Defeating the Enemies : Chapter 6 - Meeting Rhys
DCI Hunt and DI Drake take a trip to Cardiff in Wales, where the suspect Jack Finnegan currently lives, they meet up with Rhys, Gene's welsh informant, a brilliant clever young man as Alex will later realise in Chapter 8. They leave Chris and Ray in charge of the office while they are away for the few days.
As Gene finally entered the main head office in Fenchurch East Police station at around 9am, rushing past and straight into his office feeling a bit of mood , not wanting to speak but Alex knocked on the door and walked in standing by the cabinet drawers asking with arms folded "Blimey What happened to you last night you look like you've been in a fight or something" Alex immediately noticing the small deep cut above Gene's right eyebrow as she offered to apply TCB to it but the already miserable grumpy DCI pushed her arm aside not wanting to talk about him being warned off by them those two that had confronted him last night he felt embarassed and a deep fear within his throat, attempting to change the subject entirely " Anyway So that's it then its decided Bolls you might as well pack your best, bras. best pair of them tight denim jeans and shirts because we'll be in Cardiff for quite a few days" Gene felt he could do with some time away from the Fenchurch East police station, he'd never missed a day since when him, Chris and Ray had moved down from Manchester to work there.
They now had a lot of evidence and it was only a matter of time before they would catch Jack Finnegan the man who they believe was paid money, greed by Kate's father to kill Ricky Stevens .
"What a bastard he is to try and do that in order to protect his daughter, needs to be taught a lesson by the Gene Genie i reckon". As both himself and Alex sat down to eat their lunch within the small police station kitchen.
When they were eating their lunch in the station kitchen at around lunchtime the hungry DCI was managing to eat what he could off his plate with handfuls of chips glancing a look over at the quiet Di Drake sitting next to him "What's wrong with you Bolls not hungry today usually you've got a big appetite like me most days " glancing a concerned but also surprised look to the side of his DI who had tossed a Tuna sandwich back on her plate and was not feeling herself once again looking slghtly pale.
"Bloody hell, Is this about that guy that's been stalking yer again?, Don't worry I've got Ray and Chris on the case trying to find out who the hell he is and if he's had any criminal records, don't worry we'll get the scumbag and prove that me and you are bloody unbreakable and no one in London can harm us " glancing a smile across at her as she felt reassured by his kindness and promise towards her.
Back in the main office as Chris and Ray were busy looking through descriptions of number plates on the computer , however they were being to come unstuck not finding any resuts unable to trace the car plate number that Alex gave them, . "We need a very good description of him Chris, see where he comes from" both of them were not sure as their DCI and DI hadn't been able to get a good description of the man who they had seen sitting in the Blue Ford Fiesta a few nights earlier . As they approached their DCI and DI in the corridor. Gene had come up with a clever plan that they would be one step ahead of this man. "Right you two I'm put yer both on surveillance tonight and tomorrow keep watch and an eye on who goes in and out of the flats by Luigis got it "
He was met by unhappy "yes Guv" replies from his always reliable colleagues as they went to get on with other file work in the office. They had wanted to interview Kate's father to try and get more information about the man he had paid to kill the young lad Ricky.
As they were about to head off to go the station car park and bring Kate's father to the station they received a phone call that he'd been rushed to hospital, someone had tried to kill him with a thin piece of string outside the family home. Placing the receiver down as he told Alex "Someone tried to kill the father" shaking off the shock, they drove off in the bright red Quattro with a intention to question other members of the family including his wife, two daughters and son.
"Who'd want to kill Robert Carlton unless they were demanding more money from him which he could have ended up refusing to hand over no more"
"You know what Bolls I actually agree with yer for once because that seems like the only thing reason for anyone with an intention to killing him, its alls do with either desperation for dosh or greed in the end, always is" he sighed while still keeping focus on the road ahead.
When they arrived at the house of the Carlton family not long after. They were met by his distraught daughter Hannah who remained at home while the other memebers of the family had been at the hospital she stood on the front door step and looked very upset by the current situation her father still critically ill in hospital.
Banging loudly on the door as it was finally opened, " DCI Gene Hunt this is DI Drake here to speak to ya about what happened to your father last night can we come in" bending down and met by a teary eyed young girl, she allowed them in to the house. As the young girl stood in the middle of the main living room "you wanna ask me a few questions about what happened then" speaking but not looking directly at the two detectives from Fenchurch East.
" Can you tell us we're where ya at about 9.30pm last night?"
" I was at my friends' house in Sander Close for 2 hours then I got phone call from Ryan my brother to say about what happened to dad, ya I don't hate him for what he did to try and protect Kate"
"Did he ever mention to any of the rest of the family about what he'd done for a living what kind of job he had "
"No I don't know idad kept things to himself my sister's still upset about this she's some time to think"
Turning to speak to his DI "well we can't question him for now can we , we'll have to make sure that Chris and Ray will give us an update while we're in Cardiff over the next few days".
Leaving the house to get back in the Quattro he couldn't help but worry for his DI about the stalker they still didn't know much about, as he repeated he reassurance to her " Jesus christ woman stop worrying me you'll have me pulling my hair one by one next the longet this goes on ,If this guy ever tried to follow us to Wales I'll have him arrested that's a bloody promise don't worry Bolls as long as I'm around he would get within 2 steps of ya as he'd be facing my bloody fists in his face "
"Thank you Gene" placing her hand on his thigh as he looked down and then back up a long stare had ensued between them. "For what Bolls?" looking puzzled as his bottom lip quivered in a usual Gene Genie lip pout, his eyes remaining focused .
" For being so supportive and protective well and yes one more thing start the car then Gene" expressing amusement upon her face as she distracted him as usual with her big beautiful eyes .
Later that night as Ray and Chris sat in the car watching who was going near the flats in the dark street lit up by the bright street lamps above. They noticed the Blue Ford Fiesta as a man eventually got out Ray used the binoculars to get a closer look at the man who looked about 25 - 30 years old, he was either definitely a foreigner Indian, Chinese or Eastern European, that they were not sure of , all they could tell was the man had black hair tied back in a pony tail style . The man looked up at where Alex's flat was situated. She didn't seem to be in. "Do you think we should nick him Ray" Chris asked as the stalker climbed back into the Blue Ford Fiesta and drove off in a hurry.
"No Guv said to keep a low profile so the guy won't suspect he's been watched by us in the car here"
They radioed Gene in the Darley Arms pub to give him the description of the man they had spotted outside. Moving the radio to his mouth he spoke back "Good thank you two now go home and get some sleep "
Giving the description to Alex, she was pretty sure she didn't know who this man was but felt some worrying and panic.
The next day they we're due to go to Wales to try and ask a few questions around the city as Jack Finnegan was a well known face. He had phoned Rhys in his office letting him know they'd be in Wales by 3.45pm. Alex popped her head from around the office door interested in wanting to find out.
"Who's this Rhys then" as she was trying to quiz him but being ignored at the same time as Gene gathered a few things from in the cupboard in the office. Looking up again to face the DI who was stood leaning against the door wearing her favourite white leather jacket and carrying a few items in a dark bag that she'd packed for the few days away from the station. "I've packed a lunch box for myself for the trip "
"Blimey Bolls we're not going to school today to eat a pack bloody lunch we're not 10 years old we're actually going to Wales"
"Well at least Superintendent Pullman eventually gave us permission" the Super had always been a hard man to convince, he'd gave them a warning though not to make it look obvious that we're following the former criminal.
Taking off in the Quattro as they drove out of the Capital, it was the first time that Alex had got a chance to see outside of London, she wanted to see what the countryside of South Wales was like if it was any different from nowadays.
"Blimey Bolls you seem to love the countryside a lot" noticing his smiling DI's head resting against the window taking in the fresh air of the Welsh border as they headed through Bristol. Seeing the beautiful scenery across both sides of the long narrow road of the countryside, hills, forests and sheep throughout the many fields. A quiet silence fell within the Quattro as she glanced over to Gene who was mainly keeping his eyes focused on the road, looking gorgeous as his hair was flopping to right hand side of his head.
They were due to arrive in Cardiff at around 4.00pm to meet Gene's Welsh informant Rhys a skinny lad around the age of 21. "Already got him checking out the whereabouts of our main suspect says he has a few former criminal friends around the main part of the city centre"
Arriving a few minutes later then they had planned the Quattro parked in a residential area which was 15 minutes away from the Welsh capital.
The Quattro came to a stop outside row of small council houses round by a local estate. Alex followed behind Gene to the front door of 23B as he hammered it with his large heavy hands.
"Rhys its Gene Hunt open this bloody door Now!!"
A small man with black hair, rimmed glasses, a woolly jumper and denim jeans answered. "Oh Mr Hunt you're a bit early aren't you" he looked surprised as Gene then entered the house followed by his DI.
"Who's your lovely sexy colleague Mr Hunt and aren't ya going to introduce me to her" annoying the DCI as he wanted to be introduced to her.
"I'm trying to nail a killer bastard here and you want me to introduce my DI to ya" sighing to himself as he looked around the house exiting the room . When Gene walked off to fetch his suitcase from the car.
"I'm Alex nice to meet you Rhys" as she shook his hand smiling he was a very shy young man.
"So how did you become Gene's informant then" asking with an interested look.
"He arrested me a while ago when he caught me graffiting a wall by the Fenchurch police station took me in for questioning and manage to noticed that I was a brainy sod and too intelligent so offered me a job to check on known criminals and keep a low profile at the same time" smiling thoughtfully at the surprised DI.
"Right then young Rhys my friend have you found where this horrible bastard Finnegan lives?"
Rhys thought back to earlier in the day where he had followed Finnegan from the local pub to a small tiny community in Morgan Close.
"Good job" as Gene patted him on the back feeling very pleased.
"Looks like we'll be here for a few days DI Drake" as he unpacked his suitcase being helped by Rhys as the young man struggled to lift the heavy case from the chair.
"Blimey what's in this it isn't half heavy" he asked.
"Oh just a few my good boxer shorts and best shirts to woo the ladies with"
His DI laughed out loud looking bemused at the thought of Gene in his white shorts and trying to flirt while wearing his best shirts . It was a naughty thought but it didn't bother the already flushed red faced female detective.
Alex had never been to Wales ever before as she had mainly lived in London for most of her life. At the moment she felt safe with the Gene Genie promising to protect from whoever caused any threats towards the worried DI.
Whoever this man was would definitely come unstuck against the tough DCI Gene Hunt and their partnership.
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