19

Kobe had taken over the driving from Kieran they needed to stop or they’d be out of gas. He pulled over turning the engine off. Kieran stirred waking. ‘Why have we stopped?’ He asked groggily.

‘We’re nearly out of gas Ke.’

‘How far are we from the next station?’

‘Not far.’

‘Will the car get us there?’

‘Let’s hope so. Once we get gas we’ll find some digs.’

‘For how long?’

‘We’re all bushed, so a few days tops.’

‘Will Ice reach Cross Keys before us?’

‘Let’s hope not.’

‘Okay.’ He turned the key the engine splattered. ‘Come on you bitch.’ He turned the key again. ‘Mother..’

‘What’s wrong?’

‘It won’t start.’

‘Use the revs.’