Disclaimer: Sam, Jo, Kezia June and Gina aren't mine.
Chapter 18:
"Can I have everyone's attention for a minute." Sam called out at the busy CID office, when she was satisfied everyone was paying attention she continued, "Right, this isn't strictly work related so I'll keep it brief. Jo and myself would like to announce…"
"Our engagement." Jo finished Sam's sentence for her, not wanting the blonde to get to make all the announcements.
There was a murmur of cheery congratulations before the noise died down and Kezia got the chance to ask, "Who's got the ring?"
"Sam has, I proposed earlier today."
"Let's see it then." Kezia called out.
Sam went over to the DC, holding out her hand, "Wow, Guv that's massive. Is it real diamond?"
"Of course." Jo answered.
"Wow, you're very lucky."
"She's worth it." Jo replied with a grin.
"Well you're very lucky with you're find there Guv, I'd make sure I hold onto her if I was you."
"I will do DC Walker, don't worry about that, I'm not gonna be letting her go without a fight, trust me."
Kezia smiled at the remark, seeing the couple together looking so happy.
"Right, back to work now everyone." Sam pulled back rank, not allowing them to stop working for too long.
June walked into the FME's room to find Sam being checked over after her attack from Johnny Hayes. "Are you alright Guv?"
"Yeah, I'm fine thanks June. Jack insisted I get someone to look at it, you know him, always worrying."
"Well at least he's looking out for his team."
"Yeah, he's a good boss."
June suddenly noticed something on the blonde's finger catch the light. "Guv, is that an engagement ring?"
"Yeah."
"So, the rumours about you and DC Masters, are they untrue?"
"No, Jo proposed to me earlier today."
"Oh, right, well congratulations, Guv, that's great news."
"Thanks June."
"Well let's have a look at the ring then." June took the hand that was offered to her, admiring the ring on the finger, "Blimey, Guv that's massive, is it real?"
"Yeah."
"Wow, that's a good woman you've got yourself there then."
"I didn't need a ring to tell me that June."
"Oh no sorry Guv, I didn't mean to make you sound shallow, I just meant…"
"No, it's fine June. I didn't mean to sound short, I just meant she could give me a ring from a Christmas cracker and I still would have said yes."
"Well that must be a good sign then."
Sitting in her office, Sam heard the door open and looked up, "Hey Gina, what can I do for you?"
"Well, you know me Sam, I'm not one to gossip, but, is it true what June told me about you and DC Masters being engaged?"
"Yes."
"Well, congratulations Sam. How long has that been going un-noticed?"
"Five days."
Gina almost choked on the coffee she had just taken a gulp of. "Five days?"
"Yes."
Is that all?"
"Yes. Did the station gossip not reach you?"
"What?"
"Everyone found out four days ago."
"Four? You must have been sure about the relationship."
"We are, Gina. I love her, as much as I love Abi and Jack, maybe more."
"Well good, it seems you've finally found happiness Sam."
"Oh I have Gina, I have."
"Well I'm very happy for you. Now June also mentioned you had an unnaturally large rock on your finger."
Sam smiled. "Yes."
"And she's worth it Ma'am." Jo said, poking her head around the door.
Gina smiled at the two women, "I'll leave you too it, and I use that phrase very loosely, everyone might have gone home but I don't want you using the office as a second bedroom." Gina softened her words with a laugh. Sam and Jo smiled at her as she exited the office.
Once the door had shut behind her, Sam addressed Jo, "How long had you been there?"
"Not long." Jo replied evasively.
"Let me try again, what did you hear?"
"You mean did I hear that you care about me as much if not more than you care about Abi and Jack."
"Yeah, I meant that." Sam said sheepishly.
Jo smiled at her, "Good, I'm glad you do. Because that's how much I care about you."