Hit and Run by Maria Frankland

Author:Maria Frankland [Frankland, Maria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Autonomy Press
Published: 2021-04-30T16:00:00+00:00

I don’t know how long I sit there, still as a rock, too numb to cry, too shocked to process what is happening. Eventually, there is a click as they release the door.

“You’re free to leave Fiona,” a different police officer says.

“Free?”

“We’re releasing you on police bail.” She’s a young woman, petite and pretty, making me even more aware of my unkemptness.

“I’m not being charged?”

“Not yet. That doesn’t mean you won’t be though. Your case is pending enquiries. DI Green and PC Robinson have a few more people to talk to.”

“Like who?”

“It’s their case, so I’m not sure. I wouldn’t be able to say, anyway. I shouldn’t tell you this but I understand some analysis is due to be carried out on an old tyre that was taken into a garage. So once that comes back, they may want to speak to you again.” She steps further into the cell. “Gosh, it doesn’t smell too fresh in here, does it?”

“I’ve already complained. It’s not fit for a dog.”

“I’ll make sure it gets sorted. Anyway, my advice to you would be to get yourself some legal representation. Like I said, you’re on police bail and you’re required to report back here a week from now.”

“Why?”

“It’s the condition that has been set. You’ll be notified in the meantime if they lift bail, or alternatively, you could be rearrested.”

I will not argue. I sign to accept the bail conditions and am grateful to also have my phone returned to me.

* * *

The flattened grass has sprung back,

and they have removed the accident sign.

The only evidence that anything ever happened is

the pile of flowers

at his final resting place.

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