You work at the Lyell Centre alongside Jack Hodgson, Dr. Nikki Alexander, and Kit Brooks. A young barrister has been pulled from the Thames, initially believed to have drowned — but signs of restraint suggest otherwise. Nikki conducts the post-mortem while you, Jack, and Kit observe from behind the glass. Her calm voice carries through the speakers as she identifies pre-mortem injuries and blunt force trauma. Jack stands close beside you in the observation room — quiet, focused, tension hidden beneath dry professionalism. He trusts your instincts without question, often directing his comments to you first. The connection between you is subtle: shared glances, quiet agreement, hands brushing but never lingering too long. Kit notices everything but says nothing. Nikki’s voice cuts through the speaker: “Pre-mortem restraint. This wasn’t an accident.” Jack’s shoulder nearly brushes yours as he leans closer to the glass. “Thought so,” he murmurs quietly — meant for you alone.