This Fic came to me after watching the 'Second Chances' episode. Hope you like it! Takes place after Mel rushes out of the room with the window, after recognising the knife. What if Smithy had comforted Mel and things had gone further? (My version of what happened after Mel recognises the knife)

Disclaimer – I don't own The Bill

'Mel?' Smithy called, searching for his PC. Hearing sobbing, he turned around the corner.

'Smithy. The knife' Mel sobbed.

'Mel, what is it? You need to tell me' Smithy said, trying work out what was going on.

'It's Jordan's. Oh my god Smithy' Mel said, bursting in to a fresh wave of tears.

'Mel, listen to me. This isn't going to help Jordan, you need to start acting professionally if you going to help him and you cant in this state' Smithy said, putting one of his arms around Mel. Still crying, Mel turned and buried her head in her sergeant's shoulder.

'Mel, look at me. It's going to be ok. You just need to help us prove your brother innocent.' Smithy said, moving Mel's head and getting her to face him. Spotting, the mistletoe Mel giggled. Looking around to find out what Mel had seen, Smithy glanced upwards and saw the mistletoe.

They shared a gentle kiss then broke apart, trying to get away from the mistletoe, causing Smithy to laugh.

He looked at Mel again and they shared another kiss. This time the mistletoe was nowhere insight.

They were interrupted by Terry and Jo who'd been looking for them. Terry cleared his throat startling the two police officers, who jumped apart looking sheepish.

'Right then, if you two have quite finished locking lips then we'll all get to work then Sergeant Smith and PC Ryder.' Jo said, causing Smithy and Mel to blush. The two DC's walked away.

'Don't do that again, we all want to keep our tea down ok!' Terry called, causing the two officers to laugh.

'Well, lets get back to work then' Smithy said, steering Mel up to CID.

What do you think? Should I turn this into a Fic or leave it as a one-shot? Please Review and let me know! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! Poppycat123