'He didn't kill Eliza. He simply didn't. However, it's conceivable he—' Thomas lifts a hand. 'Try not to disclose to me anything. It's Callie I'll discuss how best to build a protection, should it end up like that. Alright?' I meet his look. His earthy colored eyes are pretty much as kind as I recollected, creased now at the corners. He should be in his forties, I think. 'Do you actually smoke?' He grins. 'I do whatever it takes not to.' 'Me as well. Furthermore, you live around here at this point?' 'I have a spot in Studland. Not very far. I work out of Bournemouth.' Another quietness floats, lands. 'Would I be able to make you something to eat?' I say, sharp for him to remain a short time. The inclination that he's somebody from quite a while ago, somebody I've known for quite a

