Brutal Pursuit by Diane M Dickson

Author:Diane M Dickson [Dickson, Diane M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Book Folks best-selling British crime fiction publisher
Published: 2019-05-26T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 37

“Perhaps we could sit in here?” As she spoke, Tanya indicated the room where they had interviewed Peter Baker on the visit just a few days previously. “I’m afraid there are people in the other rooms.” She knew this space had already been screened and cleared.

“What exactly is going on?” This from the man who had driven the car.

“I’m sorry, who are you, sir?” Tanya asked.

“This is my brother, Robin – Robin Turner. But what is going on, what is all this…?” Tricia Baker’s eyes flicked back and forth taking in the suited figures in her kitchen and hallway.

“I’m sorry, Mrs Baker; sir,” Tanya said. “We’re looking after your husband, and these other people are just trying to find out exactly what has happened.”

“How long will it take?” There was a hint of hysteria as Tricia pushed to her feet and turned towards the door. Tanya strode across and laid a hand on her arm.

“I’m sorry, just at the moment that’s not possible to say.”

“They told me that I needed to come home, and now I find this – this pantomime.” Tears had flooded her eyes and her brother handed her his handkerchief.

“As soon as possible I’ll make sure you’re given as much information as is available. Please try and be patient,” Tanya said.

It seemed that it was suddenly too much, and the woman sank to the sofa and buried her face in her hands and sobbed. Robin Turner sat beside her and drew her into his arms. Raising his head, he addressed Tanya directly. “I don’t think there is anything to be gained by you standing there. How long will all these people–” he waved a hand to encompass the rooms around them “– be here, and what exactly are they doing?”

“They are just making sure there is nothing that we should know about. You must be aware Mr Baker was involved in the discovery of a body in the last week, and we must be sure there’s nothing to connect that crime to what has happened here today. It’s just what we have to do. I’m sorry, I understand it’s very upsetting. Maybe it would be better if you could go somewhere else?”

“No, no I want to be here,” Tricia said.

Tanya did not want to become embroiled in a pointless conversation which could only cause more friction. She turned to pick up her bag. “I think your brother’s right, Mrs Baker. For now, the best thing would be for me to leave you in peace and go and do my job. Do you need a doctor? Is there anyone else that I can contact for you?”

Robin Turner dragged himself away from his sister and stood. “We can manage, thank you. If we need anyone, we can contact them ourselves. Now, my sister could probably use some privacy and quiet.”

As they made their way back towards the garage, Paul Harris sniffed. “Bit above himself under the circumstances, wasn’t he? That Robin bloke.”

“He’s upset, I suppose, and a bit protective of his sister.

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