Pulling into the parking lot of the Yabbie Creek Police Station she couldn't believe that she was back. Her 6 month secondment to Melbourne had come to end and she made the terrifying decision to come back to the bay. She had thought about staying in Melbourne, trying to hide from the truth but the little voice in her head told her she couldn't do that. When she had been offered the secondment she thought she would enjoy the change of pace. She had started her career in Sydney and thought that getting back to being a city cop was just what she needed. Something in her life had to change and this seem perfected. Instead she couldn't seem to get settled into her new life. It was meant to start as a secondment but she knew it could turn into something a bit more permanent if she wanted. Something was missing from her life in Melbourne and she knew that she had to get it back.

Getting out of the car she walked towards the station gently pulling down her top. Being back here was bringing up so many feelings but she knew that she had made the right choice by coming back to the bay. There were so many memories at this station or centred around her being a cop. It had been part of her life for so long.

"Charlie!" she heard as soon as she walked in the door. Luckily she would know that voice anywhere as its owner throw herself into Charlie's arms.

"Hi Georgie. I missed you!" she smiled holding her friend tight.

"You're the one that has been gone for 6 months! I thought you had forgotten where the station was." Constable Watson pulled back from her friend unable to hide her grin. Their friendship hadn't always been easy but Charlie was someone she counted as a close friend. She was a little upset that Charlie hadn't made contact while she was away but she also understand the circumstances that she had left the bay.

"Watson" came a male voice from the side office.

"Come on Ill introduce you to Sergeant McGregor. He comes off as a bit abrupt until you get to know him" Georgina walked into the office followed by Charlie. "Sergeant this is…"

"Sergeant Buckton, I have been expecting you" he cut in, getting up to shake her hand. Georgina raised her eyebrows, she had no idea that Charlie was coming back but obviously McGregor did. Once he had finished shaking Charlie's hand he sat back in his chair. "Anything else Watson?"

"No sir" she murmured before making her way back into the main area of the station shutting the door behind her.

Sitting down Charlie noticed that not much had changed in the office since her departure 6 months ago. It felt odd sitting on this side of the desk but right now this was her place.

"I have to say I was a bit surprised to be told you were coming back. The Inspector had just extended my contract here and in the next breath he said you were coming back" said McGregor not noticing how distracted she was. "I don't normally listen to rumours but it seems that nobody knew you were coming back either."

"Nobody knew" answered Charlie speaking for the first time since she entered the room. "My plans were only confirmed two days ago." It was the truth; she had been battling with herself for a month trying to make the right decision. There was nobody she could talk to about it, nobody that would understand. Even Ruby didn't know that she was thinking about coming back. As far as she knew her Mother was happy in Melbourne and was planning on staying. Finally she had made a decision and two days ago she had picked up her phone calling the Inspector to confirm with him. His understanding from the start had surprised Charlie. He had never judged her or pushed for more information that she was willing to give. She had packed up her small furnished apartment before loading up her car and driving back to the bay.

"Right that explains why isn't all over town yet" he said nodding. Even though this was essentially his station both him and Sergeant Buckton were the same rake so he choose his next words carefully. "I'm aware of the issues that arise before you left."

Charlie almost burst out laughing at his choice of words. She wasn't sure issue was the word that she would use to describe her relationship with Darryl Braxton. It was amazing, passionate, heartbreaking, confusing, painful and so many other things but she had never seen it as an issue. "I think most people are aware of the reasons that I left the bay however I'm sure you are fully aware that it has been determined that it never affected my role."

"Is it still an issue?" he pushed.

"My personal life isn't an issue and I'm sure the Inspector would be more then happy to confirm this for you" challenged Charlie back. She wasn't about to let him get one over her plus she was going to have to learn to deal with people talking about her personal life.

"Are you on a trial? He said that you will only be here for a few months."

"I'm back permanently. Once your contract is up I will be Sergeant in charge again" she replied before taking a deep breath. It was time to tell the first of many people why she was back. "However it will be when I come back from maternity leave as I'm 7 months pregnant."