The Red Dahlia by Lynda La Plante by The Red Dahlia (html)

Author:The Red Dahlia (html) [Dahlia, The Red]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-06-21T14:30:14+00:00

Chapter Twelve

DAY TWENTY-THREE

Anna arrived at the station early the next morning. She was about to head up to the canteen for breakfast when she saw Professor Marshe arrive by taxi. Anna gave a small nod of acknowledgement and continued into the station.

She was midway up the stairs when Professor Marshe called out. 'Excuse me; it's Detective Travis, isn't it?'

'Yes.'

'Is DCI Langton in?'

'I think so; his car's outside.'

'Good, I need to speak to him.'

Anna hesitated. 'I'll tell him you are here if you'd like to wait.'

'It's all right, I know the way.'

'I'm sorry, but the Incident Room is only for officers connected to the case.'

Professor Marshe gave her a cold, arrogant glance. 'In case you have forgotten, I was brought in on the case by DCI Langton. Excuse me.'

Anna stood patiently on the stairs, watching her pass. Today, she was not wearing her hair in a chignon but loose, held back with a velvet alice band. It made her look a lot younger and prettier, if rather old-fashioned. She was wearing a chic, tailored suit in pink and black tweed.

Anna changed her mind about going up another floor to the canteen and instead followed Professor Marshe into the Incident Room, eager to see the reactions.

Professor Marshe headed straight into Langton's office, leaving a waft of perfume behind her.

Lewis looked over to Anna and raised an eyebrow. 'She's a pushy piece, isn't she?'

Anna watched Bridget put two coffees on a tray and head towards Langton's office.

'I'll take that in, Bridget; I need a quick word with the Gov.'

'Oh, thanks.'

Anna balanced the tray on her forearm and was about to knock on Langton's door when she heard his familiar bark. 'It's none of your business!'

'Of course it is. You brought me onto the case and you haven't even got the decency to call me and give me an update. I wouldn't even have known that you had a suspect, but I saw the Commander last night and she told me. I felt like a total idiot.'

'After what happened with you and the press, I presumed you would have been too embarrassed to discuss it, let alone with the Commander.'

'I am not embarrassed in the slightest; if you want my input then I am prepared to give it. The Commander felt that I would be invaluable: that's why I am here.'

'Why? Do you need another chapter in your book of exploits, capturing serial killers that no one could have arrested without your help?'

'Don't be crass.'

'I wasn't aware I was being crass, sweetheart.'

'Don't call me sweetheart! Just tell me straight: do you want my advice or not?'

'As you are here, why not? But don't let's waste time: if you have anything to say about our suspect, do it in front of the team.'

'I need time to read the update on who he is.'

Anna nearly dropped the tray as Langton opened the door. 'Ah, Travis; can you sit with Professor Marshe and give her an update on Wickenham? You might as well have my coffee. I'll be in the Incident Room.

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