A week had past and Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman was still giving Gerry Standing the cold shoulder. It had now become obvious to Jack and Brain with even Strickland picking up on the unusual vibes between his team.

"Should I have it out with her" Gerry asked his co-workers.

"I dunno, Gerry mate it could make her even more angry" Brian scratched his head.

"She owes you an explanation in all fairness" Jack replied.

Before the trio could say anymore Sandra stormed into the room.

"Okay Harry Dean, 25 and unemployed was found dead back on January the 18th at the back of Hampstead Heath. He was found by a local dog owner at around 7 O'clock the following morning and it appears he had been in a fight previously as he had several bruises and cuts to his body" the Guv'nor began.

"How was he killed" asked Brian.

"Strangled" she replied glaring at Gerry as she did, making it clearing obvious that she would take pleasure in doing the same to him.

"Time of death" Jack asked picking up on Sandra's inappropriate gesture and saw an opportunity to steer the conversation back to Harry Dean.

"The coroner estimated between 10 and 11pm" she answered.

"Is there any new evidence" Brian asked.

"Yes, Harry was a diabetic so he wore and ID band in case he collapsed in public which wasn't on him when the body was found"

"I'm assuming that this has now been found"

"That's right Jack, It was found along with a left trainer which is assumed to be the missing one belonging to Harry in a woodland around 15 miles away from where the body was found, which could suggest-"

"That he was killed elsewhere and that his body had been moved" Gerry finished.

"Er do you mind, it's my job to say all this" Sandra snapped.

Gerry had just about had enough of the sudden hatred his boss appeared to have for him she would never had reacted this way if he said this before her holiday.

"Sorry Guv" was the only thing appropriate for him to say at this moment in time.

"Yes, well you go with Brian to talk with Marie Gibson who found the body, here's the address" she said handing Brian the directions "and Jack we shall go and see Mr and Mrs Dean let them know we have re-opened the case".

Gerry and Brian quickly put on their coats and made a b-line for the door. Just as Jack was about to do the same Strickland appeared.

"Sir" Jack said to his superior.

"Jack" the man politely replied "Sandra can I have a moment please"

"Of course Sir, come through" she said following him into her office.

"What can I do for you" she asked forcing a smile for her boss; she really wasn't in the mood for this. She hadn't been in the right mood for work at all since she returned from Italy.

"Well I was wondering, or rather the commissioner was wondering if you, being one the Met's most remarkable female officers would do us the honour of being our guest speaker at the Hendon recruit day next month"

Sandra almost smiled at what Strickland had said; she was worried that she was to be given a bollocking for her unprofessional attitude with her team, especially Gerry.

"Can I think about it Sir, you know I am not too fond of speaking at these events" she admitted.

"Of course Sandra, Take your time, was there anything else"

"Actually yes Sir, I was wondering would it be possible if I could have a reference, I would like to apply for promotion" she finally said sounding very upset as she said it, she didn't want her run at UCOS to end like this but it was getting unbearable by the minute. She had told herself years ago if ever the time came when she felt she could not trust a member of the squad it was time to leave and with Gerry that time had now come.

"Wow Sandra, I am shocked what happened to not wanting to chase after the higher ranks, I thought you were happy here" Strickland was clearly taken aback.

"I was Sir, but recently I haven't been so I thought perhaps it was time for a change"

"Well obviously I will be sad to see you go, we all will be but if it is what you must do" he tailed off.

"Thank you Sir, oh I don't suppose you could not mention it to the boys just yet, I think it would be better if I told them after this case"

"If you think that would be best then consider it done"

"Thank you Sir" she said as he headed out of sight.