Based off a scene in Old School Ties. I thought I'd try my hand at a double drabble.
"He's a good lad, your sergeant"
"I know. I haven't read your book, so you'll need to tell me who might like to kill ye."
James blinked, stealing a glance at his inspector. There was nothing in the older man's expression that betrayed anything. Nothing to betray that he had any idea how much those simple words had meant to James. No idea of the confidence boost he'd just bestowed upon the young sergeant. Confidence James'd never admit was needed.
James wanted to say thank you. But he didn't think Lewis would know what his gratitude was for.
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Robbie had felt, rather than seen that James looking at him when he'd confirmed Turnbull's statement. He made another mental note to add to the list of Things That He Knows About James Hathaway. The lad needs to be told that he's doing well. It seems obvious to Lewis, that what he had thought was just a throwaway comment, had been a revelation to his new sergeant. Must remember to let James know that he's appreciated.
It was worrying really, the fact James was surprised to be praised.
Well they'd just have to see what they could to fix that.