A week later, there were few new leads on Elle's case although Will had been working tirelessly on it while he was there. The index proved that it was most likely Matt's car although there had been no sightings of it since and CCTV trail could not be established.
Will and Emma had launched an emotional TV appeal for the person who had Elle to return her safe and sound. Several phone calls later and they were back to square one as the information coming in had been the same as what they'd already known. The leads that were once fresh were now cold and they'd sucked the case dry.
Emma stepped out of Smithy's car and walked confidently into the station for the first time in a week. Her and Smithy had decided that she'd stay in the station during the day and catch up on paperwork while he went about his normal duties. They couldn't really afford for them both to continue staying off work but Emma's safety was still the main concern.
"Emma! It's good to have you back." Gina said warmly as she hugged her over the reception desk. "If you go and see Nikki when you're ready to begin working."
"Yes ma'am." Emma replied, returning the smile as she let herself in through the password protected door. She'd go see Nikki in a little while but for now there was the pressing matter of finding her husband for her much anticipated reunion.
She searched custody, the canteen and the writing room before approaching the male locker room. Just as she was about to enter, Sally appeared and pulled her into a hug. The two best friends moved into a free interview room to catch up on all the gossip. "So go on…tell me what's he like at home…is he a slob or a neat freak? I need info girl!" Sally said giggling. Practically the whole station knew that she had a crush on Smithy.
Meanwhile next door in the locker room, Will was sitting on the bench with his head buried in his hands. "I just feel so bloody useless. I became a police officer to protect people…what kind of cop am I if I can't protect my wife and kids?" He said, angry with himself more than anyone else.
"Don't blame yourself Will. There was nothing you could do." Beth simpered, resting a hand on his arm.
"I just…I don't know if letting Emma go with Smithy was a good idea. She wouldn't have kissed him if she hadn't felt something for him. And me…I just handed her to him on a plate. I mean she's vulnerable, he could easily take advantage." Will worried, wringing his hands.
"If she has slept with him then she doesn't deserve you." Beth replied and Will looked up into her dark eyes.
"I'm just so sick of being alone…" He breathed as her face inched closer to his. He blinked and their lips collided. Opening his eyes briefly, Will lifted Beth from the bench and wrapped his arms around her waist, letting his hands wander. Their kiss became fiery and passionate as he slipped his tongue into her mouth and let it swirl, exploring her gently.
Pressing her up against the wall he unclipped her tie and began fumbling with the buttons on her shirt. He tugged it down off her arms and it lay in a heap by the floor, soon joined by his shirt and both their belts. Unzipping her trousers, he slid them down over her hips and kissed her neck. Beth's hands roved over his body and soon enough they were both standing in just their underwear.
Beth took his hands and led him into the shower cubicle where he pushed her up against the wall again, turning on the shower as he did so. He unhooked her bra and then they removed the rest of each other's underwear before stepping under the warm spray. Beth pressed herself against Will and he lifted her so her legs were wrapped around his waist before balancing themselves on the cool wall. Will pushed himself inside her and she cried out in pleasure.
Emma who had finished up her conversation with Sally quietly opened the locker room door and stepped inside. Over the sound of the shower she could make out moans and groans of pleasure, one voice male, one female.
"I've been waiting so long for this…oh yeah…you're just as good as I imagined." She heard Beth moan. Emma blushed and began to back out of the room, presuming that it was Dan who she was having sex with. Before she got to the door, Emma spotted a shoulder tab on the floor and reached down and picked it up. Turning it over in her hands she saw the number 543 – Will's call sign – and her stomach plummeted.
"Oh…come on Beth…just a little longer." Will murmured, pressing kisses across her shoulder.
Emma put a hand to her mouth and she ran from the room in floods of tears. Will heard the door slam and he pulled away from Beth. Emma ran blindly down the corridor and she ran right into Smithy. "Hey toots…what's wrong? Why are you crying?" He asked in concern, placing a hand around her back and guiding the sobbing figure into the soft interview room.
"W…Will and…and Beth…" She sobbed hysterically. "I w…went to find Will but he and Beth were…were having sex in the shower in the locker room." Smithy ground his teeth together in fury.
"Are you sure it was him?" He asked hesitantly.
"Y…Yes…I heard them talking and….and this was on the floor." Emma whimpered, releasing her hold on Will's badge tab which fell into Smithy's outstretched palm. He put his arms comfortingly around her and let her cry openly into his chest.
Will pulled his black trousers back on and buttoned up his shirt in record time. He tucked his shirt in and made the necessary adjustments to his uniform and hair. All the while, both he and Beth stayed silent. When he'd finished he turned and saw Beth standing looking nervously at him from behind a locker. "I'm sorry Beth but it was a mistake…I love Emma…my kids…I don't know why I did it…I'm really sorry." He said before turning out of the room.
As he passed Gina's office she came out and looked disapprovingly at him. "PC Fletcher are you aware that you only have one badge tab on?" She asked him.
Will merely nodded and continued down the corridor. He hadn't seen who'd come into the locker room but they certainly knew who he was….even though he couldn't be certain of it he guess it to have been Emma. Trying the handle of the soft interview room, he stepped inside.
Emma was sobbing into Smithy's chest. It was definitely her who had walked in on them. Smithy looked up at Will and got angrily to his feet, advancing upon him. Emma's eyes flicked up and connected with Will's which were full of sorrow. She shot to her feet and stood between the two men who were desperate to protect her. "Smithy…Smithy please I need to speak to Will…alone." She whispered pleadingly.
When they were left alone they sat down awkwardly beside each other on the sofa and sighed at the same time. Emma looked sideways at his crestfallen face. "Why did you do it?" She asked tearfully.
"I…I don't know. I'm not attracted to Beth…I was talking to her because I was worried about Smithy taking advantage of you and…and then she comforted me and we kissed. I was just so sick of being alone…of not knowing what was happening to my family or where they were. I really didn't mean to…I'm…I'm sorry…" Will said miserably.
They sat for a long time without saying anything. Then Will turned to her. "You go back to Smithy…he'll treat you better than I do. I'll get my stuff from the house over the next few days. Explain it to the kids…kid…I'll see if I can crash at Dan's for a while." He managed, trying to keep his voice steady.
Emma looked up sharply. "What are you talking about? Nothing happened between me and Smithy…yeah if I wasn't madly in love with someone else then maybe I'd have snogged him or slept with him but no. I swear nothing happened. Why can I ask would you move out and go and live in Dan's hovel when you've already got a perfectly good house?" Emma asked incredulously.
"What? Who do you love? I…I thought you wouldn't want us to be together any more." Will said, getting more confused by the minute.
"You! I love you, you spoon. I'm not letting you go anywhere. Yeah you slept with her but you're sorry and that's good enough for me. I still love you; I couldn't get by without you. This last week has been hell…I mean Smithy's okay for a cuddle but he's nothing like my hubby!" She replied wrapping her arms around him and planting a kiss on his lips.
Will stood up and offered her his hand and the couple walked happily from the room just as Jo rushed frantically down the corridor yammering quickly on her mobile. "What? Yeah 43 Rathbourne Lane…silver Vectra parked in the drive…yeah that's it." Jo shrieked as she passed Gina's door, she grabbed her and filled her in on all the details.
Ha ha Emz you probably wanted to scream and shout and kick me in the middle but hey you like the end of it no? review please xxxxpip