Time to Die

‘Hang on,’ she said, approaching them. ‘Can I have a quick look? I’ve got a feeling I know him.’

Je

Ethan left the undertakers scratching their heads on the landing as he made his escape down the narrow winding staircase. ‘There’s nothing on PNC for him,’ he said to Je

Je

‘Were you close?’

‘Oh not at all. His parents owned this pub years ago. I used to come in to collect dad after he’d been drinking. Price must have looked me up.’

Ethan’s face set in a grim line at the mention of her father. ‘So what did Price want?’

‘He asked about past offences and how people were treated if they confessed to historic crimes. I gave him some strong advice and told him it was best to come clean, especially with advances in forensics. He thanked me and left. I made a note to do some digging on offences around the time he mentioned. It’s in my “to do” pile.’

‘Looks like he found another way of dealing with it. Did you pick anything up at the scene?’

‘Not a thing. But it all seems a bit weird with that other guy telling him to go for it.’

Ethan blew out his cheeks in exhalation. ‘I’m not convinced there’s anything paranormal co

‘You’re teaching your grandma how to suck eggs,’ Je

‘Point taken,’ Ethan said, holding out his hand for the keys. ‘I’ll drive if that’s OK with you.’

After an uneventful journey back to the station, Je

She cast an eye over Will’s wrinkled suit as he came purposefully striding over, hiding one hand behind his back. She wished he would take more pride in his appearance, but her efforts to bring him into step never lasted very long. Perhaps it was time she accepted him for who he was. Je

‘Please tell me there haven’t been any more nickings while I’ve been out. I’ve got to speak to Emily yet, and all these jobs have magically landed on my desk.’

‘Emily’s been bailed. Childcare issues. She’s promised to come in tomorrow and tell all.’

‘She’d better,’ Je

‘Not my fault you keep swa

Je

‘Maybe it’s a thank you letter,’ Will said before snickering, ‘oh sorry, I forgot, you don’t get those, do you?’

Je

Ignoring his fu

Chapter Three

There was little time for Je

‘I’m glad I’ve got you all together, I’d like you to join me in welcoming the newest member of our team, DC Zoe Fox.’

A petite girl with a nose stud, Zoe looked much younger than her twenty-six years. She was dressed in a loosely fitting black shift dress and matching pumps that spoke of comfort rather than money. Zoe’s kohl-lined eyes flicked up from under her jagged black fringe and a faint smile crossed her lips as she caught Je

Je

‘You all form an integral part of Op Moonlight, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work and commitment, both now and in the future. Now please, don’t let me hold you up with your work any longer.’

As Ethan finished talking, Je