"Ethnic? The governor wants a word! " called Malcolm as he came into the dining room, Ethnic sighed heavily as he stood up. Everyone was curious; what did the governor want to see Ethnic about?

"Perhaps he's been a naughty boy. " sniggered Vaseline. Bayleaf glared at him.

"Shut up and eat your breakfast! I spent ages making it! "

Charisma looked at the direction where Ethnic had gone and wondered what had happened. Had the gang that Ethnic had told him about found out about him by a firefighter and therefore he was transferring to another station?

"You alright Charisma? " asked Josie as she sat next to him with her tea.

"Yeah yeah I'm just wondering if Ethnic is ok."

"Hell be fine. He hasn't done anything wrong. "

Ethnic was nervous as he waited outside the office, he swallowed hard, his heart racing. He hoped this was the news he had been waiting for. Finally, the signal was given for him to come in. ADO Petrie was already seated at the desk with Hallam and Tate standing either side and he looked up at Ethnic who stood there looking very nervous.

"Firefighter Lewis, I am so pleased that you are here. Thank you for coming. Please take a seat. "

"You wanted to see me sir? "

"Yes, for your tremendous hard work and reliable attitude to the brigade and to your colleagues, we are pleased to inform you that you have been given the position of Leading firefighter at Archway fire station. Congratulations Lad! "

The three men smiled at Ethnic who looked dumbfounded but happy all the same, he had been waiting for the promotion for so long and now it was finally it was his he couldn't be happier.

"Thank you sir, this means alot to me. "

"We will tell the rest of the watch about your happy news. Well done! " Tate said happily and Ethnic left the office, feeling ecstatic.

The rest of the watch were in the staff room waiting for Ethnic, they had been told the news and although saddened that Ethnic was leaving, they were happy for him and knew that he deserved it. Bayleaf had suggested that a african Caribbean themed farewell meal be cooked in his honour much to the agreement of the watch and everyone was discussing what they would contribute.

"Ill bring sandwiches. " said Vaseline in hid usual cocky tone and everyone looked at him with raised eyebrows.

"You will bring sandwiches. God damn Vaseline, you've been married twice and had so many women on your arm and not one of them has buttered you a slice of bread. What about your mother, hasn't she ever made you a sandwich? " teased Bayleaf just as Ethnic came in, everyone looked at him smiling then Vaseline said,

"Do you lot eat anything edible? "

"You shut your gob! " Bay leaf shouted as Ethnic grinned.

"Well done mate, you deserved that promotion, go on enjoy your day. "

Malcolm was heading out to get some cans of beer, he wanted to have some time to himself after a hectic week. Like with Vaseline, Malcolm had a chequered love year, he had gotten a Divorce from his wife Betty after two years of marriage. Women came and went in his life but he longed to find the one, he hated living alone. He barely saw his mother and sister as he didn't have the time but they always communicated by mobile. He was about to head into the shop when he spotted Vaseline, they were best friends and when they first joined the watch they were inseparable. He was about to chat to him when he saw that Vaseline had started chatting to a pretty blonde girl dressed in a denim jacket, jeans and a pink marble top. Unbeknownst to him, this was the second time he had encountered her. They exchanged a friendly hello and the girl left with Vaseline watched her go. He was smiling as he turned to see Malcolm standing there grinning at him.

"Oh hello Malcolm, um i just popped in to um get some pop. Ill see you tomorrow . " he stuttered as he rushed off with Malcolm laughing.

The following night, the watch was called to a ghetto riot that was taking place on the estate where Ethnic lived much to the watchs horror. They hoped that neither Ethnic nor his mother were anywhere near the estate. Cars were ablaze as the gangs began fighting against the police,

"Everyone please stay safe and stay together!" Tate shouted over the commotion as they fought their way through the crowd. Suddenly, some rioters began attacking the appliances and even some of the watch, Vaseline and Malcolm managed to escape them without injuries, Josie managed to put out some of the fires single handedly on the cars. Charisma also helped put out the fires but some of the rioters spotted him and began chasing him into an alleyway. Charisma's mind was racing as he run, he was terrified he was going to die.

Ethnic, who had been off all day, was horrified about what was going on. From above, he could see one of the firefighters being viciously attacked and knew he had to intervene. He dashed down the stairs and ran to his aid. Then, he noticed Charisma, some of the rioters were beating him up. Ethnic ran towards him to assist him unaware that someone above had noticed.

Desdemona emerged from the flat and seeing what was going on frantically shouted out,

"Andreas! Where are you?! Andreas! "

Ethnic tended to Charisma's split lip and broken nose,

"Are you ok? "

"I'm fine. Your mother is calling you! "

Ethnic helped Charisma to his feet and watched as some of the rioters were bundled into police vans. He had to see his mother but just as he was about to head up, a voice shouted,

"Oi Traitor! "

Ethnic looked and the final thing he saw was a black slab falling directly from above, it hit him on the head, knocking him to the ground. Charisma yelled,

"Ethnic no! Sir!"

Tate turned and saw Ethnic lying face down on the pavement, lifeless. Upon seeing the slab, Tate instantly knew that he was dead. Charisma sank to his knees as Vaseline and Malcolm looked horrified, the hysterical sobbing of Desdemona was too much for Josie who began to cry, Bayleaf put his arm around her as s cried in his arms. the watch looked mournful as Ethnic was taken away in a body bag to the hospital.

Charisma got home at One in the morning, his grandmother was asleep so he gently shut the door and headed to the kitchen, pouring a generous drop of his Nans gin. He felt ever so guilty, if he hadn't have disobeyed Tate's orders, Ethnic would still be alive. He wished his mother was around, she would have been a major support. His Nan, although only in her early sixties, was quite frail due to her heart condition and she didn't need the stress of his job weighing on her.

"Oh mum why did you have to go to Australia? I need you! " he mumbled furiously as he took a swig of the gin. The tears began to run and as rage took over, he threw the glass and watched it shatter against the wall, he sank to his knees and began sobbing his heart out.