Chapter 26

“Here we are, the Traveller’s Rest Motel.”

“What, you couldn’t book us in to the Waltzing Matilda Lodge?” Martin teased.

“Daft bugger.” Matt slapped Martin’s knee again.

“And no, Uncle Matt, me and Martin are paying this time,” Colin said, undoing his seatbelt.

Matt harrumphed but Colin remained resolute.

The air conditioning was off and the cab started to heat up. Martin hoped Matt would agree quickly so they could get to their room.

“You might as well let us,” Martin eventually said. “’Cause neither of us is getting out of this truck until you agree.”

“Bloody poms,” Matt grumbled.

Within fifteen minutes Colin and Martin were walking toward their room. Even though the oppressive heat of the day was waning, Martin’s T-shirt soon began to cling to his back. He decided the first thing he’d do once inside would be to take a shower.

However, immediately after the room door closed behind them Colin pressed Martin up against the wall and began to kiss him.