Hi again! I was watching series 2 ep 7 and 8 and I was thinking what could have happened after the screen went to the credits and I decided to base my story around that along with the events of operation rose and the fallout from that minus the shooting. I am naming my chapters after various song titles, some will be very obvious to you while others not so as I am using songs throughout the decades. So if you know the name of the album that it came from, the year that it was released and the artist that recorded it I will put in a good word for you to the Gene Genie. This is just to make it more fun. So please review and tell me what you think. Once again I don't own Ashes to Ashes but all the other characters are of my creation.

Living In America

The sun rays' warmed Alex's face and the Autumn wind breezed through Alex's hair as she drove her sports car throughout the streets of California LA. She was on holiday from her work in Washington and was due back tomorrow, since moving to the states she has never felt more complete and happy in her life. Sure she still ached for Molly and the news of her death in 2008 had had a massive impact on her along with her time in CID with Gene and their fallout over Operation Rose nearly 6 years ago but with the help of her best friend Melody she was able to move on. Her career was fulfilling, she was a leader whom had the respect of her colleagues and superiors in the CIA, she had a friend whom she can open herself up to and she had two children whom she loved and adored. Life was great in the States and she had no intention on revisiting her past. It was better left alone. She heard the radio play one of her favourite song that represented her current feelings about her life and of her adoptive country and so she turned it up and sang along to the song while she went to pick up her kids in the hotel before leaving for Washington.

The next day, tired and weary from her trip but still upbeat she walked through the private doors of the CIA, she had been called in early for a meeting with her superiors along with several coppers from the Met which was wired but just assumed that this involved a major political or military intelligence case that needed her expertise or assistance on. When she came in the room she found her boss Simon Madison director of the CIA and several other department heads waiting for her along with the Commissioner and the supers from the Met.

"Ahh, Ms Drake, nice of you to come in. Please do take a seat" said Simon

"I was telling the Police Commissioner along with the supers here that you are a valued asset to the CIA, thanks to your diligence, dedication and intelligence the CIA here has been able to capture many criminals and terrorists."

"I am just doing my duty sir" replied Alex, feeling nervous. She didn't like the sound of this.

"Yes, that is why we need you to go to London with the Commissioner and the supers who will base you in CID in order to help them crack a murder case which has a connection to a major terrorist who happens to be the ring leader of a major drug syndicate. It appears that one of his foot solders crossed the pavement, sold him out to the fine coopers of London and got killed off as a result" explained Simon.

Alex felt excited, this was the first time she was actually going to go on a serious case that involved work on the ground outside the office but at the same apprehensive because it meant going back to London where she might have to face her past, something that she had been trying to get away from for so long and had no intention to re-visit it.

Her thoughts were then interrupted by Steven Fuller a fellow agent and department head. "Michael Own, started out a small time drug dealer on the London streets, but was very affective in dealing with those who wanted access to the serious stuff, he teamed up with our target Taylor Evans or the "Easy E" as they like to call him and basically took over the criminal underworld, people are loyal to him out of admiration or out of fear. Started out small but then got into prostitution, extortion, forgery, shipping of illegal drugs and weaponry then started dabbling a bit into terrorism after bombing several high profile places, police hasn't been able to catch them. But apparently Owen came to the police after him and Taylor had a falling out and promised to testify against him and give them insider information in return for protection and immunity. They agreed to it but after a couple of weeks, guy turned up dead in the river Thames after being slashed multiple times."

"We have heard Ms Drake here has been working on the case for quite some time and has had some experience in CID in London" said the Commissioner.

"That is correct; she worked with us in Fenchurch East in CID as a DI under Detective Chief Inspector Gene Hunt but left in December 1982 after DCI Hunt had accused her of corruption and had mistakenly suspended her based on false information. Evidence collected along with the testimony of one Martian Summers, who was arrested along with Jeannette Rivens at the robbery at King Douglas Lane showed she was being stalked and that they were responsible for planting an edited tape in DCI Hunt's desk and separating the two of them. Ms Drake was offered compensation from the Met, DCI Hunt was confronted with a demotion for his misjudgements but Mrs Drake persuaded us to drop it, she made no complaint against him but stated that she wanted a transfer. It was then that we told her that we had an offer for her from Simon here for her to work alongside them in the States for only a year but because Ms Drake wanted to transfer Simon changed his mind and well you know the story from there sir" replied Superintendent Watson, Mac's replacement at Fenchurch East.

Alex had paled as she listened to the story of her past being read out to her colleagues, they had never known the reason why she came here in the first place and now looked at her with sympathy. Many of them knew what it was like to be falsely accused of something.

"Are you alright love? You're white as a sheet" said the Commissioner.

"Sorry sir. The past brings up bad memories for me."

"Understandable Ms Drake, you were pretty close to DCI Hunt before Operation Rose.

"I would really like it if you don't mention his name sir."

Everyone looked at each other when Alex had made that statement, they all had a feeling that whatever went on between DCI Hunt and Drake was more than just professional and that there was a lot of bad blood and unfinished business between the two of them since she had left. For Alex it was for different reasons, not just the fallout from operation Rose but what they had done a few nights before operation Rose when they had discovered that Chris had betrayed them and the consequences of that one night together. The end product of that night was beautiful but emotionally she had payed a big price for it. Going back to London would mean facing up to that one night and to what had happened the night before operation Rose had gone down.

Seeing the tension thicken Simon stepped in.

"You might not have a choice Ms Drake because the killings and the major ring has been traced to London and the two investigating stations have been Fenchurch East and West. DCI Hunt along with DCI Wilkins have been leading the charge but now everything has dried up and even their informants are not talking and you are the only person working in the CIA that has been keeping close tabs on Evans' movements and on his empire in general since you got here. Right now you are their best shot in cracking this case. That is why you will go to Fenchurch East and work with everyone there; as we are still working on making you a permanent citizen here in the States some time in London will be good for you, maybe sought out some unresolved personal business. You will start in Fenchurch East in 2 months from now which will give you time to find a place.

"What rank will I be?"

"DCI Hunt had to move on with the times and has been promoted to Super but still plays an active role in CID and on the ground and we needed a new DCI. So congratulations DCI Drake, you will be working with DI Carling, DS Shaz and Christopher Skelton, DC Emma Green and WPC Miranda Perry" said Watson

"How are they?" asked Alex

"Chris and Shaz just got back from their honeymoon, they say thanks for the gifts by the way and DI Carling says hello and that he looks forward to seeing you back. Looks like there is a lot of loyalty and support for you in CID, hasn't changed since you left" relied Watson.

"What about my kids? What about Melody? Pushed Alex.

"Don't worry; your kids can come with you it is not in our interest in separating children from their mother. Melody has been sent to work with the British prosecution for a maximum of seven years. She will be waiting for you at the airport. So I suggest you get ready and be prepared for the meeting in two months." Said the commissioner.

Alex turned to leave but was stopped by Superintendent Cross who had been silently watching the whole thing take place.

"And remember Ms Drake, this is a serious issue for both the public and the state, it will be best to not let your personal issues with Hunt get in the way of this potential collar."

"Don't worry Sir, I have learnt to being strictly professional and to keep my personal and professional life separated" replied Alex.

Cross just nodded and Alex turned and left. Her heart beating erratically to the thought of returning to London. Excited to see her friends again but terrified and apprehensive at the thought of seeing Hunt again.

It was 9pm when Alex returned home and was greeted by the housekeeper and the nanny who had reported to her that the kids were fine and were waiting for their mummy to tuck them into bed before leaving the Drake household after being told by Alex about their new living arrangements. Alex was relieved that both Maria and Alissa had agreed to travel with her to London. She needed all the extra help that she could get and not just with the housekeeping and the babysitting but also emotionally, she knew that she was going to be going through a lot of shit once she got back to London. It was going to be worse than dodge city on a Saturday night. Then she had Melody, the new temporarily head of the British Prosecution, her best friend. Yes she had more than enough girl power to help her through this potentially bruising time.

She climbed up the stairs to where the kid's bedroom was after having a long soak in the bath tub only to be greeted with empty beds, puzzled at this Alex went to her bedroom only to be greeted with her two children snuggled up on the left and right hand side of the bed. Alex climbed in with them and stretched her arms out, inviting her precious bundles of joy to cuddle up to her which they did so, both resting their heads on her shoulders.

"Mummy...are we going with you London?" asked the blond hair little boy, a pout forming on his lips and his big blue eyes staring innocently up at her.

"Yes, my special little guy, mummy is taking you to the place where I grew up in."

"What about school mummy?" asked the little girl with the brunette hair looking at her with wide eyed hazel eyes.

"You will be starting school in London, mummy knows a place there, and it's close to work so we can still see each other.

"Are we gonna live there? Asked the little boy.

"Do you wanna live there?"

"Maybe"

"Well, we'll see, right now mummy has a job here."

"Can't you get a job in London?" asked the little boy

"I could, but that would mean facing a few people."

"You mean like daddy? Will we meet daddy? I would love to meet daddy!" exclaimed the little girl, already starting to bubble with excitement.

The little boy just sighed. "Daddy is gone, sissy, he didn't want us, he abandoned mummy and he hurt mummy."

He did not!"

"Did so!"

"Did not!"

"Did so!"

"MUM!"

"Alight, that is enough, your daddy didn't know that I was pregnant with the two of you. We had a falling out long before I found out that I was going to have the two of you.

"When did you find out that you were pre-pre-preg-pregnant? Asked the little girl.

"When I came to work in the States, nobody in London knows except for my superiors."

"Where do babies come from?" asked the little boy

"Well, when a mummy and a daddy love each other very much they become intimate with one another."

"What is intimate? Asked the little girl.

"It means when two people get physically and emotionally close to one another and they express their love to each other physically."

"Do you mean like in bed?" asked the little boy.

"Yes."

"Do they have their clothes on? And do they kiss and stuff?" asked the little girl.

"No for the first part and yes to the second part"

"EWWWWWWW! Both exclaimed.

Well, you did wanted to know where babies came from, I am just being honest with you." Laughed Alex. She loved her children.

"Did you and daddy love each other?" asked the little girl.

"I think we did, but we never said it to each other."

"Do you still love him?" asked the little boy.

"I dunno, I hated him for what he had said and done to me 6 years ago."

"Is that why, you don't talk about him often?" asked the little boy once more.

"Yes."

"Are we gonna see him in London?" asked the little boy.

"Maybe. But that is up to you if you want to see him more than you have to."

"I don't think so, he hurt my mummy and nobody hurts my mummy. You, sissy, aunty melody, and aunty Alissa and Maria are my family" pouted the little boy, he looked so much like his father when he pulled that pout on his face.

"You don't have to see him if you don't want to, besides you will be at school and he will be at work."

"Is daddy are policeman?" asked the little girl.

"Yes he is."

"What is his name?" asked the little boy.

"His name is Gene Hunt."

Alex was waiting for the next question to come up but as she turned her head she found that both her children were sound asleep and snoring their little heads off. Alex just smiled and ran her fingers through their hair as she watched them sleep. She sighed deeply, they had started asking these sorts of questions since their fourth birthdays. Questions about life, sex, family and most importantly their daddy which was a topic that Alex didn't like to delve into but they did have the right to know what happened between her and their father and they also had the right to see their father too so Alex had answered all of their questions as easily and as honestly as she could. This was better than them finding out when they were older and resenting her for it, it soften the blow for them but now she didn't know how they were going to cope once they got to London.

She didn't know what was going to happen if Gene found out that she was pregnant with his children and never told him and quite frankly it scared the shit out of her. Things were bad between them when she had left, she tried to make amends with him, to work with him she really did. But he just made life miserable for her after operation rose, sniping at her, ignoring her and shoving busty young blondes in her face every time she was in Luigis. The team had sided with her during operation rose and they continued to support her after operation rose and had slowly started to speak out against Gene and turned all their loyalty to Alex which just made the situation worse, they disapproved of what Gene was doing but by then Alex had had enough, she had requested for a transfer in mid December but the super had a better offer for her. He was offering her a position with the CIA under Simon who had heard about her work and had wanted to know if she wanted to work with them which would require she move to the states asap.

Alex took the offer with a second thought, thinking that this was her perfect chance to start over and get away from Gene and move on with her life. She had kept in touch with the team, sending Chris and Shaz wedding gifts and also assisting Ray with his test to become a DI which meant long conversations that went well into the night but never talked about Gene. She never once talked to him or about him to anyone since she had left London, she was still hurting over his abandonment of her and his cruel words to her about Molly during Operation rose while dealing with his constant torment of her since Rose which had scared her badly. She was also dealing with the loss of her daughter and her old life in 2008, the moment she found out about her death, she felt like giving in but she picked herself up and moved on.

The moment when she had found out about her pregnancy she was scared and angry, thinking that her hatred for Gene would make her hate the child but when she was told about the twins and listened to their heartbeats she felt nothing but love for her children. When they were born and placed into her arms she felt that she had been given a second chance and made the most out of being a mother. Her little boy was the spitting image of Gene, sandy blonde hair, silvery blue eyes, pouted lips, a fiery temperament and always protective of her and of his sister. Despite the pain that Gene had caused her she had still named her son Eugene not because of Gene but because it meant "noble" and she knew that her son will grow up to be a noble and proud man. Her daughter though, took after her, she had curly brunette hair, wide eyed almost orbed like hazel eyes and beautiful milky skin; she had her fierce intelligence and from what Alex had seen the ability to try and see the best in everyone. She had named her daughter Violet after much consideration, she didn't want to name her Molly because she felt that it was disrespectful to her late daughter while others just felt wrong or too posh for her.

She often thought about the night that they were conceived, she knew that the father was Gene because she hadn't been intimate with anyone since that night with him when he showed up at her flat with a bottle of wine, still reeling over Chris's betrayal. They were drinking on the sofa when they started talking about them and how they were a great team, they had stared into each other's eyes before one thing led to another and they had found themselves ripping off each other's clothes off and withering in bed together with the silky blood red sheets around them. She could still remember his taste, his touch, his scent and just how glorious their coupling was, she felt so safe and loved. It had all went shit afterwards thanks to Summers and to her own bloody big mouth she knew that Gene would never believe her but after everything else she couldn't really find it in her heart to forgive especially after those cruel words about Molly and his actions after Rose had gone down. It was hard getting over him the first time but to face him again after nearly 6 whole years and so close to the children's birthday, she didn't know if she could handle it but she knew that for the sake of her sanity and for the sake of their kids she had too.

Having came to that conclusion, she sighed heavily before drifting off to sleep with her children tucked around her allowing her to breathe in their scent and just forgetting everything that she will have to face in the upcoming months.

Tomorrow she will start worrying about her fate.