"Sir, there's a lot of press outside desperate to find out what's going on" Reg Hollis informed Superintendant O'Karo.

"Thank you Reg, Myself and Chief Superintendant Roberts will be heading out there in five to give an official statement" Adam O'Karo replied.

Reg headed down the corridor towards the canteen to join his colleagues for a break.

"Adam, are you ready?" called CS Roberts as he quick marched up the corridor towards the Super.

Nodding, the two police officers walked into the front office area where Inspector Gold and DI Manson were waiting.

"Gina, where's Rebecca now?" O'Karo asked his Inspector.

Smiling, Gina replied

"She's in the canteen with...well everyone. I've told Cameron & Smithy to keep her away from the front of the station. I didn't want the press to get any photos of her"

Adam nodded gratefully and added

"Right, let's get this out of the way then" before walking through the front doors accompanied by the other three officers.

As soon as the group of officers walked into the front yard, the press piped up. For a few moments, there were flashing camera lights going off and all that could be heard was

'Superintendant, can you tell us what's happened'

'What is going to happen to PC Gabriel Kent?'

'Do you know if PC Kent has hurt anyone else?'

Superintendant O'Karo signalled for everyone to be quiet before he took a deep breath and started his statement.

"Ladies and gentleman, I can confirm that earlier today, one of our constables, was arrested for a number of incidents. For the time being, those incidents cannot be named but PC Gabriel Kent is being held at Barton Street police station until his official court trail in a few days time. Until then, that is all I have to say on the matter. Thank you. No more questions."

With that, the four officers walked straight back inside, leaving the press taking photos and shouting for more questions to be answered.

Ten minutes later, the same four officers walked into the canteen as Adam wanted to talk to the rest of his officers.

"Okay everyone, can I have your attention please. I have just made an official statement to the press outside and I have told them ALL the information we want them to know at the time being. You know what the press are like; they'll be outside for a few days and are more than likely going to approach some of you with questions. I ask you please; do not give them any information about anything. Whatever has happened is to stay within the station until Gabriel's trial. Okay?"

The relief gave a chorus of 'Yes Sir' as him, Gina, Eddy and Neil joined the food queue to get food.

The rest of the day was quite quiet and the whole station avoided the front office and yard so that they wouldn't get pestered by the police. Rebecca decided to stay at Cameron's flat that night as the press had found out where she lived. The relief even decided it was best not to go out for their usual few drinks at the end of their shift so instead; everyone made their way straight home.

The next few days went quite quick as the officers were rushed off their feet with arrests, interviews, meetings, reports and case writing. Rebecca was given a few days off work to relax after her crazy few weeks. As she laid on Cameron's sofa bed, the young PC smiled as she realised that once Gabriel was sent down, things would finally be good again.

It was Friday morning and the officers at Sunhill police station were carrying on with their every work. It was exactly a week ago since Gabriel Kent had been arrested and shipped over to Barton Street to await his official court trial. That morning, Kent was due a short trial where the judge would determine if he was allowed to be granted bail until his trial or not.

"Good morning everyone, right the pairings for today are..."

The uniformed relief listened on as their Inspector reeled off who they were working with for the day.

"Okay and PC Jones you're with PC Tait today"

Everyone nodded and Gina dismissed them from the room.

"Cam I'm just popping to the ladies, shall I come find you in a minute?" Rebecca called to her friend.

Cameron turned to face Rebecca, smiled and replied

"Sure, I'll meet you in the yard" before walking off in the opposite direction.

Five minutes later, Rebecca walked through the door and into the back yard. As she walked down the ramp towards the area car, Smithy was standing at the bottom waiting for Yvonne to join him.

"You alright Bec?" Smithy called to Rebecca as he noticed her walk past.

Rebecca opened the door to the area car where Cameron was sitting in the passenger seat, turned to face Smithy and called

"Fine thanks. Serge" before getting in the car.

Rebecca and Cameron had been called to a shout where a neighbour had reported hearing arguing and shouting all night. After spending nearly an hour at the address, the two PC's had finally sorted the situation out and were heading back to the station to catch up on some paperwork. Cameron drove into the empty space in the station yard and turned off the engine. Turning to Rebecca, the Aussie PC asked

"You okay Bec? You've been quiet this morning"

Rebecca nodded but then decided to reply to Cameron.

"It's Gabriel's short trial this afternoon. You know, the trial to see whether he gets bail until his court trial or not?"

Cameron explained that he'd forgotten about it and added that he was convinced the judge wouldn't grant Gabriel bail after everything he'd done and that Rebecca should try and forget about it. Only, she couldn't. The two officers walked into the station and towards the computer room together but Rebecca made an excuse saying she needed to visit the ladies, telling Cameron she'd catch him up. Not thinking anything of it, Cameron agreed and told her not to be long as they had loads of paperwork to catch up on from a few days previous.

Knock knock

"You busy Serge?" Rebecca asked her Sergeant as she knocked on his office door.

Looking up from his pile of paperwork, Smithy shook his head and signalled for Rebecca to enter the room which she did, shutting the door behind her.

"Umm, I need to ask you something..." Rebecca stated.

Not looking up but continuing with his paperwork, Smithy nodded to show Rebecca he was listening.

"This afternoon...it's Gabriel's short trial. The one where he finds out if he's getting bail until his official court trial or not..."

Smithy looked up with a suspicious look on her face and said

"Go on..."

Knowing Smithy was about to react badly to what she was about to say, Rebecca took a very deep breath before simply announcing

"I want to go"

The young Sergeant put down his West Ham pen and leaned back in his chair, giving a sigh.

"Rebecca, you can't. Look, I know you want to see Gabriel go down for what he did, we all do and his court trial next week can't come quick enough, believe me. It's just, I don't want you getting any more hurt. Emotionally. If you go to court and see Gabriel today then, it'll only make you upset again. Besides, the judge would have to be ridiculously crazy to give him bail. It'll be fine, okay?"

Rebecca was hurt. She really thought that Smithy would let her go but he'd stood firm and said no. Only replying 'Serge', Rebecca turned, walked out of the door and headed towards the computer room to join Cameron. Just as she reached there, a call was put out over the radio about a disturbance at the same address they were called to the previous hour. Pushing the computer room door open, Rebecca called Cameron and both officers made their return to the address.

Rebecca and Cameron got called to another disturbance then there was a bit of trouble at an old people's home in the centre of London. Gabriel's trial was due to start at 1:30pm and by the time Cameron and Rebecca were on their way back to the station it was already 12:45pm. The fact that Rebecca had been glancing at her watch every five minutes for the previous hour hadn't gone un-noticed by Cameron, who brought it up as he drove into the back yard of the station.

"Clock watching? Am I that bad to work with?" he joked.

Rebecca gave a slight laugh but Cameron knew exactly what was wrong.

"You're thinking about him aren't you? Gabriel"

Rebecca nodded and watched as Cameron took her hand, smoothing it gently.

"Bec, you're such a good friend and I care about you. I don't want you to go to court this afternoon because I don't want you to get upset again. His court trial is a week today and we'll all be going with you to watch Gabriel go down. You've not got long until you get justice for Kerry's death so please, just wait until then yeah"

Rebecca smiled and nodded, but she had no plans on listening to what her friend was saying. Instead, she got out of the car and made her way towards her Sergeant's office once again.

Knock knock

"Come in" came Smithy's voice from inside the office.

Seeing Rebecca fill the doorway, Smithy looked up from the pile of paperwork he was still ploughing through.

"If you're here for the same reason you were earlier, you can turn around and walk back out" Smithy announced.

Rebecca was shocked by the sharp tone in his voice but knew he was looking out for her. However, she was not about to give up.

"Look Smithy..." she started.

"I know what you think about the whole situation but I HAVE to go to court. Today is the day where the judge will decide if Gabriel gets bail until his trial. I can't stay here and work away knowing that there's a chance that the murdering copper that killed my sister could be out walking the streets again. I need to know Smithy. You do realise that, if Gabriel gets bail then he's gonna come after me right? All I need is for you to say yes. I'll go to court and come straight back. I promise!"

Smithy sighed and thought for a moment. He knew it wasn't a good idea to let Rebecca go to court and realised that, without his permission, she wouldn't be able to go. So, not feeling bad or selfish at all, Smithy looked up at Rebecca and gave a simple one word answer.

"No"

Rebecca couldn't believe Smithy was being so selfish. Without saying another word, Rebecca turned on her heel, yanked the office door open and slammed it shut behind her. For a moment, the confused PC was unsure what to do but then she realised exactly what to do, even if it did get her into trouble. As she walked towards the female locker room, Cameron walked out from one of the offices.

"Oh Bec..." he called, walking towards her.

"I've printed off some information about our Mr Milford from our disturbance calls this morning? It seems it's not the first time his neighbours have complained about him. Or the second for that matter. Think we should go pay him a visit for the third time this day" he explained.

Rebecca tried not to look suspicious and instead, calmly replied

"Yeah sure. I'm just gonna grab something from my locker ok. Can I meet you out back in five?"

Not thinking anything of it, Cameron nodded and shuffled down the corridor, convinced that his friend would be following a few moments later. Rebecca opened her locker, grabbed a pink rucksack out of it, placed it on the wooden bench behind her and started changing her clothes.

Just five minutes later, Rebecca left the locker room wearing a black top and trousers, accompanied by a black leather jacket and black heeled shoes. Glancing around to check if there was anyone hovering in the corridors, Rebecca cautiously made her way through the corridors and towards the front office as her car was parked up in the front yard. She was so close to the main doors when Inspector Gold came down the stairs from CID.

"PC Jones" she called, just as Rebecca pushed open the main door.

"Where you off?" she asked.

Thinking quick on her feet, Rebecca replied

"Oh, hey Marm. Umm, I'm off to Gabriel's trial, to see if he gets bail or not. Sergeant Smith gave me his permission"

Gina raised an eyebrow before suspiciously asking

"Sergeant Smith gave you his permission, did he?"

Rebecca nodded and glanced at her watch.

"I have to go. Won't be long" she added and before Gina could say another word, Rebecca dashed across the car park, unlocked her car and drove off.

"Oh hiya, someone's very keen" Gina called to Smithy.

Smithy stopped walking into his office, turned and walked towards Gina who was standing in hers.

Gina saw the confused look on Smithy's face and added

"Princess Blondie"

Smithy shook his head and said

"Sorry Marm?"

"PC Jones, very enthusiastic about going to court for Gabriel's trial which you gave her permission for"

A straight look suddenly came across Smithy's face and he gently put his West Ham mug onto Gina's desk before marching out of the office and down the corridor leaving Gina a little confused.

"Rebecca, its Smithy. I specifically told you to stay away from Gabriel's trial today so you best be back at this station. Sharpish! "

Smithy was heading down the corridor towards the custody desk when Cameron called to him.

"Oh Serge, you haven't seen Rebecca have you? I've been looking for her for the past twenty minutes but can't find her anywhere. We're supposed to be heading out on a shout..."

Seeing the look on Smithy's face, Cameron asked

"Is...Everything alright Serge?"

Smithy simply replied with a 'no' before taking Cameron by the arm and leading him into the nearest empty office and shutting the door behind them.

"I've just been told by Inspector Gold that Rebecca left the station to go to Gabriel's trial which, apparently, I gave her permission for?"

Cameron rolled his eyes, shook his head and muttered

"Great"

"You don't seem that surprised?" Smithy added

That's when Cameron explained that Rebecca had mentioned the trial the previous evening and had been acting strange all morning while they were out on a shout. He added that Rebecca told Cameron that she wanted to go but he thought he had deterred her from the idea.

"Do you know which court the trial is being held?" Smithy asked his PC.

Cameron nodded before saying

"But it started over half hour ago so, it's bound to be over soon. It's only a short one to decide if he gets bail or not isn't it"

Smithy nodded

"True. Okay well, she shouldn't be much longer then. We'll just wait for her to come back. Let's go to the canteen"

With that, both officers left the small office and headed in the direction of the canteen.

Thirty minutes later, Rebecca re-entered the station through the front doors. After being buzzed in by the front desk operator and friend Robbie, Rebecca shuffled through the corridors in silence, only smiling to the officers walking past. She made her way into the female locker room, changed back in to her police uniform, slammed the locker shut and headed towards the canteen, following the smell of sizzling bacon. Rebecca walked into the canteen, purposely avoiding eye contact with everyone and stood at the food area, waiting for the cook to return from the back of the kitchen. Within seconds, she heard footsteps behind her and knew exactly who it was without having to turn around.

"So, PC Jones. Would you like to tell me why you went against my order to stay away from the trial? Oh and then lie to Inspector Gold and tell her that I'd given you my permission to go!"

Rebecca stood still and didn't say a word. Her eyes were stinging from the tears she was fighting to hold back and her hands were shaking.

"Rebecca?" Cameron called, placing his hand onto her shoulder.

Rebecca still didn't turn around. Cameron moved his hand from his friends shoulder and exchanged a nervous look with Smithy. A bad feeling came over them both as to the reason Rebecca was acting the way she was, but both men hoped they were wrong. Smithy reached out his hand and touched Rebecca's shaking hand.

"Becca, what happened?" he asked.

Rebecca spun around and wiped a tear from her cheek. Fighting to hold back the tears and fully aware that everyone in the canteen had gone silent, Rebecca announced through gritted teeth

"He got bail. Gabriel got granted bloody bail!"