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1. Ghosts

The darkness settled over the Thames like a blanket as a lone figure stood waiting on the Bridge. The traffic lights lit up his face as the cars passed but none seemed to distract him from his thoughts. Sighing heavily he turned to see the older man approach him.

"Is this wise?" He asked as his companion fell into step beside him.

"Is anything we do actually wise?" His companion asked, his Russian accent a stark contrast to the North London accent he had replied to.

"Fair point."

"Anyway. It is done." The Russian smirked. "No going back now. You made your bed. You lie in it."

The Englishman nodded once before swearing under his breath before walking away. The sound of the Emergency Services sirens filled the air as it became obvious the Russian had done what he had been asked to do.

"My payment?"

"You'll get what you deserve." The Englishman walked away suddenly realising what chaos his need for revenge had caused.

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Ros marched onto the Grid, the adrenaline coursing through her veins as she reached her desk. Malcolm called her name as Ruth sat down at her own desk.

"Anything?"

"Harry is on the phone to the Home Secretary." Ruth stated as Ros read what was on the computer screen in front of her. "So far there are no confirmed civilian casualties. Two of our officers are." Ruth's voice faltered. "Two, "

"Tariq and Erin." Catherine stated, her voice cold. "They had gone into the bakery just as the explosion hit. Looks like the bomb was left in the bin outside."

"Old school." Ros folded her arms. "Who is at the hospital?"

"Will and Calum. Cal has volunteered to tell Erin's Mum. I've contacted Tariq's dad." Catherine watched as Ros closed her eyes for a moment. She felt sick at the thought of Rosie finding out her Mum had been in the explosion. The twelve year old had been through more than most her age; it didn't seem fair. Malcolm paused as Catherine turned to her computer.

"Wont know much about the device until forensics and Bomb Squad get back to us." He frowned. "But I have seen this before. Not for a very long time but this definitely has something familiar about it."

"I'll go through the records." Ruth sighed as Harry beckoned Ros into the office.

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Will smiled at the nurse as she checked the A&E computer screen. He knew she was under pressure but he was barely able to keep the tension out of his voice.

"Erin May Watts and Tariq Masood. Brought in from the explosion in town?" He watched as Calum walked into the waiting room looking around.

"Are you family?" The irate woman on the Reception Desk asked. Will nodded, to him it wasn't exactly a lie.

"I'm Erin's brother." Calum snapped. "He's Tariq's partner."

"Oh, ok." The woman began tapping away at the computer as Will raised an eyebrow. "Yes, both are here. I'll inform the doctor. If you have a seat."

"Yeah, yeah. Thanks." Calum snapped as he pulled Will over to the seating area. He knew they were in for a long wait.

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a/n replaces Generation Game. Is anyone reading Spooks stories? This one will be a little bit Christmassy kinda. Please review if you are.