Upstairs.
This story is set during Series 18 Episode 6, when PC Mason and DS Dawson; go 'upstairs'. I do not own Heartbeat or any of the characters. Some of the speech at the beginning is lifted from the original script – just take make it tie in to the story line better – I am fully aware that this does not belong to me. No copyright infringement intended.
Chapter 1.
Rachel Dawson sat in the pub, clutching on to her glass of wine. Her second glass of wine. Only half listening to the information that Joe Mason was telling her. Most of her attention was being taken up by the quite frankly, rather attractive man that was currently talking to her. She looked at his face intently, his eyes were beautiful, the eyes were always one of the first things she noticed about a man, and Joe was no exception. Suddenly Rachel found herself zoning back in to what Joe was saying;
'But your off duty and I'm boring you stupid', he laughed. She loved his laugh, so innocent but incredibly sexy at the same time. Rachel knew it was time to take matters into her own hands;
'Tell you what for the rest of the evening, whatever I suggest. You have to say yes.' Joe's eyes widened slightly and he gave a small nod. Rachel decided to add the next stage of her plan;
'So' she said, 'coffee at your place?' She smiled at him knowingly.
'Yes' he said, trying to keep a calm exterior despite the excitement brewing inside of him. Joe quickly downed the last of his drink and pushed his glass away. They stood up and headed towards the door of the Aidensfield Arms, they hurriedly called out goodbye to Gina and Oscar before leaving the building.
Once they were outside they walked in silence in the direction of the Aidensfield police house, as they drew nearer Joe looked over at Rachel, who grinned, they both quickened their pace. Joe took his key out his jacket pocket and unlocked the door; he stepped inside and turned to face Rachel, she stepped towards him and their lips met, they kissed passionately, their lips caressing one another's. It was in that moment that Joe knew this felt right and he could never deny it.
'Upstairs?' asked Rachel.
'Yes' murmured Joe, Rachel took his hand and pulled him towards the stairs, as they ascended Rachel could feel her heart beat faster and faster under her pink blouse. She knew this was what she wanted regardless of any later repercussions.