Ok, no real plot to this chapter - I just felt it was time for a little fun!
Thanks goes out to AshGurl2897 for beta duties and patience!
Chapter 4
"Well, that was surprising, Gene," Alex said upon walking down to the restaurant from her flat.
"You know me, Bolly. I'm full of surprises," he said, that twinkle in his eyes.
"Ooh, I like surprises Gene. Can I have a surprise?" said Molly as she caught site of her mum entering Luigi's. Since her arrival, Molly had made friends with Antonio, Luigi's son and spent almost all of her time in the restaurant with him, which worked brilliantly for Gene and Alex because it meant they could have time alone.
"I don't think you will really like the surprises I give your mum, Molly." Gene said, trying to hide the smirk from his voice.
"Exactly. Besides, if you knew you were getting a surprise, it wouldn't be a surprise now would it?" she said, trying to stay clear of the 'surprise' in question.
"Okay, you win. I need to be getting back to school anyway. See you at home?" she said, packing her belongings together from the table that was previously Alex and Gene's table. By being only two blocks from school, it meant she could always come home for lunch so she could be with her mother, which was always nice because in 2008, their bond wasn't as strong as it is now because Alex was always working. What struck most was the fact that Molly had referred to the flat in 1981 as home, like she had truly accepted her life in the world she knew nothing about.
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"Alright lads, what've you got for me?"
"That was a long lunch, Guv. We've been back ages," Ray said, smirking at Gene.
"Yes. Well, DI Drake and I had some matters to discuss, Sergeant. And I don't need to explain myself to you." He said, responding with an all knowing glare.
"Matters concerning the case?" Chris asked, eager to join in.
"Er, well…" started Gene, but found himself at loss at what to say.
"Yes, Chris. DCI Hunt and I were talking about the interview with Evan and my trip to his house with Ray to see if we had found any links or evidence. Ok? Interrogation over?" she said, looking from one to the other.
"Yes ma'am, sorry ma'am," said Chris and Ray in unison.
"Now if you need me, I'll be in my office, I've got some important phone calls to make," Gene said, before striding over to his office and closing the door, but not before throwing a wink at Alex. Just as they heard the door close behind him, it opened again, "And before I forget, look at that chair. This time next week there will be a replacement for DC Lewis sitting in it, so get your arses in gear because you are all replaceable." He said, noticing the hurt on Alex's face. "Well most of you, anyway," he added, his face softening as his eyes met hers.
"Hey, Ray. You got any idea who the new bloke's gonna be?" Chris asked.
"Nah, sorry mate. I just hope we don't get anyone from Special Branch, they're all wankers up there," he said, sighing at the possibilities.
"What makes you say it's a man? It could be a woman," stated Shaz.
"Why would it be a woman Shaz? We've already got two of yer, and the Guv as already got a bird, so we don't need another one," Ray said, ever confident.
"DI Drake was transferred here because she is a good detective, not because she is easy on the eyes. I thought you would have known that by now."
"Yeah but it helps, don't it," Ray said, looking at confirmation from Chris who was finding it hard to answer, given the icy stare that Shaz was giving him.
"Well, she is good at her job," he said, not wishing to divulge any further.
"DS Ray Carling, Detective Inspector Drake became an inspector because she is really good at her job. She has helped us solve plenty of cases with her psychology and stuff. It's not her fault the Guv finds her attractive. Do you think you weren't promoted because you're not good looking? Well, its not! It's because you can't tell your left hand from your right!" she said in a huff and walked out, making sure she slammed the door in the process.
Once Alex had come back from her errand, she came and sat down at her desk. She was about to ask Chris where the notes from Gene's interview were, but they were having some kind of heated discussion and her phone was ringing.
"Hello, DI Drake speaking?"
"Well, hello Mz Drake," said a sleazy voice coming from the receiver.
"Hello, Sir. Can I help you?" she asked, wanting to know the identity of the mysterious caller.
"In a number of ways. What are you wearing?" said the voice.
"Excuse me? Can I ask who is speaking please?"
"You can ask all you like."
"Ok, pal. I have no idea who you are, nor do I wish to continue this conversation. Some of us have work to attend to and not annoying members of the police. So unless you want me to trace this call and have you in the cells by four, I suggest you leave me the hell alone!" Alex said, and slammed down the receiver.
Five seconds later, her phone rang.
"Hello, DI Drake speaking?"
"Well, that wasn't very nice of you, inspector," said the same voice.
"You're right, it wasn't. Now leave me alone or I won't hesitate to track you down. Understood?" she said, starting to worry.
"I understand perfectly, Bolly," said the voice.
"Gene?" she asked, looking into his office to try and catch a glimpse of him, but the blinds were down.
"Who?" He asked, giving nothing away, "I was just wondering if you wanted any champagne? Pop the cork off the ol' bottle," he added.
"Ok, ha ha very funny," she said with far too much sarcasm that she was beginning to draw attention to herself.
"Well, I'm a funny guy. This Gene you talk of, would it happen to be DCI Gene Hunt?"
"That's the man," she said, her confidence rising.
"What's he like?"
"A perverted little scumbag with nothing better to do than make prank phone calls," she said, showing humour rather than annoyance.
"Sounds like a great bloke to me," he said, still not revealing his real voice or identity.
"He can be, but he can't be trusted," Alex replied.
"Oh yeah, why's that?" He said, genuinely interested.
"Because he is a bare faced liar. He said he had a lot of work to do, yet he sits in his office distracting his staff."
"I think you're wrong. It's not his fault his staff is distracted. If he was on the phone, talking to a member of staff like you, there is nothing stopping you putting the phone down."
"But there is also nothing stopping him phoning again."
"Maybe you like the sound of his voice. I hear he is a very attractive man," Alex couldn't deny that; he had that husky growl that made her go weak at the knees. The Manc Lion indeed.
"Your source is correct."
"So, what's he like in bed?"
"He's alright I suppose," she said, suddenly enjoying her chance to toy with him.
"Alright? Alright?" he said, his voice wavering slightly.
"Well, I've had better," she said, looking at her nails, nonchalant in case he was watching.
"Oh yeah? Who?" he said, genuinely curious.
"No one in particular. He could do with a few lessons to be honest."
"And are you gonna teach him?" he said, an air of mischief in his tone.
"I might do. But I have a lot of work to do at the moment and not nearly enough time. If I get a chance to finish my work, then he's in for a treat." Just as she finished her sentence, she heard the dial tone. He'd hung up.
"Bolly? Are you gonna be on that phone all day or are you actually gonna do some work?" Gene said, emerging from his office, the receiver detached and flung on his desk.
"I am sorry, Gene. I should really get on." She said, placing the receiver down.
"Who was on the phone anyway? Anyone important?" He asked, leaning on the doorjamb.
"No, not really. He was just wasting police time," she said, as casual as she could muster.
"People should be arrested for that kind of thing."
"I wouldn't hesitate to cuff him, Guv," she said, earning a raised eyebrow from Gene.
"Sounds like a right bastard to me."
"Oh, he is," she said, smirking as she did so. Just as he was about to comment, she flicked open a file, signalling the end to the conversation and Gene retreated back into his den.
Around two minutes later, Alex's phone rang once more.
"Well, hello again. How may I help you?" she asked, adding as much seduction to her tone as she could get away with. Now it was her turn to tease him.
"Er… well a cuppa would be nice," said Ray, "And make sure to get some more pink wafers," added Chris, each of them trying to hide the laughter from there faces as she turned in her chair to find Chris and Ray huddled over the telephone receiver.
"You know, some of us have actually got a lot of work to do?" Alex said changing her tone as she hung up and gesturing to the files.
"It seems you do, ma'am. You best crack on, we can't have you distracted now, can we?" Ray said, clearly aware of the previous conversation and the mysterious caller.
"Indeed, boys. And you know what gets me working more than anything else?" she asked, sauntering over to their desks in a flirtatious manner, causing each of them to gulp.
"I can think of a few things," Ray muttered.
"Coffee, and as I recall, you're on coffee duty, Ray," she said, an air of satisfaction about her.
"How do you take it?" he asked, implying more than what appeared on the surface.
"No sugar, and make it strong. If it's weak it just spoils it and doesn't quench your thirst, or give you the kick that you were after to take you over the edge or fill the desires of an energy boost," she said, making Ray suddenly become uncomfortable as he dashed off to the kitchenette.
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"So, Chris. You got those notes from the interview?"
"With Evan?"
"No, with the Queen Mother," she said with a touch too much sarcasm, noticing the look on Chris' face. Not only did he look confused, he began lifting papers and opening files on his desk in search for interview notes on the Queen's mother. Feeling sorry for him, she added, "Joke, Chris. Of course I meant the interview with Evan."
"I know that, I was just looking for my chuddy," he said, trying to cover up his embarrassment. " I think I gave them to Shaz to type up, ma'am, but she's gone off in a huff. The doc warned me about mood swings but I-"
"Not to worry. She'll be around here somewhere. I could do with stretching my legs," she said, catching a snigger from Ray. "I've been sat down too long, Ray. I'm not going to be much good if the blood flow stops and my legs don't work, now am I?" which just fuelled the sniggering that seemed contagious as most of the squad room were fit to burst.
"I hear that," Ray muttered, but failed in hiding his opinion from his DI.
"I'm just saying that I could do with a bit of exercise," she said, which caused Ray to just burst into outright laughter. Knowing that nothing she could say or do would change their maturity levels of a normal human being, she walked out of the squad room just as the tears were forming in Ray's eyes.
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"Hi, Shaz. I've been looking all over for you." Alex said, finding Shaz at the front stairs of the station.
"Oh, hi ma'am," she said, getting up and brushing down her uniform.
"Everything all right, Shaz?" she asked.
"Everything's fine, ma'am. Just that lot in there," Shaz said, nodding inside the building.
"Ah, yes. Them," she said, matching Shaz' tone.
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"Hi, Luigi. Do you have the spare keys to my mum's flat? I still need to do some packing for tomorrow and I want to get a head start," Molly said, "can Tony come help too?" She added.
"Certainly Signorina, one moment," he replied, before disappearing into the kitchen.
"Gratzi, Signor," Molly said, smiling at Luigi.
"I see Antonio has been teaching you Italian," he replied, patting Antonio on the head.
"Si, Si Signor. Addio Luigi," she said, waving goodbye, "C'mon Tony, we've got a lot of work to do," she added as they made their way up to Alex's flat.
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"You lot! Where's Bolly gone?"
"She said she needed some exercise, Guv. Fancy some yourself?" Ray asked.
"I'm good thank you, Raymondo. But I would be more than happy to kick that arse of yours into shape," Gene said, fetching his coat. "Alright then lads, it's knocking off time," he added, shrugging on his coat, "Chop chop. Luigi awaits."
Once the boys were ready, Alex and Shaz appeared in the squad room.
"Did you get that exercise you were after, ma'am?" Ray said.
"Yes, thank you Ray. Going somewhere?" Alex asked, noticing the men in their coats.
"Luigi's. It's been a long day, so we're all knackered and gagging for a pint," Gene added, noticing everyone make their way out. Gene however, waited for Alex until the two of them were alone.
"So, what do you want to do tonight?" He asked, helping her put on her coat and putting his arm around her as they walked through the corridors of CID.
"I don't know, Gene. I've got my hands full at the moment," she replied, noticing the disappointment of Gene's face.
"I have," he said, lowering his hands to her bottom, "But you haven't," he added.
"Seriously though, I have a lot of work to do. I can't just drop my load for you," she said, becoming annoyed at his insistence.
"I drop my load every night for you, Bolly. And I intend to do just that, tonight," he said, making sure to pinch her bum as he did so.
"C'mon Guv. You're buying the first round," Chris called, unable to hear their conversation.
"So what do you really wanna do tonight?" Gene asked, hoping to change her mind.
"I was thinking of teaching?" Alex said, raising an eyebrow. The temptation of a night with Gene overruled the work load.
"Depends in the lesson," he whispered. Noticing the crowd of officers approaching, he decided he would be better acquainted with Alex.
"Sorry lads, you'll have to go on without me. Got a lot of catching up to do and I need to discuss the findings DI Drake and Ray found," he said, unconvincingly.
"But you've already discussed them at lunch, Guv," Chris said.
"Well, I need to discuss them further, Christopher," he said, clearly irritated at having to explain himself. Catching the look on Gene's face, they all took the hint and took refuge inside Luigi's.
"After you," Gene said, walking round his Quattro to open Alex's door as he helped her inside.
"Why thank you kind Sir," she replied, kissing him on the cheek.
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"Well, that was a lovely meal, Gene," Alex said, "I could get used to this," she added, as Gene opened her door for her to get out.
"Well don't bother. I figured I'd take you out for a nice meal so it'll get me some brownie points for some special treatment in class," he said, full of mischief as they walked the stairs to Alex's flat.
"Oh, you'll be getting plenty of that," Alex said, linking her arm in his, "but only if you're good," she added, brushing his jacket from his shoulders as they reached her door.
"Then your will is my command," Gene replied, lifting her blouse from her skirt. As she turned to open the door, Gene took the liberty of unzipping the back of her skirt.
Turning to face him, her back against the door, she replied, "So that's how you want to play it?"
"All fun and games me, Bolly. All work and no play makes the Genie an unhappy man. But I must warn you, I wasn't much of a model student"
"Well, that's because you didn't have a very good teacher," she said, earning her a kiss from Gene. As he kissed her, Alex began pulling at Gene's tie to bring him closer, before ripping the buttons from his shirt, trailing kisses as she went. Once she had prised his shirt open, Gene reached behind Alex to open the door. Staggering across the living room, Alex and Gene made their way to her bedroom, undressing each other on the way.
As the doorknob to her bedroom turned, Molly looked up as the gap began to widen and the two figures emerged.
"Mum!" Molly said, witnessing both Alex and Gene kissing one another, neither of them able to see her.
"And Mister Hunt!" Antonio added, making both Alex and Gene jump apart. Both Antonio and Molly looked on at the two adults: Alex wearing only her underwear, stockings and heels as Gene stood before them in his vest and boxer shorts with his trousers around his ankles.
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Ok, hopefully you wont have to wait as long for the next chapter. I'll try and get the next chapter up in a weeks time. If this doesn't happen, feel free to remind me.
Just letting everyone know, there is now an Ashes to Ashes category in Fanfiction. I contacted them and they have granted my request and put one up. If you cannot see the category, it simply means there isn't any stories stored inside it. However, I will be putting my other stories in that category and I think everyone else should do the same. It's about time we had a seperate category from Life On Mars!