This is my first Flashpoint FF; be kind to me but I'll accept all reviews! I'm not really a Spike-Winnie person especially since their relationship started quite late in Season Five. But well, it's good enough for a start for a beginner.

Set after Keep the Peace Part 2. They said the end of Team One in that episode, but I take it to mean just Greg and Sam. So I've tweaked Team One a bit.

SRU Headquarters

1830 local

"Boy did we kick ass!" The voice of Michelangelo "Spike" Scaralatti broke the silence. "We kicked ass alright, didn't we Sarge?"

Sergeant Ed Lane replied, albeit with a less enthusiastic tone, "yeah Spike we did."

"Whatcha think huh Jules?"

"I think you forget, I'm Team Leader Callaghan," Jules said in a slightly authoritative voice. "But yeah, Team One rocked, especially Babycakes."

"Yeah man, Babycakes rocked! Five large IEDs! That's an all time record for her! No girl is better than…"

"Better than me, Spike?" Constable Winne Camden interjected, rising from her seat.

"Uh…" Spike was immediately embarrassed. "Not you, sweetie." He proceeded to cross over and plant a deep kiss on his girlfriend's lips. "All is forgiven," Winnie replied, "but dear Spike, you need to take a good shower before anything else."

"We need to go for the SIU de-briefing before anything else," Ed corrected. "Come on people."

"Hey, Boss, can I joint in later? Babycakes' motors were slightly tweak with the last..."

"Spike, you know she can wait. Debriefing now."

"Okay...Winnie, can you look after Babycakes for me? We won't be long."

"Sure thing dear," Winnie said, and they exchanged loving looks. Team One still has its energy and close dynamics, even without Greg Parker and Sam Braddock around. Ed Lane had some hiccups at first, but soon became a well trusted and respected Team Sergeant. Jules now had several roles: Wife, Mother, Team Leader, Sniper and Second Negotiator. Somehow, she managed to juggle all four roles and kept her youthful beauty. Leah Kearns had moved over to Team Four and replacing her was Constable Kira Marlowe, fresh out of the Basic Tactical Operations Course. This switch reminded the original Team One members how much they missed 'Wordy', who was still with Guns and Gangs. 'Spike' Scarlatti, her darling Spike, was still the explosives and electronics expert of the Team, or as Ed once said, a "geek with combat skills." Spike could be faced with the toughest puzzle or the most complex explosive device and still retain his enthusiasm and humour.

What probably kept Spike going on the job was the robot now resting by Winnie's side, Babycakes. It had some official serial code but sever since Spike nick-named it, the name Babycakes stuck. Despite its name, Babycakes was the R2D2 or VINCENT (*) of Team One. It could tackle any type of explosive device and did so today, disarming IEDs to rescue hostages.

Winnie was always fascinated about this special robot since she started dating Spike. "So, you are the magical Babycakes," she said, bending down towards Babycakes. "Oh, you can't respond," she told herself. "If not you could tell me stories of Team One, or more specifically, tell me what Spike has been saying to you across the years." "Oh ok, you can't talk but you certainly need some sort of cleaning," Winnie continued, noticing the stains and dust resting around various parts of Babycakes. She extracted a several pieces of tissue paper from her handbag and began to brush off the grime. I'm sure Spike would be pleased I'm helping clean his robot, she thought.

Winnie had finished cleaning the top part of Babycakes and moved to the right side, near the tracks of the robot. "My, you must have 'eaten' a heck load of dust, mud and grass, Babycakes," she sad, scrubbing harder at the tracks and wheels. Just as she finished one corner, several sets of nuts and bolts fell out of one side. "Oh shit, shit shit!" she exclaimed, moving down on all fours to collect all the loose items. One, two three...I hope that's all of them. She hastily inserted the screws and pieces back in the areas she thought they dropped out from. "I hope you're ok," she said, patting Babycakes and then retreating back to her seat. Just then, the voices of Team One could be heard.

"Catch you guys in the lockers later," Winnie heard Spike start and she saw the females and Ed splitting up. "Heyo, Babycakes," he said, bending down to his long term friend. "Let's go girl." He activated a switch but the robot failed to move. "Hey," he said, pressed the switch again, "What's wrong with you?!"

To Be Continued...

*VINCENT, the robot in the short Disney Film, The BlackHole.