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* AdultFear: This is the first episode in which we see Lynley genuinely afraid. In this case, it's for Barbara's safety -- and he's absolutely right to be.
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* CouldHaveAvoidedThisPlot: [[spoiler: If Payne had approached Luxford via a laywer to demand acknowledgement, Luxford would undoubtedly have insisted on a paternity test. What Luxford would have done if the test was positive, and whether Payne would have accepted a negative test, instead of going ConspiracyTheorist, is another question again.]]
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* WeCouldHaveAvoidedThisPlot: [[spoiler: If Payne had approached Luxford via a laywer to demand acknowledgement, Luxford would undoubtedly have insisted on a paternity test. What Luxford would have done if the test was positive, and whether Payne would have accepted a negative test, instead of going ConspiracyTheorist, is another question again.]]
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* AllForNothing: maybe. [[spoiler: Robin Payne committed kidnapping, accidental murder and attempted murder out of desperation to be publically acknowledged by his father. But Dennis Luxford had no idea Robin existed, and according to Robin's mother she [[ReallyGetsAround still doesn't have any idea who Robin's father was]]; if Payne had approached Luxford via a laywer, at the very least he'd know for sure as Luxford would undoubtedly have insisted on a paternity test. Whether Payne would have accepted that instead of going ConspiracyTheorist is another question again.]]
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* AllForNothing: maybe. [[spoiler: Robin Payne committed kidnapping, accidental murder and attempted murder out of desperation to be publically acknowledged by his father. But Dennis Luxford had no idea Robin existed, and according to Robin's mother she [[ReallyGetsAround still doesn't have any idea who Robin's father was]]; if Payne had approached Luxford via a laywer, at the very least he'd know for sure as Luxford would undoubtedly have insisted on a paternity test. Whether Payne would have accepted that instead of going ConspiracyTheorist is another question again.actually was]].]]
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* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: In the end, whether [[spoiler: Robin Payne actually is Luxford's first-born child]] is never proved one way or another via science.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: In the end, whether [[spoiler: Robin Payne actually is Luxford's first-born child]] is never proved one way or another via science.
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Charlotte, the secret love-child of black, left-wing MP Eve Bowen and conservative editor Dennis Luxford, is kidnapped. The ransom note requires Luxford to publish the details of his first-born child within three days if he wants to see Charlotte ever again. Fearing publicity, Luxford enlists the help of his friend, police profiler Helen Clyde, under the condition of strictest secrecy. Helen agrees, but within the night, Charlotte's body is found in a canal. Lynley is horrified to know that Helen knew of the case but didn't inform the Police. His relationship with Helen comes to a stand-still.
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Charlotte, the secret love-child of black, left-wing MP Eve Bowen and white, conservative editor Dennis Luxford, is kidnapped. The ransom note requires Luxford to publish the details of his first-born child within three days if he wants to see Charlotte ever again. Fearing publicity, Luxford enlists the help of his friend, police profiler Helen Clyde, under the condition of strictest secrecy. Helen agrees, but within the night, Charlotte's body is found in a canal. Lynley is horrified to know that Helen knew of the case but didn't inform the Police. His relationship with Helen comes to a stand-still.
* AllForNothing: maybe. [[spoiler: Robin Payne committed kidnapping, accidental murder and attempted murder out of desperation to be publically acknowledged by his father. But Dennis Luxford had no idea Robin existed, and according to Robin's mother she [[ReallyGetsAround still doesn't have any idea who Robin's father was]]; if Payne had approached Luxford via a laywer, at the very least he'd know for sure as Luxford would undoubtedly have insisted on a paternity test. Whether Payne would have accepted that instead of going ConspiracyTheorist is another question again.]]
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* {{Hypocrite}}: Dennis Luxford writes vehemently about upholding family values, despite having a love-child himself.
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* {{Hypocrite}}: Dennis Luxford writes vehemently about upholding family values, despite having a love-child an illegitimate child (probably adulterous) himself.
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* MommyIssues: Gender flipped. [[spoiler: Payne has ''Daddy'' issues]].
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* MommyIssues: Gender flipped. [[spoiler: Payne has ''Daddy'' issues]].issues. Though given his MyBelovedSmother he probably has MommyIssues as well]].
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-> '''Lynley''':''[urgently]'' Look, Sergeant Havers is there with the suspect. I'm on my way. Get the local force.
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-> '''Lynley''':''[urgently]'' '''Lynley''': [''urgently''] Look, Sergeant Havers is there with the suspect. I'm on my way. Get the local force.
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** [[spoiler: given that Payne's the killer, this conversation could even be seen as a meta ChekovsGun]]
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** [[spoiler: given that Payne's the killer, this conversation could even be seen as a meta ChekovsGun]]ChekhovsGun]]
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* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad father to his young son, Leo.
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* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad father to his young son, Leo.Leo.
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* WeCouldHaveAvoidedAllThis: if [[spoiler: Robin Payne's mother]] hadn't decided to lie about his parentage [[spoiler: or just not settled on Dennis Luxford as her choice for supposed father]] then Charlotte would still be alive.
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* [[spoiler: AccidentalMurder: Poor little Charlotte. If her kidnapper had been as competent with pharmaceuticals as he was with computers, she'd possibly still be alive.]]
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* [[spoiler: MeaningfulName: Robine ''Payne'' sure caused a lot of it.]]
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* [[spoiler: MeaningfulName: Robine Robin ''Payne'' sure caused a lot of it.]]
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* [[spoiler: MeaningfulName: Robine ''Payne'' sure caused a lot of it.]]
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* WeCouldHaveAvoidedAllThis: if [[spoiler: Robin Payne's mother]] hadn't decided to lie about his parentage [[spoiler: or just not settled on Dennis Luxford as her choice for supposed father]] then Charlotte would still be alive.
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* BadassDamsel: Barbara Havers has no intention of being a helpless DamselInDistress. Solution? [[spoiler:Rock to the head]].
* DamselOutOfDistress: Barbara Havers has no intention of being a helpless DamselInDistress. Solution? [[spoiler:Rock to the head]].
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* MommyIssues: {{Subverted}}. [[spoiler: Payne actually has ''Daddy'' issues]].
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* MommyIssues: {{Subverted}}. Gender flipped. [[spoiler: Payne actually has ''Daddy'' issues]].
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* SanitySlippage: The villain's MaskOfSanity slips rapidly at the end - to the point (s)he is wearing a clear PsychoticSmirk.
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* SanitySlippage: The villain's MaskOfSanity slips rapidly at the end - to the point (s)he is they're wearing a clear PsychoticSmirk.
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* OhCrap: "Hey, Havers, I'm just calling to tell you that whatever you do, ''do not trust X''. Right, so who's with you at this moment? ''Oh sh...''"
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* OhCrap: "Hey, "Hello, Havers, I'm just calling to tell you that whatever you do, ''do not trust X''. ''X is the killer''. Right, so who's are you with you anyone at this moment? ''Oh sh...''"
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[[caption-width-right:214: Those PuppyDogEyes are beginning to show signs of devotion for a certain colleague...]]
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[[caption-width-right:214: Those PuppyDogEyes are beginning to show signs of devotion for to a certain colleague...]]
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* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: (1) DC Payne is a MommasBoy. (2) He has a DisappearedDad. (3) His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And (4) he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks very Norman Bates-ish.
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* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: (1) DC Payne is a MommasBoy. (2) He has a DisappearedDad. (3) His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And (4) he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by DC Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks points out his circumstances look very Norman Bates-ish.Bates-ish. He is a MommasBoy, with a DisappearedDad, being attentive to a lonely young woman, who's staying at a bed and breakfast run by his mother.
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* RedHerring: [[spoiler: The entire line of inquiry]], hence the need for a ContrivedCoincidence at the end.
* SanitySlippage: The villain's MaskOfSanity slips rapidly at the end - to the point (s)he is wearing a clear PsychoticSmirk.
* SanitySlippage: The villain's MaskOfSanity slips rapidly at the end - to the point (s)he is wearing a clear PsychoticSmirk.
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[[caption-width-right:214: Those PuppyDogEyes might be starting to show affection for someone...[[spoiler: and it isn't Lynley.]]]]
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[[caption-width-right:214: Those PuppyDogEyes might be starting are beginning to show affection signs of devotion for someone...[[spoiler: and it isn't Lynley.]]]]
a certain colleague...]]
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In the meantime, Havers takes on Detective Constable Robin Payne in the investigation. They get along very well, almost too well to be just colleagues. However, neither Lynley nor Havers can afford to waste time on their evolving personal lives, since Charlotte's kidnapper and killer clearly isn't planning to rest until the story of Luxford's first born is published.
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In the meantime, Havers takes on Detective Constable Robin Payne in the investigation. They get along very well, almost too well to be just colleagues. However, neither Lynley nor Havers can afford to waste time on their evolving personal lives, since Charlotte's kidnapper and killer clearly isn't planning to won't rest until the story of Luxford's first born is published.
published - even if it means kidnapping and killing more children.
* AloneWithThePsycho: Barbara inadvertently finds herself in this position, [[OhCrap much to her horror and to Lynley's]].
* OhCrap: "Hey, Havers, I'm just calling to tell you that whatever you do, ''do not trust X''. Right, so who's with you at this moment? ''Oh sh...''"
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* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad dad to his young son, Leo.
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* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad dad father to his young son, Leo.
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[[caption-width-right:214: Those PuppyDogEyes might well be starting to show affection for someone...[[spoiler: and it isn't Lynley.]]]]
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* AdultFear: This is the first episode in which we see Lynley genuinely afraid. In this case, it's for Barbara's safety -- and he's absolutely right to be.
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* BadassDamsel: Barbara Havers has no intention of being a helpless DamselInDistress. Solution? [[spoiler:Rock to the head]]. You go, girl!
* ContrivedCoincidence: For once, the reason Lynley is able to identify the killer has nothing to do with his line of questioning. He only finds out who the killer is because he stumbles across [[spoiler:a photograph with the killer's writing behind it at the same time as he is holding the killer's handwritten ransom note.]]
* ContrivedCoincidence: For once, the reason Lynley is able to identify the killer has nothing to do with his line of questioning. He only finds out who the killer is because he stumbles across [[spoiler:a photograph with the killer's writing behind it at the same time as he is holding the killer's handwritten ransom note.]]
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* BadassDamsel: Barbara Havers has no intention of being a helpless DamselInDistress. Solution? [[spoiler:Rock to the head]]. You go, girl!
head]].
* ContrivedCoincidence: For once, the reason Lynley is able to identify the killer has nothing to do with his line of questioning. He only finds out who the killer is because he stumbles across [[spoiler:a photograph with the killer's writing behind it at the same time as he is holding the killer's handwritten ransomnote.]]note]].
* ContrivedCoincidence: For once, the reason Lynley is able to identify the killer has nothing to do with his line of questioning. He only finds out who the killer is because he stumbles across [[spoiler:a photograph with the killer's writing behind it at the same time as he is holding the killer's handwritten ransom
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* ContrivedCoincidence: For once, the reason Lynley is able to identify the killer has nothing to do with his line of questioning. He only finds out who the killer is because he stumbles across [[spoiler:a photograph with the killer's writing behind it at the same time as he is holding the killer's handwritten randsome note.]]
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* BadassDamsel: Barbara Havers has no intention of being a helpless DamselInDistress. Solution? [[spoiler:Rock to the head]]. You go, girl!
* ContrivedCoincidence: For once, the reason Lynley is able to identify the killer has nothing to do with his line of questioning. He only finds out who the killer is because he stumbles across [[spoiler:a photograph with the killer's writing behind it at the same time as he is holding the killer's handwrittenrandsome ransom note.]]
* ContrivedCoincidence: For once, the reason Lynley is able to identify the killer has nothing to do with his line of questioning. He only finds out who the killer is because he stumbles across [[spoiler:a photograph with the killer's writing behind it at the same time as he is holding the killer's handwritten
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* WackyMarriageProposal: Do you have anything to do this weekend? If not, why don't we [[DidntSeeThatComing go and get married??]] [[spoiler: Sure, Lynley. Go ahead and ruin your life.]]
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* WackyMarriageProposal: Do you have anything to do this weekend? If not, why don't we [[DidntSeeThatComing go and get married??]] [[spoiler: Sure, Lynley. [[DestructiveRomance Go ahead and ruin your life.]] ]]]]
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[[caption-width-right:214: Those PuppyDogEyes could well be showing devotion to someone... who isn't Lynley.]]
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* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: [[spoiler: Lynley]]'s marriage proposal to [[spoiler: Helen]] at the end, while not exactly anguished, is quite emotional for both.
* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: DC Payne is a MommasBoy. He has a DisappearedDad. His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks very Norman Bates-ish.
* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: DC Payne is a MommasBoy. He has a DisappearedDad. His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks very Norman Bates-ish.
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* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: (1) DC Payne is a MommasBoy. (2) He has a DisappearedDad. (3) His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And (4) he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks very Norman Bates-ish.
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* MarriedToTheJob: Eve Bowen, a relatively rare female example. She was very much a MissingMom to Charlotte while Charlotte was alive.
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* MarriedToTheJob: Eve Bowen, a relatively rare female example. Bowen. She was very much a MissingMom to Charlotte while when Charlotte was alive.
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* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad dad to his young son, Leo.
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* WackyMarriageProposal: Do you have anything to do this weekend? If not, why don't we [[DidntSeeThatComing go and get married??]] [[spoiler: Sure, Lynley. Go ahead and ruin your life.]]
* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad dad to his young son, Leo.
* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad dad to his young son, Leo.
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In the meantime, Havers takes on Detective Constable Robin Payne in the investigation. They get along very well, almost too well to be just colleagues.
However, neither Lynley nor Havers can afford to waste time on their evolving personal lives, since Charlotte's kidnapper and killer clearly isn't planning to rest until the story of Luxford's first born is published.
However, neither Lynley nor Havers can afford to waste time on their evolving personal lives, since Charlotte's kidnapper and killer clearly isn't planning to rest until the story of Luxford's first born is published.
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In the meantime, Havers takes on Detective Constable Robin Payne in the investigation. They get along very well, almost too well to be just colleagues. However, neither Lynley nor Havers can afford to waste time on their evolving personal lives, since Charlotte's kidnapper and killer clearly isn't planning to rest until the story of Luxford's first born is published.
However, neither Lynley nor Havers can afford to waste time on their evolving personal lives, since Charlotte's kidnapper and killer clearly isn't planning to rest until the story of Luxford's first born is published.
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* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: [[spoiler: Lynley]]'s marriage proposal to [[spoiler: Helen]] at the end, while not exactly anguished, is pretty emotional.
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* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: [[spoiler: Lynley]]'s marriage proposal to [[spoiler: Helen]] at the end, while not exactly anguished, is pretty emotional.quite emotional for both.
* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: DC Payne is a MommasBoy. He has a DisappearedDad. His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks very Norman Bates-ish.
* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: DC Payne is a MommasBoy. He has a DisappearedDad. His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks very Norman Bates-ish.
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* FeminineWomenCanCook: {{Averted}}. Helen's cooking is something to be dreaded, even according to love-struck Lynley. But then, who said she is feminine?
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* FeminineWomenCanCook: {{Averted}}. Helen's cooking is something to be dreaded, even according to love-struck Lynley. But then, who said she
* {{Foreshadowing}}: As the page quote shows, when his work partner falls in danger, Lynley finds it difficult to be calm. His [[RoaringRampageOfRescue mad dash]] to find Havers towards the end of this episode isfeminine?something we will see again...
* {{Foreshadowing}}: As the page quote shows, when his work partner falls in danger, Lynley finds it difficult to be calm. His [[RoaringRampageOfRescue mad dash]] to find Havers towards the end of this episode is
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[[caption-width-right:214: Is this Barbara's turn to find out that LoveHurts?]]
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someone... who isn't Lynley.]]
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* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: [[spoiler: Lynley]]'s marriage proposal to [[spoiler: Helen]] at the end, while not exactly anguished, is pretty emotional.
* DontYouDarePityMe: Add misplaced pride to Helen's long list of virtues. She can't bear Lynley telling her not to feel guilty about Charlotte.
* FeminineWomenCanCook: {{Averted}}. Helen's cooking is something to be dreaded, even according to love-struck Lynley. But then, who said she is feminine?
* {{Hypocrite}}: Dennis Luxford writes vehemently about upholding family values, despite having a love-child himself.
* MarriedToTheJob: Eve Bowen, a relatively rare female example. She was very much a MissingMom to Charlotte while Charlotte was alive.
* MommyIssues: {{Subverted}}. [[spoiler: Payne actually has ''Daddy'' issues]].
* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: DC Payne is a MommasBoy. He has a DisappearedDad. His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks very Norman Bates-ish.
* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad dad to his young son, Leo.
* DontYouDarePityMe: Add misplaced pride to Helen's long list of virtues. She can't bear Lynley telling her not to feel guilty about Charlotte.
* FeminineWomenCanCook: {{Averted}}. Helen's cooking is something to be dreaded, even according to love-struck Lynley. But then, who said she is feminine?
* {{Hypocrite}}: Dennis Luxford writes vehemently about upholding family values, despite having a love-child himself.
* MarriedToTheJob: Eve Bowen, a relatively rare female example. She was very much a MissingMom to Charlotte while Charlotte was alive.
* MommyIssues: {{Subverted}}. [[spoiler: Payne actually has ''Daddy'' issues]].
* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: DC Payne is a MommasBoy. He has a DisappearedDad. His [[MyBelovedSmother Beloved Smother]] runs a bed and breakfast. And he starts paying attention to a young, lonely woman. {{Lampshaded}} by Payne himself, when he remarks that it all looks very Norman Bates-ish.
* {{Workaholic}}: Clearly, Dennis Luxford is one to the point of being a WhenYouComingHomeDad dad to his young son, Leo.
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-> '''Lynley''':''[urgently]'' Look, Sergeant Havers is there with the suspect. I'm on my way. Get the local force.
Charlotte, the secret love-child of black, left-wing MP Eve Bowen and conservative editor Dennis Luxford, is kidnapped. The ransom note requires Luxford to publish the details of his first-born child within three days if he wants to see Charlotte ever again. Fearing publicity, Luxford enlists the help of his friend, police profiler Helen Clyde, under the condition of strictest secrecy. Helen agrees, but within the night, Charlotte's body is found in a canal. Lynley is horrified to know that Helen knew of the case but didn't inform the Police. His relationship with Helen comes to a stand-still.
In the meantime, Havers takes on Detective Constable Robin Payne in the investigation. They get along very well, almost too well to be just colleagues.
However, neither Lynley nor Havers can afford to waste time on their evolving personal lives, since Charlotte's kidnapper and killer clearly isn't planning to rest until the story of Luxford's first born is published.
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-> '''Lynley''':''[urgently]'' Look, Sergeant Havers is there with the suspect. I'm on my way. Get the local force.
Charlotte, the secret love-child of black, left-wing MP Eve Bowen and conservative editor Dennis Luxford, is kidnapped. The ransom note requires Luxford to publish the details of his first-born child within three days if he wants to see Charlotte ever again. Fearing publicity, Luxford enlists the help of his friend, police profiler Helen Clyde, under the condition of strictest secrecy. Helen agrees, but within the night, Charlotte's body is found in a canal. Lynley is horrified to know that Helen knew of the case but didn't inform the Police. His relationship with Helen comes to a stand-still.
In the meantime, Havers takes on Detective Constable Robin Payne in the investigation. They get along very well, almost too well to be just colleagues.
However, neither Lynley nor Havers can afford to waste time on their evolving personal lives, since Charlotte's kidnapper and killer clearly isn't planning to rest until the story of Luxford's first born is published.