Bryan came back after an hour and took Shoran and James away. I had no idea what was happening downstairs, but I could guess that we were in for a long wait. Bryan came back and told Garrick, Stephanie and Karani to go outside. I jumped out of my seat and a strange man tried to push me down.
“Where are you taking them?” I demanded, almost shouting.
“They are free to return home. They have been declared innocent,” Bryan replied and took them outside. I heard a car start and drive off. I sat back down again and continued to wait.
James and Shoran sat down as Malachi stood up and leaned against the wall. He smiled at them both, trying to encourage them.
“James Thomas and Shoran Thomas, you have been accused of kidnapping and murder,” John Whitcombe said to them.
“James, did you take Dave
