9They'd become friendly, a natural development in the confines of the remand centre. Jed knew Brian Randall by reputation, that he was on the fringes of some of the more undesirable elements in town. Now, brought together through circumstance, they met on a daily basis, gaining strength from knowing one another; a friendly face in a sea of resentment and, quite often, anger.
It was during a tea break late one afternoon, after both their respective parents had visited, that they first exchanged some friendly banter.
“Embarrassing when they come in like that,” said Brian, staring down into a plastic cup of tea, “All blubbering and asking if everything's going to be all right.”
“I don't think my dad expects me to be in here long.”
“Well, maybe he's right – it might not even get to trial.”
