Disclaimer: I still don't own 'The Bill' or this song. The song belongs to Tina Arena.
Title: Please Be Here… The Next Instalment
Author: Kate-Emma
Summary: Sam survives the explosion for now, but as he lays unconscious in a hospital bed Cass realises she's unable to say how she really feels…
A/N: I wasn't going to continue this, it was meant to be a one-shot. I felt like turning it into a two-shot (if that's a word!?). But, no more after this…
Two Smiling Faces, That's How It Used To Be.
What Once Was Forever, Now A Faded Memory.
Cass yawned and took a long drink from her coffee cup.
It wasn't long past 10am but for some reason Cass felt beyond tired, somewhere near deathly tired.
She knew it was because of the night shifts she worked until 2am when she'd go home for 3 hours of sleep then get ready for the morning shift that would allow her to knock off at 9am.
After that she'd spend the day beside Sam's bedside until the nurses kicked her out at 8pm.
She glanced over at the window then decided to go over and see something else other than white walls and Sam's unconscious form.
Pushing back the curtains she stared down at a man and woman hugging.
Cass turned away quickly realising she couldn't see anyone else so happy when she knew she wasn't.
The Perfect Illusion, For A While I Guess It Was
Without Explanation The Bloom Fell Off The Rose
As Cass turned back to Sam something caught her eye.
Actually, more her ear.
Sam's breathing appeared to be speeding up.
She furrowed her brow for a moment then put down her coffee cup.
Just as she started towards the door to get a doctor a voice, groggy from too much sleep, called out to her weakly.
"Cass?" Sam asked.
His eyes were slightly open, only small slits.
Cass felt tears welling in her eyes. Did this mean he'd be okay?
"Yes, I'm here Sam." She rushed straight back to her seat where she grabbed his hand.
Sam smiled weakly. "Good to see."
Heaven Help My Heart, 'Cause It's A Lot Like Me Wondering
When This All Will End And I Find The Love I Need
I Know It's Out There Somewhere
Somehow I Still Believe
I'm Asking Please
Heaven Help My Heart
Cass couldn't believe it.
By some act of goodness Sam had returned to her so she could tell him how she really felt.
"Sam?" She asked quietly.
He looked over at her. "Yes?"
"I have something to tell you. I saw the explosion. You know the bush shortcut you take to the pub? I was waiting there for you so I could tell you…I…"
She stuttered and realised she somehow couldn't say the words.
Sam frowned. "You saw it? Are you okay?"
Cass nodded, biting her lip.
Sam smiled slowly. "Good, actually I have something to tell you too."
Cass looked up at him quickly. "Really. Uh, you first."
Sam shook his head. "I can't. Not at the moment. I need to sleep."
Cass nodded. "Okay, I'll let you sleep."
Cass left then.
This World Can Get Crazy, These Are Troubled Times
I'd Walk Through Fire If Love Is What I'd Find
It's Out Of My Hands So I Put My Faith In You
I Say A Little Prayer And Hope That It Comes True
Two hours later Cass got the call that nearly destroyed her all over again.
"Miss Rickman. You told us to contact you if something happened to PC Harker. Well, I'm disappointed to inform you that PC Harker suffered a fatal heart attack. He's passed on."
Cass's breath caught in her throat but she kept herself together. "Thanks." She whispered then let the phone fall back onto the receiver.
Her eyes fell to the ground and she watched a stray tear hit her wooden floor.
"I loved you Sam, I just wish I'd told you sooner."
A/N: Okay, that's it. I hate killing off Sam but it has to be done!
Later Days
Kate-Emma
Title: Please Be Here… The Next Instalment
Author: Kate-Emma
Summary: Sam survives the explosion for now, but as he lays unconscious in a hospital bed Cass realises she's unable to say how she really feels…
A/N: I wasn't going to continue this, it was meant to be a one-shot. I felt like turning it into a two-shot (if that's a word!?). But, no more after this…
Two Smiling Faces, That's How It Used To Be.
What Once Was Forever, Now A Faded Memory.
Cass yawned and took a long drink from her coffee cup.
It wasn't long past 10am but for some reason Cass felt beyond tired, somewhere near deathly tired.
She knew it was because of the night shifts she worked until 2am when she'd go home for 3 hours of sleep then get ready for the morning shift that would allow her to knock off at 9am.
After that she'd spend the day beside Sam's bedside until the nurses kicked her out at 8pm.
She glanced over at the window then decided to go over and see something else other than white walls and Sam's unconscious form.
Pushing back the curtains she stared down at a man and woman hugging.
Cass turned away quickly realising she couldn't see anyone else so happy when she knew she wasn't.
The Perfect Illusion, For A While I Guess It Was
Without Explanation The Bloom Fell Off The Rose
As Cass turned back to Sam something caught her eye.
Actually, more her ear.
Sam's breathing appeared to be speeding up.
She furrowed her brow for a moment then put down her coffee cup.
Just as she started towards the door to get a doctor a voice, groggy from too much sleep, called out to her weakly.
"Cass?" Sam asked.
His eyes were slightly open, only small slits.
Cass felt tears welling in her eyes. Did this mean he'd be okay?
"Yes, I'm here Sam." She rushed straight back to her seat where she grabbed his hand.
Sam smiled weakly. "Good to see."
Heaven Help My Heart, 'Cause It's A Lot Like Me Wondering
When This All Will End And I Find The Love I Need
I Know It's Out There Somewhere
Somehow I Still Believe
I'm Asking Please
Heaven Help My Heart
Cass couldn't believe it.
By some act of goodness Sam had returned to her so she could tell him how she really felt.
"Sam?" She asked quietly.
He looked over at her. "Yes?"
"I have something to tell you. I saw the explosion. You know the bush shortcut you take to the pub? I was waiting there for you so I could tell you…I…"
She stuttered and realised she somehow couldn't say the words.
Sam frowned. "You saw it? Are you okay?"
Cass nodded, biting her lip.
Sam smiled slowly. "Good, actually I have something to tell you too."
Cass looked up at him quickly. "Really. Uh, you first."
Sam shook his head. "I can't. Not at the moment. I need to sleep."
Cass nodded. "Okay, I'll let you sleep."
Cass left then.
This World Can Get Crazy, These Are Troubled Times
I'd Walk Through Fire If Love Is What I'd Find
It's Out Of My Hands So I Put My Faith In You
I Say A Little Prayer And Hope That It Comes True
Two hours later Cass got the call that nearly destroyed her all over again.
"Miss Rickman. You told us to contact you if something happened to PC Harker. Well, I'm disappointed to inform you that PC Harker suffered a fatal heart attack. He's passed on."
Cass's breath caught in her throat but she kept herself together. "Thanks." She whispered then let the phone fall back onto the receiver.
Her eyes fell to the ground and she watched a stray tear hit her wooden floor.
"I loved you Sam, I just wish I'd told you sooner."
A/N: Okay, that's it. I hate killing off Sam but it has to be done!
Later Days
Kate-Emma