Young – well, young in Janet’s eyes – and mild-mannered with a slight stutter, he had explained to Elise her rights, why she was there and that she was free to leave at any time.His colleague, DC Khan, spoke to introduce herself, then kept notes and listened intently to Elise’s answers.So far Elise herself had been subdued, cooperative. No tears today, though she sometimes came close. There were tissues on the table, water and glasses.‘Then we went to get a drink in the kitchen,’ Elise said.‘What did you have?’‘Cider,’ she said.‘And Olivia?’‘Same.’‘And then?’‘We talked to some people there and then went in the living room. Someone was playing music, on decks,’ she said. ‘We got another drink, more people came and then this girl was going round, talking to people and selling things, drugs.’ Her voice wavered. ‘Olivia said we should try some, to have a laugh. The girl stopped by us and she said, “What are you after?” Olivia said, “Something for the party,”
