The Celtic Connection

by Storybookgirl77

Strickland has a new case for the UCOS team. Only thing is, it is slightly out of their remit. Can a trip to Wales help? What will the team find Brian's past going to catch up with them this time? Steve and Jack have to learn to work together while Sandra is having a hard time adjusting to more revelations about her father.

1. Chapter 1

Disclaimer I do not own New Tricks, BBC television owns all. No copyright infringement is intended nor should be inferred.

The Welsh Connection.

Chapter 1: Cymru am byth?

"What the Hell is going on here?" Sandra shrugged her coat off as she watched the four men that made up UCOS. It seemed as though Gerry and Steve were happily rearranging the furniture while Brian and Jack watched from the sofa near the television.

"Steve needs a desk." Gerry answered reasonably. "Seeing as e is staying."

"Well yes." Sandra frowned as she found herself agreeing with Gerry.

"Aye." The Scotsman answered. "I can't keep getting under Jack's feet."

"No you can't." Jack nodded seriously. "I've had a heart attack, I don't need the stress."

"I know." Sandra sighed, remembering the fear that had shot through her when she had witnessed his near fatal heart attack. "But can't this wait until later? Strickland has a case for us."

"Indeed I do." The younger man walked into the UCOS office. "Ah, all here I see."

"All present and correct, Sir." Brian stated.

"Well, I wouldn't go that far." Sandra smirked.

"You have a case for us, Sir?" Jack asked, keen to get back to work.

"Jack, it's good to have you back."

"Thank you. The case?"

"Oh yes. Murder took place in 1993, Cardiff."

"Hold on a minute." Gerry raised his hand. "Last I 'eard we were still part of the MET. South Wales Police is not a part of the Met."

"No." Strickland agreed. "But I know Dewi Lewis, the officer in charge of putting the case together. Currently South Wales Police do not have a UCOS unit."

"This is bloody Glasgow all over again." Gerry huffed. Jack smirked.

"No it isn't." Sandra smiled slightly.

"I blame you for this." Gerry pointed at Steve. "Bringing your Celtic ways 'ere."

"Och no way. I suppose Rangers." Steve pulled a face. Brian rolled his eyes.

"This gets worse." Jack and Brian chuckled like a pair of overgrown school boys as Sandra frowned at them.

"No it is not like Glasgow." She stated firmly. "And we've been asked to help."

"To do their job for them more like."

"Gerry." Strickland pulled a face.

"It is not like last time when you and Steve went up to Glasgow." Sandra repeated.

"Oh and why is that?" Gerry challenged her.

"Because this time, we're all going."

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