Hey guys, here's the final part for you. Thankx to Laura (SaMaNdPhiL4eVeR), Laura (chicken160688), Pip, Ella, Laura (S-Nixon), SP-always, Ruth, Sam, Leanne and Gem for reviewing. Luv ya all Gemz xxx
Chapter 2- The Meaning of Love
Sam woke up at about 7 the next morning. She'd spent most of the previous night thinking about Phil. Had he read the letter? Sam didn't know, she was glad that she'd got everything off her chest. Even if Phil didn't read the letter, Sam felt a lot better for writing it. She got up and began to get ready for work.
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Phil woke up at 9 that morning. He wasn't due to start at Specialist Crimes for another couple of days. Phil suddenly remembered the letter that came through the door; curiosity got the better of him as he put on a pair of trousers and went downstairs.
Phil picked up the letter and looked at the front, he recognised that writing. He was certain that it was Sam's. He thought it was a bit strange, why send him a letter when she could either call or text him? Phil went through to the living room and sat down on the sofa. He turned over the envelope and ripped it open. He unfolded the piece of paper inside and began to read:
Phil,
I think there's a few things I need to say. Now we're not working together anymore, it just seems easier to write these things down on paper, I don't know how you'd have reacted if I ever told you any of these things in here.
I'm sorry I've been such a cow towards you, since I became DI. I knew that I was jeopardising our friendship by acting like that but I thought that was the easy option, masking my true feelings for you.
Phil read the first couple of paragraphs. He was so intrigued, he continued to read.
We've been through so much together Phil and I don't want this to be the end for us, for our friendship. You stood by me when no-one else would. You were there for me when Abi got abducted, my shoulder to cry on. I guess you were only repaying the favour because I saved you from getting killed by Weaver in those tunnels.
Phil smiled wryly to himself. You saved my career, Phil thought, I wasn't going to forget that in a hurry.
We finally got it together while we were out in Romania. One of the biggest mistakes I made was dumping you. It's ironic really, I dumped Stuart because he wouldn't commit fully to me and when you showed signs of wanting to commit, I got scared and again, took the easy option, finished things. I guess what I'm trying to say is… I love you Phil and I wish that I'd had the guts to tell you sooner. But now, it's too late.
Just remember Phil, you'll always have a special place in my heart.
My love always, Sam xx
Phil finished reading the letter and guilt overpowered him. He felt guilty for leaving Sam behind. Phil immediately shot off upstairs and began to get dressed.
Half an hour later, Phil came downstairs fully dressed and picked up his car keys. He locked the house behind him before getting into his car, driving off in the direction of Sun Hill.
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Jack entered Sam's office, 'I've notified all the other candidates, shall we announce it to the rest of CID?' he asked.
'Yeah, come on then,' Sam replied as she stood up and followed Jack out of the office.
Sam and Jack entered the briefing room where all of CID was congregated. He cleared his throat and everyone fell silent. 'As you all know,' Jack started. 'DI Nixon has been conducting the interviews for the new DS; I'm pleased to say we've found Phil's replacement,'
'Yes I have, DS Laura Woodgate will be joining Sun Hill CID as of tomorrow,' Sam added.
The chattering began to start up again. 'Right that's it for now, off you go,' Jack said.
The members of CID began to file out of the briefing room, talking about Phil's replacement.
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Phil's car pulled up outside the station. He went into the front office and saw Will Fletcher on the front desk, 'back already sarge?' he smirked.
'You know I'm not, is Sam here?' Phil asked.
'Yeah she is,'
'Can you tell her I'm here?'
Will nodded as he picked up the phone and rang Sam's office line.
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Sam re-entered her office and sat down behind her desk. She was just about to start on her paperwork when the phone rang. Sam picked the phone, 'DI Nixon,' she said.
Sam listened to what Will was telling her, 'is he? OK, tell him I'll be down in a minute,' she said as she put the phone down.
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'She says she'll be down in a minute,' Will said to Phil.
'Thanks Will,' Phil replied.
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Sam couldn't believe what she'd just heard. She stood up again and left her office and then the CID office. She descended the stairs and as she reached the bottom, she saw Phil stood in the front office. She opened the door and Phil turned around, he smiled at her. 'I read your letter Sam,' Phil said.
'Did you?' Sam asked.
Phil nodded, Sam opened the door to the front interview room and they both went inside. 'I need to know Sam,' Phil said once Sam had closed the door. 'Did you mean everything that you said in that letter?'
'I wouldn't have written it if I didn't mean it,' Sam replied.
'Do you still love me Sam?'
Sam met his eyes and smiled at him, 'yeah, I do Phil,' she said.
'Do you wanna give it a second chance?'
'Yes, I do,'
Phil smiled at Sam and leant downwards to kiss her. Smiling, she kissed him back as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Phil deepened the kiss and his tongue entered Sam's mouth. They pulled away, gazing into each other's eyes. 'We'll take this slowly, yeah?' Sam said.
Phil nodded, 'I love you Sam,' he said.
'I love you too Phil,' Sam replied.
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