Friday passed without incident, Holly attending lectures in the morning, then returning to Mornington to begin working on an assignment. A shortage of clients at the PCB saw Emma and Pierre given permission to leave early, a situation they exploited by walking to the station together, and instead of taking the next available trains home, stopping to enjoy a cold drink purchased from the foyer café.
‘Despite the trial, our report is still centre stage,’ Pierre remarked, as they carried their drinks over to a nearby bench. ‘I thought interest would have waned by now, but that reporter on Melbourne Daily has really embraced the subject.’
‘If you mean Paul Merchant, it’s probably due to his age.’
Pierre nodded and focused on his drink.
‘Do you think there’s any chance of an independent enq
