Chapter 1-Meet Sharon Hemmings
It was a bright Monday morning at Sun Hill Police Station. Sharon Hemmings made her way up the steps, she was about to start a job she considered her dream job working for the Metropolitan Police as station press officer.
Originally from Manchester she knew she would have move down to London if she was to follow her dream.
She approached the front desk and introduced herself to the desk sergeant. "I'm Sharon Hemmings, I'm the new press officer I'm looking for Inspector Weston." "Of course just one minute I'll go and get her for you" the desk sergeant replied as he went off to get her. He left Sharon stood in the front, she was very nervous apart from university this was the biggest thing she had ever done in her life.
On a Monday morning officers arrived early for a morning briefing from the Sunday team as to any ongoing cases and any prisoners still in custody. PC Nate Roberts and Trainee DC Will Fletcher arrived together. "Morning Will, how's the training going?" Nate said as they met at the door. "It's not going to bad thanks mate it's not easy but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end." Will replied noticing Sharon as he walked past her. Nate had noticed her also, "who's she?" Will ask, Nate knew her, he had seen her when they were interviewing for the new press officer. "She's the station's new press officer she must be starting today." Will could see she looked nervous so he decided to go and talk to her. "You must be the new press officer?" "yeah Sharon Hemmings pleased to meet you" " I'm Will Fletcher I'm a trainee DC, don't be scared we are a nice bunch really and we'll all look after you." Sharon was trying not to ignore Will but she was more interested in trying to concentrate on the job in hand. "I appreciate it Will, I'm new to all of this I need all the friends I can get." "Inspector Weston's ready for you Sharon," the desk sergeant said appearing in the room "great it was nice to meet you Will I'm sure we'll be working closely together." Sharon said as she followed the desk sergeant to another room. Nate appeared beside Will as they headed towards the meeting room "she didn't seem interested mate" Nate laughed, Will saw the funny side "I'd like to see you try" he replied, "you're on" Nate said.