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Chapter 4

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Lunch time came around quickly and Gabby was happy to have found a group that were so much like her than she could have ever imagined. She adored her friends back home but they didn't share her interest for Scott and Bailey, to them it was just a show but to Gabby and the Girls she was now sitting next to at the lunch table, it was so much more. It was about appreciating four wonderful Actresses and what a joy it was to watch them at work, learning a lot about the Police and how hard Police Officers worked and the things they sacrifice they made to their own lives on a daily basis.

"Gabby, you with us?" Amy asked.

"Huh, oh sorry…I was miles away."

"Mel was just saying we should have a DVD night at her house at the weekend, what do you think?"

"That sounds like fun, I'll have to ask my Mum though."

"Great."

"Hey, you know what we should do?" Lizzie smiled.

"What's that then Liz?"

"Amy and I were talking the other day about doing a little excursion."

"An excursion…where too?" Sarah asked.

"Manchester." She grinned.

"Oh my god, that is such a great idea. We could see all the locations, oh my god…we could see the station…oh maybe we'll meet them…maybe…"

"Sophie, you're getting hyper again." Lizzie stated.

"Oh sorry, I can get a bit carried away…you shouldn't get me all excited."

"While it sounds like a lovely idea, aren't we forgetting something?" Sarah stated.

"What's that?" Gabby asked.

"Well I don't know about you lot but I'm pretty sure my Parents won't let me go to Manchester alone."

"Oh yeah, my Parents wouldn't have that either." Megan frowned.

"Mine either." Katherine groaned.

"Do you think they'd let us if we asked a Teacher to accompany us?" Gabby asked.

"A Teacher, what Teacher would even agree to give up their free weekend away from us lot to accompany us to Glasgow just so that we can Fangirl…that would never happen?" Emma stated.

"There might be one who'd agree."

"Like who?" Lizzie asked.

"I was thinking about Miss Boston."

"Actually, that's not a bad idea. If anyone would agree… it would be her." Amy said.

"So shall I ask her, we're better to make sure she's up for it before we go home and ask our parents?"

"Let's do it."

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Em was heading down to the staff-room when she heard Chris call out to her. She turned around to see him heading towards her, carrying a large bunch of Roses.

"What is it Chris, I was just going to get my lunch."

"I wanted to give you these." He smiled, handing her the flowers.

"Is this your way of saying sorry for behaving like a prat."

"Well…yeah. Look, I'm sorry okay. You were right, there's a time and place."

"Yes, there is."

"So…am I forgiven?"

"Yeah, I guess so."

He moved in and pulled her towards him and placed a small kiss to her lips.

"I love you, you know that right."

"I love you too, you wanna come and get some lunch with me?"

"Sure, why not."

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Gemma was walking past Tom's classroom to see him going over some marking. She walked in and came to sit on the edge of the desk and handed him a sandwich.

"Thought you could use this." She smiled.

"Thanks love, there's no way I'm getting out of here any time soon."

"So, what do you fancy doing tonight?"

"I hadn't really thought about it."

"Well, how about we go out…catch a movie and maybe grab some food afterwards?"

"Sounds good to me."

"Great, well I'll leave you too it. See you later."

She leaned down and gave him a quick kiss before leaving him to get on with the work.

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Nikki poured herself a coffee just as Lorraine walked in. She was so busy watching Lorraine that she missed the cup and ended up spilling hot water on her hand.

"Jesus Christ." She yelled out.

Lorraine turned around and was on her feet in seconds and at Nikki's side to see what was wrong.

"You okay?"

"No, I just burned myself."

"Oh here let me."

She took a gentle hold of Nikki's hand and guided her over too the sink and placed Nikki's hand under the cold water.

"Just keep it under the water for about 5-10 minutes."

"Were you a Nurse in a previous life?"

"God no, I wouldn't wish my bed side manner on anyone." She joked.

"I don't know, you seem to be doing an okay job with me."

Lorraine looked up and locked eyes with Nikki and smiled at her. Lorraine got a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach she hadn't felt for a very long time. Nikki was such a beautiful woman and the things she made Lorraine feel were unclear to her.

"Erm, you can take you hand away now. I'll go and get you some cream for your hand."

"Thanks Lorraine."

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Rachel looked up from her desk when Eddie came waltzing in with a big smile on his face.

"Right, come on you?" He said.

"Why, where are we going?"

"I am taking our Head Teacher out to lunch."

"Oh Eddie I can't, I've so much paperwork to catch up on."

"Paperwork can wait."

"Eddie I…"

He walked around her desk and pulled her up, wrapping his arms around her waist.

"An hour will not kill you and if you're still behind when we finish then we can take it home and I'll help you finish up."

"Food does sound good right about now."

"Then it's settled."

"Alright, lunch it is."

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To Be Continued…