’ Can you at least pay for a cab if I come by your office?’ ‘Purse? No money? You told me this? Oh never mind. I’ll be there in an hour!’. I...sighed again, arranged to meet her in one of the concourse bars, hung up and went to talk to Jim about taking off the afternoon. He didn’t seem to mind, beyond reminding me of a deadline rapidly approaching, told me that I had several days coming to me and if I could get the Wentworth Project in on time, I could have all the time I wanted. Good guy. I went. ” She placed the damp side of the paddle against his cheeks and rubbed them in a circular motion before drawing her hand back. Smack! Accompanying her lecture, she applied blows of increasing power and speed. “Detective, you must learn that the unnecessary pain that you inflict has consequences, not only to those whom you victimize but to yourself, to the honor and integrity of the police force, and to the detriment of community relations. How many reasons did I give?”“Uh, four, I think.. "What are you going to do?" Liz asked hesitantly. I didn't have a clue as we cruised down the motorway taking her away from her comfort zone."Why did you lie about Tim being dead?" she asked, and I didn't answer."Damn you" she spat, "What do you want from me?"Well that question started some evil thoughts circulating in my mind. "Well I am a hundred and sixty quid out of pocket for a start and I have just saved your reputation. What will Tim say when he finds out?" I asked"No, you mustn't tell. He now called Carly Mum, which was probably just as well as calling her aunty would have raised a lot more than eyebrows.Carly and I stood flanking Mum as the service wore down and the coffin was covered by some curtains as it slid back into what I presumed was the cremation chamber."He was so proud of you both," Mum whispered tearfully. "He was so looking forward to being a granddad again too." We know, Mum," said Carly. "We're going to miss him too." I don't know what I'll do without him,".