The police arrive within the hour; Bea tensing as soon as they walk through the door. The young blonde had kept her relaxed until now. Allie, sensing Bea's change in demeanour, takes hold of her hand and gives it a reassuring squeeze; smiling when Bea returns the gesture.

"Bea Smith?" The male officer asks and Bea nods.

"That's me" she replies.

"We want to ask you a few questions about how you ended up here" he explains and looks over at Allie, who understands and goes to let go of Bea's hand. Bea however has other ideas, and tightens her grip.

"I want Allie to stay, please" she protests and the officer nods.

"Very well" he replies and takes the vacant seat; the female officer standing at the foot of the bed. He presses record on the handheld device and states the time and date.

"Now we have already spoken to your daughter and she's given us her statement. Can you tell us everything you remember"

"I was closing down the salon and there was a problem with the till, so I was late. I came home and I could smell the alcohol on him. He demanded to know where I was and complained that he was hungry. Then the slap followed and a knee in the gut when he heard Debbie walk upstairs. I made dinner, and once he had finished eating and I was cleaning the dishes he demanded a beer. I hadn't completely finished cleaning but I got him the beer straight away. He took it but then came out into the kitchen and saw two plates in the sink. He then started about leaving the house dirty, usual stuff about me not being a good wife. But then he called me a bad mother, so I defended myself. Said that he doesnt deserve a daughter like ours and that was it. The punches and kicks rained on me... Now I'm here"

Allie is speechless. Her heart was breaking throughout Bea's statement and she didn't feel the tears rolling down her cheeks. Suddenly Allie realises the throbbing in her hand, looking down to see Bea's knuckles turning white with the vice like grip she has on Allie's hand.

The policeman ends the tape and stands up, walking to the door with the woman officer.

"Thank you for your time Bea, we will be investigating this and taking Harry in for questioning. We will let you know when he's in custody" he explains before heading out the room.

"I'm sorry you had to hear all that, what must you think of me. Letting Debbie be in a house with a man like him" Bea shakes her head.

"I think you're a courageous woman and a dedicated mother. He's the coward not you, all abusive men are" Allie tries to reassure her; earning a heart fluttering smile.

"You sounds like you speak from experience" Bea says with no meaning behind her statement, not knowing she had hit the nail on the head.

"That's another story for another time" Allie replies and Bea's smile drops instantly.

"Hang on, what?" Bea asks and Allie shakes her head.

"Let's just say that I have demons too. But one, I don't wanna put you off me and two, it's not the right time to delve into my past" she explains and before Bea can reply Allie's phone rings.

"Hey Franks, yeah I'm good. Can you come and grab me please?" Allie asks and Bea can hear the slight sadness in Allie's request.

"Are you serious Franky? No I did not turn my 'Allie charm' on as you so call it" she rolls her eyes and Bea laughs.

"Franky, she's married... To a man. God sake I'm not doing this here goodbye" she quickly hangs up the phone and looks over to Bea who is shaking from laughter.

"Interesting phonecall" she manages to say between her giggles and Allie sighs.

"That's my housemate, completely inappropriate" Allie mumbles as she puts her phone in her pocket.

"Care to explain what she was asking?" Bea is intrigued by what Allie meant when she added "to a man".

"She was basically asking if I had made a move on you" she explains with a giggle and Bea blushes again at the hands of Allie.

"Don't worry, I do know when you use my charm, I have better timing than her" she continues, laughing when she sees Bea frown in confusion.

"I'm gay Bea, that's why it's a shame Harry is a man" she laughs and Bea turns even redder. Allie stands up and let's go of Bea's hand.

"I better go. Debbie has my number, please call me if you need anything. We have a spare room or if you just need to talk ok?" She offers and Bea nods gratefully.

"Thank you again for everything you have done for Debbie, and for me" she says and Allie grins.

"No problem, everyone needs a helping hand. Oh and by the way if you weren't in this situation; my charm would be on full blast" she winks at Bea and leans down to kiss the side of her head; missing Bea bite her lip to hold back the smile that was threatening to escape at Allie's obvious flirting.

"Bye Bea" she walks towards the door.

"Goodbye Allie" Bea manages to reply before Allie is gone. The room suddenly feeling darker without Allie's radiant smile and positive aura. Bea slowly turns on her side, bringing the covers up under her chin and closes her eyes; her imagination filling with the blonde haired blue eyed woman who had single handedly broken down her walls.


"Hey blondie" Franky greets Allie as she climbs into the drivers seat.

"Hey, I haven't stopped you from seeing Bridget have I?" She asks.

"Nah I'm going over there after I've dropped you home. So is she ok?" Franky questions.

"Well as ok as someone who suffered from a collapsed lung and cracked ribs at the hands of her husband can be" Allie responds and Franky's eyes widen.

"Shit. How's her daughter?"

"She's ok, shaken up but she was putting on a brave front for her mum" Allie replies and Franky smirks.

"You've got the hots for her don't you?" She teases and Allie gasps.

"What? No, she's just been nearly beaten to death" Allie defends herself, knowing it won't work.

"So? Doesn't stop you from checking someone out. I know you kid your eyes have a mind of their own" Franky laughs and Allie smirks.

"Ok, I will admit she is beautiful even though she's covered in bruises. But like I said she's married, to a man. Huge straight flag waving there" Allie jokes, not knowing the woman in conversation was thinking about her back in the hospital; trying to control and define all the new feelings that were taking over her mind and body...