100 :: The interview
The au pair looked up when Hank entered the room. Hank smiled at her. He passed her her iPass. It lit up when she touched it. He slid his thumb across it before he let her take it. She looked at it apprehensively. She looked at it for a long time. She smiled at Hank. She nodded.
What is your name. (Hank)
Naomi. (Naomi)
Is this the name you were given when you came to London. (Hank)
Yes. (Naomi)
You can change your name if you like. (Hank)
I happy Naomi. (Naomi)
Do you understand why you are here. (Hank)
Yes. (Naomi)
Please tell me why in detail. (Hank)
I being sent home. Masters no like me. I wander on street. (Naomi)
It says you wasted police time. Do you think you wanted police time. (Hank)
Yes. I mistaken. I had fall. I out at night. I thought something happened. It just fall. I make mistake. Said wrong things. Said bad words. Not. (Naomi)
You are being deported for repeatedly wasting police time. You will have a board hearing. You will have two weeks to prepare. If they find you guilty of waiting police time you will be put on the first available flight to. (Hank)
Hank flicked through the screens.
Qingdao. You will be charged for the flight. You will not be eligible for a visa until you have paid your fine and the cost of the flight plus any accrued interest. (Hank)
Hank paused. He sat in silence looking at Naomi.
Do you understand. (Hank)
Yes. (Naomi)
Okay. I will take you to your living quarters now. I will take you to the reception desk. They will be able to help you with any questions you may have including information about the board hearing and how to prepare for it. (Hank)
101 :: Hank makes a plan
The Au Pair