Authors Notes:-
I finally got round to writing chapter 3. Sorry about the wait you guys. I've been quite busy these past few weeks but here it is now. I know I keep saying this but don't forget to visit my webpage (The address is in my bio.) Last time I said I am thinking of writing some NC-17 stories to fill in some of the gaps in the chapters of this series, I have wrote one story and it can be found on this archive or on my website, and I hope to write more soon. (The title is During the Night and is rated R on here, cause it's not as bad as I thought it would be.) I have finally decided on a name for this series and from now on it will be known as The Trouble With Beech Saga. I think that's everything for now so don't forget to Read & Review.
The Bill: Beech is Back.
Chapter 3: After Work Discussions.
When they arrived at CIB headquarters, Stephen was waiting for them by the door. "Glad you could make it," he says sarcastically, "now that your all here lets go somewhere we can talk."
Stephen jumps into the car and they drive away from the building, into the streets of London. "Where are we going?" asks Marion who's driving.
"Erm ... my house," says Stephen after thinking about it "Gotta feed my fish."
"Ok," says Marion turning into another street and heading towards Stephen's house.
They arrive approximately 10 minutes later and all step out of the car.
"You'll have to excuse the mess," says Stephen whilst unlocking the door, "I haven't had much time to clean up, what with going to Australia and everything."
"Don't worry about it," says Claire, "it can't be half as bad as my place."
"Wow, nice place," comments John a few seconds after they all enter the house.
"Make yourselves at home," says Stephen, before heading into the kitchen to put the kettle on, then back to the hallway to feed the fish.
After he is sure his fish are fed, Stephen walks into the living room where the others are sitting on the sofa, looking around warily.
"Nothing's gonna jump out at you," says Stephen trying to break the tense atmosphere in the room.
"Funny Ste," giggles Marion beginning to relax a bit, "So were you two bombarded by questions about your mysterious disappearance?" she asks John and Claire.
"Yeah," complains Claire, "I couldn't even get a drink without being stopped about 20 times. What about you guys?"
"Same," answers Stephen, "and most of them knew I'd been after Beech anyway."
"Does AMIT know your back yet?" Claire asks, directing her question towards Marion.
"If you mean DS Whitehouse, then yeah," she answers, "I was just about to call him and explain everything, when he rang me and said they'd been called away from Sun Hill."
"Talking about that, how much did you tell Deakin?" asks Stephen.
"Not much," answers Claire, "He knows it was Beech, we was chasing and that he's dead, but that's about it. He knows nothing about beech being bent and CIB and everything."
"That's good news, there's a rumour going round that their might be someone else in Sun Hill who's bent so keep your eyes and ears open," states Stephen.
"Yes Gov."
"And don't get telling anyone about Great Yarmouth either," adds Marion, "that could get all of us into trouble."
"They'll probably figure it out anyway," says Stephen, "especially if Jed mentioned anything to the others about how long it took to get to the station, when he called about Beech's escape."
"I didn't think of that Ste; it was fun though!"
"Yeah, next time we'll have to make it a proper holiday, book the time off and everything, so we can't be called back in."
"They'll still find a way though, they always do Ste."
"You two aren't seriously considering skiving off again are you gov?" asks Claire, "I've seen a whole new side to you in the past 8 weeks or so Gov."
"No, not yet anyway, maybe in a few months time, but not straight away. It would look too suspicious," Stephen answers her.
"Besides, it can't be classed as skiving if you book the time off," states Marion.
"So, you are thinking of going away again? Where too?" asks John.
"I've already told you ..." starts Stephen.
"Leave it, they're not gonna quit till you agree with them Ste."
"Exactly," states Claire, crossing her arms across her chest.
"You lot are impossible," complains Stephen.
They all keep chatting about random things for several hours, not really noticing how much time has passed. At about half past ten, Claire finally notices how late it's getting.
"Bloody hell, I didn't realise it was that late," exclaims Claire during a break in conversation.
"Half past ten already," states John looking at the clock.
"We better be getting home or none of us will be up for work in the morning," says Claire getting up.
"Alright," says Stephen, "Drop by the station after work tomorrow so I can fill you in on all the latest developments."
"Yes Gov, goodnight," says Claire.
John and Claire get up and make their way outside, with Stephen trailing behind them to see them off. They say their goodbyes, then John and Claire start walking to Claire's house. (JOHN IS STILL STAYING WITH HER BECAUSE THERE IS A CHANCE THAT SOME OF BEECH'S MATES MIGHT TRY TO KILL HIM.)
After closing the door behind them, Stephen goes back inside and sits down next to Marion. "Your not going as well are you Mar?" he asks hoping the answer will be no.
"I should really Ste."
"Don't go ... it's so boring on my own," complains Stephen.
"Well get a dog then. You'll never be bored then and they say people with pets live longer." (1)
"How am I supposed to look after a dog with the hours I work?"
"I guess I never thought of that Ste."
"Please stay Mar, just for tonight. It's a bit late to be travelling back alone anyway."
"Alright, if it'll make you feel better Ste."
Authors Notes:-
(1) As you can probably guess I was watching the X-files when I wrote this chapter and this is a Quote from the episode Audrey Pauly. It as also got a meaning later on as you will see in the sequel to this story.