Heya guys, sorry it's taken me so long to update, been busy with other fics. Special thankx 2 Laura (S-Nixon), Lynsey, Jodie, Laura (SaMaNdPhiL4eVeR), Amy, Becca and Elz for reviewing. Plz keep doing so, luv ya lots Gemz xx
Chapter 3- Doing the Right Thing
The next day, Tanya got into work at about 8:40. She buzzed herself into CID and saw that the only person there was Sam, who was in her office. Sam turned around as Tanya opened the doors, 'morning Sam,' Tanya said as she passed the office.
'Morning Tanya,' Sam replied. 'You OK?'
'Yeah, I suppose,'
'You don't sound it,' Sam said as she put a load of case files on a desk. 'What's up?'
Tanya entered the office and perched on the desk in Sam's office as Sam closed the door. 'Phil asked me out for dinner last night,' Tanya said.
'What did you say?'
'I said yes,'
'Oh,' Sam's face fell. 'So what's the problem?'
Tanya shrugged. 'Oh I don't know Sam, I am doing the right thing aren't I?'
'Only you can answer that question Tanya, if you think it's a good idea, then go for it,'
'Thanks Sam,' Tanya said.
'No worries, Tanya, we're friends. You know you can talk to me about anything.'
'I know that Sam,' Tanya said as she hugged her.
'Enjoy yourself tonight,' Sam replied as she pulled out of the embrace.
Tanya smiled at her as the doors to CID opened again and everyone else began to enter. Tanya opened the office door and left. Sam watched as Tanya closed the door and stepped outside. Sam collapsed into the chair behind her desk. She'd lost Phil for good and she knew it. Sam got scared when Phil confessed his feelings and dumped him. Deep down, Sam knew that her feeling for Phil were deeper than friendship but she didn't want to tell him how she felt about him. That was the way that she was, Samantha Nixon, single, independent woman who didn't think she needed a man to make her happy. That had changed, she was falling in love with Phil and there was nothing she could do stop it.
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Tanya was paired up with Jo for the day again and they were working on a robbery. They'd identified their suspects, David and Owen Brown had previous for burglary and fitted the victim's descriptions of the burglars. 'Shall we go and nick this toerags then?' Tanya asked.
'You're a bit keen aren't you?' Jo replied.
'What can I say? I just wanna get this case done and dusted,'
'Why?'
'Maybe I've got something else on,' Tanya said mysteriously.
'Oooh sounds intriguing, wanna tell me more?'
Tanya turned around and gazed at Phil, Jo followed her gaze. 'You and Phil?' she said incredulously.
Tanya smiled at Jo. 'Yep, it's just dinner, nothing serious,' she replied.
'Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself?'
Tanya was spared the task of retaliating when Jo changed the subject. 'Come on, lets go and nick these suspects,' she said as she picked up a set of car keys from her desk.
Tanya and Jo arrested their suspects and interviewed them later that afternoon. They confessed to the burglary and were charged. Tanya and Jo finished their paperwork at about 6:30 that evening. Phil came over to Tanya's desk and perched on the edge of it. 'I've booked a table at the new Italian place in Canley tonight, I'll pick you up at 7:30,' he said.
Tanya took out a piece of paper and wrote something on it. 'That's my address,' she said as she passed Phil the piece of paper. 'I'll see you later,' she added as she picked up her coat and her car keys and left the office.
Phil watched as Tanya descended the stairs and left the station. Was he doing the right thing moving on from Sam? It was time he got over her and he knew it. Phil picked up his car keys and headed off home to smarten himself up a bit.
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Phil pulled up outside Tanya's house just before 7:30. He took a deep breath before walking up the path and knocked on the door. Tanya opened the door and smiled at Phil, 'you look nice,' he said.
Tanya smiled. She was wearing a black halter-necked dress with matching heels and accessories, 'thanks,' Tanya finally said.
'You ready?' Phil asked.
Tanya nodded. She stepped outside and locked the door behind her. Phil held out his arm to Tanya, she took it and they both got into the car and drove off.
Tanya and Phil pulled up outside the Italian restaurant where Phil had booked their table. They entered the restaurant and were escorted to their table. They ordered their meals and looked while they were waiting. 'Can I ask you a question?' Phil asked.
'Yeah, course you can,' Tanya replied.
'What's the deal with you and Stuart?'
Tanya stayed silent for a moment. 'Me and Stuart were together for about 6months, it was years ago though, nothing for you to worry about,' she finally said.
'Why would I worry about that?'
'You tell me,' Tanya said as she took a sip from her glass of wine.
Their meals arrived shortly afterwards. Tanya and Phil finished their meals and he paid the bill. They left the restaurant at about 10:30 and walked arm in arm back to his car. 'Do you want me to drop you off?' Phil asked.
'Do you mind?' Tanya replied.
Phil shook his head. Tanya smiled at him, 'OK then,' she said as she got into the car.
Phil pulled up outside Tanya's house 15minutes later. They got out of the car and walked up the garden path. Tanya turned to Phil as she got to her door, 'Thanks Phil,' she said. 'I've really enjoyed tonight.'
'Yeah so have I,' Phil replied. 'We should do it again sometime.'
'Yeah, I think we should,' Tanya agreed as she kissed Phil on the cheek.
She pulled away and Phil gazed into her eyes. They inched closer together until their lips met and Phil kissed her. He pulled away and gazed back into Tanya's eyes, to make sure this was what she wanted. She smiled at him and he kissed her again, more passionately this time. Phil's tongue entered Tanya's mouth and gently explored it. Tanya pulled away, 'well that was…unexpected,' she said.
'Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow,' Phil said.
'I'll see you tomorrow Phil,' Tanya replied as she unlocked the door to her house.
Phil kissed her on the cheek once more before he walked back down the garden path. Tanya watched as Phil got back into his car and disappeared out of sight.
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