Havers: I’m going to get this all wrong. You will tell me, won’t you?

Lynley: And get my head bitten off?

Havers: No, seriously. I don’t want to mess this up, which, of course, I’ve already done. Actually, your mum was quite sweet about it. I like her.

Lynley: Yeah. People always do.

Havers: This is so out of my league.

Lynley: It isn’t, actually, you know.

Havers: No, seriously, sir. This is a private, family party.

Lynley: Family and friends. You’re a friend, which reminds me. I have a favor to ask of you. Would you call me Tommy this weekend? Or even Thomas?

Havers: No, I don’t think so, sir.