Chapter One – Guess Who's Back... (Posted July 11th 2010)
AUTNOR'S NOTE: for those who don't know, this story is a sequel to my first LoM story, Getting Close. You might have to read that before this, but I think you might be able to get away with not reading it if you don't feel like it. It takes place a few weeks after the end of Getting Close.
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DI Sam Tyler walked into the station at his usual time in the morning, slightly later than everyone else. He saw Gene in his office, and smiled discreetly to himself.
Gene always woke up early to come in to the office before everyone, to make it look like he'd spend the night sleeping at his desk. For the same reason, he'd stay late every night, and wait till everyone had gone before he went over to Sam's flat, where he really slept. Or didn't sleep, it all depended on what sort of mood they were in.
Sam was sitting at his own desk, trying to find a file he'd requested, when a woman approached him
"DI Tyler?" she asked in a hesitant voice.
"Yes?" he looked up, puzzled when he didn't recognize her.
"Hello, I'm Mrs. Hunt." she extended a hand to him and smiled.
Sam's eyes widened to about three times their normal size, and he was unable to move for a second. Finally, he shook his head slightly to clear his thoughts, stood, and shook her hand.
"Hi," he stuttered, "are you here to see Gene?"
"Ah, no," she dug in her handbag, "I doubt he'd want me visiting him, especially while he's working, but could you give him this for me?" she handed him a small, white envelope.
"Yeah, sure." he took the envelope. "Is that all?"
"Yes. Thank you." she said and turned to leave.
Chris and Ray saw her leaving, and then looked over to see Sam staring at the letter, a confused look on his face. They ran over to him, wondering what she'd wanted.
"Was that the Guv's wife?" Chris asked first.
"Of course it was." Ray answered. "But what did she want with you?" he asked Sam.
"She asked me to give Gene this envelope for her." he held up the white square.
"Maybe I should take that." Ray snatched it from him and walked to Gene's office.
Sam nodded to no one in particular and sat back in his chair.
Chris stood at Sam's desk, looking around for something to do, and finally stalked off to avoid bothering anyone.
Ray was in Gene's office a long time. A very long time. Sam could feel the sweat rolling down his neck, becoming cold by the time it reached the middle of his back. When the door finally opened, Ray walked out with a somber look about him.
What had Mrs. Hunt given to Gene? Sam desperately wanted to know, but he couldn't expect him to just come right out and show him. He would wait until later to ask, and if Gene didn't want to show him, he wouldn't press him.
And it was an extremely long wait for the end of the day to come and release them all. Gene didn't step foot outside his office, not one single time. What was he doing in there? Was he hurting? Was he rejoicing? Was he not really feeling anything? Sam knew he'd find out later. Not that Gene would tell him with words, but Sam always found out by how Gene touched him.
Sam left to go home at night, just as he always did, and waited for Gene to show up roughly an hour later. But he never came. Gene never made it to Sam's flat. Sam had to sleep alone that night, the first time in weeks, all the time wondering where Gene could be and what had been in that envelope.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: so, there is the first chapter of my first ever sequel lol. I'd appreciate some reviews, if its not too much trouble. And don't forget, if you like this, check out my other stories her on ff!
