Now that I’ve started, I’d rather keep going. I tell Jeffrey about my recollection of the party and my suspicions of Barry and Michael perhaps being involved.
“Very interesting,” Jeffrey says. “I must do some more digging. Northumbria Police said they’d checked Michael’s alibi. I’d like them to double-check in case they’ve missed something.”
“Is there anything else?” I ask
Normally Jeffrey is very decisive but, on this occasion, he turns away; he looks uncertain. “What is it?” I persist.
“I’m not certain if this is the best time,” he says.
“You have to, now you’ve started,” I say
“I don’t have all the information yet,” he says.
“Tell me what you know, I insist,” I continue.
Jeffrey purses his lips, considering. “Okay, but please remember I’m at an early stage in this. I received a
