10 Questions
What is the name of Nash's mother?
Mum
What is Damian doing when Nash arrives at the police station?
Shuffling papers
Why is Nash visiting the police station?
To ask about his father
What was Damian's attitude towards Nash when they first met?
Semi-apologetic
What is Nash's attitude towards his mother?
He hates her
Why did Nash's mother arrest Nash's father?
Because he committed a crime
What is the physical characteristic of Damian that annoys Nash's father?
His age
What was Nash's concern about his father?
That he would go to court and then prison
What was Nash's mother's response when Nash asked if she would have let his father off if Damian wasn't there?
She wouldn't talk about it
What was Nash's mother's background as a police officer?
She started in Kings Cross, Sydney
Study Notes
Nash's Visit to the Police Station
- Nash visits the police station to check if his dad is still in custody.
- The police station has a 'Cops Are Tops' sticker on the front door.
- Nash's mum, a police officer, is working on her laptop in her office at the back of the station.
- Damian, a mid-thirties police officer with dark hair and olive skin, is working at the front counter.
Nash's Feelings Towards His Mum
- Nash thinks he hates his mum, but knows it's not true.
- He feels she loved catching his dad and is slightly joyful about it.
- Nash thinks his mum is just doing her job, but is upset about his dad's situation.
The Police Station
- The station is old and has a musty smell that cannot be removed with disinfectant.
- Nash's mum dislikes the smell.
Nash's Conversation with His Mum
- Nash asks his mum if his dad is still in custody; she says he was released at lunchtime.
- Nash's mum explains that she had to arrest his dad because he broke the law, and that she's a protector of the community.
- Nash accuses his mum of being happy about catching his dad, but she denies it.
- Nash asks if his mum would have let his dad off if it wasn't for Damian, but she refuses to discuss it.
Nash's Dad's Situation
- Nash's dad was arrested for committing a crime the previous night.
- Nash's mum implies that his dad's actions have consequences and that he should take responsibility for them.
Nash tries to gather courage to visit the police station where his mother works, seeking information about his father's imprisonment. Will he be able to overcome his feelings and get the truth? Read on to find out.
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