It had been almost a week since DS Max Carter had joined Sun Hill CID. He got on well with everyone and seemed to lift the cloud that had hung over the department since Phil had left. Sam in particular had found a good friend in Max and enjoyed his company, It was Monday morning again and Neil hadn't arrived yet, not that he was late, It was often the case that her, Grace, and Max were first in. Prehaps because they all lived alone and had noone that depended on them.

'Morning Max,' Said Sam as she place her coat on the hanger, 'No Grace yet?' joked Sam she new Grace liked being first in much like she used too.

'Court, Just me and you till the troops roll in. Nice weekend?'

'Sometimes I thing you should be the DI not me.' Sam got interrupted by her mobile ringing. 'Excuse me..'

Max nodded towards his DI and walked over to the photocopy, He got on well with Sam, and enjoyed working on a cases with her. You could always guarantee they would get results mainly because they both knew what they wanted out of each cases.

'Hey, can the photocopying wait do think? We've got a suspected kidnap of a young boy. 'Josh King' eight years old. He has been missing for nearly ten hours his Mum saw him last when he went to bed at 8'clock, she went to check on him a bit later but he was gone.'

'Sure can, are we heading to interview the mother.' Max questioned whilst walking towards Sam to collect his jacket.

'Great minds think alike' Laughed Sam as they exited CID.

'Ok Mrs King try not to worry, in 95 of cases, children of this age just wander off. So although we have officers searching the area, we do still expect he will be round at a family member or friends.' Sam smiled encouragingly.

'We are going to release a description and hotline number on the local radio station. This will allow any one who knows his where abouts or have sighted him to get in touch.' Max directed this towards the boys Mother.

'Thank you,I should propably call Josh's Dad I tried last night but there was no reply, excuse me.' Mrs King stood up looking very frail, and shakey.

'Sure, if theres any thing we can do for you just let PC Flectcher no, he will be here all day as your family liason officer.' Sam stood up and followed Mrs King towards the door. With Max not so far behind.

Back at CID, Jo and Stuart were investigating a suspected arson attack on a warehouse, it was an open and shut case, as the companies main business rivals were caught on cctv, stealing stock and setting fire to the place. Now all that was left was the paperwork. Neil came out of his office, and walked towards Stuarts desk.

'Are you finished with the arson case notes? CPS want them before deciding whether to bail him or not.'

'Give me, 10mins and they will be on your desk.' Stuart looked up towards his DI, with a slight pleading look on his face.

'10mins, DS Turner. Any longer and you will be catching up on paperwork for the forcible future understood.'

Stuart's face dropped and he nodded. Jo walked over to the Sargents desk with a selection of witness statements to add to the case notes Stuart was sifting through.

'Any idea where Max is, he needs to sign for the evidence.'

'Something about missing kid, he's out with the DI, rather him than me.'

'I think he has had a certain affect over our Samantha.' Jo whispered to Stuart,

'What you think she likes him? Hahaha.' Stuart laughed

'Hmm, maybe. don't sound so shocked she went out with you remember.' Jo walked back to her desk.

'What a complete waste of time.' Sam sighed as she through her self down into the passenger seat of the unmarked police car.

'Hey at least he is safe, and home now.' Max was attempting to see the positive in the situation.

'Why, didn't she ring the boys father first rather than us.'

'I'm sure if you were in her situation, you wouldn't exactly be thinking logically.' Max was oblivious to Abi disappearence.

'Yer I guess...' Sam looked away from Max as she felt the incrediable emotion of the abduction hit her again. She managed to hold it in but Max wasn't stupid in could sense he had hit a nerve with her.

'You ok, Sorry did I say something I shouldn't?' Max felt guilty, and saw Sam turn back round as though nothing had happened.

'Nah, its nothing really...' Sam hesitated why did she feel so comfortable in this guys presence.