Des it's me, we need to talk," Sheelagh said into her mobile as she walked back to the station. 'Okay Shee, time to sort this out and don't screw up,' she thought to herself. She walked into the station and went into her office to start on some paperwork that had been there for about 3 weeks. But she couldn't she never could anymore, there's always too much on her mind to focus on anything. She tried to shut it off, forget about how she felt but she was too hurt, too alone.
Des and Reg had given up on the chase and were on their way back to make a statement. Reg looked over at Des. "Ya look kind of depressed mate." Des rolled his eyes, "it's no wonder you're not in CID with those detective skills Reggie-Babe." "Ah c'mon mate take a detour and I'll shout ya a burger or summat," Reg said. Des turned the car around. "Yeah alright," he though he knew the only thing that would make him feel better was Shee. When they got out of the car Des turned on his phone and the little 'call msg bank' thingy popped up. So he calls the number and as soon as he heard Sheelagh's voice his hope of ever getting her back raised just a bit. When he had listened to the message, he said "C'mon Reggie-Babe we're going" Reg just obeyed and got back in the car. Pretty much the whole trip back Reg was just staring at Des. Des was getting annoyed, "may i help ya Reg?" Reg just shook his head and looked out the window, growing angry but not showing it. He didn't want to trigger Des coz he knew what would happen. They pulled up at the station and got out. Reg followed like a puppy dog until they got to the door of the sergeants office. "Go on Reg, on ya way," Des said. Reg rolled his eyes and left.
Des knocked. Shee looked out the window and took a deep breath. She opened the door and he walked in. He looked into her eyes half because he was trying to figure out if she was angry or upset or whatever, and half because they are so gorgeous. He'd expected her to turn away and break his heart like she had done when he told her about the fire. But not this time, this time she just stared back and he could see that she wasn't going to break his heart again. He didn't mean to, but his face just smiled. Smiled because even more hope was rising. 'Oh crap' he thought, 'I shouldn't have done that......' But she surprised him again by smiling back. Then she looked down. "I'm sorry Des...I know you've paid for what you did, every day and every night since you did it. I know you didn't, you wouldn't do that on purpose and I know it's hard enough living with it without me making it worse," Shee blurted out. Tears welled up in her eyes. She looked up at Des and said, "I love you." By now the tears were streaming down her face. Des just slowly shook his head and smiled slightly. He took her in his arms and kissed the top of her head. "You don't need to be sorry Shee, I do and I am," he whispered. Shee snuggled deeper into his chest and said what he had been waiting so long to hear, "You're forgiven."
A knock at the door broke their silence and peace. Shee waited a few seconds before pulling away and going to open the door. It was just smiffy. "Why the hell was the door locked?" he demanded. "You two snoggin again or summit?" "Errrm not exactly mate," Des said still staring at Shee. "Yeah sure ya weren't," came the reply, "go on get outa here." Des raised his eyebrows, he'd had enough of the people round there. "You gonna make us then?" Shee didn't want this to erupt into a fight or anything, they didn't need that especially not Des. "C'mon Des lets just go," she said quietly taking his hand. Smiffy just stared as she did this. "You got a problem Sarge?" Des said taking one last glance at Smiffy as they walked out. When they got out in the hall Shee turned to Des, "you've got to be careful. I know it's hard for you right now but just don't get too worked up over things and do something stupid." Des opened his mouth to say something but was cut off by Gina who walked round the corner and yelled out to him. Shee quickly let go of his hand, but Gina had already seen them. She just glared at Sheelagh while she walked up to them, then turned to Des. "Somebody in reception waiting for ya Taviner." Des became a bit nervous, "yeah who?" Gina cocked her head and said, "a little PI called Sally." Then she turned on her heal and walked off. Shee looked up at him and saw the fear in his eyes. "Don't be scared babes she's got nothing." Des snapped out of his trance, "I'm not scared of her....I'm scared of loosing you." he whispered. Sheelagh reached out and took his hand again. "You won't loose me," she said soothingly, "no matter what." She paused for a few seconds. "You'd better go see what Johnson wants," she told him. "Yeah, only if you come with me," he smiled. She smiled back and they went down to reception. "Oh PC Taviner," came Marilyn's voice from the desk, "Sally Johnson's waiting in interview room 2." Des and Shee nodded and Shee thanked her. They walked into interview room 2 and closed the door. Johnson was surprised at the gorgeous blond holding Des Taviner's hand. "Who's this?" she asked. "Sheelagh," he said glaring at Sally. "oook," she replied slowly, "are you his girlfriend or something?" she asked Sheelagh. Shee squeezed his hand, "yeah." Johnson looked Shee up and down and became even more shocked. "Oh my god you're-" "Pregnant?" Des cut her off. "Yeah" Sally replied. Shee rolled her eyes, "They should promote you," she said sarcastically. "Well aren't you two a good match then," she muttered under her breath. "Yeah actually we are. Now what do ya want?" Des said narrowing his eyes at her. Johnsons eyes turned cold as ice as she said, "To warn you. Warn you that you'll be in prison by the end of this month!" Des raised his eyebrows. "Whatever ya reckon Johnson you don't have anything on me. And you know why? Because I haven't done anything wrong." She smiled an evil smile and said, "I'll get something." Then she turned to Shee. "Sorry sweetie but that baby's gonna grow up with no father," she said. "That was a mistake," Des told Sally seeing the rage building up inside Shee. Then Sheelagh just stormed over to Sally and slapped her across the face making her head slam into the wall. She didn't mean to, but when somebody says something like that to her she just goes off. It's not her fault she kicks arse. Des smiled half wearily and said "told ya." Shee was frozen staring at Sally. She bit her lip, turned around and walked out the door. Des followed her all the way out onto the street where he found her leaning against the wall with her back facing him. He went up and put his arm around her, she turned to face him and he could see tears running down her face. He hated it when she cried. He hated it more than anything because it made him feel guilty that he couldn't always stop the hurt that she should have never had to feel anyway. He felt tears well up in his own eyes, Shee noticed them too. She sank into his arms, not knowing what else to held her tight and kissed her softly on the head. "It'll be ok," he whispered, taking in the sweet scent of her golden hair. "Oh Des...I really shouldn't have done that, I didn't mean to I swear! It's just...." her voice trailed off as she thought about what Sally had said to her. "No Shee. It's her who shouldn't have done it! I can't believe she would hurt you like that, she's just an evil bitch baby don't let her get to ya," he said to her trying to calm her down a bit.
"you know I love you don't you Des" said Sheelagh kissing Des on the lips the two of them were too busy kissing they didn't see Patrick coming up behind them.
"Sheelagh" said Patrick "what are you doing"
Sheelagh and Des nearly had a heart attack. Patrick stood there for a moment then lost control and slapped Des. Sheelagh jumped in and tried to pull them apart. Inspector Gold came running out to see what was going on. Finally, Des and Patrick were separated. Gary cuffed Patrick with the help of Sheelagh. As Gina went to arrest Patrick, she was stopped by Sheelagh.
"can I do it mam" said Sheelagh
"Sure" said the inspector
"Patrick Murphy I'm arresting you for assaulting a police officer you do not have to say anything but it is recommended that when questioned you provide information that you may rely on in court anything you do or say may be given in evidence. It's Des's baby not yours and yes I will be moving in with him" said Sheelagh.
"Des are you right darlin "said Sheelagh quickly turning to Des a little worried Sheelagh took one look at him and broke down in tears. She went over and sat down beside him. He held her in his arms, just like he had done when she was kidnapped, and whispered to her "I'm fine as long as you're here Shee"
"Oh Des, I'm so sorry. This is all my fault." Sheelagh sobbed.
"I love you too….." Des replied. Sheelagh called for an ambulance. Des needed to be looked at. Patrick had indeed hurt him. She couldn't believe how bad Patrick's secret temper was. She then went back to Des. Gina didn't want Sheelagh to go with him, but no way was she staying. So when the ambulance came, Sheelagh got in it anyway, to Gina's disgust. She didn't understand the love between Des and Sheelagh. She thought it was just a "romantic liaison".