"Thank you again so much," I gush to the old couple as I crawl out of the car at the end of the mile-long road that leads to my pack. To my mate. It's taken two days nearly, but I've made it back. I hitched a ride from four different people and got caught up I one pub brawl, but I made it. "Oh, don't worry about it dear," the old woman Nancy waves ot off. "You just make sure you get a train ticket BACK next time." Obviously, I had to make up a story, so I led them to believe I went to visit my aunt who was in the hospital, completely forgetting to bring enough money for the trip back. "I will. Thanks again!" I wave as they drive off and look down at how presentable I am. My clothes are clean, but a bit oversized. I borrowed them from the first person who picked me up and drove

