Here it is the last chapter, i've not made the twist too epic but it does feature a lot of previous characters from LOM and A2A to admit some final truths and revealing a secret about Gene's past. Birth scene is very heart warming towards the end.
Thanks to warbs1981 and emmylou1983 for both beta reading this last chapter
The Golden Times
Chapter 21- Early Summer 1984
After enduring an ongoing warfare with different London criminals, It dawned on him that it'd had predicatably been some of the worse couple of months since the early days of his long policing career. At least on the bright side his wedding day was finally approaching within 20 hours , his seconded to be precise. Gene would be marrying Alex on a perfect sun filled Saturday afternoon in a registry office in Fenchurch High in the city centre. Other good news Alex was due to give birth at anytime, being eight and a half months pregnant did have its toughest and yet sometimes even its wamest of emotion. The Fenchurch team would be on full alert incase the envetable occurred, it was decided upon Ray who would drive the Quattro to the hospital in emergency incase the father to be collapsed in shock.
Jim Keats hadn't received an invite and was warned not to attend for fear of fights breaking out. He had proven himself to be a bit of a troublemaker, stirring words, making it perfectly clear he was going to continue throwing accusations at Gene about the night Sam died. He'd been following Alex during her lunch breaks, that Friday was no exception.
Alex had been shopping in the nearby mini market, when he made his intentions clear. She was absently running her hand across her baby bump, as she queued to pay for her groceries.
"I don't want to alarm you Miss... but there's a young gentleman standing at the back there behind the fruit and vegetable stand... he's been keeping an eye on you since you stepped foot in my shop..I'd watch your back if I were you" the elderly Indian man pointed out with a nod, she pivoted around and expressed her anger upon seeing him, displeasure filling her expression, as he kept his eyes fixated on her.
"Oh, he's a colleague of mine, just doesn't take no for an answer" she fumed, as she paid for food items and struggled to put them in plastic bags. Seeing her struggle he kindly offered to help.
"'ere' allow me to help yer Alex... You shouldn't be doing shopping anyway not in your condition...could 'ave' an accident or something... I need to speak yer urgently.. please don't refuse my explanation" he muttered standing agonisingly close keen not to raise a sign of a suspicious glance from the shop keeper, reaching a hand to guide her away from prying eyes, as they stepped outside into the packed noisy high street.
"Unbelievably you still can't you take no for an answer still coming up with incohert excuses... why are you've even still hanging around working alongside me and everyone else in the station Jim?... Is this some personal attack on him? To ruin his chance of happiness?... My advice to you Jim" she said leaning in closely, "concentrate your thoughts elsewhere" she hoped he would finally be persuaded to leave her and Gene alone, she doubted it, everything she said to him seemed to fall on deaf
"Alex... the man you love he has so many hidden secrets he doesn't want you to know or find out about he's a shady, ambiguous individual ... Besides I can't prove all this...but what I do know is… he was suspected of blocking Sam's attempted strategies of confirming what he'd found out about this corrupted colleague back in the GMP. The investigation team discovered Sam's car brakes had been tampered with, cut to be exact … so on that fateful day, when he gave chase, he couldn't stop the car in time, it careered up over the canal bridge and flipped over upside down into the water .. What I'm saying is no one else had a motive to do it, no one other than Gene. I know this a lot for you to take in…even DC Skelton and DS Carling dunno any of this..they were mis-informed by their loyal friend" Jim lifted his sunglasses up from over his eyes, placing a hand upon her right shoulder as the summer breeze blew across her hair, curling it up slightly.
Maybe he is telling me some truth in this... I know Gene would never lie to me I can see all that despair and emotion he expresses when we talk about Sam... he loves me deeply and I am positive he wouldn't keep any further secrets from me, he wouldn't risk destroying our soon to be marriage. We need each other through these dark times anyway.
"He's told me everything... he swore he would never lie to me...you know what, why don't you just do us all a favour and stay away tomorrow.. this has left Gene unhappy, especially with you opening up old wounds, he just wants to get on with his life"in her heart Gene had definitely told her everything she needed to know . She grabbed the second bag from Jim's grip and hurried outside.
She stood arms folded and scowling, why did he have to be late today she thought, as the Quattro squealed around the corner, music blaring, finally coming to a halt next to the pavement.
"You're late" she muttered, letting him exactly how she felt about lateness.
"Sorry I couldn't manage to get away quick enough from the station, some smarmy arse posh w***er thought he'd impress 'is other fellow nancy tw*theads by trying to nick my Quattro, gave them a bloody scare as soon as I opened my gob…anyway what does Jimbo want?... You've told him to sod off 'aven't' yer or perhaps allow me to shout at him to piss off" His annoyance heightened when he saw Jim standing behind them in the far background, trying to keep some distance from them .. The two men came face to face in a moment that could be described as incredibly tense.
"Look I don't wanna cause more problems than you already 'ave'.. I'm leaving alright I've said things I deeply regret, however I still know about how Sam died either you tell 'er' the truth or lose 'er' forever… for me; it's time for me to move on.. Going back to my old job position at Scotland Yard… By the way good luck for tomorrow.. No hard feelings eh?" His surprise omission didn't quite register with both of them, but thankfully he wouldn't be bothering them any longer and they could look forward, even more, to their pending marriage with no distraction. Then he left and walked away from their lives forever, quickly disappearing behind a parked bus.
"What did Jim say?" she hadn't been able to overhear what parting words were exchanged in their conversation; still feeling the after effects of his untrustworthy words.
"Just the same old bulls***…You wanna be taking it easy Bolly, in your condition.. Christ above I don't want to watching little Gene Genie or Little Bolly Keks doing a hippy hippy shake or a jive when you give birth.. Might make Ray and Chris believe it's all going completely insane" He muttered adding a touch of humour in a bid to enlighten her sad mood, she complied with a light giggle as he then began to aid her walk towards the Quattro, linking his left arm through hers.
"You better smarten your ideas up Mister Hunt… it's going to be a gorgeous day tomorrow and who knows might become even more pleasurable, if you know what I mean, when it comes to our first night as a married couple" she implied seductively and goading him into a full on snog which he anticipated with such glee and joy when climbing in beside her on the driver's seat. Bringing his lips crashing down against hers with such passionate and lust, as they began to lose themselves in the heat of the moment
" Bollocks, you can't 'alf' be a downright filthy minded posh bird sometimes, attempting to fill my mind with yer smuttiest thoughts.. might as well keep them coming love… gives me a hard on; mostly when you least expect it.." He growled appreciatively when feeling the sensation of her fingers stroking between his legs, slowly unzipping his trousers, unexpectedly his left elbow pressed hard against the steering wheel so hard in fact it set off the car alarm, shoppers all looked in the direction of the Quattro, its lights flashing uncontrollably as the alarm blared.
"s***…get yer head down Bolls.. Don't wanna be dragged in front of the Super for lewd conduct... end up getting a right bollocking.." His moans annoyed her every time, he dared to play hide and seek, when it came to getting frisky in the Quattro, she felt even happier that nothing could stand in her way anymore, Keats was doing something worth fighting for, going back to his old roots, returning to Scotland Yard and standing up to those pig-headed senior officers who thrived on bullying him into doing their dirty work, treating him more like an assistant than a high ranking officer. He'd given up all hope of persuading her to aid him in bringing down Gene professionally and had suddenly begun to realise how much the couple meant to each other, she was straight edged and no nonsense always putting in a good heart-warming word about her fiancé.
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The Wedding Day June 1984
The previous night, Gene had requested a quite evening with the lads in order to celebrate his stag do but thanks to Ray's persistence, he'd found himself being dragged towards the nearest lap dancing bar, it really pissed him off how they'd secretly planned behind his back, they desperately wanted to give their Guv one hell of a night on the town and it started Kitty's nightclub in the middle of Central London.
He never actually remembered much about what happened after Jack Litton put in a surprising, yet hilarious, appearance wearing a wig that made him look like a female detective .Gene's mind blackened out altogether, as he climbed out of his empty bed and entered the bathroom to splash his dry cheeks with cold water and to brush his teeth. He flicked on the bathroom light and studied his reflection seriously in the mirror, bruises covered his right knuckles which indicated a big clue that he may have been involved in a fight presumably with Jack Litton; he flexed his aching hand and lowered it underneath the spray of cold water.
Overnight he experienced another one of those blurry nightmares, his latest one was a young girl screaming for him to protect her, looking up in horror and fright when the crazed scruffy man grabbed the teenage girl from around the back; he overheard a shot but didn't know if anyone had been badly injured. He stumbled up and gave chase but to no avail, his voice was groggy as he finally spoke urging the girl to run to her mother.
"Guv better get a move on... yer getting married in two hours.. I don't wanna be turning up looking like Worzel Gummidge's cousin, and Chris and Patrick looking and sounding like two of those blue smurfs.." Gene had other matters to worry about, he reeked of alcohol after promising Alex that he would intentionally go out and get pissed. She was bound to go into her usual moody strops when they came to stand side by side in front of the registrar, if he could put money on it, he'd bet on her causing a scene.
"Yer I'll be out in a bit Raymondo..just wake Christopher from his sleep, 'ave' 'im' and Patrick ship shape and ready for the off" Gene barked his orders loud and clear, as Ray got to it, giving his friend a wallop over the head.
"Ow what do yer that for...I was 'avin' a peaceful sleep there" He sleepily implied half awake, dry coughing as he sat up straight on the leather sofa.
"Stop lazing about you twonk got be leaving soon" He moaned pivoting in his bare feet, expressing his unhappiness at the mess of the Guv and Alex's house. Patrick was snoring fast asleep and it was going to please his father.
"I'm not twonk Ray..I'm a Detective Constable" Chris replied his highlighted hair messed up like a perm, as he went to get dressed, buttoning up his shirt one by one in the main bedroom.
"No yer still Fenchurch's best version of Simon Le Bon with yer crap singing at office parties"
"Will you poofs keep it down" Gene shouted as he popped his head around the bathroom door, with a toothbrush dangling on the corner of his mouth, toothpaste covering his lips. Things got very chaotic and atmospheric as preparations rapidly grew minute by minute.
"Patrick you up yet.. c'mon get yer bloody skates on son...be honest you don't wanna be on the receiving end of his moods" Ray warned him seriously yet still blissfully unaware of Gene and Patrick's constant arguments, that at the worst of times threatened to destroy their father/son relationship forever. One recent argument involved him being disappointed for with his son for not turning up for what seemed to be a really important job interview that could have given him a career boost in his young age.
"Be there...just need to change my shirt if that's no problem Ray... been looking forward to this day hopefully everything will run smoothly" he glanced a confident smile but knew instantly he was extremely proud to be standing by his father's side on the day of his wedding, even though it wasn't in a church it didn't really matter, wedding photographs were going to be a blast of course.
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"You know when me and Shaz get married..I wanna take on a really all expenses paid holiday to Spain or France..She's always been nagging me to take 'er' there when we take some time off from work..wondering what city we could visit...Don't fancy been dragging from bar to bar" Chris confessed, awkwardly, embarassed that he wasn't actually taking any control in his relationship with Shaz.
"Chris I've told yer before..you always seem to act a like servant to Shaz giving into easily... you've got put some lovin into yer relationship before you take the next step in getting married... Yer know she doesn't like you or any bird eyeing each other up...treat to a special meal sometime in Luigis..prove you're not a div for once..take a bloody stand and insist you fully grown man" Ray's attempted advice was beginning to rub off on Chris, as he realised this was definitely so true.
"Bloody Hell Guv..you should have chosen to be traffic warden instead of being a copper..cause you've got a good eye for the roads..They're probably stuck in traffic..its always a pain in the arse around 'ere'...mainly down to bloody roadworks" Ray joked, he'd been off the cigarettes for over 8 months and not once desired to smoke again, much to the dismay and amusement of his colleagues who had all lost money on this.
"Oh shut up yer gob Raymondo...I personaly hope one of these days an attractive blond posh bird comes along in her annoyingly expensive high heels and wipes that smug smirk off yer face and teach yer a thing or two about the meaning of love then you'd be stuck for something to wind me up with" Gene pouted every five seconds, he looked dressed like a business man in his dark navy blue trousers, long sleeved white shirt and his favourite boots.
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Ray had been right all along, for the last half an hour, traffic was building up rapidly just outside of Fenchurch, an accident had caused massive delays from every direction, they asked the driver to drive the Jaguar elsewhere , a fast quicker route towards Fenchurch High which would be most appreciated for everyone.
Alex played with Simon while they waited, tickling both of his tiny feet it bought such joy witnessing his cutest of giggles, his bright brown eyes were so identical to Gene's, even his lip pout had all of Shaz's friends and cousins chuckling happily, they all adored him.
"How are you feeling Ma'am?"
"I don't know Shaz a mixture of everything i guess...for my first marriage i got married in a church...never attended or been married in a registray office before..such be a quite an interesting experience" She clutched her hands tightly, suddenly she felt her palms becoming very sweaty and as her eyes averted downwards, she froze when she seen a trickle of blood, she couldn't speak, she couldn't move absolutely fearing the worst, the car came to a speedy halt another set of traffic lights, she looked up for a few seconds then looked down at her left hand confused to see no blood, had she just imagined that or was something else at fault.
What's happening to me a cold atmospheric presense entered her sub conscious, was she freezing to death in the present day, nothing was never going to be straight forward afterall the visions she'd previosuly experienced turned out to be false, eerie dreams turned to dust and evaporated when in bed Gene wrapped his big protective arms around her making her feel like her life was the most important in this world
"Oi Sexy Knickers are you going to be like this all day..no brains and no skirts on display might make me come over all grumpy minded..." she snapped out of her daydream and smiled when seeing Gene's nose pressed up against the car window, laughing when he left a smudge mark afterwards.
"Might I say you're looking bloody stunning today Shazza" the young couple embraced lovingly much to Ray's obvious annoyance.
"Bloody hell... No wonder i feel all left out..." Ray moaned, flicking his hand over his eyes.
Gene entwined his fingers with Alex's upon helping her out of the car, Chris lifted the pram from the car, carrying Simon in his arms, his maternal instincts slowly began to take over.
"Blimey the little fella can't help pouting like you Guv... certainly takes after yer...I can just imagine him when he's older threatening to thump anyone who messes with his little sister or brother..."
"Yes thank you for your predictions Christopher obviously you have bought your invisble crystal ball today with yer...Now can we all be getting up the steps and inside I am bursting to marrying the woman i love" He linked arms with Alex unable to take his eyes of her as they walked up the steps towards the entrance.
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After they exchanged vows, promises to love and cherish each other forever, they were pronounced husband and wife the registrar stepped aside as loud cheers overfilled the small confined room as the newlyweds kissed each other passionately, forgetting their surroundings immediately.
"Woah steady on Guv... betting you can't wait to show Drake a right good time tonight eh" Ray made a light hearted joke as everyone glanced looks between one another, giving their own replies of the DS joke.
"Yeah cheers Raymondo... you have to get a girlfriend soon really soon..we can't be 'avin' you walking around thinking you're a lothario"
"I'm all up for that...Ladies care to share a fun conversation with the Raymeister and then share a little bit of Ray loving" He implied wishfully, winking his left eye towards the women attendees.
"No tah Ray" Shaz's cousins replied, finding his charm offensive all too hilarious to listen to.
"Right you noisy lot we've got a reception to get to...Luigi's got all food prepared and ready for us to munch on.." getting their attention , Gene announced this happily rubbing his hands together as they headed towards their row of cars parked outside on the high street. Alex remained quiet unsure why that was, she had told anyone about her brief vision/flashforward to witnessing Layton being shot dead by an unmasked gunman, this person's features baffled her, she couldn't be fullhy convinced but the man appeared to be Patrick and he was rescuing Molly from another dangerous situation. She could just about manage to hear what was said, "Molly your mum is safe...she misses you very much".
"We can't get enough of kissin each other today can we" she hinted, nudging her elbow into his upper thigh, making him groan awkwardly.
"What you implying Mrs Hunt?" She enjoyed being called Mrs Hunt now, it filled her with happiness and, anticipation..
"Not much...Shaz and Chris will be looking after Simon for a few hours..I don't see why we can't add some delicate touches to our lovemaking much later" She seductively informed him, grinning when seeing his adams apple gulping like a nervous shy teenager.
"I had one of them dreams last night...didn't want to come in front of the team...I think it might have been Molly who was present.. she looked terrified Bolls kept calling for you..and i couldn't do anything because my bloody legs were frozen stiff" Changing this subject altogether, which ended in him repeating cursed words, feeling an urge to hit himself.
"Hey Hey don't be going all Angry Gene on me... I know she'll be fine..I know she would have been over the moon to meet Simon and our newborn.. she would have loved to meet you Gene.." Alex tried to enlighten the current dark mood.
"You know i hate when you're always a right Miss Know it All... " He pouted, eyes drawn downwards to her cleavage "Mind you..forgot to say love dress.. got me sweating under my collar within seconds" he traced a finger up and inbetween the valley of her breasts, circling around before slipping further within and pinching at her left nipple, thrilling in the sound of her short husky gasp filling his ear.
"I knew you were going to be this down right horny minded today Gene so i bought an extra treat for desert" She flicked her tongue, around his earlobe, which sent shooting electric bolts throughout his body. He desperately urged to rip off that dress and her silk pink bra in one go but unfortunately he was driving.
He couldn't do anything it frustrated him, a sudden thought entered his mind "You're just good be true can't take my eyes off you..i wanna hold you so much..You'd be Like Heaven to touch..I wanna hold you so much" Hde couldn't help it, emotion overwhelming his feelings, proudness containing his mind, singing was the best way of letting yourself go.
"Oh my god Gene.. you never cease to amaze me with your hidden talents beautiful singing I know you haven't got a voice like Russell Watson however i know you can be my classy singer ..." she wrapped a hand around his lower waist, savouring the warmth of his cuddliest ofs embrace , closing her eyes tightly, after a while she nodded off, into another nightmarish dream sequence.
A darkened chilly nightlife emerged over the streets of London. She was walking towards her old flat above Luigis, three familiar past enemies introduced themselves, she swore at them angirly, Martin Summers, James Supermac Mackintosh and Lucas Walters they never dared to approach, neither daring to speak, all three men watched her intently, all with single igoals or ntentions of speaking final words they weren't able to say before they died.
"What do you want?...Is this a way of haunting me..." She protested, unwilling to listen to what they had to say for themselves, reaching for her flat key, within seconds they were snatched from her grip by a sneaky devious Summers, a cigarette dangling from the corner of his lips.
"Oh I think you know what this about DI Drake... Gene Hunt's mysterious past... things you haven't been informed about and how i persuaded him to transfer to the London Metropolitan Police...I found out he never really could be truthful in how he spoke..mainly telling lies... one being about the former Mrs Hunt being cheated on not by her... couldn't keep his hands off a young model what i just so happened to overhear could have caused bad consequences for him if anyone had found out.. certainly would have put a dampener on his first knowing he was a womaniser..too bad that his ex walked out on him... Luckily Sam had been there to help him pick up the fractured pieces " Supermac also puffed on a cigarette, exhaling smoke from his nostrils, as his eyes glowed underneath a street lamppost.
"What Charlie my friend here is dying to tell you Alex... its about what Gene discovered on the night Sam died.. his unacceptance towards helping people pass over..whenever he's around someone dies and yet somehow he holds them in his arms as their lives etch away from existience..whispering words of confidence.. aiding them to the other side... He can't admit even when you told 'im' about being from the future his poor little heart broke in two despite knowing all too well that you were an important factor in his life and for yourself...you placed Jenette there when he kissed her..it could very well have been you there now couldn't it...that's what your connection has always been about...sharing connected deeper emotions and him watching over each and everyone of you that he works at Fenchurch with...their lives have to be in his hands it was meant to occur since the day he was born" Martin gloated, basking in her unhappiness as she turned to face Lucas, he refused to allow her to walk away.
"Where you goin Alex.. You allowed Jim to walk from out of your life...He knew everything and could have provided you with that right information and investigating Gene.. bringing him down then returning to Molly.. when i told you i was from 2008 i wasn't kidding honest" Lucas' image faded away only to be replaced by an all too familar voice who tapped her on the left shoulder, to say it was a surprise and in receiving the shock of her life wasn't the half of it, Sam left her speechless as her eyes blinked repeatedly even if it was a dream they couldn't quite believe he was standing there in full view, only her hands coud reach afar to cup his face.
"I know its only a dream Alex but honestly i don't agree with these lot...Surely you can't believe a corrupted copper who failed to get you to take bribes and ultimately betray Gene... then there's him" He basically pointed with one finger to Supermac who really didn't like being outdone by Tyler's accusations "Who didn't like to see his top DCI becoming involved in a romantic relationship with his DI... what you did nearly destroyed Fenchurch altogether..luckily Gene had learnt a lot from me and couldn't rest until he exposed you for the scumbag Superintendent you really were" All three men looked on completely stunned even flabbergasted by the turn of events.
"Sam...I have to know did Gene really kill you?" She needed to know, needed the truth to be told.
"What thats the most pathetic question i've heard. in my life.. Of course he wouldn't he looked to me as a bit of an honorable mentor who could set him successfully on the straight and narrow...Well I can admit about not following his orders and him following me when the jewellery heist got out of control i stormed off in my car thought i'd catch the thief something flashed before my eyes...I know someone did cut my brakes but wasn't Gene... Your friend Keats Is a lying bugger worked for GMP for 6 months thats how he knew me and Gene... he does know everything about us but not everything...he only threw these remarks about because he appears to be jealous of what Gene has... a happy family.. I've met him once we never got along.. he wanted to fit in the lads didn't enjoy his religious ramblings ..sometimes tended to make, slip ups, unfortunate errors which forced him to move back to London... never got to hear an explanation why..."
"Thank you Sam"
"For what?" he moved closer, his eyebrow twitched, she smiled noticing he still wore his leather jacket.
"You told me everything that i've always wanted to hear... the mystery of Gene Hunt...the man i want to spend my life with..."
"Promise me one thing Alex...Look after him these dreams he's experiencing it won't cure his conscious its something he needs to understand in life...make sure he doesn't go off the rails when i died in his arms i told him make a better life yourself.. settle down with a wife and have kids he protested said he wasn't in a mood for finding love again i'm so glad you both found one another... afterall you need each other through the next set of years... living through the darkest of times until the next decade" Sam reassured her of what she had to do, never leave Gene's side "One more thing Alex...I looked ahead to Molly's future... she named her newborn daughter after you...she never gave up hope on you...at night sits at the corner of her bed...whispers a few words to herself and prays for your safety up in heaven...she's been successful in work.. got many promotions became a Detective Inspector just like her mum"
"Goodbye Sam" she shed tears, wiping them away, as his image began to vanish right before her eyes.
"Goodbye Alex...I'll still be around whenever you need me.. Don't tell Gene.. best he didn't know.. cause he never quite understands all this " He half smiled
Everything, the surroundings eventually fade away from her vision as her eyes shot open widely, waking up slowly but surely to see her new husband towering over her.
"Bolls we're here...Everyone's waiting for us..Ray's already pissed to his eyeballs..got a slap from a bird he was chatting up...Poor Sod... C'mon love..."she held both hands on each shoulder as he lifted her up from the car seat and carried her over the threshold, inside and through the entrance of Luigis restaurant.
Applauds and cheers erupted loudly as they entered.
"Signorina Alex..you look ravishing and dazzling and Signore Gene you look very adapt and dashing in your suit"
"Yer alright Luigi no need to get all fashion expertise on us.." Gene sarcastically pointed out.
"Ahem...Champagne all...on the house for everyone" Luigi announced
"Here's to the Guv and Drake and long may their marriage last into the ice age" Ray wobbled, a few times, grabbing hand to steady his balance while standing.
"Bloody hell Raymondo... You're as bad as Chris when he's had a few down 'im' jesus christ" Laughter erupted within the restaurant.
Alex looked from the background, this was it the beginnings of their marriage, Patrick sat beside her swaying to the beat of Foreigner's "I Wanna Know what love is", sadly he couldn't stand as his feet were rooted to the floor. Gene joined them, pulling her to him, cradling an arm around the back of her lower neck and leaving a trace of light feathered kissed around her cheeks
"Takes just after you doesn't he... Pissed after two drinks...glad to see he's looking more upbeat being his usual self after eveything thats happened..." she laughed amusingly.
"Personally he's been taking too much advice on women from Raymondo... I just fear anytime he might become a younger version of him..."
"Nonsense...He's a minin Gene Hunt at heart obviously you know that... Gene I love you" she admittedwhat she desired to say for the rest of her life with him.
His eyes leveled downwards upon her cleavage again. She poked him hard in the bicep.
"Ouch...Oh yeah I love yer too Bolls.. especially yer tits god can't wait to get off in a minute " Looking very distracted.
"Guv... Drake... we're putting on your favourite song...True..." She entwined her fingers with his and lead him towards the dancefloor, a overhead glitterball added glamour, tenderness and sweetness to their first positioned herself in rhythm carefully not to touch her baby bump, her left hand stroking upwards across his cheekbone and her right hand positioning over his shoulder blade. It trually was the most beautiful and astounding sight of bearing witness to be under the neverending popular magic spell of those entrancing eyes she first clapped her eyes on, they made weak at the knees.
"Bolls... I've been thinking...Whatever name you decide for our newborn i'll agree with... I won't go storming off in a pissed off manner" He lovingly adored her baby bump, whispering cute words "Hey little one... When yer born...i 'ope' you will be the cutest little baby i've set eyes on..."
"You promise?" she made him swear on it, never again to go off in a huff and then return in a drunken state.
"Gene Genie means it" he never actually promised but she took that hint as a positive sign.
" Can i just say... I've enjoyed today...Seeing your face light up with delight.."
"Bugger Bolls those go all soppy on me like an actress in a Hollywood movie" rolling an eyelid with surprise, grinning secretly at the fact they were like a golden couple of this decade, loved up, settled down with kids life couldn't get much better.
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As a sticky heatwave ruled throughout London, one month dawned into their marriage things were looking up for Mr and Mrs Hunt despite still disagreeing on a few small matters, eg. Alex tried to encourage Gene by buying a simple baby cot however he ignored this and bought piles of wood, then setting about to frame it up rectangularly in Patrick's bedroom.
"Gene... Have you told Patrick about this... i mean where's he going to sleep on the sofa... I pretty confident that he will agree with me on thiis subject" she expressed uncertainty and mixed feelings.
"Bolls... He's blabbing on about moving it out soon when he's gained enough money from his latest job..." Gene continued to design the headrest of the cot, adding a dark blue tone with his paintbrush. She understood he just wanted to impress her, not wanting to hurt her feelings.
"Shit..." She collapsed when leaving the bedroom staggering towards the rounded kitchen wooden table, clutching her stomach, gasping upon noticing her waters had broken.
"Bolls what it is..." his eyes froze immediately, panicking something serious might be occurring, seat beads forming over his eyebrow as concern rapidly grew, hands protecting his waistline.
"Gene... I think...I think I'm going in to labour.. get the Quattro...Now" her primal instincts overtook her, grabbing at his shirt collar tightly and harder, she gathered her breathing at slower pace, giving birth had it's difficulties and pressure pumped unstoppably throughout her aching body.
He dashed over towards the coat stand and clutched his keys, before returning with her dark blue jacket, throwing it over his left bicep, guiding her towards the front door.
"I can't hold on... Shouldn't you be phoning Chris and Shaz... " They'd been asked to look after Simon in emergency, just for today, knowing how hugely popular his Detective Constable was with his youngest son.
"Steady on Bolls... my emotions have sky rocketed..." He rushed to open the car door for her, helping her inside, lifting himself in next on the driver's side, minutes passed as he failed to get the Quattro started.
"Don't you bloody dare.. go throwing one of yer strops today... C'mon show the Gene Genie a bit of yer magic.. work like a horrible princess or something...Please " he prayed, embarassed about his precious car refusing to heat up, it didn't help with Alex screaming beside him, pinching at his elbow inficting soreness and pain.
Funnily enough it paid off eventually, he sighed with such huge relief, "Hallejuiah Mancness" he proclaimed, doing a little hand tap over its steering wheel.
Further and much closer to Fenchurch hospital, traffic became a hurdle, a barrier an enemy to Gene's Audi Quattro.
"Gene you'll have to deliver the baby its the only way Won't make it time to the hospital..." Alex had been too far gone and the only option was for her to give birth in the passenger seat, this wasn't going to please him at all.
"Oh Christ.. I 'ardly' know anything about delivering babies... I don't want my exppensive car leather seats being bloody ruined" He cracked with nerves, as he maneovered the shiny red car down a side road towards a small abandoned park.
"You'll be a natural at this... I know you will" She reassured him, with a glint in her eye, holding his hand as his emotions began to overwhelm him quite literally.
"Ahhhh..Ohhhh...Get a towel...or your overcoat" she screamed sitting half up scaring him in the process, He climbed out of the driver's seat rushing around to the other side and aiding, lifting Alex to sit on the back seat so she could lay flat on her back comfortably ripping a tear in his shirt to protect underneath and inbetween Alex's thighs, as he took a glance and told himself to "be a brave big bastard"
"Now what i do" confidence began to overflow slowly in his mind
"Check for crowning my cervis should be dilated and then should be able to see his or her head which means birth is imminent" He followed her words one at a time, reaching downwards, taking a look, this was a new experience for him, Simon's birth was in a warm comfy hospital but this second birth was in his bloody Quattro of all places, he widened her legs lifting up her skirt and rolling it up over her waist, fuming at her protests not to rip her new skirt apart.
"Yer i can see something moving about visibly...what next?"
Flashbacks of Simon's birth began to circulate in Alex's memories, these taught her to advice Gene.
"Pinch the membrane it'll releash amniotic fluid.. you should be able to that Gene.. i know you can...I have all the faith in you to be strong... being a hero... ahhhh ohhhh Geneeeeee" it all became heightened what she could feel, what she could sense, while his heart melted, tears overwhelmed and pricked both his eyes.
"Push Bolls Bloody push will yer..One more bloosy push" He berated, encouraging her to push with any last amount of strength she possessed from within.
He followed that order and pinched heavily, cupping his hands around her lower region "Oh my god...Alex..." he muttered she couldn't see, but his voice spoke of wonderous, enormous deeper emotional words.
He guided the baby, before it slowly came out sidewards from her uterus contracts lastly by puttingg pressure on Alex's abdomen eventually guiding the shoulders outwards and Gene then gathered their newborn in his arms, using rip torn pieces of his shirt to wipe away any last remaining fluids. "I'm not sure but I think its a girl Bolls" he leaned over to leave a soft kiss on her forehead, his heart leapt with heaps of pure love for his daughter that they had finally welcomed into the world.
"You have to wrap her up Gene keep her warm... prevent any coldness from affecting her" He rolled up his black coat and placed her flat on to it. Ten minutes later the placenta was delievered. Gene and Alex rejoiced in savouring and clutching their daughter, embracing in each other's arms on the back seat exhaustion in Gene's breath but it was definitely worth it, the background from the nearby deserted park was completely empty
"I'm so proud of you Alex...You're a wonderful compassionate and gracious mother" Speaking out of character which she didn't really mind.
"I know your mother is looking down on you now... I bet she extremely proud of you of what you've achieved in life...in work... in marriage and everything else" Alex's suddenly thought of Gene's mum.
"Yeah Alright Bolls No need to turn all sentimental on me now with yer Psychiatry Bollocks an all that bullshit"
"For the last time its Psychology Gene" she playful slapped his bicep at him mistaking that familiar word as usual, giggling at his unimpressed reaction.
"Never thought in a million years that i'd be delivering my daughter on the back seat of the Quattro eh..."
"Gene hadn't we be getting a move on to the hospital"
He snapped out of his excitement and raced the car off down a narrow lane and onwards.
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Almost an hour later, Chris, Shaz and Patrick had joined the proud parents in Fenchurch 's main Hospital.
"Ow she's a little beauty ain't she... Shaz.. definitely got Alex's hazel eyes"
"So true"
"Hey she has got dad's eyebrows...look there all curved upwards" Patrick pointed, congratulating them by the bedside.
"Have you thought of a name yet Alex" Patrick really couldn't wait to find out.
"Yeah we 'ave' She couldn't say no to this name and neither could I even though she insists i 'ave' a face like a gorilla when i moan about potential baby names... We're calling her Molly i think this name will grow on me" He walked over to the incubator and stroked a hand over little Molly's tummy, as everyone else observed, adoring this lovely moment between Father and daughter.
"Welcome to this world Molly" he smiled.
Alex knew this name was right because it would never stop her forgetting no matter what the course.
End of Chapter
Thats all folks, hope you enjoyed this fanfic, its been a really joy creating these storylines and then typing them up