New Tricks2003

D.A.C. Strickland:
I'm interested in anything you have to say about procedure considering how it's been ignored around here.

Det Supt Sandra Pullman:
I'm not sure I understand, sir.

D.A.C. Strickland:
An illegal mobile phone trace. An even more illegal credit card search. Neither of them fruitful, which suggests to me that Jack Halford doesn't want to be found, which is his prerogative considering he's no longer an employee of the Metropolitan Police.

Brian Lane:
Since when?

D.A.C. Strickland:
Since he walked out of here without a backward glance. Oh, this is ridiculous; I will not have this department held to ransom. It's time to move on.

Gerry Standing:
Quite right, sir. You'll get my resignation in the morning.

Brian Lane:
What!

D.A.C. Strickland:
Fine. We'll interview for yours and Jack's replacements. Oh, I'm sorry, was this supposed to show me the error of my ways? Prove to me how indispensable Jack really is? Well, let me tell you this: no-one in this department is indispensable. Do I make myself clear?

Det Supt Sandra Pullman:
Crystal, sir. So, would you prefer my application for a transfer in writing, or will an email do?

D.A.C. Strickland:
Don't be a bloody fool, Sandra. [Sandra just looks at him] Well, don't expect a reference. [Strickland leaves]

Det Supt Sandra Pullman:
That could have gone better.

Gerry Standing:
Well, it was pretty impressive from where I stood. Should buy Jack a bit more time shouldn't it?

Det Supt Sandra Pullman:
Hope so.