Millie
For mine and Max's safety we had been put in a safe house that had guards 24/7 and of course Max was acting like my own personal bodyguard. We were moved here a week ago and things have been quiet which makes me worry, I think this guy is planning something big and I'm not sure I like the idea of that. Max was hoping that as he had gone quiet it meant I was going to be left alone but we both know that's not the case and it had him on edge too. I say on edge but I think if this guy isn't caught soon then Max is really going to have a mental breakdown, he gets twitchy and nervous every time he hears a noise outside or if someone comes to the door. He questions everyone that knocks and I swear the guy who knocked yesterday left wetting himself after Max had interrogated him… I know why he's like this but I thought he was meant to look after me and try to make me feel better.

Everyone from work had come round at some point to see how I was and they all brought gifts and cards which was sweet of them. The girls felt guilty that they hadn't forced me into a cab. As I kept telling them, there was nothing they could've done… no one could have predicted this. I don't blame them at all for what happened, I know Max does slightly but that's just the way he is. Until this guy is arrested then Max will blame everyone he can including himself… he still keeps going on about how he should've been home earlier.

Although I liked how everyone had been caring for me and working hard to get this creep off the streets, I wasn't used to having this much attention and I wasn't sure I like it that much. There was always someone fussing over me acting like I had lost the use of my arms and legs… especially Max and it was starting to drive me insane. I know they all mean well but I like having my space, I'm a very independent person and right now all I feel like is child. I'm surprised Max doesn't make me hold his hand when we cross the road! I know I sound stupid and I should be grateful that all of these people care about me but I jut need some space.

Speaking of someone always being around… Max came out of the shower with a towel wrapped around his waist and he was looking gorgeous if I do say so myself. He came and sat down on the sofa next to me "You OK?" He asked me.

"Yes Max I'm fine. I managed to survive whilst you had a shower" I said getting up from the sofa and going into the kitchen where I started making coffee. I heard Max walking behind me and follow me into the kitchen, I turned around leaning against the counter and crossed my arms over my chest "What?" I asked him irritated.

"Nothing… I… what's the matter?" He questioned looking confused.

"There's nothing the matter! I am just getting some coffee" I told him and faced away from him leaning my hands on the counter. I took a deep breath before I turned back to face him "I'm sorry but I just cannot deal with being asked how I am all the time. If there's something wrong then I will tell you, you don't need to ask me every five minutes and if I wanna make some coffee I can do it myself" I stated.

"I'm sorry" He said deflated and walked away from me, I heard the bedroom door close a few seconds later. He didn't slam it or anything but he closed it hard enough just for me to hear it.

I didn't mean to upset him but I'm a big girl. I am trying to come to terms with everything that's happening but I'm not been given time to think on my own, he's just there in my face all the time and I need space for a little while. What I hate most about what's happened to me is the fact that it's destroying things between me and Max. Max doesn't know how to make me feel better and he's not sure what to say to me and when he looks at me… I know he feels pity. He's doing his best and I love him so much for everything he's done but he needs to understand I need breathing space.

The bedroom door opened and Max came out fully dressed "I'm gonna go down to the station for a little while. Mel is out the back with Tony and Nate is out the front with Ben. The radio is in the bedroom if you need them at any point, the bedroom window and bathroom window is locked" He explained to me and went ahead checking the other windows and the back door, once he done that he made sure he had his phone, keys and wallet "I shouldn't be too long" He said before leaving.

After a couple of minutes I flopped down onto the sofa and I just wanted to curl up into a ball and cry. I was such a stupid silly girl! All he's doing is trying to protect me and get this guy away from me and instead of thanking him like I should I tell him I need space from him. Now I have some space from Max I want him back, I don't want him to go anywhere… I want him to come back right now so that I can apologise and we can sort things out like we always do.

I felt a tear slip down my cheek so I moved my hand up to it so I could wipe it away but as soon as I did more of them feel, it was uncontrollable. I tried wiping them all away to stop them but it was just like a river… they were coming down and I couldn't stop them. Just as I let out a sob the front door knocked and of course I really wish Max was here right now but he wasn't

When I got to the door I looked through the peep hole to see Nate standing on the other side of the door. I sighed and opened it and he came in, I closed the door and as soon as I turned around Nate saw I was crying "Millie what's the matter?" He asked me panicked.

"Nothing… I'm being silly" I told him.

"C'mon you can tell me… what's the matter?" He asked again.

"Me and Max had a fight. Well I can't really call it a fight, I had a go at him and he went to the station" I said to him as we made our way over to the sofa "Sorry but aren't you supposed to be in the car?" I asked him.

"I erm… needed to use the facilities if that's OK" He replied.

"Oh...sure" I said and he went.

When he came back I was still sitting on the sofa. Nate came and sat next to me "Thanks" He said and we smiled softly at each other "Look I know that Max isn't the easiest person to be around at any time of day but… he's been working really hard trying to find this nutter and I don't think he'll give up until he does. I'm not trying to make you feel guilty about having a go at him… everyone wants to have a go at him… but just remember whatever it is that he's done, he's doing it for you" Nate explained.

"I just don't know what to do anymore Nate, he is just there constantly all the time, watching what I'm doing. It's like he's waiting for me to crack and I can't handle it, I needed some space but now he's gone I want him to come back" I told him and I know I probably sounded crazy.

"It's not the easiest of situations to be in but if any couple can make it through then it will be you and Max, your relationship is border line epic" He said and it made me giggle "I hear girls round the station talking about how jealous they are that you have found someone like Max… they all know that he's a bit tough at work but everyone can tell he's a good man to you" He explained.

"Thanks" I replied to him and Max placed a hand on my shoulder comforting me "You better get back to the car before Ben goes crazy sitting there on his own" I told him and he nodded.

"Give me a shout if you need anything" He said and I promised him I would.

Max
I walked into the station and went straight up to CID where I saw Jo and Mickey rushing around calling people and doing all sorts of paperwork. It was clear to me that something was going down and I wanted to be in on it, if they were making a move on this creep then I wanted to be involved in it "What's going on?" I asked Jo as she sat down at her desk and started typing away on her computer.

"We think we have a possible location on him and we're going on a raid" She told me.

"What information have we got on him so far?" I asked.

"Well we know his name is Derek Thompson and he is 24 years old. He was arrested and questioned in connection to a sexual assault in Brighton six months ago. He told the police there that she had been throwing herself at him all night and he just took the next step, somehow he managed to get away with it. He also has previous for drug abuse including; cocaine, heroin and cannabis" She explained to me.

"Got an address?" I asked.

"Yes we do and no you are not coming with us, you're too close to this case and you know you're not allowed to be involved in the investigation… don't start acting all stubborn and compromise this for Millie, the sooner we get him the sooner this is all over" She told me.

"I can't just sit back and do nothing. Millie is over there going crazy" I stated before storming out of the office and going down to the canteen.

I got myself a coffee and saw down in the corner away from everyone, I didn't really feel like talking. Someone walked up to the table and sat down opposite me, I looked up and saw Jo sitting there, she was looking at me as if she was studying me "What's going on Max?" She asked me.

"I don't know what else I can do to help her, I want to be there for her and make sure she's ok but this morning she lashed out at me. She told me she wanted space so I came here. I know she probably does want time on her own but at the same time I love her and I wanna do what I can to make sure she's ok" I explained to her.

"Max she's just been raped, having someone hovering around her all the time is probably going to make her feel a little claustrophobic. She needs her time to let everything sink in and get over it in her own way. I know that Millie is so in love with you and I bet she feels bad for lashing out at you, she knows it's not your fault, she knows you love her and you're doing everything you can for her" She told me.

"What do I do?" I asked her.

"I can't answer that for you but I think you should go home to her and make things right" She said.

"Ok" I replied.

"I'll give you call when we have Thompson in custody, I'll keep you up to date" She told me.

I thanked Jo for her advice before leaving the station and heading home to Millie, I was going to apologise for hovering around her, I understand she needs her space but at the same time I want to protect her. Everything was such a mess right now and I wish so much that I could turn back time and make sure I came home early that night, we might not be in the position if I had. I need to sort out my work hours but before I do any of that I need to go home to Millie.


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