Rat Poison
“Keen was in close touch with the DCI, who would be returning to work the next day, but meanwhile Carrick was happy for Patrick to talk to Jessop, who was still in the city’s Royal United Hospital under arrest. Also under guard, it transpired when we were required to show our credentials.
Jessop’s wan appearance confirmed that he had been seriously ill and we were only permitted to talk to him for about ten minutes. He lay, propped up on pillows and resembled, frankly, a wraith with spots. Even ...his untidy lank hair was fair, almost white, and I saw that when he turned to stare at his visitors that his eyes were a very pale blue. He looked absolutely nothing like his brother.
‘More cops?’ he greeted us with weakly.
Patrick introduced us, as was our practice not giving my name, and drew up two chairs.
‘I don’t want to talk to you,’ said Jessop. ‘Sod off.’ ‘Well, sorry, but we need to talk to you,’ Patrick said patiently. ‘You see, now that Derek has admitted that not only were the pair of you in Bath taking part in the turf war and gunning for Mick from Bristol and his mob that night, but you also shot and killed a couple of his gang after they were cornered in Abbey Churchyard.MoreLess
Jessop’s wan appearance confirmed that he had been seriously ill and we were only permitted to talk to him for about ten minutes. He lay, propped up on pillows and resembled, frankly, a wraith with spots. Even ...his untidy lank hair was fair, almost white, and I saw that when he turned to stare at his visitors that his eyes were a very pale blue. He looked absolutely nothing like his brother.
‘More cops?’ he greeted us with weakly.
Patrick introduced us, as was our practice not giving my name, and drew up two chairs.
‘I don’t want to talk to you,’ said Jessop. ‘Sod off.’ ‘Well, sorry, but we need to talk to you,’ Patrick said patiently. ‘You see, now that Derek has admitted that not only were the pair of you in Bath taking part in the turf war and gunning for Mick from Bristol and his mob that night, but you also shot and killed a couple of his gang after they were cornered in Abbey Churchyard.MoreLess
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