‘It did. Because it didn’t have all these people in it.’ ‘If you need to shove somebody out, you know, to simplify? Could you give Roarke the push? See, McNab and I have this understanding. If Roarke’s clear, I get to take my shot at him. McNab gets one at you.’ When Eve choked on the last swallow from the tube, Peabody gave her a helpful thump on the back. ‘Joking. Just sort of joking.’ ‘You and McNab have a sick, sick relationship.’ ‘We do.’ Peabody beamed. ‘It makes us very happy.’