Chapter 32
Martha sat on the couch, her head spinning. The two officers were stood in front of her and Jack was sat beside her, gripping her hand tightly. It had been almost seventeen minutes since she'd learnt of Justin's death, and she had barely spoken two words. Eventually, she looked up at the police officers. "Have you told his parents?" she asked. In the time she'd dated Justin, she'd learnt he was very close to his parents. The Male police officer nodded. "His parents were informed just before we came here".
"And that's how you learnt where I lived?" she asked. The female police officer nodded. "Apparently, Justin told his parents he had planned to visit you, and when he left the house, that was the last time they saw him." The sorrow in her voice was obvious. Martha felt tears form in her eyes, misting her view. Jack placed a comforting arm around her shoulder. Both of the police officers looked at one another. "We'll leave you to it" said the Male one, whom Martha and Jack had learnt was called Constable Lewis Ashton. Martha stood up and nodded. "Thank you for...letting me know" she said, shaking their hands. Constable Lewis nodded. "Absolutely, we'll see ourselves out". Jack smiled politely as he watched the officers exit the flat. He moved next to Martha. "Are you OK?" he asked. She looked at him and gave a weak smile. "I don't know. I always said I wanted him out of my life. And he was the biggest jerk I've ever known. But he didn't deserve that. And then there's the baby. his baby, who's going to have to grow up never knowing their real father. I just..."
"Hey" said Jack sweetly. "Come here" he pulled her into an embrace and kissed her forehead gently. "We'll get through this somehow. Together. I promise" he said, Martha smiled at him, and rested her head on his chest, thanking her lucky stars he was so perfect.
