Hey a new fic from me Sam/Max, if you like it i will continue, if not i will burn it for you all!!!!

Samantha Nixon looked out of her office window towards the empty desk that usually had a rather hansome Phil Hunter sitting at it. But not any more, the place seemed like a tin of grey paint with the same black cloud hanging over it. Sam knew she would be lying if she said that she didn't miss Phil, although it was her who called an end to their relationship, it broke her heart to do so, deep down she was settled in the fact she had made the right decision. She believed if they hadn't stopped the relationship when she did, then her and Phil wouldn't still such good friends. Best friends.

A sudden crash of the office doors brought Sam swiftly back down to reality, Neil walked briskly into the dual run office, he looked rather flustered and Sam didn't even think he saw her untill he was about to walk back out again.

'Oh yes, Sam, I am in court all day today already running late. You remembered the new DS is starting today, Sorry to leave it to you to show him round, but you know any other time...'

'Whoa hang on, new DS, since when...'

'Come on Sam, we had to replace Phil sooner or later..'

'I know that, but why didn't you tell me, I thought i would at least get a say, but no you have to still be slightly better..' Sam could feel the anger rising bubbling in her.

'Hey, look I didn't even get a say either, first I heard was yesterday. And apparently he is a transfer from CO19. Any way look I am really sorry but..'

'I know you'd better be off. Leave it to me.' Sam smiled as Neil almost ran out of the office and straight to the yard.

With five minutes to go before it turned 9'o clock. DS Max Carter entered CID, followed by PC Fletcher.

'Ok, well this is the last stop now mate, CID. DI Nixon is in her office, Good Luck, and I hope to see you later sometime.'

'Ok, thanks for that Will, Right?' Max wasn't great with names as Will could clearly tell.

'Yep, would you like me to get a name card?' Joked Will, and with that he left.

Max approached the DI's door, and took a deep breath before lightly knocking on the door.

Sam looked up from her work, knowing full well that this was it, she was going to come face to face with Phil's replacement. She didn't even know what his or her's name was.

'Come in' Sam stood up, ready and waiting.

'Marm, DS Max Carter, I transferred from CO19.' Max walked in awkardly not really knowing where to stand.

'Hello, DI Samantha Nixon,' She leaned forward to shake hands with him, and before he even touch her hand she felt a tingle move across her entire body. With out a doubt she recognised the feeling that she felt. As she looked up he looked into her eyes, lost within the green pools of her eyes. Time seemed to freeze before Sam spoke.

'Do you mind if you stay in the office today, just to get used to things, and the way we work?'

'Sounds good to me.' and with that Max's face relax into a smile, which made Sam return it. She walked from behind her office desk to show the new DS around CID.

'Ok, so the briefing room is just through those double doors, that is DS Turner's desk, and DC Masters is next to DC Webbs. DS Turner should be around some where, but the other two are out on a case, Credit Card fraud.'

'Right, well I'll try to make a mental mind map.' Max laughed to himself.

'You'll be fine, If you need anything just let me know.' Sam smiled and walked back towards her office.

'Sorry Marm, but you didn't say where my desk was?' Max asked unsure of whether he had just miss heard.

'Oh right, sorry what an idiot, its right there.' Sam said pointing towards Phil's old desk.

'Well thats handy..'

'What is?'

'Close to you,..'

Sam raised her eyebrows with a slight smile across her lips.

'..I mean, if I like, need anything, Help wise.' Max went a tinge of red, wondering whether it was his new DI who was having this effect on him or just pure nerves.