Staring at them, more like glaring at Lawson, "this is what is going to happen, Shannon is not to ride in TR1 if you are in the car Lawson, she is to be in TR2 or TR1 if she is sergeant and your not here" Seeing Shannon about to object "if you don't like that Shannon, you can always get transferred out of TR, and not see Lawson at all during your shift"
Seeing her mouth close she continues on "if i see any displays of affection, kissing, holding hands or anything whilst on duty or in uniform or anywhere on the TR premises, you will be both out of here so fast, if your relationship affects your work at any time or your performance, then either one of you will be out of TR, lastly, if i find out this is not a one off, and it has happened before or after, then further disclpinary action will occur. I don't need to say that Lawson you are Senior Sergeant and Shannon a Sergeant now, i would of expected better from both of you"
Taking a deep breath to control her anger, especially at Lawson "Now get out, i don't want to see you face in my office or around TR anymore today." Mumbling to herself as Shannon walks out "suits me fine" "Shannon" Kerry calls out extra sweet "you do realise that in Lawson's contract that he is not to have a relationship with any member in the TR, count yourself lucky I'm even letting you continue it, now get out of here before i change my mind"
Seeing Lawson hang around "Lawson get out, your behaviour has disgusted me" yelling at him. Seeing the frustration, anger and disappointment in her eyes and face "I'm sorry Kerry, I'm not the only one who has done something whilst on duty, your had your fair share lately, pot calling the kettle black hey Kerry" Controlling her anger, as the truth of what Lawson says "Get out, before i change my mind, and ban your relationship
Watching Lawson walk out of her cubicle into the coms room, she hopes he isn't going to do what she suspects he will.
Walking up to Leon and Michael he lowers his voice glaring at Michael "How did Kerry find out, I never told her and Shannon either?" Trying to feign innocence Michael avoids Lawson's glare "Don't know what you mean about Kerry finding out what?" Looking around, and feeling like getting Michael by his shirt and doing something "Don't be a smart arse, you know exactly what I'm talking about"
Then turning to Leon "You sent the footage to Kerry, you should of told me?" Confused about what is going on "Lawson I have no idea what your talking about, Kerry asked for footage from all cameras for October"
Watching it all from her office, she storms over to Lawson yelling at him "Get away from my officers and don't let me see you hassling them again, get out of here now. I don't want to see you here at TR again today." walking over to Leon "Let me know if he annoys you again" Watching Lawson walk out of the coms room towards the lockers she rubs her hand through her head.
Walking back to her cubicle she picks up her bag, seeing Lawson leave TR, she then turns to Leon "I'm finished for the day"
Walking out to her car she sees Chris pull in "Forget I was coming" Nodding her head "yeah i did" then getting in her car "I'll follow you, I'm still keeping my car" Shaking his head "leave your car at your place, and i'll drop you off in the morning
Hopping in Chris's car after dropping her car off, Kerry closes her eyes briefly glad the day is almost over. Feeling the car stop she opens her eyes, looking around she smiles at Chris, "Not bad" getting out of the car they walk to the front desk to register. Seeing Chris walk away she whispers to the receptionist "Is there a mini bar in the room" Nodding "yes Ms Vincent every room has a mini bar in it" "Could you please get it taken out, anything with alchohol in it, including chocolates before i get up."
Walking back to Chris, she smiles, she doesn't want Chris to see her drinking, or know anything about her past just yet. Walking into the room, she puts her bag down, looking around the room is nice and spacious, pulling back the curtains, she admires the view, over looking ST Kilda Beach and the bay. Turning to Chris "Not bad, could get used to this"
Walking over to the lounge she flops down, before looking at Chris "all my clothes are back at my place" Rolling his eyes at her "Kerry" before getting his car keys for the drive back to her place.
Arriving at her place, Chris gets out first looking around ensuring the place is safe, he opens the door for her. Walking inside she goes upstairs. Throwing off her shoes, and taking off her work clothes, she looks around, this is home, despite the lovely hotel room. Sitting on the bed, she looks around, bending down she reaches around and finds the containers hidden under her bed, putting them in her bag.
Wondering what is taking her so long, how long does it take to throw some clothes in a bag, Chris walks upstairs, entering her room, he stands at the door briefly, seeing her with not much on. Not being able to resist, he walks over to her as she turns around. Staring into his eyes, his lips find hers before wrapping his arms around her drawing her closer to him, as he kisses her softly and gently.
Hearing his alarm on his watch and phone go off, Chris slowly opens his eyes his arms are draped around Kerry her body close to. Kissing her on the top of the head, he tries to pull his arm out from underneath her without disturbing or waking her up. Watching her stir as she feels him moving, she turns around. Getting dressed he walks over to her, leaning down kissing her passionately on the lips, cursing HQ for getting him up so early. Seeing her eyes open and looking around and trying to focus, memories of the night before flooding back before looking at him "I have to go to HQ"
"this early" waking up slightly
Nodding "Have to meet IA and ESD" seeing the curiousity on her face "I have no idea what's it about, you know what they are like, secret keeping stuff to themselves, only got told to be there." Leaning back down to kiss her "I'll see you tonight if you want, at St Kilda" "mmm that would be nice" before rolling over to get a bit more sleep, she needs it to get through the day, especially since there was a lack of it last night.
Arriving at HQ, Chris walks up to Internal Affairs, looking around, there are a few people there. When all have arrived, they are given a briefing, listening in. Nothing new, except why they need officers from drug squad, continuing to listen, to find out why. Not giving away where they are going, he follows them out to the cars, hopping in one of the cars, he wonders where they are going, as IA is involved some member of the police force and corruption he hates those officers, give the rest of them bad name.
Even though it is early morning, the sun is up. Driving along, he is curious as to where they are going, looking out the window, the scenery looks familar "oh shit, no, there has to be some mistake" thinking to himself. Pulling up at the very familiar address and house, he stays in the car. As the other officers get out, they turn around looking at him. His feet can't move looking at them "the raid is at Insepctor Kerry's Vincent house?" Looking at him "yes you know her, and also Senior Sergeant Lawson Blake"
Seeing the officer look at him, "I know her, dealt with her and her son last year." he didn't want to say anymore how close they had become, wondering if he did, he would be off the case, would that be a good or bad thing. Following the others up to the front door all he wanted was to stay in the car, how would he explain this to Kerry.
After what seemed like forever after they knocked on the door, it opened, he was beginning to think they would break down her door. Hearing her call out and open it slightly, they walked inside, seeing her bewildered face looking at them all, hoping he could sneak in, no such luck, the look on her face when she saw him, was shock, but he didn't miss the hurt and betrayal behind the mask.
Hearing a noise, that is getting louder and louder, she gets out of bed, quickly putting something one, she walks down the stairs, glancing at her intercom, before walking to the front door, opening it slightly she sees Inspector Cox, along with others opening the door, she sees them walk in "Inspector Kerry Vincent " one of them asks "Yeah who are you, I know who he is, what is this about" Im Inspector Davis from Internal Affairs," he replies. Glaring at them, this isn't good, "whats this about" "WE have a warrant to search your house" before turning to the others. Looking confused "what are you meant to find " she asks "You tell me" he answers her before walking towards the kitchen
Watching them walk in, she sees the last of them, closing her eyes and opening them, she has to be mistaken, but there is no mistake there he is Detective Chris Finch, trying to hide her shock, did he know, how could he, furious with herself, but more with him, she turns her back on him, watching them search her house. Seeing her bewildered face looking at them all, hoping he could sneak in, no such luck, the look on her face when she saw him, was shock, but he didn't miss the hurt and betrayal behind the mask.
Walking upstairs, his job was to look around the bedroom, he saw the bed wasn't made and and her clothes still where she left them last night. He didn't want to go through all her things. Opening her wardrobe, he starts going through her things. After a few minutes he goes and sits on the bed, deep in though, he can't do this, he can't do this to her, the look on her face said it all, he didn't want to lose her, even though he probably already had now. Walking into the spare room, he looks around, opening the wardrobe he can't do this. Closing the wardrobe door, he comes to the decision to tell them, slamming it shut, a package falls out onto the floor, he instantly knows what it is "Oh shit Kerry" can he do it, can he hand it to ESD, if he does it could mean the end of her career.
Hearing footsteps coming up the stairs, he quickly pushes it under the bed. Turning around he hopes his face doesn't show anything. "Have you looked in the main bedroom yet?" the guy asks "Briefly, still going in here." Sighing in relief as the guy moves to Kerry's bedroom, looking under the bed, he pulls out the package and lifting up the mattress puts it underneath.
Hearing her phone ring, she goes over to her bag getting it out, she sees the base number, after speaking to Leon. She hangs up, as soon as the phone is answered "Shannon, why aren't you at base" not waiting for an answer "If your not there within 20 minutes, then don't bother turning up today or any other day" before hanging up and quickly dialling another answer "Lawson" before she has a chance to say anything else "Can't talk Kerry"
"Lawson, don't you dare hang up, i gather you have IA and ESD there too, I know Shannon is there, if she isn't at work in 20 minutes then she doesn't have a job." Pulling the phone away from his ear, he can still hear her yell into the phone about stop being a bloody smart arse. Hearing her words of "if she isn't at TR in 20 minutes or she is out" "Why would i know where Shannon is, look Kerry i have to go" Lawson replies "Just get her to work" before she hangs up the phone then goes dead. Speaking to the dial tone "yeah im good too Kerry love my house being searched."
Facing Shannon, "you need to get to TR," Nodding as she walks upstairs "just need to get changed first" Walking over to the bench he goes to picks up his keys, yelling up to her "Take my car" One of the officers walk over to him "no, we need to search your car"
Glaring at them "how much longer are you going to be here, I need to get to work." Inspector Miller "as long as it takes and we need"
Pacing around his lounge, Shannon walks down the stairs "you might need a cab, they are searching the car" Reaching out and holding his hand "you've done nothing wrong, they will realise that, i'll call a cab" before walking over to kiss him.
Watching Shannon leave, he is slightly relieved, he doesn't want her caught up in all of this. Pacing the lounge room he sees Detective Baker walk back in, with something in his hand, a small package, handing it to Inspector Davidson who walks up to him "know where this came from?" Shaking his head, "No, never seen it before, what is it?" "Heroine, It was found in your car?" he has a good idea, Kerry. Hearing what came next he wasn't surprised as he followed them out to the car to ESD
Putting her phone back in her bag, she sees one of them, go over and empty her bag on the bench. Shaking her head and rolling her eyes, she is getting fed up with it all.
Looking around he feels sorry for her, the look on her face behind it all. Hearing them call out upstairs, she holds her breath, she knows what is up there. Watching Chris come down, she turns away from him, looking everywhere but at him. Seeing one of them walking downstairs, holding her gun and the bag wither her money, as another one holds a bag. Closing her eyes and biting her lips, she knows what is about to come "Inspector Vincent, lets go, we need you to come with us." following them out to the car she hops in the back seat, with Chris and Inspector Cox next to her. Biting her lip, she stares straight ahead, can she get out of this mess, like she did last time, at least they didn't find everything she had there. Walking down stairs a while later, he hears yelling, walking into the room he sees Kerry on the phone. Seeing Inspector Cox walk over to him "found nothing up in the spare room" Seeing Kerry glance his way, in confusion
Feeling Chris's hand reach out to squeeze hers, she pulls her hand away, Glaring at him, she turns away, for the drive to ESD and IA. Walking out a while later, he hops in the car to drive back to HQ.
Arriving at ESD and walking into the room, she takes a chair "going to tell me what this is all about, the serach warrant, what you expected to find?"
Inspector Davies "corruption, drugs, money, everything we found at your house Inspector Vincent We have had several drug houses and drug dealers under surveillance, we have seen you several times at the houses and buying drugs off them." Placing photos on the table, she looks at them, they are the same ones that Chris showed her a while ago "I was seeing an informant"
Placing more photos, of drugs exchanging hands "and here too, we are aware that your son has an addiction. There is a huge drug ring, that we are cracking, importing, exporting drugs. We think you are involved in it" Biting her lips, this is worse than she hoped for, she was able to talk her way out of it last time, but the photos were pretty bad.
AFter a couple of hours interogation, she looks up at them "what happens now", is her career in TR over, she will fight if it is.
"Unfortunately we do not have enough evidence at the moment, but we will be in contact with you again and shortly, Inspector, so do not leave the country" Inspector Cox says looking at her .Giving a short bitter laugh "wasn't planning on it, yet, you going to keep my money too, not much there, for drug money?" before walking out of HQ and calling a taxi,
Walking out to the fresh air a few hours later from being interrograted by ESD IA, he waits for his taxi to take him back to TR, Walking around he wants to punch something, so many things they mentioned were from the past, his drug years are well and truly behind him hes been clean for about 16 years now, it was his youth a mistake now his past.
Arriving at base, he storms into the coms room "Is Kerry around?" Leon looks at his angry expresion "Not yet, haven't heard from her since this morning. IA and ESD were here, raided the locker room and Kerry's office, downloaded stuff from her computer, even Josh couldn't stop them"
"Did they find anything?" Lawson asks, still pissed of "Don't know, why would they tell me" Leon asks as Lawson walks away calling out "Get TR1 back to base" .
Walking into the locker room he sits down on the bench, looking around he sees the lockers pretty much stuff in them, opening his up, it is clear it has been gone through thoroughly but nothing seems missing.
Seeing TR1 arrive back to base, Shannon gets out of the passenger seat, looking at Lawson's face she wants to ask him what happened, to draw him towards her. Hopping in the passenger seat he sees Stella looking at him "Just drive Stella"
Hearing a door slam, and footsteps storming into base, Leon doesn't even need to turn around to know who has arrived. Turning around "Good afternoon Kerry" seeing the look on her face "nothing good about it Leon, where's Lawson?" Pointing to the screen, went out maybe an hour ago. "Shannon turn up?" she asks. Looking to Kerry "Yeah and now Lawson too"
Walking into her office she notices that everything is out of place, opening her drawers, her bottle of wine is gone, hearing Leon call out "Kerry, there is a 000 call, from I think Damian Stroud's house" walking out "what's it about" Shaking his head "neighbour called it in, could be a break and
Hearing a call come through the coms "Leon we'll take that, is that the house of Damian Stroud" "Affirmative Lawson, Kerry has just arrived back at base too, she'll meet you out there" Seeing the look on Lawson's face at the mention of Kerry Stella wonders what on earth is going on, one look at Lawson, warns her not to ask
Walking out towards the communication room she turns around when she hears her name "Inspector Kerry Vincent" closing her eyes whispering to herself "oh shit" before turning to them "yeah what do you want" Not really wanting to know the answer "we need to speak to you and Senior Sergeant Lawson Blake" turning to Leon "Get Lawson back here" taking a deep breath she hopes that her feeling about his are wrong.
Getting out her phone she calls Lawson "Lawson, get Shannon to drop you off at base." "Damians dead Kerry, shot, his little girl is here, Shannon is going to her mum's house now" Closing her eyes briefly "Just get back to base Lawson"
Arriving back at TR a short time later, Kerry meets him as they walk to a room. Once inside the Inspector turns to Kerry and Lawson, "Inspector Kerry Vincent, and Senior Sergeant Lawson Blake, you are both suspened from active duty as of now until further notice." Closing her eyes, she doesn't even look at Lawson even though she can feel his glare as the Inspector continues "you will both be escorted off the premiese, and will not allowed to be back on or near the base until your suspension is over. Do you both understand?