Chapter 10 – Return to MeekatharraPetty Officer Third Class Peter 'Pipeline' Liner, sat in the back and napped, while his US Navy SEAL buddy, Petty Officer Second Class Matt Murphy, drove. Emily sat beside him in the passenger's seat trying to stay awake.
Joey shared the driving with Tish and Julie. It made sense and it also made room for everyone to get some sleep. They drove as fast as conditions allowed. There were times Joey would slow down to a crawl to avoid particular areas where the kangaroos gathered on the side of the road. Hitting a full-grown kangaroo can do serious damage to the kangaroo, the vehicle, and to those inside.
After two hours driving in the dark Joey pulled to the side of the road, Murphy pulled in beside him, they both got out.
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