"I can't wait, detective. I love working with you." Barty said it as neutrally as he could, then watched as the two policemen were escorted outside. This would be interesting.

"Damn, he's an arse." There, Gene could acknowledge it, patting Sam on the back as they headed to the car. "Good on you, Samantha. That bloke's so not over you. Who'd have thought you'd be such a catch?"