“Happy birthday, Dad,” said Olivia, as she walked through the front door.
“Hello darling. And Ryan too, what a pleasant surprise.”
“I’ve got you a present,” said Olivia, clearly very pleased with herself.
She handed Jim a small wrapped parcel. He unwrapped it.
“What is it?” he had to ask.
“It’s a waterproof lighter case.”
“Wow!” Realisation dawned on Jim. “That’s amazing, thank you.”
“Well, you seem to be insistent on this whole survivalist thing.”
“Yes, we have solar electricity, solar water, and a small wind turbine. We’ve even got the Pelton wheel working and I’ve got a shitload of battery storage.”
“Jim!” Annabel chastised him.
“Sorry.”
Annabel gave him her present. It was a wastepaper basket she had painted herself, a fountain pen and a lighter.
“To go in the case.” said
