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Good Cop/Bad Cop

Gene was the first to arrive in the office that morning. He had been thinking about what Alex had told him the night before. Sitting at his desk he glared at the file that was open on his lap. It seemed DCI Morgan had a prolific career. The more Gene read the more he disliked the man. He could see why Keats had got under Alex's skin so much. After everything she had gone through with Morgan having Keats breathing down her neck must have seemed like history repeating itself. He threw the file back on to the table.

"And I've been called a dinosaur" he shook his head as he perched his cowboy boots on the edge of his desk. "Bloody 'ell Bolls. No wonder everyone thought you were barking when you got here" He muttered as he heard Sam and Annie walk into the outer office. Both seemed to be a little more subdued than usual. He sighed as he watched the DI and DS take their seats. It was only Sharon that arrived like a breath of fresh air in to the office. He couldn't help but smile as the young DC waved towards the office signalling that she was making tea.

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Alex sat on the sofa at home. Molly had gone to school a little over twenty minutes earlier. Ruby had been fed and changed before setting back down to sleep. Alex smiled, she couldn't help but smile at her daughter. Ruby looked like her father. The same piercing blue eyes had stared up from the cot as she had prepared her bottle. Life was so different since she had arrived at Fenchurch East. She couldn't believe she had fallen in love with her Guv, married him and had a child. She knew if he had not got along with Molly she could never have married him. But Molly was happy. She smiled slightly as she watched Ruby sleep. She never would have thought she could be so happy after everything that had happened when she was in the Vice Squad. She sighed as she picked up her mobile phone. DCI George Morgan was a murderer, if he was after DI Lane then there was a chance he knew where she was, where Molly and Ruby were. She had to keep them safe, at all costs. She dialled the familiar number as she thought about what could happen if she didn't ask now.

"Gemma we have to talk" She stared straight ahead as the baby began to stir. She knew Gene would probably go mad, but she had to make sure her family were safe. That was all that mattered.

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"So" Sam leant on Ray's desk as he spoke "What do we have?" Ray rolled his eyes. It was patently clear what they had as far as he could see. He dropped his pen on the desk, desperately wishing he had a cigarette to smoke rather than a packet of mints.

"What we 'ave is one scared DI. One dead drug dealing pimp and no drugs factory and one corrupt DCI" Ray narrowed his eyes. He hated the fact that there were corrupt officers in the force. He loved his job and his team and hated to think of anyone undermining it. Sam nodded as Annie took a sip of her tea.

"Yeah, a load of questions but not many answers. We all read the reports Sam" She jumped as the door to Gene's office slammed open.

"Right" Gene bellowed as he clapped his hands together "You lot!" The whole team looked up as he waited until he had their full attention. Chris braved a glance at Sharon while Annie placed her mug down on the table.

"What Guv?" Sam knew his friend was going to explode at some point. He knew it was just a matter of time. Gene narrowed his eyes.

"Sammy boy" He started "What we 'ave is a man that has threatened at least two police officers, killed a suspect and threatened suspects. You and me are going to talk to 'im. See what the bleedin' ell he is playing at" Sam nodded as Annie closed her eyes for a moment. Things were just about to get interesting. No one batted an eyelid when the Squad Room doors opened. It was only Gene that narrowed his eyes.

"Ever heard of the concept of maternity leave Bolls?" He stepped towards her as she held his gaze.

"Has anyone spoken to Gemma or Mia this morning?" Alex deflected the question as no one answered. "Ray?" She knew he spent most of his free time with the Murder Squad detective. He shook his head and shrugged.

"I left before Mia, not seen her since. Gemma was still in her pit when I left" He chewed the end of his biro.

"No, well I tried to call. No answer with Mia, so I tried Gemma's phone and arranged to meet" Gene watched her. Ray didn't like the way this was headed. Alex glanced at Ruby who was fast asleep in the pram. Annie began to realise what Alex was suggesting.

"You met with Gemma?" She asked as Alex tilted her head to one side. She knew Gene was worried, she knew both he and Annie could see she was scared. She couldn't let the rest of the team see how concerned she really was.

"No, she never arrived. Gemma never misses a meet without ringing first. She was known for it in Vice." She leant against her own desk as Gene grunted. Ray muttered a quiet "oh no" to himself as Chris caught his eyes.

"What Ray?" The young DC asked as Ray ran a hand over his eyes.

"She's dead. I know she is. Last night, we were having a cuppa. Mia wanted us to take this to Infernal Affairs, like. Gemma said she was dead, she was on borrowed time but she hoped Morgan didn't get to Alex and the bairns. I remember she specifically said he would kill her but that she was worried he'd come after you and the kids Alex" Ray felt slightly sick, he had thought she was being paranoid at the time.

"Kids aren't his style" Alex stared at the floor. She knew Gene was staring at her. The implication hanging in the air, that while Alex didn't believe he would go after Molly and Ruby there was a very good chance he would go after her.

"Right, you lot!" Gene barked for the second time that hour "Find DI Gemma Lane. Find DCI George Morgan. No stone unturned, no collar left unfelt. Understand!" He heard a muttering of "Yes Guv" from the assembled officers. Alex continued to stare at the floor, slightly amazed that Ruby had slept so peacefully.

"Bolly, my office" He turned and marched back to his desk, picking up the darts and throwing them at the dart board. She pushed the pram in to his office as the team began to leave.

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Gene threw the third dart as Alex closed the office door behind her. She watched for a moment as he left the dart board and closed the office blinds. The room was instantly darker than before as Gene reached the door which Alex had almost plastered herself to.

"You have to take the girls and go to Evan's" He stood directly in front of her, aware they were the only two adults in the Squad Room. Alex held his gaze. For the first time since she had arrived she could see how terrified he really was. One hand braced against the door frame as he leant in to her. He was so close she could feel his breath on her face as she reached up and covered his chin with her paln, she could feel the stubble that was already growing there.

"I am not leaving you" She held his gaze as she felt his free hand cover hers.

"Alex" He paused "Morgan has already killed a man. A criminal yeah, but he killed him. Lane is missing." ALex nodded slightly as he spoke.

"Gene, I am not going anywhere. The girls and I are safer together. We're safer with you" She whispered as she reached up and kissed him. He pulled away and rested his forehead on hers, breathing heavily as he held her gaze.

"I can't loose you" He watched as she closed her eyes. "You daft bat, I can't bloody loose you" He muttered as she pulled him down in to a kiss. Breaking free she smiled.

"You won't Gene. You won't loose me or our girls. I'm sick of running. I'm sick of being scared of George Morgan. It's time I started fighting back" Gene smiled, he hadn't seen Alex so determined for a long time. He kissed her again as the baby began to cry.

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Gemma had a headache. She kept her eyes closed, knowing it would be safer for her if she appeared to be unconscious. She struggled to remember anything since she had hung up the phone to Alex. She remembered hearing Ray and Mia talking, the news on the radio but then things were blank. The cold in the room seemed to permiate through her bones as she lay on the cold concrete floor. Terrified she tried to regulate her breathing as she heard the familiar voice of her Guv. The cut glass accent made her want to heave.

"DI Lane" He scoffed as he pulled her towards him by her ponytail. "You really shouldn't have been telling tales out side of school" He kissed her cheek before releasing her. Gemma fell back on to the floor from her sitting position with a sickening thud. She remained silent.

"Gemma, pet" He mimicked her geordie accent "You tell me where I can find her and we can sort this out. Just need to have a chat with Alex first" He waited as Gemma continued to pretend to be unconscious. She could only prey that someone knew that she was missing.

author's note. Will they find Gemma in time? Will Gene be able to protect Alex? What will happen with Sam and Annie? Where's Mia?More soon x

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