A week past and Phil went into the hospital everyday much to Abi's disapproval. When he went in that morning Sam was sitting up eating a bowl of cereal. Abi was nowhere to be seen. Phil sat down and handed Sam a bunch of grapes.

'I'm going to be a grape freak' she smiled

'Where's Abi?'

'I sent her back to her friends. She was needing a break'

'So when are they letting you out' said Phil taking a grape from the bunch

'They said I can leave in a few day's time' Sam paused for a second. 'How's… how's Stuart'

'Not coping with the prison décor'

'It's just a relief to know it's over and that it was all down to you'

'Me, how?'

'Nothing it doesn't matter'

'Ok' Phil said looking at her suspiciously 'Anyway what are you wanting to see the DCI for?'

'I'm going to take some leave'

'That's fair enough. How long?'

'That's the thing it could be permanent'

'What! Sam you're a good cop. Don't give up'

'I'm not Phil. I'm moving on. The house is for sale and I've bought a semi-detached near Abi'

'Sam that's miles away please don't go'

'I'm sorry there's to many bad memories round here'

'But Sam I love you please stay'

Sam froze and her eyes widened.

'No Phil take it back please'

'What! Sam calm down. What are you panicking for'

'You're my mate that's all we are'

'But I'm telling you I love you'

'Go away'

'But Sam…'

'GO AWAY' Sam shouted

Phil hurried out the ward upset that Sam hadn't said I love you back. He bumped into Abi in the corridor.

'What are you doing here?'

'I came to see Sam. Listen Abi tell her I'm sorry but I won't take it back because I mean it ok'

Abi nodded looking slightly puzzled as she headed into Sam's ward. Sam's eyes were shut so Abi just sat down beside her deciding that it was probably for the best that she didn't pass Phil's message on.

A few days had past and Sam was finally released from hospital. She realised how much of a safe house the hospital had become. Loud noises or people running made her jump but she had Abi there helping her at every stage. They stayed in a B&B as Sam couldn't face the house until moving day finally arrived. Sam had told Jack she was taking leave but wasn't sure when she was coming back or if she was coming back and he had been supportive. She was just disappointed she hadn't had the chance to make things up with Phil. She sighed as they loaded the final boxes onto the lorry before climbing in and heading off for a new life. She looked out the window as they drove out of the familiar streets of Sun Hill and Sam felt a lump in her throat. It felt wrong but Sam put that to the back of her mind and concentrated on the journey ahead.