Is this worth more than one Chapter do we think. If is it then I'll leave Chapter 1 as it is. If you think a one-off then I'll add on to this. Let me know, dedicated to the Scott and Bailey Fangirls and Liz1967, a new Scott and Bailey lover ( I am proud to say I recruited her ) xxx

She's Alive

Gill/Julie

Chapter 1

As the day had gone on, Julie had become more and more concerned for her best friend. She knew Gill must have been scared out of her mind, being kidnapped by a woman so scared and traumatized by her past and not really aware of how much trouble she was in. Julie had to feel some sympathy for the woman, having lived such a troubled childhood and keeping such horrendous secrets to herself all those years and now here she was hooked up on adrenaline and alcohol and holding one of Manchester's finest DCI's. The images of Helen Bartlett holding a knife to Gill's throat had terrified Julie more than she thought she could be, she was used to seeing people in these types of situations but when it's your best friend, it really hits you harder than you could have ever imagined.

"Julie…you alright."

She looked to her right to see DC Janet Scott standing beside her, she hadn't even heard the blonde DC approaching. She saw the concerned look on Janet's face and she felt something wet on her cheeks, it took her a few moments to realise she had been crying.

"Yeah, I'm okay…would you just excuse me for a moment."

Janet watched as Julie rushed out of the room. She'd ran past Rachel on the way out which had caused a worried look from her.

"Janet, what's up with her."

"What do you think's wrong with her for god sake, her best friend's been kidnapped. Use your head Rachel."

"Look, can't we at least be civilised while we're here. Concentrate on trying to find Gill."

"That's what I am doing Rachel, go back in and try to talk some more to Louise yeah. I'll go and check on Julie."

"Fine, whatever."

Rachel stormed off into the interview room as Janet made her way outside. She looked around and couldn't see Julie at first, then she found her leaning on the railing a few feet away. She walked over to Julie and placed a hand on the small of her back.

"We'll get her back you know." Janet said, softly.

"Yeah, I know we will. Just ignore me, I'm just being stupid."

"You're worried about your best friend, it's understandable."

"I'm suppose to be professional."

"You are being.."

"Not right now I'm not, I'm behaving like a blubbering idiot not a Superintendent."

"Well I won't tell anyone if you don't."

"What if Helen's hurt her Janet. I know Gill and she's not as tough as she likes to make out."

"Yeah, I know. Look, Gill's not a fool. She knows how to handle herself."

"I don't think I'd cope if anything happened to her, I'd be lost without her." Julie sniffed.

Janet looked at the woman, someone she had gotten to know well through Gill and she couldn't remember ever seeing her at such a loss. Janet moved a little closer to Julie and put her arm in Julie's bringing her that bit closer.

"Julie, I don't want you to think me rude when I ask this but….you and Gill."

"What about us."

"Is it more than just friendship between you."

"I….I don't know Janet, for her probably but for me. I've had more than friendship on my mind with Gill for a long time, though I'd never tell her."

"Why not?"

"Oh come on Janet, what are the chances that she'd even feel the same way."

"Well you'll never know unless you take that leap."

"Maybe I've left it too late already."

"No you haven't. Look, we are going to get Gill back safe yeah, and when we do…well, you need to tell her. You only get so many chances in life, if you don't take them…it's a long time to be unhappy."

"I can see why Gill has so much respect for you and Bailey." Julie smiled.

"Yeah well, Rachel and I aren't exactly on speaking terms right now."

"Why, what's happened."

"Too much and I'm not sure it can be repaired."

"Don't be daft, you and Rachel have one of the best partnerships I've ever seen. Don't throw it all away, you're telling me to open up to Gill…you and Rachel may not be in the position I am but you are friends, I'm guessing at one point, best friends. You don't throw that away, you work through it and move on."

"We're as bad as each other, aren't we."

"Talk to her Janet."

"Once we find Gill alive and well, I'll talk to her."

"Come on, I better get back inside. I am in charge after all."

To Be Continued…