Cop and Robber Chapter 1

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.