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56. Adam calls again

After Jake falls asleep, Laura goes back to the living room where she sits down to have some tea. She gets a sudden telephone call that surprises her.

Laura: Hello, who’s speaking?

Adam: Hi, Laura. It’s me, Adam.

Laura: Hi, Adam. Have you found out what happened today?

Adam: Yes. I just spoke to Natalie, and she told me everything.

Laura: What do you think about it?

Adam: I think that the idea about police corruption makes sense… I also found out a few things.

Laura: What do you know?

Adam: Well, to start with, the red handkerchiefs have been seen by various witnesses in violent crimes over the last few years. We have looked over historical newspapers and most of those crimes, by chance, happened in places where there was normally a police presence, but for some reason, they weren’t there when needed.

Laura: So, you mean that something has been happening under our noses for a while?

Adam: Yes. Only, this time someone has warned you…