Disclaimer: No i don't own any of the characters, i'm not in contact with any of the cast, you know the usual blah...

Thanks to every one who's reviewed! Yes, I admit, there was a serious lacking of PJ and Jo in the previous chapter but I have to fit Tess and Jonesy in somewhere! lol :P

"Ah, you're here. Please, tell me all about it." Tom said to Tess and Jonesy as they entered the station.

"About what?" Jonesy asked.

"I over heard you reporting back to Ben about a mysterious girl you came across while on duty?"

"Ah, yes Boss. There was a young girl lying on the side of the road. She was only wrapped in a blanket and cold as ice. For a minute I didn't even think she was alive. The ambos took care of her, she's down at the hospital now, in intensive care being treated with severe pneumonia. We should be able to talk to her by tomorrow." Tess said, matter-of-factly.

"Why…what's wrong Boss?" Evan asked evenly.

"What's wrong?" Tom retaliated before beginning to muse. "Well, it's just Grace mentioned something over dinner last night about a Mrs Burton, a parishioner at the church."

"And how does it relate to this case?" Tess questioned.

"It's this woman's daughter, Katie. She's gone missing." Tom said with a sigh.

"Did she report it?" Evan asked.

"Well, she told Grace, at least. I'm just thankful Grace mentioned it."

"So you think that our girl on the road-side could be Katie Burton?" Evan enquired.

"Well, it's definitely worth checking out. I'll just get Mrs Burtons details off Grace and then you can go down to the hospital and see if the Doctor Mel can tell you anything."

"Sure thing, Boss. Come on Evan." Tess said as she made to go to her desk.

That night, at The Imperial, only three cops turned up for the traditional drinks after work. Tom had arranged to have dinner with Grace, so he wasn't there. Tess said she was having an early night and Ben knocked off before anyone asked what his plans were for the evening. This left only PJ, Evan and Jo sitting at a table in amongst the chatter of the pub.

"So, it's The Terrible Three tonight, is it?" PJ said with a laugh.

Jo scoffed, "What's so terrible about me? It's Jonesy you gotta watch out for!"

"What did I do?" Evan said before realising they'd all finished their drinks. "PJ, your shout!"

"Argh mate, that's what you did." PJ said, making Jo laugh. "Ah well, I'll go and get another round then, shall I?".

"Yes, you shall." Jo said and PJ left the table. "So how's this case going with the little girl then?" She asked Jonesy.

"Well, Mrs Burton came down to the hospital today and identified her as Katie Burton. She's not talking about anything to anyone at the moment. Do you wanna know what's really weird though?

"What?" Jo asked, getting interested.

"Doctor Mel said that they found bruising and cuts all over her arms." Jonesy said, his expression saddening.

Jo then said, slightly quieter, "How old is Katie?"

"Mrs Burton said she's twelve, turning thirteen next month." Jonesy answered, knowing what Jo was thinking.

"Do you think it was…her? Or something else?" Jo asked, scared of the answer.

"Mel says it looks like the cuts are self inflicted but she's not too sure about the bruises." Evan replied. "I'm really beginning to wish I never went on patrol yesterday. I mean, she's only twelve! Why was she running away? Why is she hurting herself? And who's giving her the bruises?" Evan asked, more to himself than directly asking Jo.

"Yeah, it's not looking too pretty is it?" Jo replied.

"Who you? Jo, you are beautiful. Now stop complaining." PJ said entering the conversation and lifting the mood a bit.

"PJ, shut up!" Jo said laughing and rolling her eyes in Evans direction hoping he didn't take too much notice of PJ's comment.

"What? Was it something I said?" PJ asked, slightly confused.

"Never mind, PJ. Now, where's my beer?" Jo asked before taking one of the glasses PJ had just set down on the table. After a while PJ and Jonesy got up to play darts. Jo just sat there thinking to herself about PJ and for how long they'd have to keep everything quiet.

"I'll be right back, mate." PJ said to Evan as he left for the bathroom. Jonesy walked over and sat back down at the table. "So, what is up with you and PJ?" He asked innocently.

"What?" Jo said quickly.

"You guys have been pretty out of it for the last couple of days. Everything alright?"

"Yeah…just fine. How do you mean "everything"? It's not like we're…you know…" Jo said just a bit too fast.

"…together?" Jonesy asked, nodding slightly.

"Yeah. Because we're not. No matter what you think. Or whatever PJ's told you. Nothing's going on between us." And with that, she stood up. "I've gotta go. I have some shopping I have to do. Bye."

"Where did Jo go? Aw Jonesy have you scared her off?" PJ said, slapping Evan on the back.

"Nah mate she's gone off to do some "urgent shopping". Funny…she left right after you popped up in the conversation. You're the one that scared her off!" Jonesy replied, laughing. "Seemed to think that I thought you were together."

"Is that right…" PJ said, suddenly wanting to find Jo.

"Yeah but anyway, how about that game of darts then?" Jonesy asked.

"Actually, Jones, I think I'm gonna go head off home now. You probably should too. You have that case you're working on with Tess, don't you..and you know what that means." PJ said.

"Early starts! Whatever mate. See you later then." Jonesy said with a smile.

"Bye." PJ said before he messed up Evans hair.

"Oi!" Evan protested, but PJ was already halfway out the door.