Synopsis

The warm weather was a welcome comfort as Des Taviner and Reg Hollis rode in the Area Car, their relaxation abruptly shattered by the arrival of Sergeant Craig Gilmore. He offered no patience for their explanations, simply demanding they remove their sunglasses and return to duty. As they patrolled, Hollis confided in Taviner his plans to propose to his girlfriend, Helen. Their relationship was strained; a recent argument had arisen from Hollis's refusal to accompany Helen to a conference in Sou