This is the sequel to 'Undercover - or under the covers?' which has been written by request.
Two years have passed since Sheelagh and Patrick Murphy split up. They now have a divorce. Des, Sheelagh and all three of Sheelagh's children now live in a larger house together.
Sheelagh was bored. She had a day off and she was on her own. Des, Fintan and Siobhan were all at work and Declan was at college all day. Sheelagh flicked through the TV programmes but didn't find anything that she wanted to watch so she switched off the TV and went upstairs into her and Des's bedroom and looked around. She sighed.
"What the hell is there to do round here?" She said to herself. Sheelagh sighed again then picked up her book and went downstairs to read.
While Sheelagh was undecided as to what to do, Des was in the area car with Reg Hollis.
"So…what's she like?" Reg was asking. He had never gotten over the fact that Des and 'lovely Sheelagh Murphy' were together.
"Reggie babe, you've been asking me that for the last two years." Des was much calmer. That was one of the positive effects Sheelagh had had on him.
"No," Reg looked around furtively, even though they were on their own in the car. "I mean, in the bedroom." He whispered.
"That," Des laughed, "is none of your business."
"Ahh, go on." Reg said mischievously.
"Shut up Reg." Des said good-naturedly. They drove into the yard of Sun Hill Police Station then and Reg shut up. Once entering the station, Des was called into the Inspector's office. He knocked and entered.
"Morning Des." Gina greeted.
"Morning ma'am." He replied.
"Just wanted to make sure Sheelagh's okay, etc?"
"Everything's fine thank you ma'am." He replied truthfully.
"Yes well, just keep it that way. Off you go." Gina said. Des left the office and smiled. Gina had called him into her office every month since him and Sheelagh had got together to ask him if he was treating her right.
Sheelagh glanced up at the clock later that day. 7o'clock.
'Good. Des'll be home soon.' She thought to herself. Fintan, Siobhan and Declan were staying at their dad's house for the night.
About 10 minutes later, Des let himself in. Sheelagh ran out of the living room and threw her arms around his neck, almost knocking him over. Des laughed and hugged her back. She let him go then followed him into the kitchen.
"Good day?" He asked while he put the kettle on.
"No, it's been dead boring." Sheelagh replied.
"Well, I'm here now so what d'you wanna do?" He cheered her up.
"Dunno."
"Okay then. How about a takeaway in front of a film?"
"Yeah."
"Right, well, I'll be back soon, so you find something to do for 10 minutes, yeah?"
Sheelagh nodded. Des gave her a gentle, lingering kiss then went to fetch a takeaway and a film. Sheelagh read her book while Des was out, she was much happier now.
Des returned with some fish and chips and a film. Sheelagh went into the kitchen to help him put the food onto two plates.
"It's not a scary film is it?" Sheelagh said, eyeing the film warily.
Des laughed. "If you get scared you can just cuddle up with me."
"I was planning to." Sheelagh stated. Des smiled to himself. They went into the lounge together and sat down to watch the video.
About two hours later they had finished watching the film an cleared up their pots. Sheelagh watched Des carefully as he washed up the plates (even though they had a dishwasher).
"Are you okay Des?" She asked.
"Yeah." Des finished washing up then turned round, drying his hands. "Reg keeps asking me what you're like in the bedroom!" Des grinned.
"And what am I like?" Sheelagh asked mischievously. Des put down his tea towel and grabbed her around her waist and pulled her up to him.
"Shall we go and find out?" He asked quietly with his face close to Sheelagh's.
"Mmm." She replies. He kissed her softly on the lips but before she had a chance to return the kiss, he pulled away. Des slipped his hand into hers and led her up into their bedroom.