Looking at Charlie in disbelief as he starts to get off the bed "Are you sure?", not looking at Stella "I'm going to check it out before we let anyone know, you coming?". Nodding at Charlie "give me a minute to get ready"

Watching her throw her clothes on quickly "Really does take you about a minute" laughing at Charlie "lets go"

Arriving at the hospital, Stella follows Charlie in, looking around, she half expects Lawson to be around, "This place gives me the creeps" Walking up to the desk, Stella sees Tash race in and up to them "Is it true they've found Josh?". Seeing Charlie looking slightly confused, Stella realises he had never met Tash, she whispers "Tash Josh's partner". Looking at her "I'm not sure" seeing Tash looking at her "stop bullshitting, what do you know"

Raising his eyes slightly, as Tash pulls no punches "I got a phone call, we're here following it up, how did you find out", looking at both of them "I got a call from the hospital, but they didn't say much"

Feeling Stella's eyes upon her "we were just going to emergency now", seeing Tash nod, her eyes red and dark as they walk along in silence, Stella feels Charlie's hand touch hers, the touch soft and gentle.

Arriving at the desk, Charlie sees Tash go ahead of him, before turning around, slight relief in her eyes as she nods "They have found him, he is alive", hearing Stella let out a deep breath she had been holding fear still in her eyes, before turning to Charlie "You need to tell Lawson"

Following Tash through emergency, Stella watches as Tash walks over to Josh's bed, looking at the tubes coming out of him, deep down she knows it isn't good, watching as Tash wipes her eyes as she turns around "he needs to go to theatre, there is internal bleeding, swelling on the brain…" turning to walk out, Stella can't hear anymore, as she looks at Charlie "we need to find Lawson"

…..

Driving to Lawson's place, Stella tries his phone again as it rings out she turns to Charlie "shit, just answer the phone", arriving at his place, his car not there, they walk up to the door, walking away with no answer, driving away Charlie turns to Stella "where to now?", hitting the dashboard "Lawson's been staying with Kerry in the city" then looking at Charlie's face "did you know about the two of them", keeping his eyes on the road "had an idea, Kerry kept denying it though" giving a brief smile "they both did, Lawson wouldn't admit it either" then looking at Charlie "You can't help who you fall in love with" before facing the front again "with them it was just hard".

Arriving at the hotel, Stella jumps out of the car, walking up to the desk, she waits for Charlie, as they show their badge, shown up to the room, opening the door, Stella sees Lawson sitting on the lounge surrounded by bottles his face unshaven, walking over and kicking him gently "Oi, get up", seeing him open his eyes slightly "piss off Stel", walking over to him "they've found Josh, he's at the hospital"

Looking at Stella did he hear right repeating it "what, they've found Josh, how is he?", taking a deep breath as she continues "You need to get to the hospital now" then looking around "get ready, we'll take you"

Shaking his head, he didn't want company, nor anyone to drive him, all he wanted is for Kerry to be here with him, for the previous night not to happen. "I'll drive myself", seeing Stella in his face her voice firm "Lawson, your in no state to drive, how much have you drunk, I don't want another member/friend to die, just get up, and we'll drive you, just get ready"

Looking at Stella, ok he did have a lot to drink, "I don't want company, I'll catch a taxi", seeing Stella shake her head "You mightn't want company, you can't lock yourself away in here" then softly "You really think Kerry wants you to do this to yourself, Josh needs you Lawson"

Glaring at Stella, knowing deep down she is correct in no mood to admit it or care his voice loud "Really think Kerry wouldn't be drinking here now," Looking directly at Lawson unfazed by his words, "I'm waiting here for you and not leaving until you come with us."

….

Arriving at the hospital, Lawson walks through the corridors, the same corridors as he walked through yesterday, the hospital where Kerry died, where he lost the love of his life, walking into the waiting room he sees Tash in a corner, seeing her look up at him, her eyes red, walking over to her, he sits next to her, her voice soft as she speaks "he's in theatre now, he's been lucky to make it this far, his injuries are severe.", Looking around "Minka not here", shaking her head "she had a few choice words to say to me, said she'd come later, he's like a father to her" putting her head in her hands "He has to pull through"

Seeing Josh being wheeled back into the room, Lawson sees Stella, Charlie walk back into the room, as they wait for the doctor to speak. Seeing the doctor look around at them "His injuries are severe, we did what we could, but the prognosis isn't good, he suffered a huge blood loss, hypothermia, all we can do is wait"

Seeing Stella and Charlie walk out of the room, Lawson sees Tash lean down, tears pouring down her face, putting his arm on her back for comfort, he turns around as he hears a voice "You two disgust me"

Lawson turning to face Minka "I'm just supporting you mum Minka" her voice bitter and angry "Is that what you call it, having sex with her, I thought Josh was you best friend, get out of here, your not wanted in this room"

Sighing as Tash listens to Minka her voice firm trying to stop the tears "Mink, stop it, Josh doesn't need to hear this" Glaring at her mum "Are you going to tell him, what a skank your been, sleeping with his best friend, the moment you thought he was dead you hop into bed with his best friend"

Her voice weary "that's not what happened Minka, keep your voice down"

Looking at Josh and Tash, the toll of everything that had happened "Minka, Josh needs our help now if he has any hope of pulling through, just leave it for the time being"

Pulling her face up in disgust at Lawson "you'd love that, just stay away from my mother, shes with Josh not you"

Hearing the machines beep, Tash walks over to Josh, before running to the door "code blue, code blue"

Not able to take anymore, Lawson walks quickly out of the room, Josh his best friend, not only did he betray Josh, he betrayed Kerry too, looking back at Josh's room, he hurries out.

Hearing the loud voices coming from Josh's room, Stella and Charlie walk towards the room, as they see Lawson hurry out, pausing briefly, walking towards the room, they hear machines beeping, gripping Charlie's hand tightly, bringing back memories, the noise of when Michael was in hospital, staring at the door briefly before the door being closed, seeing Tash and Minka there, she looks at them seeing tears forming in Tash's eyes as she stares at the door waiting.

…

Walking out of the hospital quickly, Lawson ignores the footsteps behind him, not caring who it is, no one will stop him. Feeling a arm on his, the grip firm, "Lawson wait, you can't go after the Rainey's by yourself, you've got no back up, nothing, let us all do it in the morning"

Seeing Lawson's eyes bore into hers "this is Josh, Stella, thought you of all people would want to do something, Im not letting them get away with killing Kerry"

Feeling Stella's hand still on his arm "Were not, but you can't go after them by yourself, Lawson your not thinking straight, you can't do this Lawson, not now. Don't let Kerry's death be for nothing"

Looking at Stella releasing her grip on his arm "I've got to do this Stella, I thought you of all people would realize that". Maintaining his eyes contact "I do Lawson, but we're talking about your job here, TR just think about what it is your doing."

Watching Lawson go off, Stella kicks the ground in frustration, hearing footsteps she turns around seeing Charlie there "we're got to go after Lawson"

Seeing Stella's frantic voice and eyes "This is Lawson Stella, the one who abides by the rules, he wouldn't risk TR, he bloody better not" shaking her head wanting to shake Charlie "he's not thinking straight Charlie, did you ever think I would do what I do" not waiting for a reply "he's lost Kerry, Josh looks like he won't pull through, he wants revenge, he's going to do something stupid, we need to stop him, you can either help me or I'm going by myself"

Seeing her hands on her hips, she looks so adorable, all he wants to do is pull her towards him, "he better not do anything stupid, do you even know where to start looking" Her eyes fixed straight ahead nodding "I've got a pretty good idea, the Rainey's, the restaurant/club by the water" glancing at Stella "he's going to get himself killed if he goes in there by himself". Not even looking at Charlie "I don't think he really cares at the moment" then looking at Charlie "Want me to call Shannon and Christian?" Shaking his head "Not yet, he mightn't even be there, but we do need to get some weapons, and the TR car". Looking at Charlie, his face with concern on it, she smiles when she sees Charlie looking at her as he reaches briefly for her hand glancing at her "I had a great time last night" seeing her smile back at him "so did I"

…..

Arriving at the restaurant, Stella looks around, then pointing to Charlie "over there, that's Kerry's car". Nodding "I'll get Shannon and Christian here and see where Amber is", looking at Charlie in confusion "Amber?", nodding "see if she can log into the cameras we have, and see what she can find?" the realisation of what the bomb at base has really meant.

Seeing TR2, pull up a short time later, Shannon and Christian walking over to them, "We don't know if Lawson is in there, Shannon, Stella, go around the back, see what you can find, we need an idea of how many is in there before going in, be careful, they are trigger happy"

Looking at the computer, Charlie sees Amber has managed to tap what cameras there are in for him, looking at it with Christian, hearing Shannon's voice in her coms "there is maybe one we can see, but no sign of Lawson though"

Hearing Stella's voice coming through "Charlie we can't wait, we need to get in there now" hearing Charlie's voice coming through "Hold your position"

Hearing Shannons voice near hers "I can't believe your sleeping with him, Stella of all people Charlie?" Not looking at her friend "He's not that bad Shan, it just happened" Her eyes fixed straight ahead not looking at Stella "I never thought I'd hear you of all people say that" smiling "me neither, but I don't want it stop"

Hearing Charlie's voice coming through "on my count of three, Shan and Stella go down, we'll go upstairs" hearing the tap of the two coms. Storming into the restaurant, the first guy taken by surprise, walking around the first floor, they see nothing, Stella into her com "Charlie nothing on this floor" hearing his surprise "Looks clear up here also"

Walking slowly down the stairs the walk through the storage and the cellar, hearing noises they walk cautiously ahead, with their guns raised and poised, walking ahead they see two figures "Police" seeing them ignore their words, the walk closer, looking closely they glance quickly at each other, as they see Lawson punching the guy. Calling out to Lawson, Shannon sees he is ignoring her "Lawson stop" walking closer to him, she looks at the other guy, blood over his face her voice firm "That's enough Lawson, leave it" walking over to him, she pulls him away from him, seeing Stella walking quickly over, to cuff the guy.

Flinging Shannon's arm off his, he glares at the guy before walking away "he got off lightly"

….

A FEW DAYS LATER

Arriving at the church for the memorial service for Leon, Stella waits out the front with Charlie, Shannon, Christian and Annie, looking around and glancing at her watch she turns to the others "Anyone heard from Lawson, I know he and Leon had their differences but he should be here?"

Feeling Annie's hand in his Christian looks around "He'll be here", seeing Shannon looking at him sceptically "He would have been here by now if he was, Lawson's never late" walking towards the entrance, feeling Stella stay behind, she turns to look at her "Just give it another minute", seeing Shannon nod "Even if Lawson and Leon had their differences, he should be here"

Chrisitan looks at Annie before looking at Shannon, "He's just lost his girlfriend Shannon, give him a break" then looking at Annie "I can't even imagine what he is going through" feeling her squeeze his hand.

Standing near Stella, Charlie looks at her, his thoughts slightly similar even though Stella isn't his girlfriend, if it was her, it would be hard.

Parking his car, before walking the short distance to the church, Lawson looks at his watch, before continuing on, looking up he sees Stella looking around, if truth be told he doesn't want to be here, he wished none of this happened, he is partly in charge of TR, was any of this his fault.

About to turn to walk into the service, Stella sees Lawson walking towards them, his face still unshaven, turning around they walk into the church.

Walking out of the church after the service, Lawson looks around, looking up he sees a figure near by watching it all, the same person who he saw looking into the church during the service, there is something about the person, something familiar, wanting a closer look he walks away from the team, walking away from the crowd he looks around, the person now no where to be seen, shaking his head, was it his imagination, before walking to the team saying goodbye, and walking towards his car.