The Bill: Corruption
Chapter 15: Weird Ideas.
In the hotel Stephen and Marion were discussing the conversation they all had in the car.
"Y'know Ste, those two were asking a lot of questions earlier. You don't think they know anything do ya?"
"I noticed too, but I don't think they know about the past. They're just clutching at straws."
"Remember that weekend we skived off and went down Devon?"
"How could I forget Mar? We ran into that DS Burnsley or Whatever his name is and nearly got into trouble with the gov."
"We would have if it wasn't for your quick thinking. I still can't believe he fell for that undercover operation story; can you?"
"Now that I think about it Mar, it was pretty pathetic. Ironic too."
"Yeah, it was still fun though."
"We'll have to try it again sometime."
"What about this weekend Ste. We both need some time off."
"What about Beech. I need to get the paperwork done."
"Let someone else do it, and besides I thought you hate doin paperwork Ste."
"I do. Alright then, I'm in. We'll start off tomorrow after work, but what about John and Claire? Do we tell them?"
"Could do. We could all go, but we better not go to Devon this time. Don't wanna get in trouble again."
"We'll go talk to them then ok Mar? But we won't say where we're going so if they don't come then they won't know where we are to get us in trouble."
"Lets go now then Ste."
"Ok, I'm coming. Hold your horses."
They head towards John and Claire's room. Inside the two were talking.
"I'm almost certain there is something going on between them two," said John.
"I have to say I'm beginning to agree, especially the way they skirted round them questions tonight, and the gov's changed big-time now that Marion's around," said Claire.
"So you see it too?"
"Yeah, I mean that first day you saw her, Hodge's was just about to throw a fit and she just made him drop it,"
"Yeah and that stranded story. There is a lot more to it. It wouldn't surprise me if they planned that, or come in here now saying that now we've got Beech let's have some time off or something."
"We'll have to find out what it is John. It could be fun and the stranded story. Remember how he lied about it at first? Then he said he didn't call for a lift because Marion was with him. I mean if it was legit he would've asked for a lift."
"Yes, I agree." Stated John.
*Knock, Knock* Stephen knocked on the door.
"Come in," called Claire.
"Sorry to wake you," said Stephen, "But we've just had an idea. Now that Beech is locked up why don't we all go away for the weekend?"
"See what I mean Claire," said John.
"Yeah I do. Are you physic or something?"
"What are you on about?" asked Marion.
"Sorry," apologized Claire in between giggles, "it's just we were saying you'd give us the weekend off or something."
"We're not having the weekend off. Not officially anyway." Stated Stephen.
"What? Skiving? You? I seriously can't picture that," said Claire.
"Yes, well it's not something I'd normally do. So are you in or not?"
"What you got in mind?" questioned John.
"A few day's by the seaside." Answered Marion.
"Where about?"
"I don't know. I was kinda hoping you guys might have some ideas actually Claire."
"Well ... Ok. I'm in, but we'll have to decide on the details."
"John? What about you?" asked Stephen.
"Well I don't see why not. I'm not letting you guys have all the fun. I'm in."
"Ok, well we better all get some sleep. We'll start this little trip tomorrow after work, ok. Night," said Stephen.
"Night," said everybody before settling down to sleep.
"They seemed to like the idea Ste."
"I knew they would. Stay with me tonight Mar?"
"Ok, move over then."
Stephen shuffled over and the two fell asleep side by side.
"That was definitely weird John,"
"Look on the bright side. We get a free holiday and we get to spy on them at the same time. So are you gonna keep talking all night or are you gonna get some sleep?" said John. With that they both settled down and fell asleep.