"The Connors and the police don't mix," John said, the last name slipping out before he could catch himself. "I mean, we just don't have a good track record. My Mom was a bit rebellious in her day and I just sort of picked up the tradition. It's nothing too bad, though. Parking tickets, you know. Minor things."

"I'm sure there are other families who don't trust the cops," John said quickly, glancing around him to see who could have heard the last name. No one stood out as being entirely suspicious which was a good thing.