The Satnav had indicated the journey to Winchester would take one hour and ten minutes but just over forty five minutes after leaving Bourne End, Brodie drove off Romsey Road and pulled the car into the hospital car park in Winchester.
“When did you get your pilot’s licence, Al?” Rob enquired as the two exited the car and made their way into the hospital to meet up with Chris Hall.
“Cheeky, sod.”
Their adrenalin fuelled banter was interrupted by the sight of Tom Parker at the entrance to the hospital Intensive Care Unit. Blue and white Police tape barred the entrance to the unit and two police officers wearing stab-proof vests and black gillets trimmed with Hi-Viz tape stood at the entrance. They lifted the tape to allow the three to pass under.
“This way,” Parker beckoned, leading the
