Nightmare

Gerry glanced at Sandra as they walked through the prison towards the interview room. Claire had been insistent on staying, watching the interview through the two way mirrors in the room. Part of him was glad another copper would be around but another part made him think there was more to worry about.

"So." Claire spoke as she lead them through the corridor. "You know how dangerous this guy is."

Sandra nodded once, well aware what the man they were looking for was capable of. A woman was already on life support- rescued by another prisoner, two women were dead. She knew there was little to say that the man wouldn't try to intimidate her because of her gender. This time he had picked the wrong woman if he thought she was going to show him any fear just because he possessed a Y chromosome.

"Right." Claire stopped outside the interview room door. "I'm going to be in here. You two tap the table or hit the panic button under the desk."

Gerry nodded once as Sandra rested her hand on the door handle. "Trust me, He's the one who's going to need the panic button."

Claire raised her eyebrows as Gerry narrowed his eyes. For a moment he almost felt sorry for the serial killer they were about to confront.

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"So." Ted crossed the office towards Dan and Brian. "So far we've had three hundred calls off the back of the press conference."

Brian shook his head. "Ow many of them were actually useful?"

"One." Ted sighed. "Most were attention seeking pains in the rear. But Daphne Harris seemed to know a lot more than we released to the media."

"All that for one phone call." Danny huffed as Sasha joined them.

"Could be the one missing link we need to follow to find the truth." She pulled her jacket on as she spoke. Sceptical eyes fell on her. "Oh come on! It has to be worth following up? I'm right, aren't I Jack?"

Jack took his glasses off before looking up at her from his computer.

"Every lead has to be followed and this woman appears to be the only credible lead we've had." Jack frowned. "She is the same age those girls would be now. Steve, you and Sasha should talk to her."

Steve sighed as he picked up his jacket. He knew there was no way he was going to get out of visiting the potential witness. Sasha nodded, agreeing with Jack. She knew the had to be the one who questioned the woman. She smiled knowing that as it was Jack who suggested it Steve wouldn't argue.

Xxxxxx

Sandra stepped into the interview room with Gerry close behind her. The dark haired man and at the desk didn't move. The muscle bulk on his arms paid testimony to the effectiveness of the prison gym.

Sandra assessed him carefully, aware of the man's violent nature. Before she could react he flew across the room, pinning her against the wall as Gerry yelled.

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