Hi everyone I'm back! Life's been pretty hectic this past week. I will mention I love anesthetic though :P I have another hospital visit in a week and I've also worked some crazy ass shift's this week and I still have no days off anytime soon so updates will be sporadic. But do not fear I still have a few new chapters already written! Thanks again for the reviews and I hope I haven't disappointed anyone!


Chapter 12- Favour's For Other's

Dov had been lingering around the ICU floor still trying to get up the courage to visit Gail. The thought of seeing her in hospital like this made him feel sick to his stomach.

He looked up as he saw a familiar brunette woman head towards the ICU as well, her face flustered.

She gave him a small smile and he gave her one back. She looked like she was freaking out.

"Hey." He said quietly.

The woman smiled back, "Hi." She said back not taking her eyes off the room.

"Are you here for someone?" He asked.

The woman nodded, "Yeah, my friend, but I can't see her because I'm not family, and no one really knows that we are friends." She said sadly.

Dov frowned, "That's not very good. Actually that sucks."

The woman nodded, "Yep." She said emphasising the 'P.' "How about you?" She asked.

Dov glanced into the room, "One of my best friends' and colleague. She was shot and still hasn't woken up. Her parents told me to visit her but I can't bring myself to go in." he said.

The brunettes eyes widened, "You work with Gail?" She asked.

Dov looked at her, "Yeah, we're room-mates."

The brunette smiled, "I'm Holly. Uh, I think I saw you at the wedding a while back. Gail dragged me along as her plus one for the night."

Dov's eyes widened in recognition, "I thought you looked familiar, you're the forensic pathologist right? You worked on the child abduction case of our friend Chris."

Holly nodded, "Yeah, that's me."

Dov nodded. He knew that Gail seemed to be spending a lot of time recently with Holly. He was well versed in Gail's mannerisms and he was just happy he could finally put a face to the name.

"So they won't let you see her?" he asked.

Holly shook her head, "No, apparently because I'm not a relative or close friend I can't go in there. I just want to see how she is."

Dov gave her a sad smile, "She hasn't changed much. I still haven't worked up the courage to go in yet, I don't want to see her hooked up to all those machines. It was scary enough seeing her in a hospital bed last time, but this time is much worse."

Holly's eyes widened, "Last time?" She asked.

She knew that Gail was a police officer and was put in dangerous situations but Gail had never mentioned previous hospital visit's.

With the exception of the drain cleaner incident. She still got a laugh from Gail's babbling in the car after she had picked her up from the hospital.

Dov nodded, "Uh yeah, she was abducted about a year ago by a serial killer, it was pretty scary. We only had fourteen hours to find her, I felt like I didn't breath the entire time we were searching for her, I don't think anyone did."

Holly paled, "Oh my god, I didn't know that was Gail." She said.

Dov raised an eyebrow, "Huh?" He asked confused and slightly weary.

Holly shrugged, "I had only just started at the Morgue and I knew that everyone was working on this big case that involved a detective that was killed and an officer that was abducted, I didn't know that that was Gail."

Dov nodded, "Yeah, it was a pretty horrible time for us, and now, a year later, things have gone to shit again." He said.

Holly chuckled, "Life's a bit like that isn't it." She stated following Dov's gaze into the room.

Dov nodded, "Most certainly is. One thing I have noticed is that Gail seems a lot happier recently, you should be in there, she need's a friend who get's her. God knows most of us struggle to understand her at times. I'll keep an eye out here. Besides her parents are back at the station and they and Gail don't really see eye to eye. I'm sure she would love if you visited her. Plus it gives me some time to prepare myself to go in. I still can't find the courage to go in there. I'm sick of seeing my friends in hospital injured." He said.

Holly smiled, "Thanks a lot, really. I won't be too long I promise."

Dov smiled, "That's alright, you're doing me a favour anyway." He smiled.

Holly pushed open the door and Dov watched as she walked into the room."


Frank sat behind his desk shuffling through the paper work in front of him.

Sam Swarek was sitting in front of him, "Frank? What's going on?" He asked.

Frank fiddled with the paper, "Look Sam, we've had to arrange a few things around. As you very much know, Officer's Peck and Price are out, and Epstein is also a bit out of it. I had Superintendent Peck in here earlier on, she had a few suggestions."

Sam groaned at Frank a little uncertain, "What sort of suggestions?" He asked.

Frank sighed, "Look, Chloe's only going to be out for another two weeks, while Peck still hasn't woken up yet so she will be out for an unknown amount of time. Now we are a bit short staffed around here and Superintendent Peck has arranged for some relief support, but it does come with some changes."

Sam looked at Frank unsure, "Exactly where are we going with this?"

Frank let out a breath.

"She has suggested that you go back to uniform duties until Officer Price has returned to duty, so really it would only be for a few weeks. But the thing is, if you were to go back to uniform for the next couple of weeks we would be getting Callaghan back to cover your duties, we are just really short on officer's Sam. Elaine's already bringing in a young officer on sick leave in order to cover desk duties for Epstein, but we really need another face out on the street. Also I couldn't personally think of anyone more suited than you. Noelle is still out and I can't go out there, I need someone out there to keep everyone's spirits lifted."

Sam sat still and listened to Franks spiel. "Do I get a say in this at all?"

Frank nodded, "Yes, that's why I am asking you now."

Sam thought it over, "What about Gail? Is there someone to cover her place or is it possible that I will be back on the streets for longer?"

Frank shook his head, "No. Gail is already taken care of. Gail's cousin is an officer who has just come off an undercover stint and doesn't currently have a division. Elaine has posted her here to cover for Gail, so you'd only be on street duties until Chloe is back."

Sam nodded, "Alright, I'll do it. Just make sure I don't have to work with Callaghan. That is something that won't go down so well."

Frank chuckled, "Duly noted. I'll call the Superintendent now and tell her that you accept. She said you will still be payed in accordance with our detective duties."

Sam nodded, "Okay, I'm happy with that. Has there been any update on Peck's condition?"

Fran looked solemn, "No. No word yet, there's still no change. Elaine did mention that they have been told to prepare for the worst though."

Sam cast his eyes down, "Whatever needs to be done to help out I'll do it; pass that on to Superintendent Peck. I might not have had much to do with Gail but she's a good cop and her family is under enough stress without having to worry about their division suffering as well." He said.

Frank nodded thankfully, "Thank you Sam, I mean it, everyone's doing their little bit to help out so I'm glad you don't mind either. I'll have a uniform waiting for you tomorrow morning."

Sam grimaced, "Appreciate it Frank." He said grinning as he left the room.

Frank rubbed his head in exhaustion.

Now it was his turn to head to the hospital.

The somewhat distressed call from Chloe earlier informing him that her sisters were smothering her told him all he needed to know.


There we go guys, I know this is probably more of a filler chapter but thing's will pick up soon. I promise! Please let me know if you're still enjoying it. :)