"FREEZE! PUT YOUR HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM!" Lucy tensed at the loud, harsh voice, then held Harry closer. She snapped her head over to the man who spoke, giving him a glare that dared him to come closer.
The police officer took in the scene before him, then noticed the corpse of the gang leader. He looked...surprised. Blinking, he lowered his gun, then turned to Lucy. "M-Ma'am? Did you do this?" Lucy nodded, not losing her harsh glare.
"You're going to try to arrest me now, aren't you?" She said in a bitter tone. The officer chuckled.
"No, not at all." Now it was Lucy's turn to look surprised. "That man's been a real bugger to get a hold of, let me tell you...Him and his gang have done so many terrible things. Mugging, stealing, murder...You name it, they've probably done it. Really, you've done us a huge favour. That man was always the brains of the group. Without him, the whole thing will fall to pieces." Lucy was stunned. He was praising her for murdering someone? "Anyway...did they hurt you at all? Are you and your son alright?" Lucy blushed again, still not sure why people kept thinking Harry was her son.
"W-We're fine...And he's not my son...He's just a child I'm protecting." Harry visibly deflated when Lucy said he wasn't her son.
"Ah, my apologies, ma'am. ...You know, that man's been wanted dead or alive for years now. Since you took care of him for us, you could probably collect the 500,000 pound reward now. Want me to give you two a lift down to the station?" Lucy could not believe her luck. Not only was she getting praise for murdering someone, but also rewarded for it. With that kind of money...she'd be able to keep herself and Harry safe for a long time. So, she nodded.
"...Yes. A ride would be great. Thank you."
"Th-Thank you." Harry asked softly. The officer chuckled.
"No problem. The name's Thomas Randall. What are your names?"
"...Lucy and Harry." Lucy replied simply.
"Good to meet the both of you. Now come along, into my car." Lucy got into the police car, Harry held close in her lap. As the car drove off, she smiled down at the child.
"We're going to get by just fine, Harry." She said as she ran her fingers through his hair. Harry smiled and closed his eyes in content. He loved Lucy, and he wished she was his mother...but she said that she wasn't, so that meant he wasn't allowed to call her that... He didn't want to wreck their relationship, so he kept his mouth shut about it, enjoying the feeling of the young woman stroking his head gently...
