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Chapter Seven- History Repeats Itself
Smithy woke to a mess of blonde hair on the pillow next to him and smiled. She looked so beautiful, she had no covers over her, just one of his old t-shirts, which even with her huge bump her small frame was still lost in it. He sat up and glanced down at her, he ran a hand over her bump, their baby. A few more months and the baby would be with them, they would be meeting the child they had created together. He smiled as her eyes flicked open "Hey" stevie grinned up to him, she raised a hand to his face and ran it along his jaw line, her ring catching on his stubble, he took hold of her hand glancing at the engagement ring on her finger. He grinned, how had he got so lucky, a beautiful girlfriend who he was going to marry and a baby on the way, he had all he had ever dreamed of, a family, his own family. He lent down his hands falling to the side of her, he gently kissed her lips, her hands lifting to back of his neck, never wanting to let go of him. he pulled away slightly "I gotta get up, we dont all have the day off" He smirked at her, he watched a smile etch its way accross her face. "I love you Moss" with that he stood up and made his way out of the bedroom. "I love you too" She called after him. She looked around his bedroom, it would soon be her bedroom too. After about twenty minutes he returned, his voice startling her "You got any plans today Moss?" he asked as he sat on the bed beside her. "I gotta go to my flat, get my last few boxes and then into town, I gotta go to the bank" she grinned "But first Im gunna have a lie in" she pulled the covers over herself and snuggled into the pillow. He moved closer to her "Leave the boxes, I'll get them tonight when I finish" He lent down and kissed her forehead "You shouldnt be lifting in your condition" He smirked. She lifted the pillow and hit him round the head with it, he grinned taking the pillow from her hands, "What did I just say about lifting" he laughed kissing her lips and moving towards the door. "See you tonight" she smiled after him.
Smithy smiled as his phone beeped, he pulled it out of his pocket. Callum smirked at him from the drivers seat of the area car "Under the thumb mate!" he declared. Smithy looked up from his phone "She wouldnt have it any other way!" they both laughed as he glanced back to his text.
From: Stevie Mob Recieved: 9.22am 15/05/2011 Got the boxes, just in the bank, then going home. I got some stuff to cook for dinner tonight! I love you xxxx
He grinned at the thought he would probably have food poising after a home cooked meal from Stevie. He could hear Callum chuckling to himself but he didnt care, all that mattered was Stevie and their baby. "Sierra Oscar One from Sierra Oscar" his radio buzzed to life. "Go ahead" he sighed down the small machine. "gov we have an armed robbery taking place. Barkleys bank in Stanford Square, Serria Oscar 25 and 72 are on scene. can you assist?" Smithy froze he could here his radio and Callum talking to him, he just couldnt take it in. His shoulder shook as Callum pushed him slightly "Respond to the call Smithy" He delared, Smithy glanced to him, "Gov, answer the call" he barked. Smithys voice was low as he spoke slowly "Stevie... she is... Stevie is in the bank" Callum froze for a second before grabbing his radio "Serria Oscar from thirty, show myself and Inspector Smith assisting." Smithy felt sick, he pushed on his phone to call Stevie but the line just went dead. How was this happening? The woman he loved in danger. It couldnt happen to him again, and not to Stevie, she was his world."Whats happening?" callum asked arriving at the bank. "That man" Rodger pointed to a small man in a barkleys uniform. "Mr Porte, he is a cashier, he managed to get out. The suspects are two males with ski masks and they both have guns." he glanced back to callum "There are still hostages inside, four more employees, a lady with two children and a heavily pregnant lady" Smithy moved towards the bank Callum grabbed his arm "You go in there you putting youself and everyone in that building in danger!" Noticing CID pulling up Callum nodded towards them "Fill them in Smithy." He turned and made his way to Neil and Grace. Callum moved closer to Rodger "Get a negotiator down here now. and get the press back" Callum pointed to a news van pulling up outside... "oh and PC Valentine, DS Moss is inside so I want you to keep an eye on Smithy." Rodger glanced to where Smithy now stood with Neil and Grace, there faces horrified. "Yes serge" he replied.
Inside the bank Stevie stood nervously next to a young woman who was cradling her small children in her arms. There sobbing rang around the room. "Shut them up" The taller of the masked men approached her "Or I will" he pointed the gun at them,
before walking to Stevie "What are you looking at?" he barked at her, his huge frame towering over Stevie, she diverted her eyes directly to the floor. The smaller man moved towards them "Leave her alone" He stuck up for her "And you lay a finger on them kids your be leaving here in a box!" The taller man grunter and stomped towards the other hostages. The shorter of the men took Stevies hand "Here sit down" he helped her to the floor. She glanced up at him "Was this not part of the plan then?"
She smiled. "No" he replied "It was ment to be in, get the money and out, no hostages, no police and no problems" he sighed walking towards the other man who now had his gun to the managers head. Stevie shifted along the floor to where the lady sat cuddling her children, "Its ok" she whispeared "Im Stevie, I want you to try and stay calm, everything will be ok!" the lady smiled as tears ran down her face "Emily" She sighed "My children.. they are terrified... I need to get them out!" Stevie nodded "Ok, listen carefully, I am DS Moss from Sunhill station" She whispeared "Im a police officer... I'll do everything I can to get you out, I have delt with situations like this before" She looked to Emily "Just try and keep them calm." Stevie glanced around the the bank, two of the cashiers were sitting oppisite the other, Stevie noticed her breathing was heavy and she was showing signs of a panic attack. The manager and the taller of the masked men had now dissapeared. "Excuse me" she called to the shorter, "What is it?" he asked walking towards her. She smiled "I am Stevie" She begun, He glanced down "Liam" he sighed. "Right Liam listen to me... your gunna be in a lot of trouble whan you get out of here..." he inturupted "My brother is on the phone to a copper now, they are getting us a car" Stevie smiled, "Ok thats good... its good..." She said reassuringly "Why dont you do something for the police... it will make you look genuine" she smiled. She looked around the bank all eyes were on her. "That young girl, she needs medical help..." Stevie gestured to the girl the other side of the bank "And this lady with her kids ... let them go, you said you didnt want hostages anyway!" he looked down at her bump "And you?" he asked. Stevie smiled "I will stay." He looked over to the young girl, she was no more than eighteen, and just had a gun pointed at her head, he sighed and glanced back to Stevie "Ok...I will let the kids go and that one" he pointed to the young cashier. As he walked off Emily turned to her "He is keeping me!" She stated. "Yes but your children will be safe...I promise you, the police will look after them." The young cashier knelt down in front of Emily and Stevie, her hands shaking and her breathing heavy. "Get the kids" Liam shouted as he walked to his brother. "Please look after my children" Emily begged, the cashier nodded. Stevie took the young cashiers hand "Sophie.." She began, noticing her name badge "I need you to get a message to a police officer for me... Inspector Smith... Inspector Dale Smith.." The young girl nodded "Tell him Im safe and that I love him" Liam appeared behind the cashier and grabbed her arm "Come on" he said pulling her towards the door,
Emily placed a small kiss on her childrens foreheads as they cried, Sophie took their hands and made her way to the door, she glanced over her shoulder to Stevie as she exited the bank.
Rodger walked towards the large van and lent in the back door. "Three of the hostages have been released" He smiled. Callum moved slightly as Smithy moved towards the exit "Stevie?" Rodger shook his head. Smithy fell back to his seat and Grace squeezed his hands "She will be ok" She smiled. Rodger looked to Smithy "She is asking for you Gov" Smithy stood up and climbed out of the van followed closley by Neil. "Where is she?" Smithy asked. Rodger pointed to an ambulance "In there...her name is Sophie." Smithy and neil jogged over. Millie was outside it with the two children "They ok PC Brown?" Neil asked. Millie nodded. Smithy and Neil stepped inside the ambulance. Sophie had a oxygen mask over her face and was still trembling, Smithy sat beside her "Sophie..." he began as the girl nodded "Im inspector Dale Smith... you asked to see me?" sophie smiled lifting her mask. "Your her boyfriend... the pregnant lady" Smithy nodded and moved closer "Is she ok?" Sophie smiled "Yes she asked me to tell you she is safe and that she loves you" Smithy stood up, "Thank you... Thank you" he moved to the door. "You ok?" Neil asked once they were outside the ambulance "I will be when Stevie tells me that herself" he smiled weakly.
Stevie fidgited on the floor, placing her hand on her bump and groaning. "Are you ok?" Emily smiled at her. Stevie nodded "Im fine just a bit uncomfatable!" Emily watched as Stevie shifted again. The taller man and the manager were out of sight again,
the two cashiers were huddled together the other side of the room. Liam was pacing backwards and forwards along the floor. He looked scared now, he had removed his mask, he was no more than a boy himself Stevie had thought. "Liam?" Stevie called. He walked to her and watched her shifting along the floor. "I need the toilet" She said with a desperate look on her face, "Can you wait?" he asked. Stevie shook her head. Liam lowered his hand to Stevie and helped her up, "Ok" he smiled at her "Cant have no accidents can we" he turned to a cashier, an older lady with grey hair and a dress suit, and pointed "You, come here"
The lady looked very calm and alert Stevie thought, under the circumstances, even Stevie was starting to worry and she had delt with similar situations before in her job. "Take her to the toilet... and no funny buisness" Stevie followed the lady accross the room. Liam pointed the gun to Emily "Go and sit over there" he said pointing the gun to the final cashier. In the toilets Stevie smiled "Thank you" she sighed as she made her way into a cubical. She shut the door and lent against it starring up at the celling, she ran a hand over her bump, all she wanted was to be curled up with Smithy, have him teasing her about her height or being unable to chase after criminals with her ever growing bump again. "You did a good job getting them kids out" The lady smiled as Stevie left the cubical, she walked to the small sinks and rinsed her hands, the lady watched as she turned to the door, she held her hand out "Michelle" She smiled. "Stevie" she replied shaking her hand. Athough she had done nothing wrong Stevie didnt trust her something about this lady just didnt quite add up. "When is your baby due?" Michelle asked. Stevie grinned rubbing her bump "August 10th" She looked around the room "I could have done without this" she smiled softly. "If Sophie had just given them the money we wouldnt be here" She declared. Stevie looked to her "Im sure this isnt how Liam and John wanted it" Stevie smiled at Michelle, knowing now that she must be in on it, its the only way she could of known the second mans name. They had been sure not to use it infront of anyone. "shall we get back?" Stevie asked before pulling the door open. Once back in the main room Stevie sat down on the floor next to Emily and whispeared into her ear "She is in on it" Emilys gaze shot to Michelle who now stood next to Liam and John. Stevie placed a finger to her lips "Sssshhhhhh" She smiled. Michelle returned and lent down oppisite stevie. "I have asked them to let you go." She smiled. Stevie shook her head "Im not leaving Emily" Stevie placed a hand onto Emilys shoulder. "Ok you can go" Liam put his hand out to help Stevie from the ground. Stevie smiled "I cant leave her" She gestured to Emily. John grabbed Stevies arm and pulled her from the ground, he pushed her away from Emily who had jumped up to help. "Why would you want to stay?" John waved the gun towards Emily "You have only just met her!" Stevie opened her mouth but he pushed her back against a wall. "unless you have a motive" He looked at Liam and then back to Stevie "your old bill" he spat. He pulled her into the middle of the room and pointed the gun at her head "listen ... I can help you... I can get you out of here" She pleaded. "Liam...she has been playing you, Im gunna kill her" John shouted. Stevie could hear emily crying. Liam moved closer to John and stevie. "No she is pregnant" He sighed "you cant shot her" Stevie closed her eyes and pictured what her life would of been like with Smithy and their baby. And with that a shot ran through the bank.