I finished reciting events to Dave Withers. Periodically Alec interrupted to add his own comments and observations.
“Well gentlemen, that is quite a story and I am not sure quite what we should make of it. My recommendation is that you come completely clean with Chief Superintendent Fleet. In my experience she is a straight shooting cop and while she is not immune to pressures she will do the right thing. Frankly I think you need any help she can give.”
“I think we need to get going if we are going to be at Colleg e Green on time, I will get Penny to call us a taxi.” Alec picked up the ‘phone in the corn er of the room and spoke to Penny.
“I am beginning to get a bit worried about Adrian, he is not normally the most punctual or organised of people but I would not think he would be late for this meeting, he knows how important it is.”
“Have you tried calling him?” said Alec
“Yes, but I will try again,… The phone has gone to voicemail again”
“Well let' s get going, he can catch us up, ” said Alec. “The taxi is here.”