Just seen Delinquent...OMG...LOVVVVEEED IT...It inspired me to start a new story, not really based on the episode only in so much that it made me think about lightmans past again and who might be lurking there to cause him problems...

Disclaimer as norm…

BLAST FROM THE PAST

MYSTERIES ABOUND

The lift doors opened and Lightman came hurtling through them dragging a somewhat dishevelled, but seemingly highly amused blonde behind him.

"Heidi, where the bloody hell is Reynolds?"

A little shocked at seeing her boss when she wasn't expecting him and thrown by the sudden question, the normally unflappable receptionist stuttered.

"I…err..I ..Agent Reynolds?...I don't really know Dr Lightman, and welcome back"

"Well you should bloody know! You're the receptionist and they are supposed to know everything about everybody aren't they? Find him – and tell him to get his arse to my office, NOW"

He continued his manic stride down the corridor towards his office. The blonde threw Heidi a brilliant smile and a wave as she trotted a little to keep up with him.

xXx

Foster thought she was hearing things at first. She walked to her office door and poked her head out.

"Heidi, did I just hear…"

"Yes Dr. Foster, Dr. Lightman has just returned" Her face said everything.

"He isn't in a good mood I assume"

"No, and he isn't alone either. I better start tracking down Agent Reynolds before he fires me again"

Gillian dithered. One part of her wanted to see who he was with, why he was back earlier than expected, why in such a bad mood and what did Ben have to do with it all.

Her safer, self preservation side wanted to sneak back in her office and stay the hell out of it!

She had always been too inquisitive.

Three days Earlier

"Lightman, I need to talk to you – alone"

"Ello Reynolds – that sounds a bit…dodgy"

"Your office – Now!"

Grabbing the coffee he had just made himself Cal followed the back of Reynolds into his office.

"Right then..wot's the problem? Who have I upset now?"

"No one – yet!"

Ben threw a file at him

"Do you know this name?"

Cal retrieved the file and squinted at the typed header.

"Whoa – that's a blast from the past that is"

"Yeah well it's a past that's about to come blasting right back into your present. I think you'd better sit down"

Meantime – Back at the Office…..

Gillian heard the raised voices before she got to his door.

His she recognised instantly of course but the other….Female, English, pleasant enough but with a hint of irritation – obviously familiar, very familiar with Cal.

She would have loved to listen at the door for a while longer but if any of the staff caught her doing it…..

She knocked on the door.

"And how many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that…WOT?"

Taking a deep breath she stepped inside.

They were standing close together for two people that were arguing. Cal had veins standing out from his neck and looked a total wreck whereas the woman looked quite fresh and had an amused smile hovering in her eyes.

"Cal, I just came to welcome you back, we errr …weren't expecting you until the end of the week but it's nice to have you home. I see you have a …guest"

"Hi, my name is…."

Cals low growl cut across her voice.

"Absolutely nuffin to do with you Foster, and she's not a guest she's an…..incumbent"

Again the woman tried to step forward a little and speak.

"He really is so good at introductions isn't he? My name is Samantha, Samantha Fowles or chick to my friends"

"Never mind that crap! Foster do you know where the hell Reynolds is?"

"No Cal, but I believe Heidi is working on that for you right now. Can I get you two a drink? Tea, Coffee?"

Inexplicably Cal groaned and Samantha let out a short giggle which she tried to cover with her hand.

By now Gillian was completely puzzled and her face showed it.

"It's nuffin Foster, nuffin you need to get involved in anyhow. No drinks thanx but I really could do with some privacy for a bit so if you could keep anyone else from running in here to welcome me back luv…Just Reynolds, I want him in here the minute he gets his arse in the building – could you sort that for me please darlin?"

"Yes, of course Cal. I'll just…leave you two alone then and….go and check on Heidi's progress"

She half raised her hand to Samantha who was now looking a little bored and just fractionally confrontational.

As she pulled the door closed behind her she heard them start up again almost immediately.

"I thought I told you not to talk to anyone"

" And I distinctly remember telling you to STOP giving me orders! What gives you the right to….."

"THIS…This gives me the bloody right to…"

Their voices faded as she walked away.

A/N...So...Have I got your interest...Why is Cal so angry? Where has he been and why? Who is the blonde? What is the 'This' that Cal refers to at the end? ...any interest...any takers?