I don't own Spooks/MI5. All copyright belongs to BBC television and Kudos. No copyright infringement is intended nor should be inferred. Title from a Roy Orbison/ Cyndi Lauper song.
M rated in places!
I drove All Night
It was freezing cold. He could see the breath in front of his face as he headed back towards his car. He knew the black 4x4 would be just as cold but he would be out of the icy wind. That was enough for now. He clicked the lock, almost collapsing in to the drivers seat before starting the engine and turning the heating on. Glasgow was a beautiful place but in that moment he'd sell his soul to be back with Ruth in London.
He was shaken from his thoughts by the ringing of his mobile.
"Adam."
"Returning to base." Adam confirmed. "Alpha team heading back."
"Ok, straight home. Reports can wait." Harry sighed, knowing how much Adam and Zaf wanted to get home. He smiled slightly as he thought about the young men who had joined his team. Both had been young, idealistic and had an eye for the obscure. Zaf had been a flirt, a charmer and had grown up considerably. Now engaged to Zoe and a father to Emma and Daniel he was still the consummate spook. Adam was still headstrong- overprotective of those he loved. Shaking his head he wondered if his team had noticed the changes in him too.
Xxx
Ruth turned the bedroom light off as Gracie cuddled the stuffed toy Beth had bought her. The rag doll was almost the size of the little girl but she adored it.
"Sleep tight." Ruth whispered as her four year old looked back at her.
"Mum?"
"Yes."
"Daddy is coming home? Isn't he?" The little girl looked up at Ruth. "Only, I."
"What?" Ruth sat next to her as Gracie curled next to her. "Of course Daddy is coming home." She kissed her forehead. "He had to go away to work with Auntie Beth and uncle Adam and Zaf. That's all."
"To make sure Zaf doesn't get lost. Again."
"That's right." Ruth smiled. "He'll be home soon. Daddy is always going to come home."
"Ok."
"Why did you ask?"
"I miss him."
"I know darling. I do too." Ruth sighed. "Now the sooner you're asleep the sooner he's home." She settled her back down.
"Goodnight."
"Love you."
"Love you too, Squeak." Ruth sighed as she left the room. She just hoped she was right.
Xxxxx
Harry checked his watch. It was gone 10pm but he didn't entertain the idea of going back to the B&B for another night. He summoned the little energy he had left knowing there was a small drive-through nearby. He smiled, coffee and a burger would have to do until he got home. He knew the other three officers were already headed towards England. It was time he did the same,
