Ethnics death had hit everyone hard particularly Vaseline and Charisma. Charisma couldn't stop crying all morning as he got ready for work. His Nan was downstairs watching the TV and he didn't want her to see him upset as she always worried over him. He felt so guilty that he had not done more to stop his attack and the vision of his lifeless body being taken away in the ambulance was haunting his mind. He headed downstairs and walked out the door waving goodbye to his nan as he shut it behind him. Bay leaf had suggested that they all eat the farewell meal that they had planned and Charisma remembered that today was the day he would have been leaving for his new job.

At the station, everyone was silent as they ate the food, Josie didn't eat much as she felt sick, Vaseline looked at Charisma who was pushing his plate away from him, he passed the plate slowly towards him and Charisma looked up shaking his head as tears ran down his face. Vaseline looked mournful at him and secretly wished he hadn't been so horrible to Ethnic. Tate was also at the table and had been told by Bulstrode that morning that not only was everyone going to attend the funeral that weekend but that he had already found Ethnics replacement. The bell suddenly started ringing and everyone made their way downstairs as Tate and Hallam did the role call.

"Firefighter Cartwright! Firefighter Bains! Firefighter Wilson! Firefighter Appleby! Firefighter Quigley! Firefighter Ingram! Firefighter Cross!

Now your duties are as followed; Firefighter Cartwright and Appleby you will be checking equipment and look out for any faults, firefighter Bains, Ingram and Wilson you will be cleaning the fire engines while Firefighter Cross you will be testing the hoses! Go to your duties, out! "

After role call and after they we're given their duties to do, the watch silently performed their tasks without interacting. Vaseline and Charisma checked the equipment for faults while Rambo, Josie and Bayleaf cleaned the firetrucks and Malcolm checked the hoses. Finally Tate broke the silence,

"I know you all are saddened by the passing of fireman Lewis which is why i will be arranging a memorial fund in his honour to help people wishing to become firefighters. I know it will not bring him back but we need to be assured that his death was not in vain. "

Hallam nodded solemnly while Charisma piped up,

"I spoke to fireman Andrews yesterday, he and ethnic were very close, he's devastated, he's asked if he can come to the funeral. "

"That would be an honour. It would be great to see him again. "

Later that night, Rambo lay in bed. In the five years he had worked at Blackwall fire station, he thought he had seen it all but he never had to witness the death of a work colleague. He wondered if maybe it was time for a change, both he and Carol had talked about moving for a while and with Ethnics death, it seemed the perfect moment to go.

He would miss his friends, they had become a huge part of his life and he loved them all, he even loved Josie even though he had known her for a short time. Carol walked in, taking out her hair extensions as she got into bed, personally Rambo didn't know why she wore them in the first place, her hair was lovely without them.

"Carol, did you think we should start somewhere else? "

"What for? I thought you loved it here. "

"I know but I think its time to start somewhere else. I lost a well respected colleague, that's never happened before. London is dangerous and I want a place where we will feel safe. "

"Well only if you're sure but your family lives here. Your mom and dad, your uncles and your cousins."

"I'll keep in touch with them. We need to move away. "

Carol turned off the light and cuddled up to him while Rambo slept an unsettling sleep.

Ethnics funeral took place at Blackwall Crematorium not far away from the station, Tates heart sank as his saw an inconsolable Desdemona exit out of a car. The rest of the watch were to carry the coffin into the crematorium and as the procession begun, he bowed his head solemnly.

Max Romeo "Chase the devil" played as the coffin was carried in, Bayleaf gave a sad smile as this song, although old, was Ethnics favourite. Desdemona gave Vaseline a harsh glare through red, swollen eyes and he bowed his head. Malcolm and Rambo stood either side of him so that she wouldn't be able to look at him. Hallam stood at the front and spoke;

"From the moment Fireman Andreas Lewis stepped foot into Black wall fire station, I knew that it had gained a well respected, hard working and fearless firefighter. He was a pleasure to work with and a dear friend to his colleagues. He lived every day wanting to embrace the challenges that the job had to bring. He lived every day wanting to save peoples lives and protect those that were in danger. May he rest in eternal peace. "

As he sat down, Rambo mumbled,

"Makes you wonder if the job is worth it don't it? Innocent lives taken away, living in fear wondering when you kiss your family goodbye if it will be the last time. "

Half an hour later, everyone stood up as the committal began and the curtains began to close, Desdemona began to cry again as she was held by a relative. Everyone left the crematorium in silence and Rambo saw that his father and uncle were outside, he kept a firm grip on Carols hand as they walked over to them.

"You alright son? " Peter Baines said to his son, "you can back to the pub if you want, you don't have to go to the wake."

"I think I'll take that offer to be honest, I don't think his mother wants any of us there anyway. I need to talk to you all anyway. "

Monday morning came by very quickly and everyone knew that today was the day Ethnic's replacement would be arriving. Rambo immediately went to Tate's office, knocking on the door,

"Enter! "

Rambo entered and at first didn't say a word but instead handed over an envelope. Tate instantly knew what it was and shook his head,

"Oh Rambo why? Why do you want to go? "

"Because I need a fresh start that's why. Its been a topsy turvy time these past five years and with what's recently happened I think the time is right. "

"Will you continue firefighting? "

"Yes but it won't be in London. We're moving to Manchester in a few weeks time."

"Are you sure this is what you want? "

"It is sir. "

"Very well. I will inform the station and will see to it you get a proper send off, its the least you deserve."

"Thank you sir. "

Rambo made his way to the kitchen where everyone was having their breakfast and saw that Ethnics replacement was sitting at the table. His name was Tony Sanderson and he had only been in the service for two years, having previously worked on the other side of London before now.

"Hey Rambo, This is Tony. " Bayleaf said as Tony shook his hand.

"I'm pleased to meet you all. Dave Andrews talks about you lot, he works where I used to work. " said Tony. Vaseline noticed that he looked similar to Ethnic but was younger than him and had less experience than he did.

As the firefighters chatted away, Rambo decided to let Tate break the news of his upcoming departure.