Millie
Max pulled up at this nice looking pub and I was worried that I was a little underdressed but the two of us went in, I grabbed us a table as Max went to the bar and ordered us some drinks. I watched Max at the bar and how he spoke to the bar staff, he clearly knew who they were and vice versa meaning that he was a regular here maybe? The place did look like Max's style. It was a quiet out of the way pub that advertised home made food. The people in the pub were mostly wearing suites or office attire, I looked down at my jeans and top and felt very underdressed… oh well I was here now and I was with Max. I was not going to give up the opportunity to get to know him a little better. He came back to the table with a wine for me and a beer for him, I had him down as a whisky man myself "I take it you're a regular here, everyone seems to know you" I commented.

"Yeah I only live round the corner, I come in here most days to be fair. Beer if it's a good day and a whiskey or two if it's a bad day. They also made a blinding dinner in here, I mainly live on ready made meals at home. Not a woman in sight to make me a slap up meal and my mother refuses to cook for me now I've moved out… unless it's a Sunday roast of course" He explained to me and it made my smile, Max had never opened up to anyone at work I don't think… why was he all of a sudden answering all of my questions without an argument, it was weird but I wasn't going to tell him to stop.

"So tell me, do you miss CO19 or do you like it in CID?" I asked him.

"Well CO19 is very disciplined and organised, CID is sometimes a little chaotic. It was a different work environment for me and it took me a while to get used to it but it's the norm now. I do miss CO19 when we get called to shouts and there are firearms involved… brings back the adrenaline for me, you know? When I see my old CO19 buddies I miss it but I think I would miss CID a lot more if I left" He answered.

"Even Stuart?" I asked in a teasing voice.

"Ok maybe not Stuart" He replied.

"He's not so bad" I told him.

"You try sitting with him for a day, he does your bloody head in" Max said.

"Everyone says that you're not very nice or approachable but you can be. You proved that the last couple of days with Charlotte's case, you know some people call you the 'Ice Man'" I told him as I sipped my wine.

"You don't have to cover for her, I know it's Mel" He replied and I laughed a little and he joined in.

"Does it bother you that people think your mean when you're not?" I asked.

"Not really. Working in CO19 has taught me to turn my emotions off or keep them in check. If I had to shoot and kill a target, I would be no use to them if I had some sort of rapport or connection with them. I know I can be a little harsh and horrible sometimes but it's just how I like to get the job done, I don't like sitting around and relaxing like Mickey and Jo… although they get great results, it's just not me. I like to go in hard and fast to get the job done right" He explained "Don't get me wrong I can get emotionally involved like I did with Pawel Jankowski but that makes my job harder… I'm judged by all of them no matter what I do" He added.

"I guess that makes sense" I commented.

"You're still a PC and finding your feet but the sort of copper you show you are that sticks. Beth for example, she's a soft touch so that's how she will always be seen" He told me.

"I don't know what sort of copper I am yet" I said.

"I do. You're a passionate one and you stand up for what you believe. The Jade Hopkins incident told us all that and although you probably know the police handbook from cover to cover you proved you can show your own initiative… that's good" He told me.

Me and Max had a few more drinks together before I decided to call it a night as I knew we both had work in the morning. Max only lived round the corner but I don't, he's been drinking and can no longer drive. Guess I was going to have to call a cab, I hated getting in cabs this late a night… to me everyone was suspicious. The amount of cabbies I have arrested for sexual assault or theft was ridiculous "Let me call you a cab" I turned to see Max with his phone out.

The two of us went to wait outside for the cab, I asked Max if he wanted to share the cab and it could drop him home on the way but he said he would be fine walking. When the cab did pull up, Max spoke to the driver as I got opened the door to climb in "I will see you tomorrow" I said.

"See you tomorrow" He replied and we looked at each other for a few moments before he placed his lips on my cheek and then he walked away.

Once I was changed into my uniform I went to the briefing room and took a seat next to Sally and Mel, they were gossiping about something "Morning" I said.

"Morning, we heard what happened in the interview with Josh yesterday. Are you ok?" Mel asked.

"Yeah I'm fine" I told them.

"Alright you lot, quieten down" Gina said "Ok today we are doing outstanding warrants. We have a lot to get through and only a couple of days to do it, unfortunately due to low numbers today every team has got more then three warrants each. I know it will be a lot of work but Neil Manson has promised everyone a round in the pub if we get them all done in time" She explained to us.

For today's shift I was being paired up with Mel, she was the most chatty person I have ever known in my life. If there is any gossip around the station she will know about it, the girl doesn't know how to keep a secret but she has a big heart and I couldn't imagine Sun Hill without her "So what was it like working with Max yesterday? The two of you seemed pretty cosy" Mel questioned.

"Stop trying to find gossip, there isn't any" I told her.

"You're no fun" She replied.

The first person on our list was Jakub Rominski. He was a Polish man who was wanted for theft, he didn't show up for court and now he had a warrant our for his arrest. Thankfully it was a quick in and out job, he was at home with his wife, the problem was he spoke no English. Mel looked at the notes and every time he has been arrested he has had a translator with him, I cautioned him in English but he didn't have the faintest idea what I was saying.

When we got to the station with him we tried contacting a translator but it would be 4 hours before someone was available "Millie go and ask your boyfriend if he will help us out" Mel said.

"He's not my boyfriend" I replied.

"Go and ask him please. He'll say no to me" She told me.

"You sound like you're in junior school" I stated before going up to CID. When I got there Max was at his desk and it looked like he was doing some filing "Sorry to interrupt Sarge but I was wondering if you could do me a favour?" I questioned.

"What's up?" He asked.

"Me and Mel arrested a Polish man on theft, he doesn't speak English and a translator will be another 4 hours. I know you're really busy but I would really appreciate if you could give us a hand" I pleaded with him.

"As you asked so nicely" He replied "Are you sure he can't speak no English? He's just not putting it on?" He asked as we left CID and walked down to custody.

"He has previous and he has always needed a translator. I cautioned him in English but I don't think he understood a word I said" I informed him.

"Ok" He said and then he stopped "Look before we go in there I wanted to speak to you actually, about last night" He started and I urged him to continue "I had a lot fun and I think I had forgotten what it was like to go out, have a few drinks and let loose. I was wondering if you wanted to go to dinner on Saturday night?" He asked and I could have sworn he seemed nervous.

"Erm… like a date?" I questioned

"Yeah… like a date" He replied.

"Ok, that sounds great" I answered with a smile.

"Good" He said and the two of us awkwardly turned around and started heading back towards custody.