Chapter Nine
That same evening, Aileen and Callan set out in their respective cars for Loch Fuar. It felt good to leave this darker city behind for Loch Fuar’s more close-knit community.
On the way home, Callan’s phone rang. It was Aileen. ‘Hey! I thought since your car is ancient and without a radio, you’d want some company.’
Callan rolled his eyes. Aileen was too impatient. ‘Can we give this case a rest please, at least till we get back?’
‘I just called for the company.’ Came the reply. After a long pause, Aileen asked. ‘You never told me why you are doing this for Marley and TJ?’
Wanting to keep those questions at bay, he cut his answer short. ‘It’s my duty.’
Aileen tsked. ‘The truth, Callan.’
Callan didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he focused on the road. ‘It’s not always abo
