"He was lying." Alex pointed out as the officers headed back to CID.
"What makes you so certain?" "He was fidgeting. Its scientifically proven that people fidget when they are lying, nervous or scared. Lyson knew we'd got him and that his lying wasn't helping him whatsoever. He knows we have the truth and knows he'll be in prison soon." Alex explained."So with him inside there'll be no more dead coppers.""Don't be so sure. He was working with two other's Guv, they came to the flat. They could just as easily kill a copper without their ringleader."
"Not on my watch." With that Gene walked down the corridor, leaving Alex and headed straight past the doors to CID and further into the building. Alex contemplated as to whether or not she should bother following but decided against it and turned into the main office.
Spotting her superior officer come in and sit down Shaz shuffled through the papers on her desk and selected one, heading over."Ma'am? I tried getting an id on that number from yesterday. The number was listed as unknown and when I tried calling back I just kept getting an engaged tone. Couldn't find out anything." Shaz handed over the paper, with the list of calls she had made and the results."Thanks Shaz. Don't worry about it. I'm sure if its that important they'll call again." Alex sighed. Everything seemed to be taking a funny turn nowadays and she knew that the person on the other end of the phone was either dangerous and shouldn't be contacted, or the only help she was going to get. The slamming of the double doors alerted Alex to the fact that the Guv had returned, and saved her having to look up.
"Guv. Graham Lyson has two main colleagues that people have seen with him constantly. Apparently he was with them the night PC Jones was killed, and the night the other police officer was reported dead. They were seen leaving Wilton's restaurant in a hearse ten minutes before you all arrived." Shaz reported and Alex, Ray and Chris looked up to listen."Identities?" Gene asked, stopping by her desk and listening."Nobody saw exactly who they were but they wore slim fit suits, both had light blonde hair and were about the same height as Mr Lyson. Apparently they all work for the same company as well so best bet would be to ask the other employee's." Shaz finished, looking subtly proud of herself, a small smile on her face. She caught eye contact with Alex who smiled reassuringly back at her.
"Looks like we're making a trip to Lyson's." Gene said casually, turning on his heel and leaving CID, Ray and Chris hot on his heels."You'll get your praise Shaz. I'll make sure of it." Alex smiled and patted her colleague on the shoulder."Bolly!" They both heard from the corridors and she sighed dramatically before turning and leaving.
Graham Lyson's debt collectors offices looked very modern from the outside. It was a painted white building with many glass windows and had a reception area through the double doors. A woman with dark hair sat the desk, glancing up at the new arrivals. In unison the team held up police badges and sighing exasperatedly she waved them through.
Lyson's office was on the top floor, alongside his higher ranking workers. Each of them had their own desk and computer with paper's strewn across the wood and a telephone ringing non stop. Gene stepped in front of the nearest, a young man who looked terrified at the thought of being there."Y-yes?" He asked, a noticeable stammer causing Ray and Chris to snort with laughter. Alex shoved them both lightly and they stopped.
"We want some information on Graham Lyson." Gene asked, calmly for once."I'm sorry Mr Lyson is out of the office and only meets with those who have made appointments. Is this about debt problems?" another man, more confidently asked. He glanced around at all of the team, making a stop on Alex who looked away.
"No this isn't about debt problems. This is about the fact that he and a couple of his chums are bloody murderers and we need to know who they are." the Guv asked, a little anger in his voice.
"Can you tell us who Mr Lyson spends most of his free hours with?" Alex asked."Erm, well that would probably be Mr Roberts and Mr Felting." The man replied, sitting on the edge of his desk."Was Mr Lyson with Mr Roberts and Mr Felting on the evening of the 19th April?" Chris asked and the
employee looked thoughtful for a moment."I know they left work together, as per usual heading to the Pub."
"Which Pub?""Well from what I heard that night they were looking at trying the little Italian one on the high street…Luigi's?" the employee looked uncertain."What about last night?" Gene asked, guaranteed he now had his murderers."They left together again, heading out for a walk apparently, which surprised me as they didn't go toward the Pub. I was walking behind them on my way home and they headed onto the high street but they never go to the same two pubs in a week." Alex and Gene exchanged glances, knowing they had their cop killers.
"Where can we find Mr Roberts and Mr Felting?" Alex asked turning back to the employee. The other workers had stopped typing and dialling to listen in to the entire conversation.
"They left about half an hour before you arrived. Saying they were going on a lunch break." the radio in Gene's pocket crackled into life."…Guv, PC Andrews has been found dead at the King Pub." Viv's voice scratched over the static.
"Shit." With that comment the entire team headed downstairs as quickly as possible and back to the Quattro, barely even having time to shut the doors before the key was in ignition and Gene was driving away.
A/N: Just wanted to say, hope your enjoying and continue to read! Most of my story is all ready written on my laptop, so you'll notice it gets updated fairly quickly at the moment! I forgot to say at the start but all the characters and locations and vehicles (the beloved Quattro) all belong to the BBC and Kudos and I own none of it. Really hope that your loving what I've written, I've tried to make it all fast going and interesting but I don't know if its come across as fast and interesting. Trying to keep up the drama as well but the entire story isn't just focussed on the murders. Thats all i'm saying! Okay, i will let you know something else...there will be some Galex throughout as Ashes to Ashes isn't right without the flirtatious banter from our favourite inspectors!
Okay, i've babbled on for long enough. Will put the next bit up soon, hopefully once I've recieved some reviews :) :) Goodbyee! HopelessRomanticxox :D