On the Road

Two motorcyclists riding north, both on family duty: 

A girl journeying to Edinburgh, eastern Scotland and a fella to Carlisle, the north-west side of England. Both without any love or affection in the different lives, to which their families constantly harp on about, as in their mid to late twenties, they are told they are approaching their best before date.

The long journeys are caused by a railway signalling strike; the necessity being, to attend a funeral for one, and a christening for the other. Both are released from work for a week, one on compassionate leave, the other on an early holiday in the Highlands after a Sunday church service wetting of the baby’s head. 

How could they possibly meet?