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Chloe

Matt walked along the street towards the police station. He hated the fact that he had had to tell Alesha and the others that a violent man was on the streets again and was looking for them. He didn't think that he would be a target, his own safety didn't concern him but he worried about the others on the time. He remembered that he had been missing for part of the case. Morris may not even realise that he played a part in his incarceration. What worried him more was what may happen to Ronnie, Natalie, Angie and the others. He dreaded to think what he would do if something happened to Alesha. They had only been together for a few months but he knew she was the one. There was no way he was going to let anything happen to her.

"You ok Matty boy?" Ronnie watched as the younger detective remained deep in thought. Matt nodded.

"If you were a violent, drug dealer where would you go if you had just beaten up a prison guard and escaped from prison?" Matt held the door of the police station open for Ronnie to follow him.

"Well, if I was then the last place I would go to is my kids" Ronnie thought for a minute before turning on his heel.

"Ron?" Matt shouted after him.

"You asked me where I would go if I was a violent thug like Morris" He watched as Matt jogged up to him.

"Yeah"

"What we should be thinking is where would he go? A violent, thuggish drug dealer that has a son that gave evidence against him. He's going to be looking for revenge against everyone who put him behind bars. We couldn't have done it without the witnesses." He reached the car as Matt realised what he was saying.

"You think he's gone after the kids?" Matt was shocked that they hadn't thought of it earlier.

"No I think he's gone after Danny. After all the other two didn't testify did they?" He watched as Matt nodded. He knew it had been difficult for the young man to testify against his father and hoped that bravery hadn't been rewarded with a visit from his violent father. Matt cursed as he got in to the car with Ronnie.

"I'll call the Guv, see if family liaison has warned the kid. You drive" He pointed at Matt who nodded and threw the car in to gear.

Xxxxx

Alesha sat at her desk going over old notes on the Morris case. There had to be something she had missed and she cursed herself for it. She tapped away at the computer, unaware that George and James were talking about her in James' office.

"So James" George started. He had been on the peripheries of the Morris case when James and Alesha had been the prosecuting counsel. Now he was worried the case was going to come back to haunt the team in more ways than one. "How is Alesha these days? Is she really ok with handling this case?" He sat back in the leather chair opposite James. He waited for an answer as James stared out of the office window, noticing that Alesha was frowning at the computer screen.

"I think she is handling the case well. It was difficult for all concerned at the time. But if this man is out for revenge then I think we all need to keep an eye on each other, not just Alesha" He watched as George nodded.

"Indeed" George stood as James copied his movements.

"She's been through a lot but she's stronger than we gave her credit for. We will prosecute this case again if necessary. Jimmy Morris will be back behind bars George. He can't run forever." James smiled as he saw his boss nod.

"Yes, we can add perverting the Course of Justice as well as GBH to his list of misdemeanours now. Let me know the moment you have something. And don't forget the Phelan case. We will be getting a Court date for that soon too" He walked out of the office and nodded to Alesha as he left. Alesha frowned as she followed his exit with her eyes. James was in her office space when she looked back.

"Ok, what was he after?" Alesha knew something had been said in the office.

"Nothing really" Alesha raised her eyebrows as James smiled slightly and loosened his tie. "He asked about the Phelan case, about how we were coping with Morris being on the run" Alesha nodded. She liked both men she worked with but she found George Castle to be a little intractable at times, although she knew he was a good man.

"We missed something on the Morris case" She watched as James frowned.

"What do you mean?" James was instantly worried. Natalie had implied that the man may go after their families. He had a ten year old son.

"There must be somewhere he will run to. He didn't come across as the most intelligent man we have ever put behind bars. James, I think he has connections on the outside. Someone with the ability to hide a wanted criminal" She knew she sounded dramatic.

"Ok" James thought for a moment "Any idea who?" Alesha sighed in frustration. She had no clue who or what was hiding Jimmy Morris, but she knew they had to work it out quickly.

Xxxxxxxx

Ronnie knocked on the front door of the last address they had for Danny Morris. He hoped the young man was still at home. Matt looked down the street, briefly watching an old man walk towards them. A young girl was struggling with a toddler and baby in a pram. He sighed. The whole street looked so normal. He had difficulty imaging anything out of the ordinary happening there. He pulled his jacket collar tighter around his neck as the September rain changed from drizzle to a huge downpour. There was still no answer as the elderly man approached.

"Hello" He smiled as he walked to the house next door. He was beginning to unlock it when Matt had an idea.

"Excuse me. Do you know where we can find Danny Morris?" He smiled as the old man looked aghast.

"Who's asking?" Matt and Ronnie both produced their warrant cards as the elderly man frowned.

"He's a good boy. Not like his father. He was round here earlier too. I'll tell you what I told him. That boy is no harm to anyone. He's working away. On the Oil Rigs. His girlfriend stays at her Mum's when he's away. I look after the place" He stood proudly as both men nodded. Ronnie smiled.

"He isn't in any trouble with the police." Ronnie tried to reassure the old man. "Hang on a mo, you said his dad was here?"

"Yeah I did. About 9 am this morning. Sent him packing. Didn't like the look of him"

"But you told him the house is empty? Did you tell him where the girlfriend is? What her name is?" Matt joined in the conversation.

"No."

"We need to find this girl. Make sure she is safe." Matt smiled as Ronnie turned on the charm offensive.

"Chloe. Same age as Danny. Lives here most of the time, but she doesn't like staying on her own when he's away. Timid girl. Only 20 bless her. I suppose you want the address for her and her mum?" The old man shook his head.

"Please" Ronnie asked.

"Her Mum's in your line of work too. I think that means she is safe enough. She's in West London, here's the address" He produced a battered slip of paper from his wallet and handed to Ronnie. "She's a good girl. Her mum Liz is a nice lady too. Dunno what they are caught up in but I can't see them being any cause of it. Not with Liz being a copper" He walked away as Ronnie stared at the piece of paper. Liz? He thought to himself. My Liz? The area was the same and how many people had the same job and name as his first love? He looked towards Matt and decided to keep quiet until he knew for certain.

"C'mon Matty boy. Let's see what this Chloe has to say for herself" He walked away leaving Matt to wonder what was going on as he followed him.

authors note, more soon x