'THEY SENT THAT LETTER,' he said to Llewellyn as they walked down the path. 'I'm sure of it. It would explain why they were outside Smith's flat—probably scared he'd do a bunk after receiving that ‘outing’ letter, so they were taking turns on guard duty. Making sure he didn't get a chance to escape whatever punishment they had decided on. We already know that from where they were positioned they would have had a good view of both entrances of Smith's place. They'd have seen anyone going in or out, especially as there are street lamps within a few yards of back and front. If they didn't kill Smith, the odds are they know who did, so let's work from there. Who, exactly, are Sinead Fay and her friends likely to try to protect?'
'Smith's young victims, obviously.'
'Not Stubbs and Thompson?'
