Free Angels Bleed (Fallen Angels Book 1) by Max Hardy

conciliatory, even if the statement wasn’t forgiving.
    Dr Ennis was still simmering with resentment, which was evident in how hard he was balling his fists, how his head was juddering and how his right eyelid was twitching under the strain of his own self-restraint.  ‘Alright Saul, let’s leave it at that: for now.  What do you need to know about Rebecca?’
    ‘Thank you Dr Ennis.  As I mentioned, we are investigating a potential murder at the moment and have reason to believe that Mrs Angus could help us with our enquiries.  Do you feel she is in a position to be able to answer some questions?’ Saul asked.
    ‘Given what I know of her mental state, I doubt that very much.  The other issue you have is that she is no longer a patient of the institute.  She was moved to Broadmoor two weeks ago.’ answered Ennis.
    ‘Oh, right.  Is that usual?  Moving between hospitals I mean.  I thought that there would need to be a court order to move care from the designated authority?’ Saul questioned.
    ‘It’s not usual, no.  In this situation however, her new consultant, Dr Hanlon and I thought it best for the treatment of her condition.  And yes, it was approved by the court.’ he finished tersely.
    ‘Sorry, I don’t mean to sound accusatory, I’m just surprised our systems haven’t been updated with that information.  Would you be able to get in touch with Dr Hanlon and see if it would be possible to interview her?’
    ‘I can try.’  Dr Ennis began, picking up his desk phone and ringing his receptionist.  ‘I’m not sure he will be in the office this early, depends what shift he is on.  Celia, could you give Broadmoor a call and see if Dr Hanlon would be free to have a quick chat about Rebecca Angus please.’ he asked as the call was answered.  ‘Thanks, just buzz through if you can get him.’
    He hung up the call and continued.  ‘I still don’t think you will be able to talk to her.  For six months before she left us she was continually sedated to protect her and my staff.  I very much doubt that has changed dramatically in two weeks.’
    ‘Perhaps you can help while we are waiting.  We know that Mrs Angus was committed to you for the murder of her son.  In your time providing care to her, did she ever mention anyone else involved in his murder?’
    ‘You do know why she was in here with us, don’t you?’ Dr Ennis asked, surprised.
    ‘Unfortunately we don’t have too much information at the moment.  We only found out about a possible link to our investigation a short while ago and haven’t got all the paperwork through from her original conviction.  If you could let me know, that would help.’ Saul answered.
    ‘Rebecca was diagnosed with psychotic Dissociative Identity Disorder.  She has multiple personalities.  Two to be precise.  One, the guilt ridden and suicidal celibate lesbian that worshipped her son, who we know as Rebecca.  The other, a sultry, vivacious psychotic dominatrix who will eat you alive, literally, who she refers to as Madame Evangeline.  We have spent the past year trying to bring out the Madame Evangeline personality, without any success.  It’s one of the reasons we moved her to Dr Hanlon’s care, he has some innovative ways of treating DID.’
    ‘If you haven’t been able to bring that personality out, how do you know she has a multiple personality?’  Saul questioned, slightly bemused.
    ‘That comes back to your question about was anyone else involved in her son’s murder.  When you do eventually see the investigation transcripts you will see Rebecca continually referring to Madame Evangeline.  How she met her, their relationship, her involvement in Michael’s death.  You will also see reports of prolonged periods of time where Rebecca can’t account for her whereabouts or actions.  The police could not find any evidence from any of the sex clubs she frequented of a Madame Evangeline.  They remember Rebecca, but always being there