You are just *way* too good at this angst stuff, Wendy!
But I loved the comic touches, too...
“As it happens,” Henderson continued, his tone still casual, “I was standing right by the computer when the match came up. Did I ever mention that I’m useless with computers?”
“Uh...” Clark floundered. What was he supposed to say?
“I was leaning over, trying to see the screen better - my eyesight’s not what it used to be - and I must have hit a couple of keys. I have no idea what I did, but seems the other file disappeared. No matter what I tried, I couldn’t find another match for your prints anywhere in the system.” Henderson shrugged. “I guess the department will just have to send me on another computer course.”
*That* is classic. Love it! Henderson's watching out for Clark, but he can't just come out and *say* it, it has to be oblique... perfect.
Good way to drag out the tension, too
which just makes the end funnier.
The end of the *section* on the other hand...
You're torturing us.
So... when can we expect more?
PJ
