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Hope,” Elliott said.
    Grace nodded. “Yeah.”
    “Any word on finding her yet?” Eden asked. Grace’s sister, Hope, hadn’t been seen for over nine years.
    Grace shook her head. “No, but at least people are still looking, so maybe one day.”
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    David reigned in his temper. A church was no place to lose it, a funeral even less so, despite the way Nate had wound him up and angered him. He hissed out a long deep breath. “I was not a witness to that murder,” he said quietly, shooting Eden a sideways glance to make sure she and Marc were still there. “And I can’t believe you’d pick my sister’s funeral to ask me about it. Are you never off duty?”
    Nate raised an eyebrow. “Actually, I’m working right now. Barry Grant had a family, too. It’s his funeral tomorrow. And yes, I’ll be going to that one as well.”
    David frowned. “Nate…” He paused, changing the subject. “They don’t think the loss of hydraulic pressure was an accident. What if it were a deliberate attack on Hanna’s life?”
    Nate rolled his eyes. “There were one hundred and twenty-six people on that plane. Blowing it up just to kill Hanna is a stretch, even for you.” He lowered his voice. “I have a witness that places your car outside the pub at the time of the murder. So, I suggest you come down to the station tomorrow with your brief.”
    Shock cut through him like a knife through cheese. “My sister just died.”
    “I could simply arrest you right here, right now, in front of everyone if you want,” Nate hissed. He undid his jacket, giving David a glimpse of the cuffs on his belt.
    David scowled. He was tempted to say ‘don’t you dare,’ but knew Nate would do it. “Not at my sister’s funeral.”
    “Or you can voluntarily attend tomorrow morning.”
    He sucked in a deep breath. “Eleven o’clock all right with you? Assuming I can get ahold of my brief.”
    “He’s right over there. Ask him now. See you tomorrow.”
    David turned away and crossed the room to where Eden sat. He dropped into the seat beside her, making hand signals to Adam who stood on the other side of the church hall.
    “Are you all right?” Eden asked.
    “No,” he said. He rubbed the back of his neck, hoping the stiffness was down to a rough night and nothing worse.
    “Do you want to talk?”
    “Not really.” He turned his attention to the sleeping baby. “What time’s he due a feed?”
    “I fed him an hour ago, so he’s good for a while yet.”
    David jerked his head in response. Being around Eden was too hard. He needed a break from her. “Take the afternoon off. In fact, take rest of the day off. Spend the time with your parents or something.” He glanced at her, seeing the hurt in her eyes, but not letting up. “Actually, why don’t you and Marc stay at your parents’ tonight? I need some time alone. I have to leave at ten tomorrow, so just make sure you’re back before then. I’ll get a key made for you.”
    “I already have a key. Hanna gave me one when I moved in, but thanks for the offer.”
    Of course she had a key. How could he forget? “You can leave now.”
    Eden’s eyes glistened as she stood. “If that’s what you want, then I’ll go. Only Mum and Dad have already left. Mum’s taking this badly. But don’t you worry about me, I’ll get a taxi.”
    Elliott shook his head. “No, you won’t. I’ll take you. Go wait by the car, and I’ll be there directly.”
    “Thanks.” Eden managed half a smile, her eyes brimming with tears.
    David watched her walk stiffly across the room, closely followed by Grace. He looked down, despising himself for what he’d become. Forgive me, Lord, but I have no choice. This is destroying me inside, little by little, especially when I see myself hurting her. But if Hanna’s plane was deliberately brought down somehow, then Eden and Marc just aren’t safe around me right now. I can’t be responsible for their deaths’ too. I’ll arrange for someone to watch the