So I've finally got round to posting my first chapter, sorry it's been so long! But I've actually been doing tons of research for this story because I wanted to get all the details as spot on as possible. Just a warning this story will be quite sad at times so I wanted to add some humour in the beginning just to even things out, but I'm nervous about posting it because I'm not sure if the first parts too OOC if it is, please don't be mad at me I just couldn't resist! It's set after Volume 11, Anyway here's the first chapter I really hope you like it! :D

Chapter one – The past that haunts us.

24 Hours Earlier

You are now Mal Fallon

6:15pm, and it's starting to get dark as you walk from your car up to Natara's apartment. You walk down the hallway towards the door and suddenly hear giggling and high pitch squeals from behind the door. Somewhat baffled, you open the door and step inside. You walk towards Natara's living room; that holds the sounds source. You stand in the doorway to see Natara, Blaise and Amy sat giggling like school girls.

You glance at the TV screen to see the image of a half-naked man grinding on a woman on top of a stage.

Mal:" Are you girls watching porn?!"

All three burst out laughing again as they turn to look at you. Amy's the first to calm down as she takes a breath to answer you.

Amy:" No, we're watching Magic Mike!"

Mal:" What the hell is that?"

Blaise:" It's a movie about male strippers."

You look at Blaise in slight surprise for a second.

Mal:" And why exactly are you watching a movie about male strippers?"

Blaise:" Well, Natara claims that she's watching purely to understand it on a psychology level or something like that; but I know she's enjoying it just as much as me!"

Natara:" Actually Blaise, I never said I wanted to watch this movie!"

Blaise:" And yet I haven't heard you complain once!"

Natara grows quiet and you notice her cheeks flush a deep red.

Blaise:" What are you doing back anyway? I thought you had tons of paperwork to do."

Mal:" Finished it, so I thought I'd come and see Natara you know seeing as she's my girlfriend and all; or do I need permission from you Blaise?"

Blaise looks at Amy, who smirks. You know they're clearly thinking the same thing, you just wished you knew what it was!

Blaise:" I suppose you could stay Mal that is if you're interested in watching the movie with us?"

Mal:" No thank you, I'll just find something to do for an hour and come back later. Nat is that okay? Nat?"

Natara sits watching the movie, completely lost in her own world.

Mal:" Natara!"

Natara snaps out of her trance and looks up to face you.

Natara:"Huh?"

Mal:" I said I'll be back in an hour, that okay?"

Natara:" Yeah that's fine."

You lean over and give Natara a quick peck on the cheek, which causes her to smile.

Mal:" Right see you later, have fun ladies!"

You glance once more at the TV screen and shake your head. Women

Mal:" Errrm I'm gonna go before things get awkward."

Blaise:" Oh I don't know Mal, you could learn a few things from this movie. I'm sure Natara would appreciate it!"

Mal:" And it just got awkward, I'll see you later."

You dig your car keys out of your pocket and head back downstairs to your car.

1 Hour Later

You step inside Natara's apartment, to find its now deathly silent. You walk into the living room and see Natara laid fast asleep on the couch. You walk over and gently nudge her awake; she stirs slightly but doesn't open her eyes. You sigh and wrap your arms around her and pick her up then take her to bed.

You softly place her down and drape the duvet over her. You get changed then slowly slip into bed next to her and quickly drift asleep yourself.

The Next Morning…

Natara:" Mal got some more paperwork for us to do!"

You sit with your head in your hands and let out a long groan.

Mal:" Really? I've just finished the last load Anders gave us to do!"

Natara smiles at you.

Natara:" I know but once it's done it's done, it's better to get it out of the way now"

Mal:" Okay, but I think I'll need some coffee first before I completely crash, do you want some?"

Natara:" Please."

You stand from your desk and make your way to the break room. You brew your own coffee from the coffee machine, then wait for Natara's. While you wait, you stand waiting the TV as it plays a news report.

News report:" Breaking News; local San Francisco State Prison has confirmed reports of an escape. Convicted felon; Damon Blakewood broke out in the early hours of this morning, it is yet unknown as to how the convict managed to find his way out of the supposed well-guarded prison. Blakewood, who was sent to prison in his teen years, was arrested by well-known Detective Mal Fallon four years ago. If seen by civilians it is advised not to approach him but to call 911 immediately. More updates on this story as they come."

Mal:" Ah hell."

You run back into the bullpen looking for only one person. But as you turn to walk towards her office, she walks straight into you.

Mal:" Blaise!"

Blaise:" Mal! Did you see the news?!"

Mal:" Yeah I did."

Blaise:" What are we going to do?"

You let out a deep sigh and run your hand through your hair while thinking.

Mal:" We need to talk to Anders and try to get on this case."

You take the lead and walk towards Anders office, after knocking you and Blaise quickly step inside.

You are now Natara Williams

You look towards the doorway and wonder what's taking Mal so long, so you walk out into the bullpen to investigate. But Mal's nowhere to be seen. You walk over to the water cooler where several uniformed officer's stand.

Natara:" Hey Joe you seen Mal?"

Joe:" Seen him talking to Blaise a few minutes ago but now? I don't know sorry."

You hear Anders office door open and close and spot Mal and Blaise walking towards the exit of the building.

Blaise:" So what's the plan? I do the distracting and you do the ass kicking and take him down?"

Mal:" Sounds good to me."

Natara:" Mal!"

Mal stops in his tracks and turns to face you.

Natara:" Mind telling me what's going on?"

Blaise:" You saw the news right?"

Natara:" No why?"

Mal sighs and steps closer towards you; you notice something in his deep in his eyes you can't quite comprehend. Guilt? Anger?

Mal:" Four years ago Blaise and I had a case; The Blakewood case. A 19 year old girl, Kate was her name, she started getting messages really twisted stuff; scared the hell outta her. After months of investigating turns out it was her boyfriend Damon Blakewood. Scared for her safely, Kate's parents moved her out of the city but Damon found them; he said if he couldn't have her no one could and he tried to kill her; when Blaise and I finally got there….it's a miracle she survived, the state she was in-"

Mal chokes on his words, and takes a deep breath. Blaise places a comforting hand on his shoulder and he forces a small smile.

Blaise:" Mal arrested Blakewood but while in court, the guy lost it. Completely crazy with rage, he said that one day, he'd make Mal pay for taking Kate away from him. The sick bastard broke out of prison this morning so Mal and I are on our way to track him down. Don't worry Mal, we're gonna get him before he hurts anyone else!"

Mal:" Yeah I know."

Natara:" You guys had better get going, I'll find his records and help out anyway I can."

Mal:" Thanks Nat."

Natara:" No problem, now go on go."

Mal smiles and quickly kisses you on your cheek before anyone notices, then turns on his heels and runs out the door with Blaise.

I hope you enjoyed this first chapter please review! Jade xx