The Bill: Beech is Back
Chapter 7: Showdown.
Stephen, after several hours of searching, finally finds some information that could lead him to Beech's hiding place. He considers telling the others what he's found but decides against it, knowing they would force him to let them be involved in Beech's arrest and not wanting to risk them getting hurt. Instead, he gets Jed and some of the other members of staff to help him.
Once assembled the taskforce sets off towards a posh apartment block, where Beech is suspected of residing. Moving swiftly and silently they surround the building and when given the signal, they charge into the apartment to arrest Beech.
Surrounded, Beech tries to escape by jumping out of the 5th floor window. He is caught and dragged back inside by one of the officers, who then proceeds to pin him to the floor.
"I've got him Gov," calls the officer, still struggling to keep him from escaping.
"Stop struggling," demands Stephen, reading him his rights; "Don Beech, I'm arresting you for, bribery, GBH, attempted murder, and trying to escape the law, you do not have to say anything when questioned, something which you may later rely on in court, anything you do say may be given in evidence. Do I make myself clear?"
Beech doesn't say anything and is locked in one of the cars to be taken to CIB headquarters for questioning.
The team arrives at CIB headquarters and Beech is taken straight to the interview room to be questioned. Stephen informs Marion, Claire and John that they have captured him before heading to the interview room to question him.
The interview lasts about two hours and Beech is immediately sent to a high security prison afterwards to serve his sentence. The sentence was agreed before his escape to Australia, which is why a court appearance isn't required.
Now he is certain Beech is safely locked in prison, Stephen walks back to the room where Marion, Claire and John are eagerly awaiting news.
"Well," says Claire, "Did you catch him?"
"Yes," answers Stephen, "Beech is currently residing in Longmarsh High Security Prison."
"You did remember to check the locks, didn't you Ste?" asks Marion.
"Yep, there's no way for him to escape," confirms Stephen, "come on, lets get out of here, I think we all deserve to cut out early today."
John, Claire, Stephen and Marion collect their things and head home to relax.