Twenty-Six - Klempner
Haswell tops up Beth’s wineglass, then Mitch’s “So, have you two finished your shopping?”
The pair exchange glances. “There’s just a few bits and bobs I still want,” says Mitch. Her eyes flash wicked. “And I believe Beth wants to buy you a surprise.”
“A surprise?” Haswell’s brows rise. “And what…”
His words are cut off by the rising wail of a siren…
Heads turn. People rise from their seats, brows furrowing. Children squawk protests.
A police car squeals to a halt at the far side of the square. Then another. And another. Squad cars arrow in. An ambulance is close behind. Police tumble out of the cars, some dashing through the park entrance, others pushing back the crowd. Bollards blocking entrance to traffic descend into the sidewalk and the ambulance mee-maws i
