A million rain drops make a puddle.
DISCLAIMER I don't anything related to Casualty, it all belongs to the BBC.
A/N my first ever Casualty fan fic, all mistakes are mine and feel free to yell at me if anything is not right or I've missed something out
Selena Manning walked step in step in sync with her new husband Detective Inspector Will Manning as he tried to shelter them from the pondering rain.
"If the boy has been found that's good, isn't it". Selena asked as will put his left arm around her waist while still holding the umbrella with his right.
"But we still haven't found the little girl". Will replied to his wife's question.
"But you will". Selena reassured him.
"Makes me almost wish we'd found her with him". Will confessed as they came to the entrance of the ED.
"How can someone tie up a kid like that, sel?" he asked his wife.
"It's not your fault will and it shouldn't have to fall on your shoulders there's some very nasty people out there who do terrible things". Selena told him, bringing her left hand up to stroke his cheek.
"I know I just feel like it is". He explained to her, taking her hand off his cheek, rubbing his thumb over her knuckles.
"What happened to you, you used to be so optimistic". She told him.
"Maybe that was just a tactic to pull you". He smiled at her.
"That's them now". Will spoke out loud as they turned on their heels and entered the busy top ED in the country.
"Selena, we need you". Harry yelled across the ED.
"Give me your coat and bag and go do what you're good at and I'll send a forensics team in later on your say so". Will told his wife as she rushed off to save Taylor's life.
Slinging her stethoscope around her neck and throwing the doors of rhesus open.
"Where do you need me?" She asked no one in particular.
Could you stitch is head?" Tess asked as she put yet another thermal blanket over Taylor as he was battling severe hypothermia.
After Selena had quickly but carefully stitched Taylor's head, nurse came bursting through the doors of rhesus.
"They've found the little girl!" She exclaimed, out of breath.
"Aw that's great news". Tess said as she let out a sigh of relieve.
Selena looked up and seen her husband standing outside resus and motioned for him to come in.
Walking to the centre of the room, bowing his head before he spoke and then looking around the room of the faces of his wife's colleagues all with whom had the look of hope written all over their faces and it was him who was going to demolish it in the space of a few short words when he opened his mouth and let his breath catch the air.
"The body of kylie Jennings was found earlier the afternoon in the same drain that Taylor was found in and I'm afraid that we didn't get to her in time. Her body will be brought back here were her parents will formally identify her and on the instructions of dr manning, a forensics team will be brought in to collect Taylor's cloths and try to collect any evidence that they can. Now I appreciate with the rain and along with your efforts to save Taylor's life that some evidence could have been compromised. I thank you for your efforts". He finished and turned on his heels and heading towards the corridor.
After giving him a few minutes Selena followed her husband out into the corridor.
"Will". She called after him.
"I have to go and inform the parents". He replied with his back to her.
"Will, don't do this". She told him.
"Do what?" He tried playing dumb.
"Pushing me away". She yelled at him, not meaning too.
"I'm sorry it's all gone to crap". He told her, turning to face her.
"No stop this, stop it. This was not your fault". She told him sternly taking his face in her hands.
"They were relying on me and I let them down and now a little girl has paid the ultimate price because I wasn't quick enough. It is my fault she will never get the chance to grow and live the life she deserved". He explained to his wife as a singular tear rolled down his cheek that only she could see.
"No honey come on don't do this to yourself, do you hear me? This is not your fault and don't you dare blame yourself. It's a tragedy. A terrible turn of events and I wouldn't wish it on any parent but this isn't your fault". She soothed.
"I don't know about you, but I need to get away from all of this how about once this investigation is wrapped up we head to the Lake District for a long weekend. I call my friend jerry and we can borrow his cabin". Will offered.
"That sounds lovely". Selena smiled at him.
Little did the couple know that they weren't going to get their weekend in the Lake District as by the time investigation would be over one of them would be fighting for their life.
There you have it! I really enjoyed writing this chapter. Constructive critisim is very welcome along with suggestions as to how you might want the story to go. Just press the blue button and I'll be your new best friend!
Thanks Mary- Ellen xxx