[ that uptick in scott's pulse is clear as a bell to matt, and matt tilts his head back against seat and closes his eyes behind the sunglasses, focusing on the sounds within the van and tuning out everything else. he's still a little bit embarrassed himself, but just maybe the tiniest bit of smugness has crept into the corner of his smile. ]

The defence offers into evidence the fact that if the witness drove a little faster, he might find himself granted permission to do whatever he wants to the defense.