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Chapter Seven
The door closed and Smithy remained stood on the spot, his mind trying to take in the information. "Smithy.." he glanced at Anna-Marie and realised the room had been speaking "I said are you ok?" he didnt respond, he pushed his feet into his shoes and headed out the door, the December winds were harsh against his bare chest but he had to do this. Stevie had just reached her car a little down the road and he called "Stevie..." she turned back and he moved straight to her and pulled her into his body, he held her close, her face against his chest, she wrapped her arms round him, he kissed the top of her head and the two stood in the strong embrace for a few moments. When he finally pulled away from the hug he placed his hands to her face "I am so sorry Stevie" he whispeared. She glanced at the three behind him, Mickey and Callum had guilt all over their faces and she sighed "Its done.. I am sorry I never told you but.. its been so hard and I have only just started to come to terms with it" she spoke. He sighed "I will help you.. we will get this bloke.. and he will pay.." she sighed "Neil will be picking him up shortly.." Smithy smiled "That was quick... how did they catch him?" she sighed loudly and glanced over the people watching her "I knew him Smithy.. it happened here.." she gestured to the house, he took a quick glance of the property before back to her "Who?" he asked and she shook her head "Its doesnt matter not yet". Anger covered his face and it was almost as if she saw the lightbulb go off in his head, the puzzle pieces had slotted into place "You changed... you left me after Greg stayed" her face dropped and his mouth opened and closed a few times, she opened her car door and he frowned "Did Greg rape you Stevie?" he asked and she turned back to him "Yes Smithy.. Greg raped me". He watched the small blonde slide back into the car and she drove off. Anna-Marie placed her hands to his back "Are you ok?" she asked and he turned to her "What do you think... my best mate raped my wife.. and we made her life hell" he pushed past her and headed inside, the three people close behind him "Smithy.." Callum spoke "We didnt know.. we will make it up to her.." Smithy had pulled his nike hoodie on and grabbed his car keys before he headed towards the door Mickey grabbed his arm "Where are you going mate?" he asked and he fumed "I am going to fucking kill him". Anna-Marie grabbed his arm as he pushed past her "Smithy.. your place is here.. let Neil deal with it". Smithy shook his head "No fucking way". Mickey and Callum pulled their coats on before running from the house and jumping into their car and following the Inspector.
Pulling up at the house Smithy knew he would be at, he had spoken to Greg only yesterday and the man had informed him of his new girlfriend he was staying with, he planned to swing by and see Smithy in a few days but this couldnt wait, moving to the boot he opened it up and grabbed his winch. He banged on the front door and noticing the two men park accross the road, he stepped back and kicked at the door, watching it fly off the hinges he pushed his way inside, the young girl was screaming and he pushed her out the way, grabing Greg he forced him against the wall "Make you feel big did it..." he shouted "You were meant to be my mate.. you make me sick" he hit him and watching him fall to the floor he swung the winch and hit it against Gregs arm. "I am gunna kill you" he shouted as he hit him once again. The two men pulled him back and he tried to break free but Mickey grabbed the winch as Callum pushed him into the hall. "Stop it... I know you wanna kill him... but this isnt right..". Seeing Neil walk in the front door Smithy sighed as he glared round the men "Whats going on?" he asked and Smithy smiled "I've beat him to a pulp and if they hadnt of stopped me I would of killed him... and believe me I enjoyed every second of it.." Neil sighed glancing at Terry before back to the men, he glanced in the living room to where Mickey was dealing with Greg "Bloody hell... call an ambulance Terry... Dale Smith I am arresting you for grevious bodily harm.. you do not have to say anything but anything you do say may be used against you... do you understand?" Smithy glared at him "You know what he did... I should of fucking killed him" he shouted "He raped my wife Neil". Neil nodded "I know.. we were here to arrest him... how do you think Stevie will feel knowing what you have done?" he shouted. He glanced at Terry "Get him out of my sight" he shouted.
"Stevie... can I have a word?" he asked as he approached the blonde at the coffee machine. She nodded and he sighed "Greg is in St Huges.." she frowned "What happened to him?" she asked and he smiled at her gently "We arrived to make the arrest and Smithy was there... we have him in custody... he was beating him with a car winch.. he has done some fairly serious damadge". She rubed her eyes "Whats going to happen with Smithy?" Neil sighed "I have been to speak to Greg... he has admitted to the rape.." she smiled "He addmitted it.. thank god". Neil sighed "However.. he has said if you press charges against him he will... press charges against Smithy... and given his background Smithy could get twenty years Stevie.." she sighed "If I dont press charges?" Neil sighed "Greg will say it wasnt him.. you know under the circumstances we will back him up... I would get him off with a warning.. but.. Greg would get away with what he did to you Stevie... you really need to think about this". Stevie nodded "Can I see him... Smithy.. I want to see him?". Neil nodded "Of course... come on". They began the short walk to custody but they paused as the man called her "Stevie.." she turned to Mickey and he whispeared "Im so sorry... for everything.. what we have done.." she sighed "You know what Mickey.. I really needed you... you were my friend too... and everyone just assumed I was... you know what I cant deal with this right now.." he nodded "I really want to make it up to you" she sighed "I dont really know what you can do to put this right Mickey" she continued to follow Neil towards the cells.
Stevie glanced out at Anna-Marie and Callum in the main door way to the cells as Neil opened his cell door, Smithy jumped to his feet and moved out towards her "Stevie I am so glad to see you.." she rose her fist and thumped his face, he clung to his nose "What the hell was going through your mind?" she shouted. "He raped you" he spoke quietly. She nodded "And because of you... he is going to get away with it" he frowned "What?" he asked "No.. charge him.." he glanced at Neil "Are you going to charge him?" he asked and the DI shook his head "Its Stevies choice". The small blonde sighed "If I press charges.. you will go down... possibly for attempted murder Smithy... because of you he will get away with raping me". Smithy shook his head "I dont care.. Stevie I dont care.. press charges.. I will do my time and it will be worth every second.. I have nothing now I dont have you.." he glanced at Anna-Marie before back to Stevie "Please.. I have always loved you... I need to know he will be punished.." she smiled "I cant... I wont be the reason you go back to prison" she glanced at Neil "Im done" he nodded as he gestured for Smithy to go back into his cell "Stevie.. please.. dont let him get away with it.." he begged, she turned back, tears rolling down her cheeks "Its to late... because of you.. he already has Smithy.. I hope it was worth it... I have spent the last three months going through hell and now... I wont even get justice.." she walked off. Anna-Marie glared at her as she went. Smithy sighed to Neil "Talk her into pressing charges.. you have too".
Smithy knocked lightly on the front door, he had never been there before and he was sure she would slam the door in his face but he had to at least try and explain. He had to make her see that he did it for her. He knocked for a second time and she pulled the door open "Smithy... what are you doing here?" he sighed "Can I come in.." he asked "Please?" she stepped aside and gestured to her bed "Sit down" she spoke. He sunk down and as he stared at her he frowned "Please.. I cant handle you hating me Stevie.." she smiled "Do you have any idea what you have put me through?" she asked. He placed his hands to her face "Let me put it right.. make everything up to you... I love you". She rubed her eyes before forcing herself to look at him "Smithy.. you have humiliated me.. and I could deal with the looks.. the whispears.. God I even dealt with Callum chucking drinks over me.. and I could live with you beating Greg to near death but what I cant forgive.. you danced with her to our song... the song at our wedding.. our first dance... and you gave it away.. and I cant forget that..." tears rolled down both of their faces and he cried "I dont love her... I'll never love Anna-Marie the way I love you.." she sighed "Its too late Smithy... I want you to go". He rose to his feet and placed a gentle kiss to her cheek "I am so sorry Stevie". He moved to the door and she heard him shut it before she sunk back onto the bed and the tears began to flood her face.