The next morning they got dressed and left to go to work separately. Neither of them could wipe the grins of their faces. Phil was going to tell Cindy it was over tonight then come and move in with Sam. She knew it was quick especially for her but it felt right and for once she decided to act on impulse. She reached the office with a spring in her step. Phil was already away on a case with Terry so she got a coffee and sat down at her desk. Jo came in and Sam filled her in on all last nights events. They were in the middle of talking when Smithy came into the office.

'Serge we've got a girl at the hospital who's been beat up. She's quite traumatised so Inspector Gold's suggested you interview her in the hospital where she feels safe'

'Ok Smithy we'll go down just now' replied Sam

'Why don't you bring the Dictaphone down and we can try get it on a tape' said Jo

Jo left to go to the car and Sam went back to her desk to get the Dictaphone. She realised it had been left recording by accident so grabbed another tape, planning to listen to that one at lunch time so she could archive it. A couple of hours later they had the victim's statement on tape and were now on the hunt for who beat her up. Jo had gone to get two coffees and Sam stuck the other tape in the Dictaphone and pressed play. Jo came back and they listened through a witness statement. Just as Sam thought it had finished familiar voices started talking. The pair listened in silence as Phil listed Sam and Cindy's pros and cons. They then heard their own voices coming in and the conversation about meeting up for a drink and then the tape ended. Sam sat shell-shocked.

'I'll be back in ten' Sam said with tears in her eyes.

Jo was astonished that Phil had said those things about Sam. Voices came up the stairs. It was Terry and Phil.

'Morning Jo, how are you' said Phil a grin plastered on his face

'I'd be better if Sam wasn't in tears right now'

'How what's wrong' Phil said with a concerned glance

Jo rewound the tape and hit play. Phil listened in horror as he heard his voice listing Sam's cons.

'How?'

'It was left recording by mistake'

'Oh no' Phil sat down with his head in his hands'

'I can't believe you sometimes Phil, she was so excited about you moving in. She said to me that she felt like everything was fitting into place'

'I'm such an idiot'

'Yeah you are Phil, I'm going to go and find Sam'

'No let me Jo, I need to speak to her'

'You're the last person she'll want to speak to'

Jo left the office and headed along to the toilets. She heard crying from inside.

'Sam' she said softly

A cubicle door opened and Sam came out her face tear-stained.

'I've been such an idiot Jo'

'I know it seems harsh Sam but he does obviously love you'

'Is the DCI in?'

'Yeah I think so why?'

'I'm going to take some leave'

'Sam come on…'

Sam opened the toilet door and was knocking at Jack's door before Jo had a chance to stop her.

'Guv can I have a word please'

'Of course Samantha come in'

Sam shut the door and sat down.

'How can I help you then'

'I'd like to take some leave'

'Ok can I ask why?'

'I've got a personal problem I need to sort out'

'That's fine, how long do you need'

'I know it's a lot sir but can I have three weeks'

'Yes since it's you'

'Thanks sir'

Sam stood up.

'Oh and Sam'

'Yes Guv'

'I hope you get everything sorted out'

'Thanks'

She walked out the office and collected her coat from CID. Phil wasn't there. She told Jo what had happened and Jo hugged her.

'I'll phone you soon ok'

'Yeah thanks Jo'