Authors Note: This will have three parts. I was going for the Star Wars vibe, telling it out of order. I'll leave it up to you to decide if that works :/ Hope you like it.
"Got him Sergeant. We got him. Don't tell anyone but Hooper gave him a sly kick when no-one was looking. Well, I was looking, but I didn't see it. At least not if anyone asks. Despite all the ribbing, I think Hooper actually likes you, y'know? I know...mad innit? Anyway, gotta go. Paperwork and all that."
Nothing
"He pleaded guilty Hathaway. The judge gave him 10 years for murder and attempted murder. He's going to be gone away for a long time son. Nothing to worry about. Not that you are of course. Lucky bugger, haven't got a care in the world at the moment have you?"
Nothing
"Laura sends her love by the way James. She says she owes you a pizza, homemade no less. When you get back that is. And I probably owe you a pint or five. So remember that eh lad? You're coming out with me and Laura for a pint and a pizza soon. No wriggling out of it either, you're coming and that's that. We'll drag you if we have to. Although I've never known you to refuse pizza...or beer come to think of it. Just remember eh?"
Nothing
"Jim, we still owe you that meal. I know you're nearly back with us. Innocent's been asking after you. Favouritism I call it lad. Nah, that's not fair I suppose. Laura's been asking and all. Look I'm stuck on our latest case, I need a hand kidda. Hooper just isn't cutting it. He's a nice enough bloke James, but he just isn't you. He doesn't think like you and he certainly doesn't get my mind into gear like you do. Do us a favour an come back lad. Please? What's keeping you there anyway? I know this is getting through to you Sergeant, don't pretend like it isn't. Just get your arse back here Jim."
Nothing.
There hadn't been anything for the last seven days. Robbie wasn't sure why he kept talking, it just seemed like the right thing to do. He sighed, casting one more glance over the hospital bed, at the comatose form lying on it. Closing his eyes, he did something he hadn't for 10 years. He prayed.
Devotions finished, he clapped his unconscious sergeants shoulder;
"Miss you kidda"
He left the room, not able to look back, eyes shimmering.