I apologise for taking so long! I know I say it every time but really am as I know how it feels! I hate waiting so I will try to keep updating this regularly!

Oh and Yvonne hasn't been stabbed. Not sure if I should add 'yet' to that sentence. I haven't planned that far ahead!

Disclaimer: Nope, only Melody and Evelyn are mine :(


"Mr Jordan. " Yvonne nodded her head in respect as she entered the ED.

"Superintendant Rippon. To what do we owe the pleasure?" Nick replied, smiling as he fell into step with the woman.

"You have a witness in your care. I'm here to keep an eye on her. Evelyn Crowe, where is she?"

Nick glanced at the screen. "Cubicle 6. I'll take you there." He smiled as Yvonne followed his outstretched arm.


"Dr Park. Ms Crowe." Nick popped his head round the blue curtain, "Superintendant Rippon would like a word."

"Of course." Mel said without looking up from cleaning a nasty gash on her patients head.

"Evelyn, what happened?" Yvonne asked placing a hand on the woman's shoulder.

"Oh, this is nothing. I just slipped in the shower." Evelyn replied, turning slightly.

"Please stay still." Mel spoke, gently moving Evelyn's face back.

"Okay but please be careful. You will be needed in court today." Yvonne smiled, she believed her. She had spoken to Evelyn's teenage son on the phone, he had said the same thing. Told her he was cleaning the bathtub when she called.


Closing the curtain Yvonne asked Mel about Evelyn's condition.

"She's going to be fine. I would advise the prosecution and defence to go easy on her today though. See if you can get her recalled tomorrow." Mel replied, still looking at the notes.

"The only way I can do that is if you give me a letter. The judge will need it." Yvonne replied as the pair wandered across to reception.

"Cool. I'll do that now if you like." Mel said grabbing a pen and a piece of the official hospital paper.

"That would be brilliant, thank you. I'm just going to talk to Mr Jordan"


After writing up the notes and the letter Mel headed over to Nick's office.

"Come in." The only response to her quick knock.

"That the letter for the judge?" Nick asked as Mel shut the door.

"Yes, I believe I need a second signature."

"This is Ms Crowe yes?" Nick asked as he studied the letter, "With the laceration on her head?"

"Correct, she's due in court this afternoon." Yvonne interrupted.

"Well, I agree with the action. Here." With a flourish Nick signed his name and handed the letter to Yvonne.

"Thank you. I shall get this to the judge."


"Dr Park, could I have a word please?" Yvonne asked, just catching Mel on her way out of the staffroom at the end of the shift.

"Yeah sure, everything go alright in court?" Mel replied slightly startled.

"Yes, Evelyn's going to return tomorrow. That's not what I wanted to talk to you about though."

"Right," Mel paused, "What is it then?"

"Does Sergeant Rippon jog your memory?" Yvonne asked.

"I thought you were Superintendant?" Mel questioned.

"I am now."

"Oh, I see." Realisation dawned on Mel. "Why didn't you say?"

"Wanted to see how good your memory was." Yvonne replied smiling.

"Don't take it personally. I just didn't associate your name with it." Mel smiled, "I have to say, from Sergeant to Superintendant in just nine years is impressive."

"Thank you. I worked hard."

"And thank you, for all you did back then. I did appreciate it. Honest." Mel grinned.

"I know you did. It wasn't an easy time." Yvonne placed a hand on Mel's shoulder, gave it a squeeze.

"No, and I wasn't exactly helpful." Mel said remembering how cruel she was to the police. She hadn't really meant it but when she was under suspicion she didn't think straight.

"I know. I understand though, and I still look into the case even all these years after." Yvonne said. She meant it, checking the prints against the police database.

"I haven't given up hope." Mel told her with tears brimming. "I just try not to think about it."

Yvonne looked at the girl because at that moment that was all she was, a sixteen year old who just lost her parents.

"Come here." Yvonne pulled Mel in. Giving her a shoulder to cry on. "You'll be okay."

After a while Mel stopped shaking. She pushed herself away from Yvonne. Giving a watery grin she walked off home.


Nick looked on as he saw Mel crumble while talking to Yvonne. His heart ached as he watched the pair hug. He couldn't hear the conversation but he knew what it was about. There was only one topic that would break Mel. Mel had gone but Yvonne still stood there. He watched her calm down, shaking her head and straightening her jacket. As she turned to leave she caught his eye. He nodded and smiled. Her lips twitched slightly but she just continued to go. Not ready to speak yet.


So what do ya think? Mel knows Yvonne as well! Should be updated soon!

Hattie xx