Do you have anything, like, really British or traditional, or special to this area?
What do you mean? The M3?
No, I just mean like a special tea or something.
You know, like a specialty.
Or a special tea.
Milkshake. I'll have a milkshake.
Please.
Rest Stop
You're a photographer?
Sorry?
It's just the way you hold the camera. I can tell, like an artist.
I can't take all the credit. My phone is the real hero.
Can I see some of those photos?
Yeah, sure!
This is heart-hitting stuff.
Okay, Passport to Myself is actually doing really well.
My latest entry got over six shares.
I did a post about the best and wurst of Germany.
But I spelled "wurst" like sausage.
Wurst.
People really like it.
So, did you like Paris?
I loved it!
Of course you did.
Have you been?
Everyone should go.
I drank some really good wine.
I bought some amazing souvenirs.
But really? My favorite place was Notre Dame.
Well, it's the heart of Paris.
Right?
It completely distinguishes the city from every other metropolitan center in France.
How did you do that?
You've been reading your Lonely Planet Guide a lot, haven't you?
I should probably get going.
No, no, no! Stay, stay. I'm sorry.
I just find you really interesting.
Interesting.
Everybody is more interesting after a few nights in Madrid.
No, that's wrong.
Barcelona.
So, you arrive in Barcelona.
You stayed in the girls dormitory, in the hostel because you'd heard it was cleaner.
You were disappointed.
In fact, the only interesting thing you did in Spain was buy a scarf.
That scarf.
You thought you'd meet some like-minded souls on this trip.
But instead it's just the same idiots you're surrounded by at home.
Apart from Italy.
That was something special.
Are you following me?
Were you on that stupid island tour in Greece?
I'm your guardian angel.
Okay, you are a pervert.
Then why do you still believe me?
I literally have an eternity to argue about this.
You don't.
Haven't you always known your whole life that you were something special?
Didn't you come on this trip to have a life changing experience?
Then why couldn't it be here?
In this service station.
Your life means something.
You got things to say and people are gonna listen.
You're a smart person.
I am a smart person.
You're a good person.
I am a good person.
The best!
People have always said that you haven't reached your full potential. I mean...
You must know the are right.
I've always had this feeling.
Ever since I was little that...
That...
That is going to be...
It sounds so stupid...
I've always had this feeling that I might write.
Books.
Yes, books! Is that nuts?
I came on this trip and I keep thinking, like, when is the story gotta happen?
I just feel like I have this book inside of me that's crying to get out.
Meredith, I really shouldn't be doing this...
But yeah.
You're in books.
Seriously?
Yeah.
No, look I..
I really... These are strict rules about telling the future. I can't just...
I promise, I won't tell anyone.
Okay, put it this way.
Everyone knows your name.
Yes!
I knew it!
Do I get published young?
Does it cause, like, scandal?
Cos I've done some sex writing.
Nothing gross!
More sensual than sexual. It's like...
For now it's private but basically, you know, there's like...
It's a stormy night in the palace and everyone's gone after the ball except for this one chambermaid.
And then...
There is a knock at the door!
So, who is it?
But none other than a hot wizard.
It's a science textbook.
No, it's a the romance. I just told it to you.
No, it's a science textbook that's what I'm saying.
I'm a scientist?
That's crazy!
I guess, I go back to school.
You're a disease.
Excuse me?
You're a patient zero for a terrifying disease that kills thousands of people.
I die?
Well, everyone dies.
I bet, this like you get it easy.
Seriously, look.
Car crash.
Heart attack.
Suicide pact.
But that disease is looking pretty good right now.
So, that's it?
I infect a bunch of people with the horrible disease and then I'm dead,
and that's how everyone remembers me?
You should be making the most of the time you have left.
Why do you think I'm backpacking around Europe?
You think I like traveling?
It's gross! The people are rude and none of the bathrooms are clean.
And I'm pretty sure, someone in my hostel in Lisbon called me a slut
but I don't know because I don't speak Spanish!
And no one even has backpacks anymore, okay?
And look like an idiot.
Show me your bus ticket.
You have 4 years before your page 93 in a terrifying microbiology textbook.
So, go and do what you want!
Seriously, Meredith.
You can do this.
You should do this.
You just need to rid yourself of everything that's holding you back.
Right, you may actually need that.
Need what?
Things?
I don't need things.
Okay?
This... This is a mountain whistle that I bought.
That I only ever used when I lost my tour guide in the Vatican.
Okay?
This!
This is the itinerary that my mom made me, that I then laminated in case of boat travel.
And this...
Right! There is nothing in your future that says you don't have that.
So keep that!
Don't!
To hell with my future!
You're right!
I'll be dead. We'll all be dead!
I'm gonna break away from this and be free.
I'm gonna hitch a ride by the side of the highway.
I'm gonna die my hair blonde.
Not tell my mom.
I'm quitting Twitter.
You should come with me!
We could start a new life on the road together.
Yeah, I would love that.
But you know, it's not just one guardian to one soul.
And I've got a lot of clients today.
And I'm gonna win my wings.
So...
Maybe some of the others could come with me?
Free the people.
I think... I think the people are gonna be fine.
I think, maybe you need to go outside and walk around a bit, get some fresh air, clear your head...
You're right!
I should enjoy my health while I still can.
Who knows if this disease will take my legs...
Thank you!