Reflections – Chapter 1 – The Bill FanFic

As PC Tony Stamp entered the disused hospital, he could feel the sense of anticipation rising in his stomach. It never got old in this job; you never could casually enter into any situation. There was always a lack of knowledge that either frightened you or – in his case – excited you. At his age people assumed life slowed down, that you gathered up your belongings and said "Thank you very much world, now that's me done," but for Tony that just seemed daft. Who in their right mind would go home and sit in a chair imagining all the fun stuff they could be doing when they could just as easy get off their backside and do it? He knew that if he was to give up his career and spend his time in his house reading or doing some boring crossword, he would most certainly be sectioned within about two days. So creeping his way along the back wall of what used to be the first floor corridor, he couldn't wipe the grin off his face. Inappropriate in the circumstances but he couldn't help it. Despite pursuing a suspected rapist in an area where he was potentially a sitting target, Tony Stamp could honestly say that he loved his job. Seeing the shadow of his fellow colleague Inspector Dale Smith, Tony beamed. Looking at Smithy was like looking at a younger version of himself, only Smithy had a better figure and more hair. His ready-to-fight attitude, coupled with his hard work and easy-going demeanour with the public gave him the reputation as one of THE best coppers in Sun Hill. Tony and Smithy went way back, back further than most people at that station. There were many things they had been through together, and in all those years Tony had grown to develop a real cast-iron respect for Smithy. No matter what situation he found himself in, he didn't give up fighting and he never lost his sense of right and wrong, always ensuring he did what was best for everyone concerned although not necessarily for him. He turned to face Smithy as they both stopped.

"He definitely came this way Sarge?" Tony whispered. He could see Smithy nod.

"Yep, and according to the plans of this place, just up ahead is what used to be an operating theatre." Tony grimaced. Hopefully there wouldn't be any of the old equipment left, or things might just get hairy.

"Apparently there's some old equipment left, according to the guy who owns this place." Of course there would be, Tony thought to himself.

"Ok we ready to go in?" whispered Tony. "Sir, we better had before he gets away."

"Yeah you're right. On three…" Tony and Smithy straightened their backs and prepared themselves for a potentially nasty confrontation. "One…two…three!" With that, the two officers crashed through the doors of the operating theatre, ASPs clutched firmly in their hands.

"Police! Come out from your hiding place! We know you're here, and you know why we're here. So let's not waste time by hiding eh?" Smithy waited. Tony paused. They couldn't hear anything, but then there was no way to get out. He had to be in the room.

"Come on! We WILL find you, we just thought we'd give you the chance to hand yourself in first, do yourself a favour y'know?" They heard a clatter and slowly a young boy of about 17 stood up.

"Thatta boy, come on." Tony walked slowly towards the boy, trying to determine if he was armed. Seeing no weapons, he grabbed the boy and placed cuffs on him.

"Conrad James, I am arresting you on suspicion of rape." At that, the boy's face became bewildered and scared. "You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention – when questioned – something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence. Do you understand?"

The boys voice quivered. "Rape?"

"Yeah, you don't know anything about it. We've heard it all before, come on." Tony lead him out of the room. However, Smithy couldn't help but feel something wasn't right. Conrad had looked terrified when they said 'rape' and he looked confused. It was weird, and he hated to admit it, but Smithy felt this wasn't over yet.

"Coming Sarge?" He heard Tony shout fro down the corridor.

"Yep. Coming."

End Of Chapter 1