This is the translation of a fanfiction wrote in french in 2012 Holidays. Like the others, please, be kind about my English, and enjoy ;)

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Title: Holidays at the station 4
Author: Julia R.

Translation from french : Holidays (2012)
Catégory: Romance/Humour
Characters : Julia Ogden, William Murdoch, George Crabtree, Thomas Brakenreid, Margaret Brakenreid, Emily Grace.
Summary : The results had come. The station number 4 is the one who solved the most investigation in 1899. For that, they will be rewarded with a well deserved vacation.

Disclaimer: The Murdoch Mysteries series is not for me.
I'm borrowing the characters. I receive no money for this story.

1 . The station number 4.

- August 1900 -

The police station was relatively quiet at this time of day . There was no significant investigation, just routine , some rudeness on the road , two or three larceny, a complaint of injury and stroke ...

The Detective Murdoch was at his desk , feeling a little breeze enter from the open window, when the voice of his superior was looking up him from the newspaper clipping he read.
The Inspector Brakenreid left his office , a wide smile on his lips . He gave a brief look at the men who were on the front central plateau to join hands so loud to get the attention of everyone.
- Okay guys , he said loudly , I just hung up with the Chief Constable at the time.
- Good news sir? George ventured while other men ceased their activities to listen carefully.
- O course that is good news Crabtree, said his superior , guess which police station did the best job in the last twelve months?
- Certainly not the number five , said another , laughing followed by all the others.
-No, indeed Merrick , believe it or not , but it's you guys. The station number four is still the best this year.
A wave of applause and cheers swept the crowd moments before the silence falls gently .
- We get a dinner at Milton? Higgins launched .
- Their cheese souffle is a marvel, pales in comparison to that of my Aunt Jane , but still a delight, George added the eyes full of stars .
- This year , no dinner at Milton, but much better , threw Brakenreid .
He was silent for a few moments, time to let the suspense do its work before returning.
- A holiday gentlemen , a week at Lake Ontario ,near Niagara Falls, for us and our ladies.
Once again the applause sounded more for a few moments . The good news was put everyone in a good mood , including the Detective Murdoch , who was in the doorway of his office.
- On that note, gentlemen , 'said Brakenreid , be sure to wrap all business going forward, and hope that no murderer has the idea to take action in the coming five days , which definitely ruin my plans.
The men began to move immediately without the need to add a word. He gave a look at Murdoch already entered his office again. Brakenreid quickly made way to it, and watched him look at his blackboard he gently wiped .
- And you Murdoch, began his higher leaning against the large wooden table that occupied most of the room, what do you think of this week off ?
- Whether it is a good idea , sir, 'replied the young man without looking at him, many men will appreciate. I hope you have good weather .
- You are not going to join us ?
-Oh, that's not my things.
-From take off? Or mingle with mere mortals ?
- Well , let's say ... I do not know what to do for a week surrounded by my colleagues at the edge of a lake, Sir, William commented , turning to him.
- Invite Dr. Ogden to come with you , 'replied the naturally as his superior.
- I ... I doubt that is a good idea .
- Damn Murdoch, sighed Brakenreid , that is still between you ?
-Nothing, replied the young man , frowning , we see from time to time ... in private.
- In private ?
- The divorce proceedings are still ongoing, it would be unseemly us ... we've seen together in public, said William evil yet -to- comfortable talking about his private life.
- After what happened to the ball of the new year and visits that she makes you at least once every two weeks here , I think your "re -la- tion ," he said insisting on the word , is no longer a secret to the station.
- Certainly, William sighed , looking down at the ground.
He spent a few seconds in the most absolute silence before Brakenreid only recovers and goes to the door.
- Invite her Murdoch , he said simply before leaving the room without looking back.
- Although Sir, William whispered to himself .

Detective Murdoch left his office a few minutes after his superior. He went into town and had then made his way to the hospital incurable . He asked to see Dr. Ogden who was in attendance. He left a note, stating that he wished to speak with her as soon as possible, then he joined the office of the young woman to expect. He knew in detail today and he had to admit he felt more at peace. The atmosphere was warm and inviting . The Detective felt that even outside these walls , the presence of Julia was noticeable. Some objects were familiar to him and she knew customize the workspace to give it warmth and calm.

He walked over to the tall windows and spread the fingers light sails that dressed . He glanced in the sunny park , the park he had walked many times , alongside Julia , talking investigations and more personal matters . Things had not changed much since that night in December , since he had told her that she was his future. They met regularly and yet they were trying to keep some distance . So they wanted a single thing , spend every day with one another. But for now , they only saw once or twice a week for dinner , a survey in the office of the Detective or in the park . It seemed wiser to their doing so , for the moment at least , until the woman is completely free of her marriage to Dr. Garland.

William out of his thoughts when he heard the office door open gently . Footsteps sounded on the floor and turned to see a young woman standing on the other side of the room . She smiled broadly, granting it the softer looks.
-William ? She said in a whisper as he approached him.
It also took a step closer to her, looking forward to the hug and he presented what he had sought earlier in town.
-Hello , Julia , he murmured simply dragging one of his hands on the hip of the young woman.
- Hello. He was not expected to see us today , yet she says happily.
- I wanted to change our habits .
- Are they for me? Julia asked , smiling even wider .
- Who else would they be ?
-Oh thank you William , she whispered to his lips before kissing him tenderly .
She took the flowers and left his arms a few moments.
- What business brings you Detective ? She asked, pointing to a dark cabinet.
- A case ... very special .
- I'm listen you .
But she frowned and tried to take a vase that was on the top of a cupboard . He saw that she was struggling to catch and immediately joined her , making sure to press him against her a few moments that they both savored without to point to another.
- Thank you, Julia stammered as he was walking away .
She put the flowers in the vase and turned to the young man who had not moved and simply watched in silence.
-William ? Julia returned after placing the bouquet on her desk. What case are you talking about me?
-About... vacation , he saw a little frown eyebrows and he spoke , the station number four was rewarded for the work accomplished .
- Again this year ? You see me happy , she said excitedly , congratulations .
- And for that we are entitled to a week's holiday on Lake Ontario.
- You will therefore be absent during that time , I understand.
- No, I murmured William , stepping toward her, actually I came to ask you to accompany me .
- I am no longer part of the station.
- Wives are invited , William suddenly dropped .
Julia remained frozen in place a few moments , her mouth slightly open , her eyes deep in his.
- I ... I should not have asked you to come . After all, we 're not ... well ... I'm sorry ...
She cut him off by putting her finger on his lips, then she brought a little more of it to come snuggle in his arms.
- I would be happy to accompany ypu Detective , she whispered simply , we can spend more time together.
- And your divorce? William worried . Your reputation?
- Let it all here , I want to forget all of this and the fact that I can not be with you as often as I want . It would be a good opportunity.
- And for the men of the station ? Do not you afraid that they know ...
-William , Julia threw laughing , they are policemen , believe me I'm starting to know what kind of man, they know for months already . Especially after the famous kiss, she whispered softly leaving travel forefinger on his skin.
He also laughed shyly , being very stupid to have believed that their relationship, although platonic, is not known by all his colleagues .
-You are right , he whispered to her lips , I should have thought before kiss you that way to the ball of the police.
- I love that sometimes you stop to think.
They smiled tenderly and even exchanged a look before the young man draws against him and kissed for a long time . They exchanged several kisses, tender and passionate , forgetting everything around them , knowing that the office kept secret for a long time the sweet words and tender hugs they shared since a few months. The fingers of the Detective tenderly caressed the back of the Doctor who could not stop sighing with pleasure under the onslaught of his kisses . But suddenly they froze and parted violently . They turned to the open door where there was a nurse , watching with wide eyes .
-Excuse me , ma'am, I ... uh, I cracked but I had no response , they expect you ... the meeting.
-Yes, I 'll be right there , stammered the young woman smelling red her cheeks .
- Well, goodbye Detective timidly threw the young woman before disappearing and closing the door behind her.
Julia pursed her lips and turned to William, who smiled a sorry air.
- I ... will have to go, I have an important meeting , she said finally, for when the departure is planned?
- Next Tuesday, I'll pick you up with a carriage to go to the station , simply said William .
- Well, in that case , to Tuesday , she said , smiling.
He nodded and walked over to her , sliding his hand on her cheek before leaving it behind her ear.
- I look forward to it, he murmured , smiling.
-Me too , Julia said.
-Good-bye , 'said the Detective before filing a soft kiss on her lips.
- Bye, sighed the young woman slowly opening her eyes.
He smiled and walked around to head for the exit, he turned one last time , crossing the eyes of Doctor who had simply looked past her side .
- You should put water in the vase for flowers, he clarified .
- I will, 'she replied , blushing before he does not give her a sign and closes the door behind him , a wide smile on his lips .
Certainly, he oud finally like this holiday .

To be continued...