I have this whole story figured out now. And I'm quite excited.

When you feel all alone
And a loyal friend is hard to find
You're caught in a one way street
With the monsters in your head
When hopes and dreams are far away and
You feel like you can't face the day

Crash and burn- Savage Garden.

When Ashley woke the next morning; the first thing she noticed that she wasn't in her own house; the next thing she noticed was that she was naked except for a pair of red lacy panties; the final thing she noticed, much to her horror, was the person laying next to her. His back facing her, soft snores filling the room.
"Shit" She mumbled as she placed her head in her hands; she spread her fingers apart slightly and swore again; grabbing her singlet off the floor and placing it over her head "Cock" She continued as she picked up her clothes which were scattered around the floor.

Max shifted in bed but stayed asleep; she was glad for the two days off the DI had given them to recover from the previous day's events. Two days she didn't have to see Max for, two whole days she can find a way to make it up to Harvey.
She crept down the stairs; trying to place her clothes on while doing so. She could remember the previous night so easily; she remembered how he touched her in all the right places, whispered words in her ear which Harvey wouldn't. She would never had expected DS Max Carter to be such an amazing lover.

She quietly opened the front door and left; closing it behind her. She should write him a note or something, yet she couldn't bring herself to do. With her head handing down in shame; she walked the short distance to her house; trying to ignore the feeling in her stomach every time she thought about what she did. The way his fingers traced her back; the gentle kisses down her stomach...

"Ash" Harvey opened the door for her as she smiled at him; "Hey" Ashley said quietly with a small smile.
He gathered her up in his arms and kissed her head "I'm so sorry for yesterday. I was out of line" He whispered to her as she clung on to her jacket.
Ashley shook her head "It's okay. I know" She pressed her lips to his and couldn't help but think of her sergeant doing the same thing.

Harvey wore his usual suit as he carried his back pack towards the car "I'll come home for lunch. And we can talk over everything. No arguing?" He smiled as Ashley nodded.
"No arguing" She smiled as Harvey gave her a kiss on his lips and walked over to his car; "Ill see you at lunch" He said, climbing into his car and driving away.
Leaving Ashley to deal with the previous night's events.

When Max woke up at nine thirty; he half expected Ashley to be laying next to him, but, much to his disappointment, she wasn't there. He groaned slightly as he thought about last night; the way she tasted. He didn't mean last night to happen, all he wanted was to give her a place to stay so when she went home the next morning, her and Harvey would be okay.
He hoped he didn't blow it for them both; then again, there was a small part of him which wanted Ashley for him and only him. But he knew he blew it with her when she found out about his habit.

He walked down stairs in nothing but a pair of tracksuit pants. He looked over at the coffee table and saw three lines of white powder there; three neat rows calling out for him. He wondered if by sweeping the cocaine off the table and on to the floor would get him Ashley. If by quitting it and becoming a better man she would love him back.
In one swift movement of his hand; he swept the white powder on to the floor; he looked at the side of his hand and saw the white on it; he resisted licking it off and instead walked to his kitchen sink and washed it off.
He was going to do this; he was going to give it all up.

For Ashley.

He walked straight up to the superintendent's office when he got into work; knocking once and closing the door behind him. Jack Meadows looked at his sergeant and narrowed his eyes "What can I do for you Max?"
Max could already feel the shakes coming on "Um; I was just wondering if I can take a few weeks off? I was thinking I might fly to see my Mum" He knew it was a lie; but he didn't need to know that.

Jack narrowed his eyes at Max momentarily "Alright. Since you haven't had a holiday in a while. How long are we talking about?"
"A month. Maybe two" Max shifted from foot to foot.
Jack thought about this for a moment before nodding "Alright"
Max breathed a sigh of relief "Thank you Sir" He went to turn on his heel and walk out of the office but Jack's pulled him back; "DC Cooper has also asked for time off"

Max turned around; he couldn't hide his surprise on his face "Really?"
"Mmmhmm. She said she needed some time to get ready for her wedding. Maybe you two can trade notes?" There was an underlying tone of something in the Super's voice.
Max nodded "I'll give her a call when I get home" He said as he walked out of the office. He knew that he could get off this stuff without Ashley's help, he didn't want to dredge up memories for Ashley about her family member who went through the same thing. As he walked out to his car, he decided once and for all; he was going to fight for her.