Lewis
I'm angry, but more so I think I'm disappointed. I remember how Morse first responded to me. It wasn't until I nearly throttled him outside Anne Staveley's house that he started realize that yes I do have a brain. I really never thought Laura is in the same class as those Oxford snobs and perhaps she's not but I hate the fact that she denies that the class system has disappeared. It still exists it's just gone underground.
Bynum
I catch the tube and go home. I'm nearing my home when lights from a car blind me. I shield my eyes and then hear my name.
"Yes?"
The light dies, and I see pinks and greens dance before my eyes when my sense of colors realign I see that it's Detective Sergeant Hathaway. "here I wanted to give you this at the station but they told me you had already left."
I see a square in his hand and I realize it's a CD.
"Thank you!"
He flashes me a smile," Hope you like it."
He gets back into his car and I enter my flat with a smile.
Lewis
I've just gotten comfortable in bed when there's knock at my door. I throw off the covers and yell through the door, "Hathaway why couldn't you bloody phone!" As I pull open the door I see a Laura with bloodshot eyes. "Can I come in?"
I move to the side and motion for her to enter, "Of course"
She strides determinedly into the kitchenette and fiddles with my electric kettle, when she does speak she speaks to the kettle not me, "Look I've thought about and you're right. I didn't talk to Genesis when she first came to Thames Valley I read her file and I didn't think beyond her transfer from NHS. With her injury I thought it was a pity posting, I should have gotten the story from her. You should also know I never thought you were empty-headed northerner. As it happens I love your voice."
I move towards her and hug her from behind, "I'm sorry we fought and over something stupid. You see I feel for Genesis because our Lynn is in the same situation. She tells me that some doctors belittle her because she's a nurse. Val and I saved every penny we could to send our children to University and then when Morse died and left me a third of his assets the Sky's the limit! Lynn wanted to be a nurse, she's damn good at it, and I'm damned proud. I never wanted my limitations to be forced onto my children. Sometimes I think where would they be if I were a southerner and rich?"
Laura sniffs then scoffs, "look at James, he's educated and he's a cop. What do you make of that?"
"I don't know" I answer into her hair.
She turns in me arms and I hold her tighter, "You made me think tonight. Not a lot of people do that. Are you angry with me?"
"I was but I'm more angry at meself. You've never brought up the issue of class the fact that you say you love me proves that." I say earning me a smile.
She nuzzles her forehead into my chest, "I do love you Robbie. I don't care how rich or poor your family is. Do you care how rich or poor mine are?"
"Nope" I deliver in a heavy Geordie accent. When she laughs I kiss her, "Come on lets go to bed. How come your so late any road?"
She rolls her eyes, "I had wine remember? You barely touched yours but I had a glass. I don't want to be in the cells with Angus."
"Good point, come on lass lets get some sleep. Tomorrow is a new day."
Hobson
I'm quickly led to Robbie's bed, which I'm quickly becoming to think of as ours. I think over our conversation and realize the divide, which Robbie has crossed. Morse was book smart, could do a crossword in fifteen minutes. Robbie is street smart something Morse lacked. I see how Cooper sometimes resents the fact that Robbie is an Inspector. Cooper's contempt for Hathaway was so blatant it could be seen from orbit. I can just imagine Robbie going back North only to be mocked by his peers for being too upscale only to return here and be mocked for not being rich enough—it's cruel. I wonder if this is how Genesis truly feels. Robbie is right tomorrow is a new day and I'm going to make damn sure Genesis has a good one.
