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Authors: Simon Hall

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‘Yes,' Dan said thoughtfully. ‘And Bray was very much against it. It sounds like perhaps he wasn't quite such a bad sort after all.'

They finished their drinks and headed back to the police station. Adam wanted to get an early night to be fresh for Annie and Tom tomorrow. Dan had his date with Kerry, which he had now performed dutifully and satisfactorily, if not, in truth, actually enthusiastically.

He sat back on the sofa, yawned hard and debated whether to have another glass of whisky, but decided against it. He was tired out and a good long sleep would be very welcome. Sometimes oblivion could be such rich bliss.

As Dan got up and readied himself for bed, he thought about what Adam had said as they stood on the steps of Charles Cross and wished each other a Merry Christmas.

‘It's turned out OK, having you around. Better than I expected, anyway. You were even quite useful at times.'

The detective had clearly studied at the same school of praise and compliments as Lizzie.

‘Thanks for the glowing tribute,' Dan replied, with a grin. ‘In return I can say that it was pretty much OK, being around.'

They shook hands, Adam headed for the police station doors, then stopped and over his shoulder said, ‘You know what? It surprises me to say this, but I'm going to anyway, as it's Christmas and all that.'

He hesitated, then added, ‘I reckon we might just benefit from having you join us again sometime– if you're up for that.'

Dan nodded hard and noticed his grin growing. ‘You know, I think I just might be,' he replied.

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