The next day all the relief looked shell shocked. They were all tired and disbelieving that such a thing could have happened to them.
Although half the station was ruins, workers out up makeshift areas and work began again out of Sun Hill police station, because, as Chandler said in the press conference in the morning
"Although we have lost many of our own, there is still crimes happening and if criminals think that they would not be caught just because of this tragedy, they have another thing coming"
Kate walked around, not seeing anything all day. She hadn't slept the night before and had many things on her mind. Although everyone was shocked, Kate seemed preoccupied to the point where she was given all the outstanding paperwork to complete as she was seen not fit to work with other people.
She did it but was unconnected to whatever she was doing. Her mind was on Mickey and Tom. She didn't know what was happening. She was afraid that every man that she thought that she could trust only looked at her for one reason.
"Kate"
She blinked and realised that Mickey was standing besides her, talking to her. He crouched down so no one could hear what he was talking about.
"I'm sorry about last night."
He paused "I feel really bad about it. I was taking advantage of you at a rough time. I'm really sorry and I hope we can be as good mates as we were before"
He stuck out his hand to shake. Kate looked at it and then pushing his hand away and embraced him.
"Mickey you are a wonderful friend. I know you will always be there"
After awhile Kate pulled away and smiled at him, her eyes full of tears.
"You must think I'm a idiot, getting so upset about the whole Chandler thing"
Mickey shook his head
"No of course not. He is a very persuasive man who knows how to make a beautiful woman like you feel worthless"
They embraced again and Mickey stood up to walk away, but ran straight into Chandler. The smirk on his face told them that he had heard everything that they had just said to each other and as he pushed past Mickey he looked at him hard and smiled.
" Kate" Tom said " I would like to see you in my office with theses reports you are finishing"
He turned to walk away and then added as an after thought
" Oh and don't bring your puppy. You won't be needing him"
Kate looked at him stunned and Tom looked back, boring his eyes into her.
"Tom" someone called him and he walked away, Kate was thankful for that little distraction.
Kate took as long as possible with the reports, hoping the day would pass before he had to see Chandler on his own.
Sooner then she expected and wanted she was finished.
Kate went to his door and knocked, wishing he was not there, but he was and he told her to come in.
" Lock the door Kate"
He looked at her and she knew that if she didn't do it he could make it impossible for her to ever get a job again.
She locked it and went and sat in the chair that he motioned her to sit on. Kate was glad that it was on the other side of the desk as it gave her at least that bit of comfort and protection.
" The reports you have done for me" she put them on the table and noticed her hands where shaking. She looked at Tom and saw he had noticed the same thing.
"Thankyou"
He stood up and walked around the desk. As he sat on the edge Kate realised that no more did she have the protection of the desk.
"Why are you nervous Kate?"
He touched her hand with gentleness that she had never experienced with this man. She pulled her hand away and sat in a way that showed him quite clearly that she had no interest but deep content with him.
Not fazed, tom moved closer and lifted Kate's chin.
"I miss you" he looked deep into her eyes and moved closer.
He slowly kissed her on the mouth, gently and seductively. She gave in and let him kiss her, but she did not kiss back.
His hand slowly moved from the desk and onto her collarbones.
He kissed her fiercly and distracted her while he moved his hand to undo her buttons. As Tom started to caress her breasts Kate snapped back into reality and realised what she was letting him do. She was letting him win her over so he can use her again.
She pushed him away and quickly rushed to the door, doing up her top. When she looked at Tom, he laughed softly
"Kate" he said shaking his head "you really don't realise what you can do to your career if you walk out that door"
She paused, her hand resting on the key
"What do you mean?"
"Oh well wouldn't it be just horrible if a body is found with your prints all over it"
Kate couldn't hide her surprise
"You can't do that" Tom stood up and walked towards her. He kissed her neck and whispered in her ear
"You know I can"