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Chapter Twenty
Stevie and Smithy sat together in his office, she was sat on his lap his arms wrapped round her, he never wanted to let her out of his sight. He blamed himself for everything that had happened with Lynda if it wasnt for him, none of this would be happening. They sat in silence, neither knowing the right thing to say. Callum appeared in the open doorway and knocked slightly on the door. Smithy glanced to him letting out an awkward smile. "Gov... I have found something you might want to see..." he placed the folder from his hands onto the desk, before sitting down oppisite the couple. Smithy glanced through the first few pages "Who is Lynda sammuals?" he glanced up from the papers. Callum sighed "It would appear Lynda Hedges and Lynda Sammuals are the same person." he stated. Stevie began reading through the file as Smithy turned the pages, horror appered on her face. "How did she get into the job Callum..." she paused reading a few more sentences "It says she has paranoid schizophreina". Smithy glanced up to Callum "How did she manage to keep this all from everyone?" he asked. Callum smiled "I have spoke to the psyciatrist who filed this report... Lynda disapearred a few years ago, she had stalked a man in devon she has a condition known as Intamcy seekers... she believes you and her are soul mates... that your meant to be together and that Stevie has a hold over you". Smithy kissed the top of his wifes head as she continued to read the file. He returned his eyes to Callum "So does she hold a real threat towards us?" he asked. Callum ran his hand through his hair "It would be very unusual for somebody who suffers from this to hurt the person there affection is aimed at..." he paused as Stevie glanced up from the file "She does pose a real threat to you though Stevie..." he smiled. Stevie nodded "Tell me something I dont know... she has already tried to kill me" she grinned slightly, trying to ease the tension in the room. "Stevie... I dont think you understand... she isnt going to give up untill she has what she wants". Stevie knew where this conversation was heading. Smithy ran his hand through her hair "I think you should go into prot..." she cut in "NO..." she stood from his lap "Why are you trying so hard to get rid of me..." she shouted. "Im trying to protect you". Stevie moved to the door "Im not going anywhere... so you can all stop trying to force me" she shouted, slamming the door behind herself.
"Mummy misses you too baby..." Stevie smiled down the phone "You can come home soon.. I promise" she paused as Mickey plonked down oppisite her in the canteen. "I'll ring later to say good night... thanks Gina.. Bye". She hung up the phone. "How is he?" Mickey smiled. Stevie placed her phone to the table "Not great, he doesnt understand". Mickey nodded "Listen... I know its not my place... but Smithy is really worried, you need to stick together". Stevie laughed "Thats what I want to do... its him trying to get rid of me..." Mickey shook his head "No he is trying to do the right thing by you". Stevie smiled she knew deep down that she would be safer in protection but she didnt want to give up. Her phone rang and she glanced at the screen, before glancing back to Mickey. His worried expression said it all "What... who is it?" Stevie turned the screen to face him "Lynda... what shall I do..." she glanced back to the phone. Mickey smiled "Answer it... keep her talking I'll get the trace". Lyndas phone had been out of action since she had disappeared. "Hello..." she answered it. forcing a smile as she followed Mickey towards CID.
Smithy entered the briefing room and pulled a chair next to Stevie, he glanced around there many colleagues, before leaning into her ear "Im sorry Stevie... the last thing I want is to be apart.. I just want you to be safe". Stevie turned to him placing a kiss to his lips "I know... and I will be once this bitch is behind bars". Smithy nodded wrapping his arms round his wife. "Right... you all know the case" Neil glanced to the couple as he enterted the room. Walking to the white board, he pointed to the photo of Lynda, "Ok Lynda Sammuals... she has contacted DS Moss and wants to meet her to talk..." he glanced to Stevie before pointing to a map on the board. "Right the meet is set up for here.. I dont want anybody visible to her but you need to all stay close, DS Moss is in extreme danger.. our main focus is her safety but we need to detain the suspect as quickly as possible." he glanced around the room "You all know what you have been tasked to do, Sergeant Masters will be co-ordinating so please talk to her with any problems..." he walked towards the door "Good luck". He opened the door and the troops filed out. As Smithy approached the door a few steps behind Stevie, Neil pushed the door shut. "Right Smithy... I have spoke to the superintendant and he aggrees it would be best for you to remain in the station". Smithy shook his head "No Im going with Stevie". Neil smiled "Its not a request, its an order Inspector Smith". Smithy shook his head "No... if she is going out there to face this woman Im going to.." Stevie inturupted "Smithy... I will be fine... wait in the canteen, you can buy me a coffee when its all over". He wrapped his arm round her waist "No.. Stevie you cant do this alone". Stevie ran her hand up his chest before resting her hands on his face "I have to Smithy... its the only way to get her out of our lives for good". She placed a kiss to his lips, lingering a bit longer than she should considering her boss was watching. Smithy glanced as the door swung shut and Stevie and Neil left. The woman he loved was about to walk into the most dangerous situation of her life and he wouldnt even be there to protect her.
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