CHAPTER FOUR – THE TEAM BRIEFING
"Sam, Phil, hurry up, we're just about to brief everyone involoved." (Sam, Phil, Jo, Mickey, Kezia, Dan, Will, Gina, Smithy, Sally, and Beth)
"Coming Guv" they chorused.
"Before we begin, Stuart you aren't working on this case as we can't have all CID officers on one case. You are going to be helping uniform with any inquires they may have." Neil said.
"But Guv…." Stuart began.
"No buts Stuart now go and join the uniform briefing. Inspector Gold is waiting on you."
Stuart got up and stormed out of CID slamming the door behind him.
"Immature" Jack said.
"Right now, some of you may have heard that Sam and Phil are going to be taking part in an undercover operation. We have intelligence which suggests that these two people," points to the whiteboard which has the pictures of a man and a woman, and numerous buildings which look deserted and other buildings which are occupied by businesses, "Stephen Walcott and his wife Louisa, are smuggling illegal immigrants into the country."
Neil cut in, "Now, the parents think there children are being well looked after, but really they're being treated just as bad as the parents. They are separated and told they will see each other every 6 months."
Jack took over again, "Now, Sam and Phil are going to be moving in next door to them, pretending to be a couple who have just married. Now Zain and Kezia, you will be there means of communication to Sun Hill. The rest of us will be popping round to visit every now just for a wee snoop."
" I just wanna say to you's, to watch your backs. SO19 will be staying in the house across just in case something goes wrong. Okay?"
"Oh and before you's go, don't speak to anyone who isn't directly involved in this operation. That means, fellow officers, this needs to be kept as low key as possible."
They nodded.
Mickey cut in and said, "Now I hope we won't be getting a call out to your address about loud screams, shall I say, in the middle of the night." Everyone laughed so hard they were in pain.
The next minute Sam felt herself being pulled outside the CID offices. She looked at who was pulling her.
"Phil! What are you doing??" Sam asked
"Well, I didn't wanna do this in front of everyone, so here…" Phil said as he handed her two ring boxes. In the first was an engagement ring and in the second was a wedding ring.
"Oh my god! Phil there gorgeous but where did they come from? You didn't buy them… did you?" Sam asked.
"No I didn't. Relax! They were my mums. After she died I was given them as I was the eldest and the closest to her."
"Aww that's really thoughtful Phil. Thanks, but are you sure you want me to wear them."
"Absolutely," he replied.
They re-entered CID and Jo spotted the rings straight away, and laughed. Everyone looked up to see what she was laughing at.
"Look at Sam's left hand!!" she told them.
"Aww you's really have thought of everything. And for the record you's look prefect together" Kezia told them.
"Sam, Phil have you's not left yet?" Jack asked coming into the room.
"No Guv... We have to wait until 2 so we can meet the delivery van." Phil replied.
"Oh ok. Why don't you's go down to the canteen and get some lunch and then maybe head shopping, because I'm sure there's no food in the house. Don't forget your budget thou."
"We won't, thanks Guv." Sam said.
"Oh and if you see Stuart on your travels, tell him I want a word about his wee episode this morning."
"Sure thing Guv. It'll be a pleasure." Phil replied smirking.
As Sam and Phil walked towards the canteen they passed Inspector Gold's office and saw Stuart in there, giving off about something.
"Sorry to interpret, ma'am but the DCI wants to see Stuart whenever he's free." Sam said.
Phil butted in smirking, "I think it's about your wee performance this morning Spew."
Stuart got up and stormed out again!
"Ermm, what was all that about?" Gina asked.
Sam told her while Phil chuckled in the background about what Jack was going to do or say to him.
He was laughing so much he never even noticed Gina and Sam stop talking and turn to stare at him.
Phil heard Sam calling him, and by the tone of her voice it was clear that it wasn't the first time that she had tried to get his attention.
"What? Oh sorry." Phil said.
"What were you laughing at? You weren't even listening to us, so what was it that you found so funny?" Sam asked.
"Yes Philip please enlighten us." Gina said.
"Sorry, I was just thinking about what jack is saying to going to do to Stuart and how he's going to react." Phil laughed again and so did Sam and Gina.
Once Sam and Phil had finished their lunch they headed back up to CID to say goodbye to everyone.
As they entered, they went over to get their belongings and then went and said goodbye to everyone.
"Right Jo I'm off!" Sam said.
"Awk hunni! (Gives her a hug) bye! You have fun with him right. If ya get what I mean."
"JO!" Sam exclaimed.
"What? Hunni, its obvious that you like him, and believe me its totally obvious that he's in love with you. So let your hair for once."
"Sam, you ready to go?" Phil shouted.
"Yeah, just coming." Sam replied. She then turned to Jo and said bye.
They got to the door of CID, turned around and faced everyone and then shouted bye and waved at them.
As they walked down the stairs, Phil turned to Sam and said, "so you ready, to become Mrs Hunter?"
Sam smiled and said yes!
The two of them walked off to the car park laughing.