"Smithy! Rebecca? Oh no, we need an ambulance in here now!" shouted Inspector Gold to the officers standing outside the house. After finding out his name, PC Stamp and PC Hollis arrested the man for a number of offences before throwing him into the riot van parked up outside.

Smithy opened his eyes, scared about what he'd see. Opening them slowly, he looked at Rebecca who was standing opposite and could see the terrified look in her eyes. She looked down towards her chest and realised it was wasn't her who had got shot. Glancing at Smithy, Rebecca realised neither had he. That's when she turned her head and saw Jenny Nelson lying on the floor, lying in a pool of blood. Rebecca rushed over to the injured woman, kneeled on the floor next to her and tried to stop her from bleeding. However, just a few seconds later and with tear filled eyes, Rebecca turned her head to look at Smithy and announced

"She's gone!"

Just then, the room was filled with the noise of ambulance sirens and three paramedics came rushing into the house. One paramedic went to see to Cameron while the other two headed towards the bleeding body. Smithy dashed over to Rebecca, gently grabbed her arm and moved them both to the side so the paramedics could get to Jenny. He then wrapped his arms about Rebecca, holding her tight against him as her tears poured out. The sergeant kept holding the young PC until the paramedics had taken Jenny out of the house. Rebecca moved apart from Smithy and looked up at him while wiping the tears from her cheeks. For a moment the two officers just gazed at each other until the silence was disturbed by Inspector Gold re-entering the room after following the paramedics outside.

"Rebecca, another ambulance has just arrived and the paramedics have put Cameron inside. He's slowly coming round. You'll have to go down and get yourself checked over by the doctor too, so you can go in the ambulance with Cameron"

Rebecca was still shaken and in shock but she managed to give a nod before following Gina outside.

Smithy watched as Rebecca stepped up into the ambulance and held Cameron's hand as he started coming around. A paramedic closed the ambulance door before jumping in and driving in the direction of St Hughes hospital.

"Marm, I'd like to take a car to the hospital so I can bring Rebecca and Cameron back to the station to give their reports?" Smithy explained to Inspector Gold, who agreed and handed Smithy the keys to a patrol car before having a lift back to the station with Nick and Yvonne.

Just over an hour later, Rebecca and Cameron were in a patrol car being driven back to the station by their Sergeant. Although Smithy glancing over at Rebecca in the passenger seat a few times, no words passed between them. Cameron stayed pretty quiet in the back too. They were in shock so it wasn't a surprise no one wanted to talk. As Smithy turned off the engine, he stepped out of the patrol car, followed by Rebecca and Cameron. Together, but in silence, the three officers walked through the corridors of the Sun hill station until they came to a stop outside the Inspector's office. Cameron was first to give his report so Smithy led Rebecca into his office so she could wait. After letting her walk into the room first, Smithy closed his door before turning around to face his PC, who was standing up against the wall. With a sympathetic smile, he spoke to Rebecca gently

"Are you okay? I know that's probably a silly question but I just wanted you to know, I'm here for you. As your Sergeant...and as your friend"

For a moment, there was no reply but then Rebecca raised her head and looked at Smithy through dazed, tear filled eyes. She tried to speak but nothing came out so she gave a little cough before trying again.

"What a waste of a life. She was only 26, just two years older than me. She'd done nothing wrong but she was the one that got hurt..."

Rebecca paused, took a deep breath and tried to hold back the tears but failed as in seconds, watery tears started rolling down her cheeks before she carried on.

"I was so scared when I saw the gun. I thought I was gonna die. When he started waving it round, I didn't know which one of us he was gonna hurt. Then he shot her...right in the chest. He left her to die in her own blood and showed no remorse for it"

Smithy fought to hold back his tears as he listened. He knew Rebecca was talking about Jenny, but for a split second, he thought she was talking about someone else as there were many similarities.

Smithy walked over to his desk and pulled out a tissue from the box before handing it to Rebecca who was now sat on the black office chair. He bent down to her level before whispering

"You're okay now, you're safe"

Rebecca thanked Smithy for the tissue and used it to wipe the tears from the face but it within seconds, a fresh lot were rolling down her cheeks as she added

"I...I can't imagine how scared she must have felt, knowing she was going to die. She..she must of been terrified, but at least she wasn't alone"

Once again, Smithy's head told him Rebecca was talking about someone else. Putting his hand on her leg, Smithy questioned

"Bec, is there something you're not telling me? If there is, you can trust me"

Rebecca kept her head low and sniffed. Just as Smithy was about to stand up, Rebecca whispered

"I DO want to tell you Smithy I really do it's just...it's not the right time. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry!"

Smithy knew there was something trying to burst its way out of Rebecca but he didn't want to upset her anymore than she already was. Still knelt down beside her, Smithy reached for her hand and placing it inside his, before speaking gently

"Shhh hey there's no need to be sorry. Your gonna be okay. Whatever it is, you can trust me but if it's not the right time then, I'll be ready to listen when it is. Okay"

Rebecca glanced at Smithy and gave a small weak smile. Smithy smiled back and suddenly found himself drawn to her. For a few seconds, they gazed into each other's eyes and before he knew it, Smithy's head was moving closer towards Rebecca's. Closing his eyes, Smithy softly and gently placed a kiss on her lips and felt Rebecca kiss him back. They both pulled away just as someone gave a gentle knock on the door. It was Inspector Gold who had come to collect Rebecca so she could give her statement. Smithy stood and watched as Rebecca followed the Inspector into the office opposite and as the door shut, he couldn't help wondering what had just happened. That was the first time he'd felt drawn to another woman for nearly a year let alone kissed one. Shutting his door, Smithy sat down at the brown wooden desk and fell into a deep thought. His head was suddenly filled with bits of what Rebecca had said...

"What a waste of a life. Only 26. She'd done nothing wrong. Shot her in the chest. Left her to die in her own blood. How scared she must have felt, knowing she was going to die. At least she wasn't alone"

A cold chill came over Smithy and before he could stop it, tears started rolling down his cheeks. The sergeant knew why he was getting so upset. As he'd listened to the things Rebecca had said, it brought back memories and for a few moments, Smithy believed that she was talking about Kerry as the details were virtually the same. The more he thought about it, the more Smithy believed it. He thought maybe Rebecca was talking about both Kerry and Jenny. However, there was no way he was going to upset her anymore than she already was so decided to shake the thought off and let it go. Little did he know...he was right.