CHAPTER 5
THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN PUGWASH
“Okay, what’s happened?” Fenella Church immediately detected the frisson of an atmosphere in the squad room as soon as walked across the floor towards her desk. Nothing appeared to get past her empathic nature, and Ross knew he had to tell her the news before getting her report.
“That’s fantastic, sir. Congratulations, to you both.”
Ross and Drake both voiced their thanks but then rather than ask any questions, of which she had many, Church’s business-like brain took over and she commenced with her report. She began with her visit to the home of Adrian and Pamela Hill.
“The widow wasn’t exactly helpful to be honest. She couldn’t tell me much more than she imparted to you and Izzie last night, sir. Her sister was very protective of her and if she
