China Girl

(An Ashes to Ashes Fic)

Hey Everyone; I hope you enhoy this chapter; its more of a filler chpater before it gets into the main part of the story. I'd love to hear what you think (good or bad) so please review & if you're interested I've also updated 'The Man Who Sold the World' & would love to hear what you think about that too :) Anyway; enjoy :)

Chapter 3 -

Dead Man Walking

'Make sure she concentrates; she's easily distracted'

'You don't get it do you? I thought I'd lost you'

'In the words of Marlon Brando; you keep you're friends close, but your enemies closer…'

'I promise; but Alex, for god's sake don't do anything stupid!'

'You'll always be my special little girl'

'Goodbye Peter'

**

They say as you die, you see your life flashing before you; all the mistakes you've made and all the memories you've gained along the way. Somewhere between life and death, Shaz had told her.

At least she could still remember and she was still making connections, which could only mean she was alive and had possibly made it back to 1982; or at least that's what she hoped had happened.

There was no 'bright white light' leading to a 'tunnel of death' as Sam had claimed he'd plunged into before returning to 2006. Infact she couldn't see anything. Did that mean she was dead? Or perhaps she was still in a coma in 1982, and that's why she hadn't woken up yet?

**

'Alex? Alex can you hear me?'

She turned around, as the lights began to flicker and light up, and her eyes slowly regained focus and fell upon the man in front of her, as he slowly walked towards her.

She gasped in recognition of the man, of whom she'd only actually met once in her life; a past life, or so she hoped.

'Sam Tyler?'

'Correct'

'But, but you're…'

'Dead. I know.'

'Then that means, that means that I'm dead too…'

'Yeah it does. But only in 2008; you're alive in 1982 but still in a coma, as I'm sure you're aware you have been for a short while now'

'Well; well when will I wake up?'

'Soon I imagine; but there's something I have to tell you first. Something you need to know…'

'What is it?'

'If you want; then there is a way in which you and your daughter Molly can be together again. Here in 1982'

'Forever?'

'Yes forever. But there's something you have to do first and if you succeed, then myself and Molly can join you, in 1982…'

'But…I don't understand. I thought you were dead?'

'I am. Sort of. Let's say I'm currently somewhere between life and death. Similar to you at this moment in time actually.'

'But, but Ray said you drove you're car into the canal and…'

'…And my body was never found right?'

'Oh my god; so you're…what are you? I…I still don't understand'

'To be honest Alex, neither do I; but if you do this one thing for me; then we can all be happy again. And you can be reunited with Molly.'

'What do I have to do?'

'Talk to Gene. And Annie. You need to make them understand; tell them everything you know about the two of us, and if they care about us enough to even contemplate what you're telling them, then Molly and I, will be able to join you in 1982…'

'But I tried telling Gene the truth before and he didn't believe me, how am I going to get him to believe me now?'

'You'll find a way Alex. Make sure he knows that he can trust you. Then find Annie and tell her too; I have a feeling she might find it easier to understand than Gene'

She nodded, as she tried to acknowledge what Sam was telling her. She knew how important this was to them both; but making Gene understand wasn't going to be easy.

'I think it's about time for you to wake up now Alex. Hopefully I'll see you soon yeah?'

'Yeah; hopefully'

'Oh and Alex; one last thing. Good Luck.'

Ive heard a rumour from ground control
Oh no, don't say it's true

They got a message from the action man
Im happy, hope you're happy too

**

CID was quiet; as it had been since Alex Drake had been in hospital, following the near-fatal accident. The occasional low murmur of voices between certain member of CID, who were discussing any leads on the 'Operation Rose' case, was generally the only sound that could be heard; except from at this moment; as Gene was currently taking a call in his office.

'Who d'you reckon the Guv's on t'phone to?' Ray asked Chris, as he continued to watch the Gene through the gap in the blinds of his office window.

'Dunno; maybe it's about DI Drake'

'I think it's good news' Shaz whispered, as the three detectives watched the expression on their Guv's face, turn from his usual frown to a look of joy and relief.

'It's about bloody time; I was 'bout to get…' Ray exclaimed, but was cut off as Gene charged out of his office, the door slamming shut behind him as he turned to face Chris, Ray and Shaz, who were currently all sitting around one desk.

'Right; just got off t'phone to the hospital. Apparently Bolly kecks has woken up and she's asking to see us. So Raymundo, Christopher, get you're arses off those chairs and get moving; Shaz you can come too if you want; I'm sure Alex'd quite like to see you!'

'Thanks Guv' Shaz exclaimed as she leapt up form her chair and followed Chris & Ray through the double doors of CID.

'Right let's fire up the Quattro!'