Chapter 12Alex settled back into the car, turned the ignition, slowly drove around the corner, then pulled into the kerb and called Sandra's number.
“I'm sorry, I'm a lot later than planned, but I've had the latest domestic crisis to sort out.”
“What's the problem?”
“You really don't want to know, other than Craig has worked out that we're an item. He could have a future in the force.”
“Are we an item?”
“Well that depends on your definition, what would you call it?”
“How about coming over and we can see if we can work it out? My parents are away, visiting my aunt in Aberdeen, and they won't be back until tomorrow.”
“I'd really love to, but I'm totally knackered. I need to get some sleep because tomorrow's likely to be a heavy day as well.”
“That's a pity. But if I'm not seeing you,
