It's a Rum Family Affair

by Geezworld234

The UCOS team investigate a hold up at a bank and a possible attempted armed robbery with a pensioner thinking it's still WW2 at the helm. Will they be able to solve this rum case and what will this mean for one Hyacinth Bucket? Also, what baring will Sandra's jealously of Gerry's new girlfriend (a short-skirted blonde by the name of Rose) have on the case and their friendship?

12. Thank You Very Much

"Okay, thank you very much sir, I don't suppose you would mind telling us all this at the station, one of us would drive out to you and pick you and your father-in-law up. Thank you sir. And just to clarify you do know a Mrs. Hyacinth Bucket? Yes we know all about the Bouquet thing. Thank you sir, you have been most helpful. See you soon. Bye" Jack said ringing off.

As Sandra emerged from her office, Jack hoped the news of Onlsow's information would cheer his boss up a little.

"Has he called?" Sandra asked putting down the case files.

"He has indeed" the older detective said taking off his spectacles. "He seems to recall a lot of information about the incident and can put his father-in-law at the scene of the crime. He also knows the delightful Mrs. Bucket, she's his sister-in-law."

Sandra smiled at this breakthrough. "Excellent, Jack do you want to go and bring them in, one of us had better stay here in case Gerry 'the wanderer' Standing returns."

"Can do" he said pulling on his jacket.

"What about this Bruce fellow he was with, the one with the swimming pool, sauna and room for a pony" Brain inquired describing in the way his sister-in-law always did.

"The man who likes wearing flamenco frocks? His wife came to collect him as he had taken all her day dresses with him. That's how her father came to be there." Jack explained.

"And this is Violet is the second youngest of the sisters?" Sandra asked.

"That's the one; the only one Mrs. 'Bouquet' will associate herself with, so long as her husband isn't wearing a dress." Jack clarified.

"I have never met a family as mad as that one" Sandra said with exhaustion of trying to keep up with all their comings and goings.

"Do you want me to pull in Mrs. Bucket for questioning as well? After all she did tell you and I that she didn't know a person who went by Onslow's description and made out she was insulted that we should even suggest it."

Sandra smiled; she wondered how Rose would react to that. "Yeah go on, like you said she did lie to us and that is an offense."

"Will do, come on Brian." Jack said handing him his coat. The northerner took a while to button up his 'lucky coat.'

"Today Brian, if it's not too much trouble" Jack said getting frustrated, it was a long drive and Jack wasn't a fan of long distance driving and endless traffic queues when they came as a package.

"Alright,I haven't got me scarf on yet" he said pulling the worn and well loved AFC Wimbledon scarf off the coat stand and wrapped it around his neck.

"I don't think you will need your scarf."

"I always wear me scarf in the winter months no matter the weather, Jack. It's something I have to do" he explained.

"Come on Brian" Jack called as he held the office door open for Brian, desperate to get a move on.