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COTTAN:

There’s this story that was leaked

to the press, about him and his

missus swapping points for a

driving offence. With respect, sir,

it’d look like favouritism if we

didn’t take an interest.

HASTINGS:

Fair point, Dot.

While Hastings reflects, Steve jumps in.

STEVE:

Sir, I checked Dryden’s web-site.

He leaves tomorrow for a series of

speaking engagements. If we don’t

bring him in today, we lose him for

the rest of the week. We can delay

bringing in Rich Akers 24 hours.

He’s going nowhere, he’s got no

idea we’re onto him. Dryden’s

potentially more closely involved

with the ambush itself. That’s got

to be our priority. If only to rule

him out as soon as possible.

HASTINGS:

(Reflective beat. Uneasy.)

Let there be no mistake: I want

every i dotted and every t crossed

before that man sets one foot

inside this building.

COTTAN:

Sir.

STEVE + KATE

Sir.

Hastings throws open his door. Steve, Kate and Cottan troop

out.

Hastings looks very uneasy.

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410 INT. AC-12. 3RD FLOOR WINDOW/LOBBY. LATER THAT DAY.

Steve and Kate peer down into the lobby.

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They watch Dryden sign in with his ACPO Rep. Two uniformed

officers accompany them.

Cottan strolls up to the window, tie loose, drinking a mug of

coffee, and glances out.

COTTAN:

Elvis has entered the building.

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411 INT. AC-12. LOBBY. CONTINUOUS.

Hastings makes a point of greeting Dryden personally.

HASTINGS:

Thank you for your cooperation,

sir.

DRYDEN:

Hope this won’t take long.

HASTINGS:

We’re just waiting on Chief

Constable Lightwater. Because of

the special arrangements.

DRYDEN:

Barry Lightwater’s coming up?

HASTINGS:

His Force are having a bit of a

ding-dong with the PCC. Between you

and me, he’s glad of the away-day.

Hasting tries a small chuckle, to lighten the atmosphere.

Dryden doesn’t look in the mood for laughter. Hastings gets

edgy.

HASTINGS:

As I said, sir, I’m very grateful.

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412 INT. AC-12. INTERVIEW ROOM. MOMENTS LATER.

Cottan just in time finishes straightening his tie as Dryden

enters with his ACPO Rep. The two uniformed officers wait

outside for him.

Steve, Kate and Cottan come to attention. Dryden studies

them, keeps them at attention deliberately for a couple of

beats. It has the effect of making them nervous, which he

wants.

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