The narrator reflects on their usual approach to driving, which involves meticulously scheduling rest breaks according to studies on fatigue and planning accommodations in advance. However, due to being preoccupied, they did not follow their typical routine. Despite this, the narrator managed to take breaks every two hours to maintain their concentration throughout the journey.

Around midnight, they began to feel fatigued but opted for a different strategy by stopping at a service station for caffeine rather than sleep. After consuming multiple espressos and trying to energize themselves with music, they successfully continued their journey and arrived in Moree the following morning, still feeling the effects of the caffeine.