Kenneth was perched on the side of his bed, phone to his ear and plastic charm fully stretched. “Hello, Inspector, I’m so sorry...” There was a brief pause. “Oh... Sergeant? Surely not? I really thought you were the one in charge.” Olivia rolled her eyes and went on brushing her hair. “I must have just missed you,” Kenneth continued. “I was in a meeting.” His lips stretched into a false smile as he listened. “To the station? Well, of course, to eliminate me from your enquiries, why else? It will be a pleasure. I have meetings all day, but for you I’ll fit it in.” He turned angry eyes on Olivia. “Yes, this morning if possible, or as soon as I can. Many thanks. I’ll see you later.” He clicked the phone off with a sharp snap and stood up, his face like thunder. Olivia knew that look, but decided to brave it out. “It’s only a DNA test,” she soothed. “You heard what they said to Katie; we’re all doing one, just for elimination.” His face grew redder as his temper bubbled up.
