Chapter 6
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Rachel's eyes shot open the next morning, sitting up quickly, her head thumping as she did so. She let out a low groan before turning to her right and seeing someone lying in the bed next to her. She looked around the room before realising that she wasn't in her own home, nothing in the room looked familiar until she spotted a photo frame on the far away drawer, trying to focus her vision a little she saw the familiar faces of Sammy and Gill in happier times with Dave.
"Oh god I didn't." She whispered to herself.
She pulled back the covers just a little to see the mop of brown hair on the other body and realised it was Gill.
"Shit…shit…shit."
Slowly she slid out of the bed and grabbed her clothes before making her way down the stairs and in to the kitchen. She found some aspirin in the cupboard and set about making her self a large coffee, leaning against the worktop as the events of the previous night came flooding back to her.
Flashback
"Come on in Sherlock, just dump your stuff there and I'll show you the spare room."
"Oh come on Boss, the night's still young." She slurred
Rachel had turned around and her hands had found their way to Gill's waist as she leaned heavily in to Gill.
"Okay kid, you're drunk."
"Not…I'm not you know…not too drunk that I don't know what I'm doin'."
"Rachel…."
"Come on boss, just one."
Gill was trying to push Rachel off her but Rachel was surprisingly strong, Gill found herself being backed up against the wall in her hallway, her hands being pushed up above her head as Rachel's mouth found hers and claimed it in a passionate kiss that not even Gill wanted to end.
"Rachel, kid come on…you'll regret this in the morning."
"Won't you know."
"I'm your boss, this is unpro…"
Rachel kissed her again leaving her in no doubt of her seriousness. "If Kev and Dodson can make it work so could we boss."
"Rachel, Kevin and Julie were an accident, they're not even together."
"So, doesn't mean we can't be."
"Rachel I…."
"You like me don't you?"
"You're one of my best officers."
"You're always looking out for me, protecting me. You and Jan are the only two people who ever have."
"Rachel come on, you can't…"
"I want this."
Gill stopped talking and looked in to Rachel's eyes, the determination on her face.
"We'll regret this kid."
All Rachel did was smile before kissing Gill and leading her up the stairs to her bedroom.
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"Rachel…."
"Jesus."
Rachel dropped her mug, smashing it into a thousand pieces on the floor, the hot liquid covering her hands.
Gill was over to her side in seconds, taking hold of her hands and leading her over to the sink. She ran the cold water before placing Rachel's hands under the tap.
"Leave them under there for a few minutes."
"Boss I…."
"It's okay, I'll clean this up."
Rachel did as she was told and kept her hands under the cold water as she turned and watched as Gill wiped up the coffee before sweeping up the shards of porcelain that covered the floor and placing them in the bin. Gill came back over to Rachel and took her hands and patted them dry with a towel sitting her down and applying some ointment to them. Gill sat across from her as Rachel watched her closely, taking great care not to hurt her.
"There, that should help with the burns."
"I'm sorry about your mug; I didn't hear you behind me."
"Just a mug kid."
They lapsed in to silence; the only sound in the background was a bin lorry in the street. Gill looked back at her and offered a small smile.
"I told you that you'd regret it kid."
"Boss…"
"No Rachel, I tried and tried to steer you away last night but you were determined. You said it was what you wanted. This is what I was afraid would happen kid, I didn't want this…this awkwardness between us…I just…"
Rachel didn't get to answer her as Gill got up and headed up the stairs to her bedroom and closed the door behind her. Rachel sighed before getting up and following Gill up stairs and gently opened the door to find Gill sitting on the bed. She closed the door behind her and came over and took a seat beside her.
"I'm sorry, I'm being a total bitch."
"No Rachel, you're not. It shouldn't have happened and I see that now. I was an idiot to even go along with it. I've only myself to blame here kid."
Rachel's hand found its way to Gill's, taking a tight hold of it before turning to face Gill. Gill turned to face her, watching the way Rachel was looking at her.
"Rachel…."
Rachel smiled at her before leaning in and kissing Gill softly, bringing her a little closer.
"I don't regret what happened last night boss, I just don't want you too regret anything."
"You made me feel needed again Sherlock, I haven't felt like that in a long time."
"So…what do we do now?"
"We go to work and tonight, well we'll see how things go…if you want too."
"I want too." She smiled.
"Come on kid, we'll be late."
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Julie was packing her bag while she waited for Gill to pick her up, suddenly aware that there was someone else in the room. Turning around she saw Kevin standing in the doorway, watching her closely.
"Kevin…what are you doing here?"
"I came to pick you up."
"Oh, well that's nice of you but Gill…."
"She was running late and asked me to collect you."
"Did she now, well its fine…I'll get a taxi, you should get back to work."
"Oh my god seriously, you can't even let me give you a ride home."
"Kevin…"
"I'm not proposing marriage here; it's just a lift home. You're in no fit state to be going anywhere on your own and plus, Gill will kill me if I don't look after you."
"Fine, I'm ready to go."
"Car's out front."
Kevin and Julie walked side by side out of the hospital and crossed the road to his car. He held the door open and she got in, a pained look on her face as she got in.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm alright, just a little sore."
Kevin closed the door gently behind her before getting in the car and driving her home. He parked outside her house and helped her inside, helping her off with her jacket before following her though to her sitting room. Julie sat down slowly, her eyes closing as she felt a little discomfort, her hand coming to her stomach.
"Are you sure you're really okay?"
"I will be."
"Well look you wait here and I'll make you some tea."
"You don't have to do that."
"Will you just please stop trying to fight me here, I'm trying Julie…please, just let me help."
Julie didn't say anything else, just sat back as Kevin went in to the kitchen and made the tea. When he came back out he watched as Julie sat on the couch, her eyes closed as her hand rested on her stomach. He sat the cup down on the side getting ready to leave.
"I'm not sleeping Kevin."
"I didn't want to disturb you, maybe you should go to bed, get some rest."
"I've done nothing but rest, I'm fine….really."
Kevin took a seat beside her, her hand never moving. She watched the way Kevin kept looking at her.
"What is it?" She asked.
"Have you felt it yet?"
"Felt…."
"The baby, have you felt it move yet."
"It's a bit early Kevin, I'm only 7 weeks, and Gill said 12 weeks before I feel anything."
Julie watched as Kevin's hand came to cover her own, she tried not to show the surprise on her face with the intimate gesture.
"You don't mind do you?" He whispered.
"Of course not, it's your baby too."
"I just can't believe it you know, I'm gonna be a father."
"You can't believe it; I'm just as shocked as you are."
"Let me look after you." He suddenly spoke up.
"Kevin…"
"I just want to be around, whenever you need someone. I know you're not sure about you and I and that's fine but it doesn't change the fact that you're having my baby and I want, need to be around for this. What ever you need…any time…any day. Even if it's 2am and all you want is ice cream, you call me okay."
"Okay." She answered quietly.
Kevin removed his hand before leaning in and kissing Julie's cheek, smiling when he felt her lean in to him.
"I'll drop by later, check on you. I'll bring you dinner."
"That would be good."
"Just relax, put your feet up, take care of her."
Julie smiled when he referred to the baby as she and agreed with him, taking a sip of her tea as she heard him leave.
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To Be Continued….