10 a.m. – 9 a.m.
They sat in the briefing room with the other Sun Hill officers for almost an hour; they were given the arrangements for location and timings of each event throughout the day. Sam was going to be meeting the suspect in a restaurant off of North Street; she had arranged to meet him after tracking him on an internet chat site. He has been meeting up with women and girls as young as 15 and raping them. This was their final chance of catching him once this cover had been blown he would know that the police were onto him and is likely to flee the country. This made Sam even more determined to put on a brave face and complete the investigation.
"So, Sam you are going to meet David Roberts inside the restaurant and then try and move the conversation along as much as possible. Phil will be watching the table at all times and if, at any time you feel uncomfortable or need some support leave the main room and wait in the disabled toilets and Phil will meet you ok?" The DCI was confirming the final details before the 11.45 meeting.
"Yes Guv" she passed a grateful look at Phil and he warmly smiled back. As the DCI and Inspector Gold continued the detailing final points Phil reached over for Sam's hand, he gave it a reassuring squeeze and Sam knew that every thing would be fine.
"OK that's everything now we will begin set up at 11 and be prepared to begin observation at 11.45."
Everyone got up and began moving out of the room simultaneously the chatter began.
"Do you want a coffee?" He did it again, he touch her hand, and this time Sam flinched, she realised what she had done and nodded without saying a word. They walked over to the coffee machine in silence.
"Sorry Phil it's just that I'm feeling a bit tense about today that's all, I mean David Roberts is a dangerous man and I still feel a bit vulnerable."