Dead Men’s Truth

'When was the last time you actually arrested someone, Spider?' she asked. 'That's not what you do. You work under cover, you gather evidence.'    'But I lose my rank, is that what you're saying? I'll no longer be a detective sergeant?'    'That's right. But your pay scale remains the same. You'll get more holiday entitlement, as it happens, and your pension will improve. It's no big deal. And you've got to have another psychological assessment but you were due one anyway.'    'Who'll be running through the canyons of my mind this time?'    'It's still Caroline Stockmann.'    Shepherd liked Stockmann and knew the interview wouldn't be a problem.    'How's your son?' asked Button.    'He's fine.
Hereford's working out really well for him. We're just down the road from his grandparents and he's settled in at school. The only downside is me being away from home such a lot, but I wasn't there much when we lived in Ealing. At least now if I'm away his grandparents can keep an eye on him.'