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Driving Lessons
by Vicarshusband
 An intriguing "what if", from the Fantasy Archers topic of .
Nic heard Will close the front door softly, softly so he wouldn't wake her. But she was awake, and wouldn't get back to sleep now. Might as well get up, at least she could have half an hour before Jake and Mia were all over the place.
Sitting at the kitchen table, she reflected, over her mug of Nescafe, on how things were turning out. So Will wasn't quite... what she'd expected. But it wasn't as if she'd ever really - well, he'd just been a way out, hadn't he? Away from the debts, and Andrew, and the flat.
So, the house was a bit dark and damp. And she never spoke to another adult from morning to night. And she didn't drive, and... things could be worse, couldn't they? Will was going to get that inheritance, and he'd get her a car, and she'd learn to drive? Then she could have a bit of freedom, a bit of independence - get out to see her Mum, take Jake and Mia to playgroup, get into Borchester, spend a morning in Underwoods.
The post clattered through the letterbox. Might as well take a look - could be something to look at, a catalogue... electricity bill (leave that for Will, she'd seen enough of those). No stamp, "To the car owner" (Ha)... what was this? Addressed to Will, already a bit torn, it couldn't do any harm. "Estate of the late Miss... administrative error... recent will superseding... bulk of estate... Mr Edward Grundy...?"
Edward Grundy?
A couple of days later, on the village green (for hours!) with Jake, Mia and George - isn't that Will's brother, outside the shop? Give Georgie a bit of money to buy some sweets. Best brave smile, lot of ground to make up here.
"Ed? Oh, what a surprise! But I'm glad I just bumped into you... wanted a word... George - you know he misses you... no, I haven't said anything to Will... yes, if you wanted to drop by he'd love that... no, I wouldn't tell Will... there is something you could do for me though - stuck out there on my own all day, no transport, it would be good to learn and such a surprise for Will... yes, I heard you were very good... thank you..."
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