Jimmy said, “Thankfully we’re old enough to get free travel nowadays, boys. The cost of the fares is skyrocketing.”
“What’s your gift?” Tam asked. “I’m taking chocolate coins wrapped in gold paper.”
“Frankinsence deodorant,” Jimmy replied. “You, Willie?”
“Myrrh baby lotion.”
Suddenly, they were blinded by a dazzling light in the sky. Fumbling vainly for their spectacles, they realised too late that their bus was sailing past their stop - without them.
“Damn,” said Jimmy. “When’s the next one?”
Willie checked the app on his mobile. “Twelve days from now.”