Inspector Reid shook hands with them and headed towards the gate in the fence. Terry and Helen got into the Honda and drove to Terry’s parents’ place, where Louise was waiting for them, alone.
Louise asked Terry and Helen to stay for lunch.
‘Where do you think he is?’ she asked, as they sat down to eat.
‘I’ve got no idea, Mum. There are no races on today; it’s Sunday.’
‘Maybe he’s got a girlfriend, and he’s slept in,’ teased Helen.
‘Not bloody likely,’ laughed Louise. ‘I don’t think anybody else would put up with him like I do.’
‘I know he’s not a saint, but he’s not that bad, is he?’ said Helen.
‘There are times when I ask myself why I’m still here,’ said Louise. ‘He can be very exasperating.’
Helen looked at Terry, as she recalled what he had told her about how Sean treated Louis
