We cannot be that far away from the hotel at it was only supposed to be 30 minutes from there.'Īlex sighed. 'Why did you buy such a cheap car with a SatNav that doesn't work? Can you also tell me why we are going round in circles? I've seen signs for Kirkbymoorside in front of us at every road sign since we left the town nearly an hour ago. Rowan returned his look with interest and her voice betrayed her disapproval. 'Yeah, well could you try to help by looking at the map as the SatNav seems to be playing up.' Can you at least keep a civil tongue in your head.'Īlex turned and gave his companion, his mother, Rowan, an exasperated look.
'Alexander Charles Jackson, you know I don't like that sort of language. what the fuck's the matter with this thing?' That's the third time in 2 miles it's told us we're approaching the destination. 'That can't be right, this is the North York Moors, there isn't a roundabout for 50 miles. Your destination is on the right.'Īlex Jackson slapped the steering wheel in frustration. ' In 400 yards, at the roundabout, take the second exit. Self isolation provided a convenient opportunity. This story has been 'buzzing' around in my head for a while and I need to get some of it down before I lose it.