All Summer Long
Chapter 19: Evasion and Avoidance

Hmm okay, wow, it's been almost a year since I updated this. But I am actually determined to finish it this summer!

This chapter is for Amy (lightspirit) for keeping my TB love alive and for always being on hand to help with stories. Thank you hun! :)


Acting on the advice Kayla had been given at the hospital, she and Zain left their hotel room and walked towards the hotel's indoor heated pool. The warm water was good for her and good for the baby, and they were lucky that the hotel's pool was manned by a lifeguard at all hours of the day or night. Zain helped Kayla along the corridors, one arm wrapped around her waist as he supported her weight.

"Can we stop a second?" Kayla asked, squeezing Zain's hand as a wave of nausea and dizziness washed over her.

"Sure, honey." Zain replied, holding her to him, her head tucked under his chin.

"What was that?" Kayla asked, pulling away from him a little and raising an eyebrow.

Zain grinned down at her as they both realised what they were hearing. Feeling a little better, Kayla took Zain's hand and led him towards the pool, both of them stifling their laughter. Assuming that they were getting farther away from the noise, Kayla and Zain were surprised to round the corner and come face to face with a dishevelled Honey and Dan.

"Oh my Gosh," Kayla had to cover her mouth to stop another bout of giggles, while Zain looked vaguely uncomfortable. It was worse for him, he was used to seeing them both in uniform.

Honey let out a surprised yelp, covering herself up with Dan's discarded shirt. They had both flushed an impressive shade of red, which wasn't helping Kayla and her amusement. She also seemed to be the only one able to speak.

"Sorry for disturbing you!" She said, dragging Zain away with her.

"Oh God, I am so embarrassed," Honey groaned, leaning her forehead against Dan's shoulder.

"It would've been worse if it had been Inspector Gold." Dan reasoned, to which Honey laughed.

"Good point." She agreed, leaning in to kiss Dan again. "We really need to get a room!"


Sam and Phil sat at the bar, drinking red wine and talking late into the night. Their day together had been close to perfect, a bistro lunch in town, a walk on the beach and dinner and drinks back at the hotel. Sam was expecting Phil to subtly or not so subtly suggest that they retreat to one of their hotels room, but hours of conversation had passed without the topic of sex even being broached. Sam was surprised to find how much they had in common and she realised that perhaps she had judged him too harshly in the past.


Jo had thrown herself down on the bed the moment she had arrived back at her room, wondering why she felt so terrible. Before this trip she had had no idea that Millie was a lesbian, let alone that she was interested in Jo. She was beginning to wish she had ignored the young redhead's advances, but things between them had felt so good at the time. She cared for Millie more than she wanted and she hated these feelings of isolation and jealousy, it was so unlike her to feel that way. If Millie was going to make her jealous, maybe it was Jo's chance to turn the tables.


At breakfast the next morning, Andrea was perplexed to see that Gina was sharing a table with her new male friend. She was desperately anxious that he would recognise Andrea for who she used to be, which would only cause trouble between her and Neil. They had laid all of those issues to rest a long time ago, but Andrea didn't want anything to happen that would make Neil change his mind about leaving Philippa. She just couldn't risk her happiness or her job security.

"Are you okay?" Neil asked, aware that Andrea was distracted. She had picked up her coffee cup minutes ago but had yet to take a sip, and Neil knew how much she needed her morning jolt of caffeine.

Andrea shook herself out of her reverie and plastered a smile on her face. "I'm fine, just tired." She replied, with one last glance in Gina's direction.


When Smithy awoke that morning he wasn't all that surprised to find that he was alone. He reached out to touch the place beside him in the bed but it was already cold, telling him that Kerry was long gone. He wasn't sure what was worse, the fact that Kerry was gone or the fact that he wasn't surprised by it.


Diane took a deep breath and made her way to reception. She knew this was the right thing to do, the holiday was supposed to be about relaxing and bonding as a team but the situation between her Callum and Nikki was not helping in that respect. She approached a middle aged brunette woman at the reception desk.

"Hello, I'm with the group from Sun Hill, London and I was wondering if I could change rooms." She paused. "I'd be willing to pay of course."

"Is something wrong with your accommodation, ma'am?" The receptionist asked, looking concerned.

"Oh no, not at all," Diane said hurriedly. "I just need a little privacy."

She nodded, her fingers clicking away at the computer keyboard. It wasn't a particularly busy time of year at the resort, with the schools still in and the full heat of the summer not upon them yet so it wasn't hard to find Diane another room.

"Room, 310." The receptionist replied, handing Diane her key card. "I'm going to need your credit card."

Diane opened her purse and handed her card across, flinching a little at the price but knowing she was doing the right thing. She could play this game with Callum and Nikki any longer.


Nate sat in his room, sipping a cup of coffee and thinking about the previous night. For so long he had had feelings for Samantha Nixon; feelings so strong that he had thought he was in love with her. He had desperately not wanted Sam to fall for Phil's advances but it seemed inevitable that they would end up together, even if they couldn't see it for themselves. Now he had Jessica to consider, yet he wasn't sure what he was feeling for her. He knew it was stupid to fall for a girl who lived so far from home but already there was a connection between them that Nate just couldn't ignore. Setting down his empty coffee cup, he picked up his phone and decide to call her.


The day passed at a leisurely pace, with groups of the officers walking into town, heading to the beach or just relaxing in their rooms. Shortly before dinner they all returned to their rooms and dressed for dinner and the bars. Soon the seemingly perfect day would take a turn for the worst as the night pressed on.

Decided to cut this chapter into two parts. More will be up soon. Reviews are appreciated but I know I don't deserve them. LOL.