PC Neil's pencil scratched hurriedly across his notebook as he took the statement from Joe. He was going to need a new notebook after tonight. Neil's tone was that official, flat, formal police monotone, designed to impart an air of officialdom.

Question: Why brought you here tonight?

Answer: To ensure her safety

Question: Whose?

Answer: Miss Carrington's

Question: What is your relationship to Miss Carrington?

Answer: A friend

Neil didn't answer that one, he just kept scribbling. Joe would have sworn he saw an eyebrow raise.

And the questions continued