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"What's up?" asked Smithy worriedly.

Kerry took a deep breath. "Please don't say anything until I'm done okay?"

Smithy nodded and moved his hand onto hers. She linked her fingers with his. "Okay. First I wanna say I love you" Smithy's expression softened and Kerry looked down so she didn't have to look him in the eye

"I want to apologize for the allegation I made against you and I want you to know…" she looked up at him "Gabriel pushed me to do it." She blurted out "I didn't want to, he con-"

"-WHAT?" shouted Smithy "YOU MEAN THAT-"

"Smithy" begged Kerry close to tears "Let me finish" Smithy looked away and nodded.

"He convinced me that was what happened and" She looked into Smithy's eyes "He raped me" she said and broke down into hysterical tears. A nurse rushed in and ushered Smithy out. Smithy who for once in his life was speechless sat down outside and stared at the closed door

Gina came down the corridor taking a sip she said "That's just what I nee- Smithy?"

"I'll kill him" said Smithy quietly

"What?"

"Gabriel, I'll kill him"

"Smithy calm down"

"I am calm"

"No you're not, now calm yourself down" then the nurse left Kerry's room "Smithy don't move just calm down" Gina told him before drawing the nurse to a corner "What happened?"

"No idea, I heard a man shouting so came over, when I got here she was sobbing hysterically and he was just sat there, white as sheet, holding her hand. I led him out and calmed her down. That all I know"

"Thank you" Gina turned to Smithy "Are you going to tell me?"

"He made her do it. Accuse me and then he did it to her. I'll get him, even if it's the last thing I do."

"And I assure it will be, the last thing you do with a job anyway"

Smithy looked down knowing she was right, he was powerless. He looked up. "I need to talk to Kerry"

"Well don't let me stop you" replied Gina waving her hand at the door "Just don't go mad okay?"

Smithy nodded sullenly and opened the door.

"Kerry"

Kerry looked up she had been crying. On seeing Smithy standing there her heart melted, if he hated her now she would be broken. Smithy looked uncomfortable and guilty

"Sorry" he said "I didn't mean to loose it"

The relief on Kerry's face was obvious, he didn't hate her.

"You're not mad then?"

"Furious" he said in a stone cold voice. Kerry's heart skipped a beat. Then his voice changed completely "With Gabriel"

Kerry breathed a sigh of relief he came over and sat down beside her bed. "I will get him, I promise. He won't get away with it."

Kerry smiled "Thank you"

1 month later. Kerry came out of hospital a week ago and is due back at work next week. She took the news that she had lost the baby surprisingly well after learning it was Gabriel's. Smithy using Kerry's statement had found evidence proving "Gabriel" or David as his real name was had raped Kerry. They had found CCTV evidence linking him to the sniper and he is awaiting a trial for rape, identity fraud and assisted murder.

"KNOCK KNOCK"

Kerry pulled herself up from where she was lounging in front of the TV and opened the door. Her face broke into a wide grin when she saw her doorstep's occupant.

"Smithy!"

"Hey" he said and gave her a half hug she took the huge bouquet of flowers off him and laid them on the table. "Now give me a proper one" she smiled

Smithy grinned back and leaned over to kiss the women he loved who had come so close to death only a month before. As their lips parted he caught sight of the living room.

"Kerry?" he asked slowly

"Yes" she replied equally slowly

"When was the last time you tided up in there?"

She laughed "Oooh about a month ago"

"C'mon I'm not having you living in such a tip"

They tidied up the house and collapsed an hour later on the sofa

"You tired?" asked Kerry

"Hah! Tired! I never knew one woman could make so much mess!"

Kerry stood up and opened a bottle of wine. She poured two glasses and curled back up next to Smithy. He kissed her on the forehead "Love you" She lifted her face up towards his. "Love you too" she replied before kissing him. She ran her hand up his back and put her arm around his neck as he ran his fingers through her hair.

The next morning Smithy awoke with Kerry curled up next to him. He lifted himself up and watched her sleep. She opened one eye "I know when your watching me Dale" she murmured. He smiled and started to climb out of bed. She grabbed him round the waist

"Don't go" she whined

He laughed "I've got to. I have a job to do, unlike a certain skiving PC I could mention."

"Sick leave" she murmured

"Hmm you seemed pretty healthy last night"

She opened her eyes "Thank you for that analysis Doctor Smith. Can't you call in sick?"

"I don't think you should be telling me you would consider doing that!"

"Oh I wouldn't Sarge, you can though"

"Try telling that to Inspector Gold" he replied peeling her arms off him and kissing her on the cheek.

Smithy got out of the shower and got dressed. He went downstairs to find Kerry sitting at the table with a cup of coffee.

"Where's my caffeine?" he asked

"In the kettle" she laughed as she went to pour him some.

"Cheers" he said as she passed him it" he swallowed the contents of the mug and stood up. "I gotta go see you later" he said and grabbed his jacket. He kissed her goodbye and left. Kerry stared at the closed door feeling lonely now she was on her own wishing he could have stayed"

1 week later on Kerry's first day back in the briefing room

"… on the Larkmead and Tony and Yvonne around the High street. CID would like you to …"

Smithy was doing the morning briefing. "I would like to welcome back PC Young she is now ready to come back and help you catch the scum on the streets of Sun Hill so off you go." The chatter between the PCs rose as they left the briefing room. "PC Young?" called Smithy as she left.

"Sarge?"

"You gonna be okay?"

"Yea stop worrying"

Smithy smiled "C'mon lets go" he said and they left the room. Reg was waiting outside.

Smithy headed off to CAD as Kerry and Reg walked down the corridor."

"All units from Sierra Oscar there has been a report of a disturbance on Burton Street can anyone deal?"

"That's just around the corner. "Sierra Oscar from 171 on way" Reg called down his radio as they set off towards Burton Street.

"171 from Sierra Oscar, the informant is a Mrs Mursen she says there are two boys fighting outside her door"

As they rounded the corner they saw the two lads. By this stage one was on the floor, the other throwing out punches "OY!" shouted Reg. The one stood up started running and Kerry followed him

"Sierra Oscar from 202"

"Go ahead Kerry"

"Chasing suspect along Burton Street toward Gaol Lane. Suspect has turned right onto gaol lane and is heading towards the main road"

Kerry continued running after him and grabbed his coat. "Not so fast. I'm arresti-"

The lad elbowed Kerry in the chest and she fell to the ground.

"202 from Sierra Oscar what is your location? 202? 202 from Sierra Oscar where are you? "

Smithy who was in CAD walked over to where Dean was attempting to contact Kerry. He took the head set off Dean.

"202 from Sierra Oscar are you receiving? Kerry?"

"I'll try Reg" suggested Dean taking the headset from Smithy "171 from Sierra Oscar"

"Go ahead Sierra Oscar"

"Do you know the location of 202?"

"She headed off after the suspect"

"Well we can't contact her"

"I'll go see over"

"Stay there" Reg instructed the boy say on the pavement. HE sprinted off in the direction Kerry had gone. As he reached Goal Lane he looked left and right. Seeing a figure lying on the ground to the right he ran over "Kerry!"

"Sierra Oscar from 171 ambulance required on gaol lane. Kerry's collapsed"

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