Hello Guys
This Is Londons burning with a difference and a modern twist. I will kept some of the original storylines but I will add my own along the way. Here is the first chapter xx
Londons burning
Londons burning
Fetch the engine fetch the engine
Fire Fire Fire Fire
Pour on water pour on water...
Firefighter Mike Wilson or "Bay leaf" as he was known at the station for being the mess manager, smiled as he passed the primary school. The very school his own daughter had gone too. Things had been more simple then. He had been happily married, he was a father figure at the station and he had a daughter he doted on. Now it was different. He was still respected at work but his marriage was failing and he hadn't seen his daughter for a while.
"Oh Melanie where the bloody hell are you? " he mumbled as his mobile started ringing. He took out his phone to see "Hallam" across the screen. Sighing to himself, he answered the call,
"Hello?"
"Bayleaf, sorry to bother you but you ain't heard of Ethnic have you? "
"No Sir. Why?"
"He was due on duty half an hour ago but he ain't turned up."
"Hell turn up he's probably delayed. Anyway he's a good firefighter. I'm just heading to get some supplies for dinner. I'm making a curry."
"Right. Don't take too long. See you later. Oh and Bayleaf, tell Vaseline to take that photo of me off Facebook."
Bayleaf burst out laughing as he terminated the call. He knew which photo that he was referring too, a few days earlier it had been Liversalts leaving do and Hallam had got so drunk that he began dancing with Charisma while Vaseline and Malcolm placed a bet on who could pull the barmaid. Bayleaf had so much to drink that he had to sleep on Ethnics sofa.
Roland "Vaseline" Cartwright was lighting a cigarette after taking a break from a gardening job he had been working on. The owner was a pretty, elegant looking woman who owned a huge house. It was a known fact among the watch that Vaseline was a bit of a player, a fact that he denied fiercely often pointing out the complicated love lives of his colleagues. The lady came out to see Vaseline topless, his handsome face drenched in sweat,
"You've done a great job so far, hoe much you got to do? " she asked, Vaseline looked around.
"Erm should be done in a week or so. Have you got my money? "
"I'll get my purse, how much do I owe you? "
Vaseline told her how much she owed him and she said in a faint dreamy voice,
"Oh dear I'll have to owe you some I'm afraid. I'll ask my husband if he has any spare change. Your not married are you? "
"No. I'm actually staying away from the dating scene at the moment. More focused on my career. How long you been married? "
"Too long. I do love him though, he's a gent through and through. I hope you meet a lovely lady someday."
She went back into the house, the way she walked was almost alluring as Vaseline stared after her.
"I don't owe you one darling, I'd give you one." He mumbled as he continued his break.
An hour later, the entire watch gathered at the station as Sidney Tate and John Hallam stood before them, getting ready for the role call.
"Everyone answer your name!
"Fireman Cross! "
"Sir! "
"Fireman Wilson! "
"Fireman Cartwright! "
"Sir! "
"Fireman Lewis! "
"Sir! "
"Fireman Quigley! "
There was no answer even though Sicknote was clearly standing there, he was rubbing his cheek.
"Sicknote I know your there please could you do me the honour of answering your name! "
"I got a toothache sir! I can't talk!"
"Fireman Quigley! "
"Sir! "
"Fireman Appleby! "
"Sir"
"Fireman Bains! "
"Sir! "
After Hallam called out the fireman duties, Ethnic piped up,
"Is it true that Liversalts replacement is a woman? "
Hallam ignored him as he continued calling out the duties, there was excited whispering among the men before Hallam called out,
"Listen! I want you all to show her some respect when she arrives! Don't salivate over her don't treat her differently! She's a fighter like the rest of you understand?! "
They all nodded and headed off to their duties when Hallam whispered to Tate,
"Is she a looker? "
"Very much so. That is what I'm worried about, in my day we joined to get away from them. Nowadays they need to be protected. "
The firemen were gathered in the kitchen as Mike set to work with the curry, the gossip was on the new arrival, what she would look like, how she would act, would she like any of them. Bayleaf shook his head and grinned and continued to cook, chopping up the peppers.
"What your cooking, dung burgers? " Vaseline remarked cheekily as he popped his head through the gap.
"Yeah camel dung burgers Vaseline. Oh no no no! Charisma get that cat off the table! " he added to Charisma who had brought in a white cat with black patterns on its fur.
"Here Rambo tweet this; Blue Watch is once more at the mercy of the mess manager what culinary horror will he serve today?" Said Vaseline which caused Rambo to laugh as he got out his phone, Vaseline looked at Ethnic,
"You would eat that curry wouldn't you? "
"Your as thick as Columbus was ain't you? He's another one who thought Jamaica was Indian. I'm English. Ok. Thank you. "
"Did someone say thank you? In here? Must be my earhole I suddenly have this manky earhole. " Bayleaf remarked sarcastically as he served up the food. Vaseline scoffed,
"That's funny that because your arsehole sounded very healthy. "
The doorbell rang and Tate made his way downstairs. Everyone started making themselves look presentable,
"Charisma you look like crap, sort yourself out! "
"Your breath is rank Ethnic have a mint! "
"Vaseline I can smell you from here wear some deodorant! "
Tate opened the door and there stood the new recruit; Josie Ingram. He was right she was very pretty and had lovely eyes. As she walked in she smiled at him,
"Firefighter Ingram reporting for duty, are you firefighter Tate? "
"I am indeed. Come in everyone is waiting to greet you. You'll love our lot even if they are a wacky bunch. Follow me! "
Josie nodded and followed Tate, he hoped that they wouldn't want to get into her knickers the minute she walked through the door. He took a deep breath and opened the canteen door where the rest of the squad we're waiting with anticipation;
"Blue watch, this is firefighter Josie Ingram. Make sure you all make her feel welcome understand? If I hear any sexist remarks from either of you, your in for it! " Tate threatened as Josie sat at the table, Charisma made way for her to sit down and Bayleaf made her a drink.
"Woah she is a bit of alright I have to admit. " Rambo mumbled under his breath to Vaseline and Malcolm who both nodded then Malcolm said aloud,
"Well take you under our wing. You have nothing to fear. "
"Thabk you. I must admit I wasn't expecting such a warm welcome. I think I will enjoy working with you all. "
"We will certainly enjoy working with you darling. " Vaseline said as he scrolled through his dating app account, there wasn't many women on there who caught his eye but it was worth a try.
Over the next few days, Josie was under the watchful eye of Tate and Hallam as she observed and joined in with duties of blue watch. They we're amazed at how quick she was picking up and were pleased that everyone seemed to be accepting of having a female firefighter on board.
One night, some of the squad were watching a porn film, courtesy of Bayleaf and we're making remarks about the women when Josie came in, Malcolm quickly turned the telly over so that the football was on.
"Come on Chelsea! You beauty! " Yelled Charisma while Ethnic called out,
"That's not a goal what are you doing?! Oh hello Josie. We're just watching the natch, Chelsea Vs Man City. Looks like Chelsea is winning. "
Josie smiled and sat down.
"Guys can I talk to you a second? " she asked and Malcolm turned on the mute button. Everyone looked at her as she sat in front of them,
"Look I appreciate that your trying look out for me not only because I'm a woman but because I'm a new recruit and that's fine but I don't need to be mollycoddled. I think its time I told you some things about me. Here we go. "
She took a deep breath and felt the eyes upon her, she looked at them all and spoke again,
"I'm not a dyke, I am married, have been so for six months, I also entertain for a living. I sing in pubs from time to time and I love to learn and put out fires because I feel its a rewarding role. Helping the general public. I'm no different to you the only big difference between us is what hangs between your legs which you no doubt hold in your hands when your under the covers. So there is no need to mollycoddle me because I'm just like you. "
Ethnic began clapping while Bayleaf noticed that Charisma had his phone on,
"Charisma have you recorded what Josie has been saying? "
"It was a good speech. "
"Charisma sometimes I give up with you. Come on everyone let's get our head down times getting on. "
Everyone stood up and headed to the rooms, Josie lay on the sofa. Bayleaf approached her,
"Aren't you coming to the dorm? "
"No I think I will stay here tonight. Speaking of that film, the ending isn't very good. I would recommend the sequel. There are some romantic love scenes in it, give you some ideas next time you and your wife are getting intimate."
Bayleaf was about to tell her his situation with Karen when the alarm went off and everyone headed downstairs.
"Just another night at blue watch. " Bayleaf said sarcastically as they got into their firetrucks.
Josie smiled at him, knowing she had found an ally in Bayleaf.