The traffic on the journey back was interminable. Joey found himself stuck behind at least two accidents; the earlier drizzle had turned into heavy sleet, making driving conditions hazardous. Taking heed of Kevin’s plea, he slowed down his speed and kept his distance between himself and the car in front. The wipers battled hard to keep the windscreen clear. Eventually his junction came up, and Joey gratefully exited the motorway and drove his unladen lorry along the smaller roads, until the very welcome sight of Parker’s Haulage came into view. Bless his heart, Kevin had prepared the papers ready for signature. So it only took Joey a few moments to sign off the job, before plunging back into the wintry outdoors.
Angrily kicking the front tyre of his bike, Joey cursed loudly at the fact t
