“’Would you mind,’ said Strike, ‘if we stop for food? I didn’t have breakfast.’” Troubled Blood, Chapter 7

On the way home from interviewing Anna Phipps and Kim Sullivan, Strike and Robin stop at Cornwall Services to have lunch.

“By the time they reach Subway at Cornwall Services, the atmosphere between the two of them had become almost lighthearted, notwithstanding their tiredness.” Troubled Blood, Chapter 7

“Once Robin, mindful of her resolution to eat more healthily, had started on her salad and Strike had taken a few satisfying mouthfuls of his steak and cheese sandwich, he emailed Kim Sullivan their form letter about billing clients.…” Troubled Blood, Chapter 7

While eating, Strike tells Robin about the argument he had with Lucy earlier that morning.

“’It ended with me telling her I thought Adam’s a whiny prick and Luke’s an arsehole.’”

“Robin, who’d been sipping her water, inhaled, and was seized by a paroxysm of coughs. Diners at nearby tables glanced round as Robin spluttered and gasped.” Troubled Blood, Chapter 7

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