"The Truth Hurts"

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Chapter Twenty-Nine

Joey sat there in the interview room glaring at Detective Robert Robertson, and looking over at Watson upset that she seemed to be supporting the Detective. WTF is going on? He's not seriously accusing me of murdering that bastard is he? Joey thought panicked. Detective Robert Robertson leant forward in his chair leaning closer to Joey, "We need an answer from you Ms. Collins. Joey. Can I call you Joey?" "Doesn't bother me," Joey gritted her teeth angrily. "Just being polite Joey. Just because this is a murder investigation doesn't mean we can't still have manners," Detective Robert Robertson replied politely, "Now back to the question at hand. Do you have an answer for me Joey?"

"No I did not murder Grant Bledcoe," Joey told him firmly. "Where were you last night Joey?" Detective Robert Robertson questioned. "I want a lawyer. I'm not answering anymore questions until I get one," Joey responded, scared and distressed. "If that's the way you want to play it, I think we can arrange for you to call one," Detective Robert Robertson smiled, then changing tactics, "Are you okay Joey? That's a pretty big bruise on your head there. And I also noticed you were holding your side gingerly when you walked in here. I don't suppose you'd like to tell me how you injured yourself like that."

Joey shook her head softly, "I'm not going to answer that until I have a lawyer present. But to answer your other question, no, I'm not really okay. On top of getting yanked in by you lot and accused of this ridiculous crime, I do think my painkillers are wearing off slightly so you'll have to excuse me if you think I'm being rude but my head is starting to throb. Plus the stitches are starting to itch. I have an appointment with Dr. Armstrong later this afternoon for her to take them out. I assume you want me to re-arrange that appointment."

"That would be very helpful of you," Detective Robert Robertson agreed happily, "Now I don't normally do this but since I'm in a good mood today I'll let you have two phone calls Ms. Collins so you can cancel your Doctor's appointment and contact a lawyer. Constable Watson can you please arrange for Joey to make these phone calls?" Watson nodded sadly, "Of course." "Now Joey, just tell me two things quickly, will you be contacting Morag Bellingham to represent you and if so will you be calling her directly or will you call and ask Senior Constable Buckton to arrange the representation?"

"Yes I think Morag can handle this quite perfectly and I'll home for dinner by the end of the afternoon, so yes I'll be asking her. I don't need to call Charlie, I have Morag's mobile number, in case you're afraid that I might call Charlie and tell her what you're accusing me of. Cause man Detective when she finds out what you're doing, she is not gonna be happy with you," Joey replied, a slight smile forming on her lips as she thought of Charlie's reaction to this...absurdity. That's what it is right?

"Fantastic!" Detective Robert Robertson crooned, "I was hoping you'd bring in good 'ol Morag 'Battleship' Bellingham. It's been a while since I've gone up against that fiery lawyer, and I can't wait to fight her on this case. And don't you worry about what Charlie's, sorry Senior Constable Buckton's, going to think of me. I'm sure she'll be more concerned about whether or not 'Battleship' can manage to get both of you off the hook for this crime." "Wait your also accusing Charlie of this?! You can't be serious," Joey demanded.

"Give me one good reason why Charlie isn't the perfect suspect?" Detective Robert Robertson challenged. "Because she didn't kill him, she's not a killer," Joey stated firmly. "Now do you know this because you know more about Grant's death than you're letting on?" Detective Robert Robertson accused. Joey glared at him, "I know my rights and I'm not answering any questions until I have Morag beside me telling me what I can and don't have to answer."

Detective Robert Robertson nodded, "Very well Joey. Since you refuse to assist in our investigation, I'll need to ask Constable Watson to escort you into one of the holding cells until Morag gets here. I'm not particularly fond of the idea of letting you go for the afternoon so you can go visit Charlie and tell her all about the mess you two are in or...have time to collaborate any...stories you need to." Joey shook her head, "There's nothing to collaborate. Charlie and I didn't kill Grant Bledcoe."

"Well I'm not so sure I believe you," Detective Robert Robertson admitted, "So until Morag gets here or you decide to start answering some questions we'll hold you here on the suspicion of Grant Bledcoe's murder. I think we've got enough for motive, don't you Constable Watson?" Watson looked at Joey sadly. "Well then Constable Watson if you can arrange the phone calls Ms. Collins needs to make the take her to one of the more comfortable holding cells that would be great," Detective Robert Robertson ordered.

Detective Robert Robertson stared down at the voice recorder, "Interview suspended at 3:10 pm until Ms. Collins lawyer arrives as Ms. Collins request. Ms. Collins will be held in custody until her lawyer arrives or she decides to be more forthcoming in our investigation into the murder of Grant Bledcoe." Detective Robert Robertson pressed the 'stop' button on the device.

Watson stood up, along with Joey. With Watson placing a comforting hand on Joey's shoulder she led her out of the interview room. Just as they exited Detective Robert Robertson called out to her, "Can you come back in here alone Constable Watson?" Watson rolled her eyes, and standing at the front desk with one of the other Constables, she asked him to allow Joey to make her phone calls, and she'd be back to take Joey to the holding cells.

Watson walked back into the interview room, closing the door behind her, "Yes Detective?" Detective Robert Robertson was once again standing at the window, "I'd like you to call our next suspect and get them to come down here immediately." "You want me to call my own boss, Charlie, and get her to come down here?" Watson clarified. Detective Robert Robertson turned to her, "No not yet. I've changed my mind. I think we can interview Charlie later this afternoon." "Well then who's your next suspect?" Watson questioned.

Detective Robert Robertson smiled, "That would be one Constable Angelo Rosetta."

Okay so I'm no lawyer and I'm not sure exactly if Robertson can hold Joey in custody for the time being...but it's my story so I'm making it legal lol!

Sorry guys not too many spoilers there about what's been going on in the missing 6 weeks but that's to come.

How do we think Angelo fits into all this?