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Gathering the team in for a briefing "Ok quiet guys, you've no doubt heard the news reports" hearing Christian pipe up "so its true" ignoring what he said "we need Tactical response heading out there, there is a makeshift base out at Berry Springs, cancel all plans you have for the next few days, all leave is cancelled, this is a number one priority. Just be careful"

Stepping forward Lawson looks at the team "we don't have a lot of information at the moment, or any idea where he is, he could be anywhere at the moment, there is helicopters out, it seems he is hitting farms/stations at the moment there is no pattern, so the person could be anywhere. There are road blocks all around the area, any cars going in by any of the roads are being searched. From all reports this person is highly dangerous"

Watching her team walk out to the cars, this was the first full on operation they would be involved with, they had minor things up to now, negotiations still but this was going to test them all, her hope is they all knew now what they were doing calling out to them "no hero's guys, remember work as a team" her eyes moving to Lawson as he gets in the front seat, seeing him look at her a small smile on her face.

Driving out to Berry Springs a couple of days later taking Leon with her leaving Amber back at the base, not that there would be much for her to do now with the team out, but the need if anything else comes up, the authorities wanting someone with experience to help lead the teams out there. Watching as Kerry drives the concentration on her face she was one tough leader but getting to know here, there was something underneath it all, not that she ever wanted anyone to see it. She took no bullshit but underneath her tough exterior there was a softer side to her. Not that he would ever admit it, but he had a crush on her there was something about her she not only looked great but he did have a good working relationship with her.

Looking at Leon "enjoying your time up here?" nodding for a while he had forgotten he would be going back to Melbourne soon with the others, the training up soon "its great, different to Melbourne" seeing a smile on her face it was that smile that lit up her whole face "What ….. You want to stay up here" laughing "it will be good going back to Melbourne. Think I will miss it slightly up here" nodding as they stop at the check point, showing her ID to them before being let through, seeing Leon tense up slightly, reaching over to pat his knee "you ok about this, there will be police around the makeshift headquarters at all time, you will be safe there" nodding at Kerry wanting her had back on his leg trying not to let his fear show "yeah"

Walking into the makeshift tent looking around, showing her ID again, not that she needed to, most people knew who she was, if not they knew who her partner was due to the functions she had gone too. Looking up as she hears voices, surprise in her eyes, she thought they would still be out there, looking at them, the toll of the long days taking effect on them.

Walking over to the coffee table seeing Lawson there, looking up at him touching his back gently and quickly "you ok?" before taking her hand off him. Putting her hand on the bench, seeing Lawson's hand moving closer to her, pulling her hand away her voice firm but soft "don't …. Not here" realising what she meant turning to face her "sorry ….. not being able to touch you for so long is driving me crazy" not wanting to admit the same "call me when your finished tonight" before walking away seeing the others walk in "you guys ok?"

Driving into TR at the end of his shift it had been long days most days he was out Berry Springs area, with the occasional day with the team staying in Darwin but still no closer to finding out who the person was but able to get a day off finally the next day, meeting Kerry once only they had driven to a motel near by able to actually able to spend the night together waking up next to her until the reality it was a one off the memory of the night still with him, feeling her next to him, her body pressed against his. Glancing out the window seeing Kerry with a guy arguing outside the base, looking closer at the person it looks like Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Finch, what was he doing here hoping it wasn't anything serious or more serious but from the brief look on both their faces the conversation wasn't going well and the look on her face, walking inside the communications room if anyone would know it would be Leon. Seeing Kerry storm back inside towards her cubicle "did you get that information Leon" then looking at Lawson "unless its work, get out of here", walking inside her office picking up her bag "if you need me I'll be on my mobile, send the information through Leon"

Watching Kerry leave before turning to Leon "what was Detective Finch here for?" looking up at Lawson, he thought he would know since he didn't he can't wait to see the look on his face he had seen the way Lawson looked at Kerry and the way Kerry's eyes lit up hearing Lawson's voice, leaning back in his chair "visiting his wife" raising his eyes at Leon, did he hear him correctly, no he knew Kerry was in a relationship well even lived with her partner, he wanted to forget that bit, but did she forget to mention she was married and to who, not just any person but someone in a high up position in the police force, no there was a couple of other female officers in the building taking a deep breath "who was his wife" Looking up at Lawson, was he that dumb and he was a senior sergeant "who do you think Lawson, I'll give you a clue you work with her each day" not in the mood at all for any of Leon's joke his voice warning "Leon" looking up at Lawson "you're meant to be the clever one, who was he here just seeing not that I think it went that well considering Kerry's mood … Kerry ….. they've been married for 5 years I think" then leaning back in his chair even further looking at Lawson "but Sarah isn't their daughter, her dad is someone else" before facing the screen again the look on Lawson's face was priceless he hadn't seen Lawson speechless or in shock ever from memory.

Walking out of the base pulling out his phone he has to see Kerry now so many thoughts going through his head, he hears Kerry answer it "Kerry we need to talk" as he hears the dial tone, damm her, why didn't she say she was married and who she was married too, it was one thing, being in a relationship but being married to Chris, hearing his phone ring, not even looking at the caller ID, as he hears Shannon's voice on the other end it had been a few days since he had spoken to her, he didn't want to give up his relationship with Kerry or Shannon, hoping he didn't ever have to, only half listening to Shannon, his thoughts on what he had been told, shit he had been sleeping with a married woman and it did make a difference now, especially considering who she was married to.

Walking along the beach the following evening, Kerry sits down pulling her knees up to her body watching the sunset over the ocean rubbing her hands across her eyes, she didn't want to admit it but her feelings for Lawson were beginning to surface despite it all she was married, she should of told Lawson but she didn't she didn't lie she was in a relationship but it was a more permanent one, would it of made a difference, despite it all she was having an affair cheating on her husband and in some moments of clarity she knew she should end it, but for some reason she can't she enjoyed being with him the feeling of a school girl again and her heart telling her she wasn't doing anything wrong. She had to get out of the house, she didn't want to argue with Chris again, the night she spend with Lawson still fresh in her mind, Chris was away that night interstate, she should of realised he would find out, damm Sarah, he believed her reason, the touch of Lawson, walking into the room, feeling his hands run over her body moving up and down her back his touch gentle, undoing her bra letting her pants slip to the ground, his touch lying next to his naked body to the early hours of the morning, not only a few hours spend together but the whole night. The fact not made easy knowing she should end it, but unable to is she able to say this is over can she do it, so far she has gotten away with it, will Chris become suspicious what would he do, staring out across the ocean part of her can't give him up, can't give up what she feels when she is with him, it is becoming more and deep down she has to stop before her feelings develop, it is too late, have they already developed.

Hearing a noise next to her she doesn't even have to look to know who it is she got his messages on her phone "Just leave Lawson" shaking his head he is the one who should be upset not her "I'm not going anywhere Kerry" not even looking at Lawson, she knew he had found out about Chris, or the fact that he was her husband "Kerry, are you married?" biting her lips her tongue moving around her mouth staring straight ahead "Its complicated Lawson".

Seeing Kerry not look at him and her answer, his fears were confirmed, for some reason, her being married was worse than in a relationship not sure why, how he wished Josh was up here someone to talk to "The question is simple Kerry, are you married to Chris?" nodding her head moving her eyes around not looking at Lawson, she knows what expression would be on his face "Lawson, what difference does it make if I am married or not …..we are not in a relationship, we aren't in anything". Looking straight ahead Kerry can be stubborn he has no idea why it made a difference "It does make a difference …. You should of told me" shaking her head at Lawson not looking at him "why? …to me it doesn't ….. we're not in relationship Lawson" looking at Kerry they weren't in a relationship but he was sure there was more to it than just fucking each other "Maybe not it doesn't stop you having sex with me whenever you want" glancing up at Lawson briefly showing no emotion "I don't hear you complaining or your dick"" looking at Kerry her eyes straight ahead no emotion on her face, she can't tell him everything getting up "I can't do it this Lawson, I don't need this in my life"

Jogging after Kerry there are things that don't make sense to him, reaching her and touching her arm her voice firm with slight anger to it "Just leave me alone" shaking his head, he turns her around to face him "there is something your not telling me, something else going on" not looking at him "what do you want me to say" trying to get her to look at him "the truth Kerry, what is going on here" looking down kicking the sand the truth what was that could she tell him the truth "my marriage is over…. To me it is and in my mind….. even if I did call it off he wouldn't let me go" not even looking at Lawson taking off down the beach at a run the truth was she was starting to fall for Lawson and if Chris did find out, she would hate to think what he would do to either of them, it was too late now anyway she didn't think she could give up what she had with Lawson what ever it was, it was more than sex now.

Watching Kerry jog off, a slightly smile on his face maybe there is hope one day they would be together, but the truth is, she did lie to him and he was having an affair with a married woman, and he was cheating on Shannon the truth hitting him.

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Arriving back briefly at base a few days later, he sees Kerry getting into her car, he hadn't seen her in a few days, seeing her look at him a small smile on her face, he wanted her more than he wanted anything else, she was married though. Seeing Lawson watching her damm why did he have to look so good seeing him walk over to him "you going out again" nodding damm why did she have to look at him like that "back again for the night, lets hope we find something tonight" seeing how tired he was the whole team was becoming from it all "Hopefully it won't be long" seeing him not moving his eyes searching hers for answers all she can do is smile at him, seeing him rest his arm on the window, letting her fingers quickly move over his arm moving them quickly away "I'll see you tomorrow, I'll be on my mobile" before driving out. Watching her drive away there was something about her, even when he wanted to walk away he can't.

Walking into the bar a few days later, finally a few days off, it doesn't take Lawson long to see Josh there, glad his best friend is up on Darwin for a month of so, sipping on his beer "What's Kerry like, she's pretty hot" nodding at Josh, can he tell his mate, can he admit he is cheating on Shannon and has been for a couple of months "what's going on between the two of you" looking at his mate "nothing" seeing Josh looking at him "I thought you said you got on with her, it looks like you can't be in the same room with her" nodding he did and too well up to now but the past couple of days he had been out on the road early or out at Berry Springs he had too much time to think not looking at Josh "I've been sleeping with her" looking up at Lawson, did he hear Lawson right, he never thought Lawson would cheat on Shannon his eyes slightly wide "mm … how long?" shrugging he didn't want to really admit it happened not long after he came up to Darwin, it was just under a month since he left Melbourne and Shannon "a while now, I knew her years ago, went out with her then, and hadn't seen her in about 10 years or so" seeing Josh trying not to look surprise "are you still with her?" looking at his mate he didn't know they hadn't seen each other in a week there was a call or two from her he didn't really answer or talking about work "she's married" nodding at his mate waiting for Lawson to continue when he doesn't "what are you going to do about it" he wanted to add and Shannon, looking at Josh shaking his head slightly "I don't know I expected honesty from her, seems all she wants it rent a root I know we can't have a relationship" wanting to add for now "….. but she's married to Detective Chris Finch" seeing a smile on Josh's face "Just hope he never finds out" finishing his drink looking at his mate "according to her, her marriage is over" finishing his beer too Josh looks at Lawson "lets hope Chris thinks the same" nodding he does too, without realising it her blurts out "I'm in love with her"

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Walking towards the end of the jetty, she sees Lawson sitting there looking out over the water drinking his beer, she knew they were in dangerous territory in public and she hadn't really spoken to him since they were on the beach. Looking at Kerry walking towards him "sorry I haven't called you and ignoring you" smiling at Lawson a short sweet smile, as he continues "I'm in love with you Kerry" staring at Lawson hearing those words come from his mouth, she had gathered or thought as much she hoped she was wrong, nodding at him a small smile forming on her lips "I know" walking towards him sitting next to him seeing him look at her "what now, do you want to stop and not see each other, I don't care that you're married" looking at him, did she want that not to see him, the sex was great between them "is that what you want?". Staring at her, he knew the risks involved and that it wasn't meant to be anything serious, just a casual affair, shit he was involved with Shannon, this just happened and he couldn't give her up not again, he lost her all those years ago, shaking his head at Kerry "No". Reaching out and touching Lawson's arm "You knew the risks involved" nodding at Kerry she was right, he thought he would have some fun, no commitment, just sex was it just that, what about Shannon he never thought he would start to fall in love with her but he didn't realise she was married until recently "I can't stop thinking about you" shaking her head at Lawson, she didn't want a commitment, she was his superior what they had was fine, didn't jeopardise her career not that she wanted to admit it and her marriage "Don't Lawson", getting up off the seat she feels his arms around her unable to help herself she feels his lips upon hers, pulling away slightly from him a short time later, looking over his shoulder the surprise in her eyes her mouth slightly open whispering "shit" to herself as she sees Christian's eyes upon her before he turns quickly walking away. Moving away from Lawson looking at him "I'll see you tomorrow"