MICHAEL
"Can you keep Charlotte occupied, so she doesn't think too hard about me not being around."
James chuckles. "Of course. What have you told her?"
"That I'm going to be at a trade fair for a couple of days. I made it sound as boring as possible."
"Great. I'll call you when I know something."
"See you in a couple of days."
*****
I pull up, check the address, then park up.
I chose early evening to arrive. It seemed the best time to reliably catch whoever was at home. Sure enough, windows are lit in several parts of the house.
I check I have everything on me I intended, then take a couple of deep breaths....
Here goes....
Strolling up the path, I knock on the door. After a few moments, a light flicks on behind the door and it opens.
I'm looking into the face of a man about m
