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Harry couldn't stop thinking about the case, she knew she had to focus on making sure Dempsey and the others had all the information they needed. She just hoped that the arrests went to plan. This was the most dangerous part of any undercover op. If things went wrong at this point, not only would her life be in danger she would also see the hard work they had put into the operation and those guilty would never be brought to justice. She shook her head, knowing Chas and the others had the information. Now all they had to do was be there with her on Friday and they would stop a people trafficking and drug scandal that made her feel physically sick.

"Harry." She felt a tap on the window as she jumped slightly.

"Dempsey? Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" She opened the car door. "You know we cannot be seen together in public at the moment."

Dempsey nodded. He knew the risks - and putting Harry in any more danger was the last thing he wanted to do.

"Everyone knows Chas and Jackie had the baby. And everyone knows they are friends of ours. Its natural we should visit them now. Yeah?"

"But together?"

"We aren't here together. You came in your car. I walked."

"You walked?"

"I needed the air." He stared at her. "You looking good, Harry."

She blushed slightly.

"Shall we?"

"After you."

Harry walked the few paces to Chas' block of flats hoping that they would be able to have a little respite from the case but knowing it was playing heavily on Dempsey's mind as much as it was hers. Dempsey silently wished he would touch her but knew there was a fair chance they were being watched.

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Gordon placed his tea back on the table as he thought about the recent events. He knew Harry was running before she was able to walk but there was no way she would accept that. Even though Dempsey and Kate agreed with him there was no way they could get Harry to step back. It was too late. The scum in Fraud Squad would immediately smell a rat. He just hoped when the arrests happened they were all able to keep her safe.

"Gordon."

He smiled slightly. It was early days but he had no idea if or when he would get used to being in the company of another woman. His wife had divorced him years earlier and he had never dreamed he would find another woman to put up with his cantankerous ways. "Kate."

"Harry knows about us."

"Ah. I dare say she'll be the soul of discretion."

Kate smiled and nodded. She knew the curmudgeonly Welsh man was not as unfeeling as he would have his team believe. He looked away. "Open the wine."

"Yes Boss."

"Kate." He turned to see her watching him. A slight smile on her lips. "You know what I'm like. Cooking is more stressful than anything Harry and that Infernal Yank can bring to my office."

"Its chips and egg. Not exactly complicated."

"Thanks."

"Did you see the baby?"

"She is beautiful. Thankfully looks like her mother." Kate laughed as Gordon returned to his chip pan. "I like the name too. Amelia Rose Jarvis. Has a nice ring to it. Harry and I are going to be godparents." He smiled. He had always thought of Chas a surrogate son so being asked to be the godfather was an unbelievably proud moment for him. Taking the glass of wine from his guest he turned to her.

"You're worried."

"As always."

"We have enough evidence to get a prosecution. Harry has been able to get enough dirt of that lot to keep them out of circulation for years." Kate sipped her wine. "Carter and his ill won't be coppers much longer."

Gordon sighed.

"I've never been in the position to arrest another serving officer."

"It never happens easily and it's never done lightly." She stepped towards him."But we have enough evidence to put them away for a very long time. Corrupt coppers make me sick."

Gordon nodded, knowing she was right. Hejust hoped the team would all be in one piece once the arrests had been made.

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a/n filler chapter but please review