was that I had to be lucid during the driving. Especially on the M25 which sucks mightily. I think I am forgiven... but we'll see.
ETA: She will be hard-pressed to spit in my dinner as I do all the cooking. Hocking a lugee across the table will be pretty noticeable if she tries.
Thanks liv, Crumb, CC, Watser and Shelli! I finished the article today and handed it in 3 days early then what they originally asked for and a day earlier then what I said I would get it to them.