Seeing Greg on the ground Kerry kneels down next to him feeling for a pulse. Seeing Lawson and Chris near by, she looks at them "what are you waiting for" Lawson is already off running. Chris hesitates, not wanting to leave Kerry with Greg "im fine, go get the guy who did this" nodding he follows Lawson down the street.
Running back inside, she grabs her phone and towels. Dialling the ambulance, before pressing the towel on the gun shot wound. Looking at Greg, his is gasping for breath "come on Greg, don't you dare die on me, not now"
Trying to open his eyes, "go get them Kerry, i know you will" before closing his eyes. Dialling base, she doesn't even let Leon answer the phone before asking "how far is the ambulance away from my place Leon?" Looking at the screen "is everything alright Kerry"
In no mood to talk "Leon how far" she yells into the phone. "a few minutes still Kerry" then hearing the engaged signal, wonder what is going on.
Looking back at Greg, his breathing is becoming slower, before taking a gulp. Removing her hand from the wound, she starts CPR on him, frantic to save him. Working on him, she doesn't see Lawson and Chris come back, until Chris kneels down next to him, feeling a pulse, he shakes his head. Seeing Kerry not giving up, he starts compressions. The amount of blood Greg has lost he knows they have lost him, and he suspects Kerry does too.
Hearing the sirens, he looks up and sees the ambulance arrive, walking over "gun shot wound."
Walking over to Kerry Chris gently taps on her shoulder, as the paramedics take over. Closing her eyes, she knows what is coming as one of them walks over to her "sorry there is nothing we can do, he has gone. Taking Chris's hand off her shoulder, she walks over to the guy Lawson is holding, unleashing her fury she hits him over the face with her hand
Seeing Kerry hit the guy, Chris doesn't say anything, he knows how much she is going through and what she did for Greg, and now he is dead..
Walking over to her, she shakes her head walking off turning to Lawson "Take him to TR," Nodding "Shannon and Stel are on their way with TR1" then throwing his keys at her "can you drive my car to TR, I'll get what i can out of him"
Chris walks up to Lawson "this is homicide and drug squad now" then seeing the look in Kerry's eyes "safer if we pick him up from TR," Smiling at him, she mumbles "thanks".
Waiting with Lawson for TR1, to arrive she sits on the front steps each time she thinks she is getting somewhere something happens. Chris walks over and sits down next to her "I'm fine" she replies to the look he gives her. Waiting with the guy Lawson glances over at Chris sitting on the step with Kerry, he has been protective of Kerry, she is vunerable right now, scowling at Chris.
Turning to Kerry the guy says "lucky my shot wasn't so good, otherwise you'd be dead to, but then won't be long until you are."
Lawson grabs his shirt "what does that mean" Calling out to him "Leave it Lawson, we all know who he works for, he'll end up just like Greg too, dead once they finish with him"
Seeing TR arrive, Kerry walks over to Lawson "i'll met you back at base shortly" a plan forming in her mind. Lawson glances at Kerry before putting the guy in TR, this isn't like Kerry, she has been so gung ho about it all, doing things that can ruin her career.
Sitting in the back seat with Shannon, Stella is driving. Looking at the guy, then at Lawson in the rearview mirror, Stella needs to know "why was that guy at Kerry's and what were you doing there instead of work." Glancing up at Shannon, Lawson knows Shannon is thinking the same thing, the glare on her face when TR stopped outside Kerry's was more than a give away. "Yeah Lawson" then quieter "why didn't you say anything" Shannon asks, hurt that Lawson was keeping something that big from her.
Whispering to her "I'll explain later" Stella waiting for an answer "well Lawson, what's the deal with Kerry and that guy, and did you see how cozy she was on the step of her house"
"Do you really want to know Stella, what Kerry does is her business and no one elses:" Lawson replies, knowing it still won't be the end of it all. "Bet Shannon wants to know, if she doesn't already which I'm gathering she doesn't"
Seeing the look in the rearview mirror "Lawson i know about you and Shannon, and gathering from this, even Shannon doesn't know about Kerry" then joking "having a bit on the side"
Needing Stella to stop and none of her business "thats enough Stel" he says sharply before giving Shannon a look who whispers "she made me tell her" "Stella though" Lawson whispers back. Smiling smugly in the front, Stella knows she has one up on Lawson knowing about him and Shannon.
Arriving back at TR, he turns to Shannon and Stel "I'm taking him to a room and keep him there, until drug squad arrives" Shannon calls out after Lawson "wait I'm coming too" catching up to him Lawson turns "Shan I can take him by myself" "I know you can, but I get to spend some time with you" she replies needing to keep an eye on him
Arriving at TR, Kerry sees Lawson walking out "find anything out"
Shaking his head not much "Damian Stroud a long history of drug related offences though. Chris has taken him now" before hopping into TR1 and driving off.
A few hours later, Kerry's phone rings, after hanging up she walks out to the coms room "Leon, find out who posted bail for a Damian Stroud, there is more to this guy" turning to face Kerry "is that the guy who was in here earlier"
Nodding, she walks out of TR, seeing Lawson's car instead of hers 'damm it" walking back she gets his keys and drives out of TR.
Pulling up at the address 15 minutes later, she looks around, he is in a better neighbour hood than the others. Getting out of the car, she walks towards the front door, ringing the door bell, she is slightly surprised to see Damian answer the door. Opening it up 'what do you want," he asks gruffily. Looking at him "you going to let me in."
Looking at her up and down "he could think of a few things he could do with her, bit older than what he usually goes for, but he's guessing she's seen a bit. Opening the door she walks inside looking around as casually as she can. Damian follows her inside. Kerry turns to face him "surprised to see you here, thought you'd still be held" Shaking his head "nah, surprised to see you here, one bullet it all it will take to shoot you, could even kill you this time." Holding his gaze, she wonders if she did the right thing, coming here, no one knows she is here, and here she is with a killer.
Looking at Damian "your not the smartest guy are you, shooting a cop, really think you'd get away with it. Not like shooting Greg then they don't want you for your brains"
"Have to catch me first" Damian replies cockly "They will, but you will probably end up dead like Greg" Kerry replies. "Nah" Damian replies walking over to get himself a drink "Want one" he asks Kerry before continuing "if I kill you, I won't be touched, Greg was a loser, I'm not, I'm invisible"
Watching him pour himself a wine and start to drink it, takes her self control not to say yes. Looking at Kerry "don't want to shoot ya, your kind of alright for a cop" pouring himself another glass, he gets a glass and gives it to her.
Looking at Damian he seems like an alright guy "why do it" "Million dollar question isn't it, why not?" he shrugs "pays good, Jacko looks after me alright too, pays my bills and with Dave in jail, well." turning to face Kerry she makes sure her face gives nothing away amazed he is saying all of this to her, but knowing he isn't scared of these guys, she can't do much.
Looking at Kerry he likes her, she isn't scared of him, and very determined and he doubts that she would ever tell anyone where James is, he ends up saying softly "you need to watch yourself, these guys want you, they want to find out where James is, and will use you to get to him"
Looking at him in surprise "why are you telling me this" Shrugging "I'm a father and would do anything for my child, want to go out for a meal" Smiling at him, and tempted to use it to gather information she hears herself saying "maybe" before picking up her bag and walking out the door, driving back to base, before Lawson gets back wanting his car.
Back at base, Michael arrives at base, walking into the coms room, hearing a noise Leon turns around "when are you back at work?" "That's why I'm here to see Kerry" Michael replies looking around. Pointing to a seat "she's not here nor Audrey at the moment, tell me what's happening, as nothing is happening here" Leon asks.
"Did you know Lawson and Shannon are together?" Michael asks Leon, wanting to tell someone. Shaking his head "no way, nope Shannon is off men for a year?" Lowering his voice "i caught them on a tape at our property, whilst on duty"
Not believing what Michael is saying "not Lawson?" Nodding "Yep and Shannon, notice she is in a better mood"
Pulling into base Kerry is relieved to see that the TR cars are not back yet. Walking into the coms rooms she overhears the last part of a conversation between Leon and Michael, as she walks into the coms room. "Michael, how you feeling?"
Jumping slightly out of his seat Leon laughs "you get used to her creeping up on you" Turning to Leon "I don't creep you just don't listen"
Michael starts to get up "i want to come back to work Kerry" Nodding and looking at him, Leon interrupts "Kerry there is a guy upstairs waiting for you, pretty rude and impatient too" "where's he from" Kerry asks not expecting anyone before walking upstairs.
Michael glances at Leon "do you think she heard, Lawson and Shannon will kill me" Watching Kerry walk out "maybe some of it. you'll be in deep shit if she did"
Walking up the stairs her thoughts are on the last bit she over heard, between Michael and Leon, she will do more investigating and if it is true those two will not be working together again.
As she goes to walk upstairs, the phone rings and Leon calls out "Kerry phone call, Damien Stroud" surprised he is calling her "put him through to my mobile" answering the phone she wonders what he wants "Kerry how about a drink?" not answering he continues "got some information for you?" "yeah what?" she replies "meet me and i'll tell you" Damien replies knowing that she won't be able to resist. "i'll meet you at Docklands at 5 pm" before hanging up.
Walking up stairs she walks into the room, seeing a guy walking around impatiently, walking in he turns around "Inspector Vincent, Sergeant Michael Hall from Armed Robbery, been waiting here a while" Raising her eyebrows at him "let me know next time your coming, then you won't have to wait if I'm not here"
Waiting for his information, it is sketch at best, turning to him she walks back downstairs and into the coms room, Kerry sees Michael still there talking to Leon. "Leon, where's Lawson" pointing to the screen, she rolls her eyes at him "is he on a job?" Shaking his head "just finished, he is leaving the city" Putting the headphones on "Lawson"
Lawson in his com "Yeah Kerry"
Kerry: "Need you back at base now, how far away?"
Lawson "5 mins, see you then"
Turning to Michael "you can come back to work admin only" seeing the look on his face "your not operational and fit" Standing up "Kerry, look at me, I'm fit and great"
Laughing at him "starting now, Leon can tell you where they are, I want all the running/day sheets for October and I'll talk to you when I come back down." then turning to Leon, "send Lawson up when he arrives"
Walking back up stairs she sees Michael still there "you need the tactical part for this operation, this is what is happening, you tell me all you know." Hearing the TR car arrive, Lawson walks up a few minutes later, "this is Senior Sergeant Lawson Blake, so what have you got?"
Micheal looks at both of them, "our information has that there is a armed robbery planned for Crown Casino tonight" Kerry looks at him "you've already said that" "we don't have much information, we've only had a few days to find this out and put together, so details are a bit sketchy."
Lawson looks at the Sergeant "thats all you've got?" Micheal starts to get annoyed at them, he knows it isn't much and he really doesn't want TR involved but protocol says otherwise. "that's all we've got. you might have heard of the armed robbers hitting the banks/ etc called 3 minute bandits, we have had a guy undercover and he has passed on the information, sketchy yes, but that is all he got out of it all. They are hitting it tonight, after the shops at southbank close."
Nodding Lawson things "we will take things from here then, being a public place and the casino, protecting the public from it all will be the main concern, so no hostages." Turning to Kerry "Kronin is still in jail?" Nodding "as far as I'm aware he is"
Leaving Lawson with Sergeant Michael, Kerry walks down stairs, turning to Leon "are you able to log into crown casino, we need to find out where all the cameras are, in the casino, southbank, carparks, and surrounding buildings." Turning to Kerry "thats alot of places and cameras Kerry?" "well you better get on it then?" Kerry replies walking over to her headset "is Josh still out on the road, on a job or back again?" "Yep" Leon replies Sighing and controlling the thought of throttling him "which one Leon?"
Looking at his screen, he points to it, "finished a job, a moment ago?"
Putting on her headset "Josh come back to base, hope no one has plans for tonight, if you do, all need to cancel them now?" then turning to Leon "you too, it might be a long night?" Nodding he turns to Kerry "got to the cameras, they are mainly in the gaming room a few in the strong room, and tellers, and also the car park, the ones in southbank, are mainly facing the shops, a few are on the footpaths."
Looking at the screen "can you turn the ones in the city onto the bridges, and make all entries have cameras?" Looking at Kerry "its illegal?" Sighing at him and rolling her eyes "i'll walk away, where's Michael?" Pointing to the store room "working"
Hearing her name, she looks up in surprise as she sees Chris walking towards her. Walking towards Chris and moving away from the eyes of others, the last thing she wants it gossip about her or jumping to any conclusions. Out of sight "hey what are you going here?"
Smiling at the sight of her, "just wanted to let you know that Damian Stroud is out on bail" Looking at him "I know, how did it happen? you had to come here to tell me?" Kerry asks slightly amused.
Looking at her, he realises she doesn't realise the affect she has on him. "wanted to make sure you were ok, still?" Raising her eyebrows at him he then continues "also wanted to see if you wanted to go out for dinner tonight?"
Rubbing her tongue over her lips "to make sure im okay….. im working tonight got some job on?"
Trying to hide his disappointment, he thought they shared something. Seeing the look on his face, she wants to go out with him "what about some other time, actually I do have to eat, i'll meet you at Southbank, at 6.30ish" then seeing TR2 arrive back "have to go"
Walking back in the ops room, she sees the whole TR team there, after Lawson has briefed them, Kerry turns to them "the most important thing, is it is a huge public place, not hostages, care needs to be taken. The carpark is to be closed, and parts of Southbank are being closed off too, GD's will meet us there along with armed robbery. TR will make the arrest, preferably in the strong room, as soon as the money is taken, or in the carpark, nothing in the casino where they can take hostages"
Walking over to Lawson "i'll meet you there, later on, be on my mobile if need be" before walking out and driving off to Docklands..
Pulling up at the carpark in Docklands, she walks over to the pub. Walking into the pub she looks around for Damian, not even realising what she is doing. It isn't long before he walks up to her "so you came Kerry, what do you want"
Closing her eyes quickly "Looks like it, glass of wine". Walking over to a table she sits opposite him, sipping her wine, she waits for him to talk. After some small talk she turns to him "what do you want to tell me?" Smiling at him "that i want to go out to dinner with you"
Putting her glass down "I'm out of here, stop wasting my time, you told me you had some information" Laughing "no I said I had something to tell you, and I have"
Standing up and about to walk out, Damian gets up and grabs her arm. "Let go of me" she warns him "what are you going to do about it" Damian replies staring at her. Squeezing her arm tighter, she lifts her free hand and hits him across the face and brings up her knees "do it again, and i'll do more than that to you." she warns him loudly. Walking out of the bar, "shit".
