Law and Order UK
Natalie/James
Chapter 1
James Steel had been present with DI Chandler when Maxwell Lane had attacked her during the interview she was conducting, she had arrested him for the assault of his Girlfriend Claire Adams. From the beginning of the interview Natalie had been in his face, angry at the man for what he'd done to his Girlfriend.
"You're looking at 5 years Lane."
"That bitch won't testify against me, she hasn't got the guts."
"You won't buy her off, it doesn't matter how rich you are."
"Mr Lane if you can settle this amicably with Ms Adams then you could get a reduced sentence of 2 years and a fine of £5,000." James said.
"You're not listening to me, I'm not admitting to nothing. This isn't going to get to court."
"You really are a piece of scum aren't you."
"DI Chandler." James warned.
"No, he is. He thinks that just because he has money that he can make all of this go away, he's nothing."
"You can't talk to me like that, she can't can she." Lane asked, looking between James and Natalie.
"I'll say whatever I damn well please. You're not getting out of this got it."
Lane could feel the anger building inside him the more Natalie spoke. From te minute he met her, the hostility was evident and he hated her at first sight. Before either James or Natalie knew what had happened Lane was on his feet and had lunged at Natalie, throwing her to the ground. He had a firm grip around her neck and his knees were keeping her arms in place. He was trying her to add pressure but was having trouble as James was trying to get him off her. James rushed back to the table and pressed the panic button and soon enough 2 uniform officers came rushing in and apprehended Lane. They marched him out of the room as James rushed to Natalie's side.
"Natalie, talk to me…are you okay."
She sat up slowly with his help and rubbed her neck, he saw her wince in pain as she lifted her arm.
"What is is." He asked.
"I think he did something to my wrist." She said, her voice slightly grainy.
"Right, let's get you to the Hospital."
"No, James really."
"It's not open for discussion, come on."
He helped her to stand up and escorted her out of the station and down to his car.
"James, I'm alright really." She said, turning around to face him.
"Natalie, a suspect just attacked you and you're in pain, we're going."
She decided against arguing with him and got into the car. They drove in silence, James glancing sideways at her every so often. He pulled into London's Royal Hospital and found a parking space, he got out and went around to Natalie's side and help her out.
"I'm not an invalid you know."
"I didn't say you were, I just want to help."
She looked up at him and smiled as he put his arm around her and guided her into emergency. She took a seat as he went to reception.
"Excuse me."
"One moment Sir."
"Yes but…"
"I said, one minute."
The look on the receptionist's face scared James a little, if looks could kill he'd be dead.
"Right Sir, what can I do for you."
"My Friend over there...Natalie Chandler, she was attacked by a suspect."
"A Suspect?"
"She's a Police Officer, I think she's broken her wrist."
"Give me a few minutes and I'll get a Doctor to take a look at her."
"Thank you."
He walked back to Natalie and took a seat beside her and noticed she looked nervous.
"The Doctor won't be long."
"Thanks James."
"We should really phone Matt and Ronnie, let them know what's happened."
"They're taking Claire Adams statement."
"Well they should be finished by now."
"They'll just worry, especially Ron."
"Well let them, they're your friends."
"Natalie Chandler."
They looked up to see a Doctor in his forties standing at reception. Natalie got up and followed the Doctor, she turned around and motioned for James to go with her. Natalie sat down on the examination table as the Doctor began checking her over.
"What happened to your neck Ms Chandler."
"A suspect lost control and attacked me."
"I see."
"How bad is it Doctor." James asked.
"Well your neck will be a little bruised for a few days but it'll fade, now you said your wrist was sore." He asked.
"Yes, he had his knee's on me pinning me down."
He began putting pressure on various parts of her wrist and he began moving it gently back and forth and saw her wince in pain as he did the action.
"Okay well it's not broken, just sprained. I'll put a bandage on it for you."
"Thank you Doctor." She smiled.
"Just give me a few minutes."
She watched as he walked away and saw James staring at her.
"What." She asked.
"Nothing, I'm just glad you're okay."
"Me too, thanks for coming with me."
"You're lucky it wasn't more serious."
"I know, that will teach me for getting to upfront with suspects."
"You were doing your job, at least we know without a shadow of a doubt that he did attack his Girlfriend, after what he did to you."
"If you have to be somewhere, I can get a taxi back."
"Don't be silly, I'll drive you home."
"Oh, actually I was going back to work."
"Natalie, you were just attacked. You're not going back to work today and besides Ronnie and Matt can manage….which reminds me, I'll go let them know what's happened."
"Thanks James."
To Be Continued…
