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Chapter Ten

"Smithy has been attacked" Jo barked as Tom pulled his door open. He smiled "He must of upset someone". Jo nodded "Well the only person he seems to think he has upset is you". Tom shook his head "He hasnt upset me and besides.. I was with you" he gestured to Callum "Maybe he has upset Blondie". Callum smiled "Five blokes set about him in the gym". Tom smiled "That is a real shame... good job you are going home tomorrow eh... he can put the whole experience behind him". Jo shook her head "We will find all the men responsible.. they arent going to get away with this". Tom nodded "Good luck..." he pushed the door to "Sleep well" he slammed the door shut and returned to his bed.

She lifted her head from his chest and smiled as her eyes met his. "How are you feeling?" she asked. He smiled "Im ok... stop worrying about me". She placed a slight kiss to his bruised chest before returning her eyes to his "I will look after you...
I promise.. when we get back you can stay with me until you are better". He smiled staring at the small blondes eyes "Ok.. on one condition". She nodded "What?". He pulled her so her lips brushed gently against his "That you wear a nurses outfit". She grinned "Pervert". He pulled her head slowly back down onto his chest, her breath tickled him, causing him to smiled slightly "You know it was worth it". She smiled "What was?". He kissed the top of her head and she glanced up at him "I would take a beating everyday of my life to protect you".

The following morning the officers slowly drifted into the breakfast area and were instructed to sit down. Noticably Smithy and Stevie were both absent, which many of the officers commented on. Jo glanced round the team and smiled "Right.. after the unfortunate event last night.. this mornings tasks have been cancelled and the bus is coming earlier for us.. you need to all be ready for an hour and a half.. so get your things packed up". Leon smiled "How is Inspector Smith?". Jo smiled "I havent been to see him yet this morning.. but he wasnt in a good way last night". The team all nodded slightly "Any idea who was responsible for the attack?" Rodger asked. Callum shook his head "Not at the moment no... but they arent going to get away with it.. I will be following it up". Nate smiled "Why was he attacked?". Jo glanced to the door as Tom walked in before turning back to the team "Some people are just spitefull... it was completly unprovoked". Callum smiled round the tables and gestured to the door "Right go and get ready... meet outside for the bus in seventy five minutes". Tom glared at the two sergeants as the team drifted from the room "The training isnt finished". Callum nodded "It is now". Tom laughed "What Smithy that pissed off about last night he is pulling the whole thing". Callum shook his head "No.. he doesnt know yet.. but with him out of action.. we are comanding officers and have decided it is for the best".

Hearing the knock on the door Stevie stood up from the bed and glanced at Smithy as he slept soundly. She moved over and pulled on the door, she smiled to callum and Jo before stepping outside "He is sleeping". The two sergeants nodded "How is he doing?" Jo asked. Stevie shook her head "I dont really know.. he says he is fine but I think he is worried he will be pleased when today is over". Callum smiled "It already is.. we have organised for the coach to come early". Stevie shook her head "I dont think Smithy will be happy about that". Jo smiled "Well team B is two people down as you do have a bad foot". Stevie glanced down at her foot and smiled slightly "Oh yeah". Callum smirked slightly "Well we will leave it too you to tell him.. see you later Stevie". She sighed as the two sergeants walked away before pulling his bedroom door open. She grinned at him as he sat on the bed "You are awake". He smiled "Nothing gets past you eh Moss". She walked over and stood infront of him she took hold of his hand and ran her fingers inbetween his "The coach is coming soon..". He interupted "Why?". She smiled "The uniformed Sergeants have decided its for the best we return home early". He shook his head "Well its not there descision.. I give the orders". She smiled "Smithy.. you cant complete the tasks". He pushed himself to his feet "Well Im not going to get a chance now am I?". She sighed "You should be at home... taking it easy". He walked over towards the door leading to his bathroom "I am the inspector... its my team, I give the orders.. not you lot". She rested down onto the bed as he slammed the door shut.

she sat on the bed and waited for him to return, which after about twenty minutes he did, his body and hair wet, she smiled slightly as he stared at her "I thought you would of gone" he stated. She smiled "Why would I want to do that?" she asked a slight grin emerging on her face. He returned her smile "Cause I shouted at you". She nodded "Yeah well... we all say things we regret when we are upset". He walked over and placed his hand to the side of her face "Stevie.." he began as her eyes ran oved his face "I erm.. I know it doesnt make up for it but I am sorry... for everything I have done.. I just hope we can work through it". She nodded raising to her feet "Smithy we will be fine... but you need to find the girl Saunders raped... you have to make it up to her". He nodded placing a slight kiss to her lips.

"Everyone on the coach" Callum shouted. he turned to face Jo behind him "Who we missing?". She glanced down at her list "Erm Smithy.. Stevie.. and Mickey". Callim nodded "Ok... you track down the lovebirds and I will find Mickey". The two set off leaving the many officers sitting on the large coach ready to go. Jo started by walking to Smithys room, but glancing round she noticed him and his things gone. She began walking back towards the coach but seeing Mickey chatting to a young woman she walked over "Coach now". He sighed "Serge" before smiling to the girl and walking away. Jo smiled before continuing to look for the couple. She walked round the many corridors before her eyes fell on the couple standing in the gym, she pushed on the door and smiled as they both turned to her. "What you doing?" she asked. Stevie smiled "Smithy was hoping it might jog his memory a bit". She nodded "Any luck?". He shook his head "Not really" he gestured to the door "I came in and walked to there" he pointed to the middle of the room "Next thing I remember is them kicking me..". Stevie gripped her hand round his "Do you remember anything?". He ran his hand over his face trying to think something, anything. "No.. I cant.. Im trying". Jo smiled between the two "We need to go... the coach is here". Smithy nodded "Yeah.. I will meet you two there..". Stevie shook her head "Im not leaving you". He smiled "Go with Jo.. I will be there in a minute.. Im fine".

Arriving at the coach Stevie climbed on and smiled round the people already rested into seat, "How is Smithy?" Ben shouted from the back. She smiled "He is ok.. he just wants to forget it". Callums voice behind her startled her "Good you are here.. we can get going". She shook her head "No Smithy isnt here yet". Callum sighed resting down into his seat "We will never got home at this fucking rate".

Hearing the door shut behind him he turned to face the man "Whats this come back for round two?". Smithy glared at him "Thats not your style is it Saunders... never take on someone one to one... just set five blokes on me". Tom grinned "You got what you deserved... you show no respect". He smiled "Well you wouldnt know the meaning of the word". Tom grabbed his arm as he moved past him "That little blonde tart seems to think you are a saint she dont know you does she". Smithy nodded "She knows the person I am now". Tom laughed "She knows what you want her too.. the same as everyone else". Smithy pulled his arm from Toms grips "We are done". Tom nodded "Yeah... and if you start spreading storys about me... blondie will be done as well...
cause it dont matter that you are going home... I can find her..".

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