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Nathan had to endure a number of remarks from his friends, especially Frank Wells on reception, as he limped through the station upon his return from the hospital. His first stop was the custody suite, so he could check on Tracey James and Alec Galton; the former was still in shock, and simply sat on the bed in the cell where she had been put, staring ahead, seeing nothing. In contrast, the latter paced up and down his cell like a caged animal; he looked as though he was ready to attack the first person to enter.
He left the two where they were, having assured himself that there were no problems that needed to be dealt with, and headed back upstairs. Before he started any interviews, he needed to bring the DCI up to date with what Louisa had told him, so Collins could take any steps h
