So how did you know I’d parked here?’
‘I just drove around and chanced on where you might be.’ After a pause he added: ‘I guessed you’d settle for a quiet street, away from the baying crowd.’
The constable rocked from foot to foot uncomfortably.
‘So what’s Holdsworth’s news? Come in and make yourself at home.’
Capstick took the front passenger seat, the two boys in the back giggling at unexpected company. He smiled and said hello.
‘No time for pleasantries, lads,’ Sant piped up, including Tom and Sam in his admonishment.
‘Well, sir, we’ve struck lucky,’ Capstick said. ‘At least, Amanda has.’
Sant frowned. ‘Just call her Holdsworth to me, Capstick. I’m only on first-name terms with those two monkeys back there.’
His sons giggled some more. Capstick went on: ‘You may’ve noticed the d
