"Unfortunately not the best tactic. I can't let a man off from murder because of reputation or intent. I need proof it wasn't him. I need people who might have set him up." And hopefully Barty had some ideas because right now, he had nothing. And he was concerned, of course he was. The community would riot without their leader, the kids were in Alfie's custody and that wasn't even worth considering.

He turned off the recording device and then leaned back in his chair, looking at Edward. "I believe you when you say that Jonathan didn't do it, I really do. I hope I can help him but it's hard when he doesn't co-operate." And that was the biggest issue right now. "I hope I can find a solution. For the communities sake. Try to keep them calm for us, yeah?"