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What Goes Around...; And old enemy returns to haunt Sam...
Topic Started: Mar 10 2015, 01:35 PM (5,377 Views)
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*It's been a month now since Sam made his decision and took a leap of faith into this world that had grown onto him without him even realising it at first. And within that month, not much has changed. Work is still exhausting and, at times, outrageous - you wouldn't believe the standards that weren't existant at the time - his work colleagues are still exhausting and, at times, outrageous (when will Ray ever learn that fart jokes are not funny), and most of all, his superior is still majorly exhausting, and nearly always outrageous. Period.

But Sam wouldn't want to have it any other way.

... well.

There is that small matter of him finding himself more and more attracted to his DCI, the more time passes, and it's starting to become a problem. Sometimes, Sam finds himself daydreaming about confronting Gene in Lost and Found, pushing right into his personal space, grabbing his tie, and.................

But it can't happen, can it. Not with this man, not in this time.

He's becoming a little desperate though, to be honest. He's even found himself eyeing the entrance to Canal Street at times, but so far hasn't had the courage to actually go there. Hell, he isn't even gay. Is he? It's hard to tell. The fact is, things haven't worked out with Annie (maybe it's part of his mystery being gone? But no, Annie isn't that type, surely), though they're still friends, so now there is nothing standing in between Sam and Gene anymore.

Except for Gene himself, of course.

Sam sighs, taken the steps up to the station. Another day, another endless set of hours of fighting, bringing peace to the city, and trying not to ogle his Guv's backside. Despite himself, Sam smiles, shaking his head as he enters the station. Maybe he shouldn't give up hope. No, he definitely shouldn't give up hope. If he is the man who jumped through time, then maybe he can also be the man who kissed Gene Hunt and survived to tell the tale.

Inspired by these thoughts, Sam takes the stairs up to the office - noting with slight confusion that Phyllis isn't at her post - and then strides into CID, only to find that he is greated by hectic activity and frustrated talking and shouting. Sam stops in his tracks, frowning. What...? In the corner of his eye, he notices Annie approaching him.

"What 'appened?"

She looks at him with big, distressed eyes, ready to continue downstairs for whatever task she's been appointed, but she still has enough time to tell him.

"It's Kim Trent. Remember 'im? Word is 'e escaped prison."

Sam blinks, a horrible feeling settling in the pit of his stomach. Trent... of course he remembers Trent. The case that turned things around for Sam, early on. If he really 'escaped'...

Annie is already gone, so Sam makes his way over to Gene's office, pushing open the door.

"Guv - what's this about Trent?"*
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*Anie gives a small, tense nod. She doesn't usually agree with Gene's methods... But this time, even she can feel a desirefor revenge bubbling away in her chest.

"Yes, Guv."

And, finally, she can't hold back anymore: She reaches out, placing her hand on Sam's injured one - careful not to touch the wounds themselves - and lets her fingers curl around it. Sam needs to know that someone's here... that he isn't alone. That there's people waiting for him when he wakes up...

Without looking away from Sam still, Annie says, "Can I... can I stay with him for a while? I mean... take a bit of time off work. It's just, if there really is no one else..."

Sam lying here, all on his own, when he was on his own during this horrible night... Annie can't bear the thought.*
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*Gene's surprised at the prickling sensation inside him as he sees Annie's hand curl around Sam's. He should be happy that at least someone's going to be able to give Sam that support... So why does he feel jealous, of all things??

Ignoring the way his own hand is gripping his knee like a kind of placeholder, Gene looks down.*

Yeah, 'Course. You've got personal leave, take all the time y'need.

*the words are hard to release - of course Annie can have time to look after Sam. They look after their own, and Sam's one of them. But still... If Annie's going to be there with him then there's no telling what could happen. How their bond could strengthen. And while Annie's going to be here keeping Sam company it's going to be up to Gene to deal with everything else. Away from Sam. The thought makes his teeth grind. The urge for revenge is strong, but his sudden feeling of protectiveness is stronger.*
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*There is something in Gene's tone of voice that makes Annie blink, almost makes her turn and look at her superior. What was that...? She can't out a finger on it, and anyway, she probably just imagined it... They're both on edge, so if Gene sounded a bit... Irritated, then she'll put it down to that.

So she nods gratefully. "Thanks, Guv."

She squeezes Sam's hand a little. Even though nothing had happened between them, really, except for a few dates after that kiss, she still cares for Sam... But not in the way Gene (or others at the station, come to think of it) might think. It's more in a... Sisterly way. And Sam seemed to have come to the same conclusion, so there hadn't been any fight or falling out, just understanding.

But Gene doesn't know all that of course, and why should he? Annie could never imagine him being interested in the details of her and Sam's relationship.

There's a soft knock at the door, and when it opens, a nurse glances into the room.

"Mr Hunt? There's a call for you, at reception - from the police station."*
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*Gene continues to stare at Sam's motionless face, merely breathing a grunt in response to Annie's thanks. His mood seems to have just dropped even further, if that was even possible - and he can't pinpoint why.

The disturbance is both welcome and an annoyance - it does give him a moment to break away from the confusing mess of thoughts in his head, but it also gives Annie some more time alone with Sam. To hold his hand, whisper to him...

Stomach in knots and frustration rising in his chest, Gene sighs.*

Alright... Show me the way.

*leaving isn't pleasant, but his mind quickly turns to other things. Like what the station has to say. Trent better but have topped himself. Gene wants to do that for him.

With a tired nod he takes the receiver from the nurse.*

Someone better be about to tell me something good.
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*Annie looks up as the nurse sticks her head in, and quickly says, "Is it alright if I stay with 'im a bit longer?"

The nurse assures her that yes, of course she can stay - and then they're both out of the room, her and Gene,and Annie turns her attention back to Sam.

Sam, who hasn't so much as twitched since they got here. Somehow, that fact makes Annie more nervous and anxious than she'd like...

Down at the reception, it's Ray's voice that's coming crackling over the phone.

"Guv? You better get back 'ere - court's getting their knickers twisted over Trent, they want him charged as soon as possible. So if you want, y' know, a pop at 'im..."

Ray trails off, knowing that Gene won't be pleased with this message - they do have to take statements, but seeing as Trent is an escapee on top of being a bastard near-cop killer, they'll have to hurry.*
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*shit. He's.... He's going to have to go, isn't he. There's no way he can let Trent be moved without Gene seeing him first. There's to much Gene needs to say to him - to hear from him. And surely Sam would want to know that Gene's done his best to give him closure and to make sure Trent never does this to anyone else.

But Sam... He wants to stay. To watch over his DI and be there when he wakes up. To tell him that it's okay, that they got the bastard and Leonard's fine. To tell him that he mustn't be ashamed of finally snapping - anybody would have.

But Annie's there now. And she'll do a better job than him, Gene's sure. However much it pains him, Gene knows that Sam would rather Annie be there than him. He just doesn't understand why he feels so jealous about that. It must be a he shock, that's all.

Regretfully, Gene grunts back to Ray.*

On my way. Keep 'im warm for me!

*and with that, Gene's off. He doesn't bother going back to tell Annie - she'll guess, anyway. And maybe it's better that he doesn't see Sam again just year. Not when his feelings are so.... Topsy Turvey.

It's a solemn journey back to the station, and once he's there his blood's finally stated pumping again with revenge. Fists curled and ready for action, Gene strides into CID*

Where is 'e.
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*The station is silent when Gene gets there. Enough time has passed for the news of what exactly happened - happened to DI Tyler - to spread, but they don't know what state he's in.. And then there's the fact that the perpetrator is right there, in the station; his hands cuffed together and secured to the chair he's in, and even his legs are restrained that way - much to same as it was with Sam. The tension and rage are palpable - even Chris is having to clench his fists constantly, glaring down at his desk. They all want to have a go at Trent, that much is obvious.

However, it will be their Guv's honour to do that, and they all know it.

So when he enters the office, it's Ray who nods over to Lost and Found.

"All ready for you, Guv."*
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*Gene knows that Sam would be disappointed in him for what he's about to do... But then... That was before. Maybe Sam would agree this time. Maybe he'd even be happy. Feel avenged. But it's happening, whether Sam would like it or not.*

Good. Lock the door behind me. You hear anything, ignore it. Got that?

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*There is something about Gene's posture and his tone of voice that gives Ray pause, makes him blink and hesitate for a tiny moment. He's not seen this kind of demeanor in Gene before... or not often, at any rate. This is something personal... And while he knows (and hates the fact) that the Guv and Tyler have basically become mates, his DCI's reaction seems overblown in a way Ray can't quite explain.

However, he's the Guv, and Ray will follow him, no matter what he says. And hell, Trent deserves whatever is coming to him.

So Ray nods once more. "Guv."*
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*solemnly, Gene nods at Ray, steels himself and then walks through the door.

And there he is. Trent. Helpless. Waiting.

For a moment, Gene just stares, relishing the sight, the closing door sounding like sweet music. No escape now. *

So. Kim Trent.

*takes a leisurely stroll forward, almost as though he's out for a pleasant walk in a park, tone light and conversational*

You've given us all a bloody headache. Tyler especially.

And you know how we react when one of our own's taken down. You've been in this game for long enough.

*takes a deep breath, satisfaction in his sights*

You'll have some idea just how bollocked you'll be when you leave this room.
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*Trent looks up as Gene enters the room, glaring back at him and sneering. Oh, he knows he's in deep shit alright, he knows Hunt's reputation all too well (has first hand experience with it too).

However, Trent has nothing to lose, not anymore. His plan failed, and all because of that little gobshite Tyler... The anger over that is still present, still bubbling away in his stomach.

So he scoffs at Gene's words, rattling his cuffs slightly.

"Didn't remember you carin' about yer DI an awful lot. Word 'as it there was a time your entire team would've been glad to be shot of 'im."

He's referring to the Johns incident, of course. News of that botched blag travelled fast through criminal circles.*
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*Gene sneers right back. Bringing that up won't help him.*

Shows how loyal you are, that. Tyler may have made a mistake, but he's one of us. One of the team.

Where are YOUR team now, Kim, eh? The loyalty YOU inspire.... Where is it?
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*Trent bristles at that.

"MY team sprung me from prison. There's yer loyalty. "

A grin appears on Trent's face, twisted and cruel, and when he speaks it's like he's deliciously letting the words roll off his tongue.

"Can't say you did the same for Tyler - we grabbed 'im right outside your pub, y'see. Lad was cryin' for 'elp , an' you were too busy gettin' bladdered to notice."*
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*internally, Gene flinches. It's the truth. And most definitely the truth hurts.

He grits his teeth a little firmer, his face becoming more stony. Don't let it show, don't let him know he got to you... *

And that makes you feel good, does it? Doin' that to an innocent man? See that's why I don't have any regrets about what's about to happen next. 'Cos you, you bastard, are guilty as sin. Trash that needs burning off the face of the earth.
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*It's a testament to Gene's unrivalled poker face that Trent can only guess (and fiercely hope) his words had some impact. And they must have. Trent may not be able to read Gene, but he knows the signs of a calm before the storm.

"Innocent?" Trent nearly spits out the word. "Nosewipe 'ad it coming to 'im."

His eyes narrow.

"Go on then."

Gene' s threats are real, Trent knows that. And he knows what the DCI is capable of. However, he also knows that over the last few months, Hunt seems to have... Mellowed. That was the talk in prison, at least. That someone was keeping him from lashing out.

Whoever it was, if the talk is right, then Hunt's bark must have become a lot worse than his actual bite. And that is what Trent is banking on.*
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*Oh, if only Trent realised. That the one who'd caused Gene to mellow is lying in a hospital bed, nowhere near here. If there was somebody who was going to help Trent, he's fully unable to now.*

Oh, I will. But you're gonna tell me, first. Exactly what you did with Tyler. Come on, I want the details.

*an eye for an eye... That's the phrase, right?*
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*Trent raises his eyebrows, sneering.

"You sure? Might be a bit too much to 'andle."

He leans back as far as he can, relishing the fact that he does get to gloat about this to his other target - even despite the situation, despite the fact that Hunt is towering over him and Trent is cuffed to the chair. He still trusts that he'll make it out in one piece, and it makes up for part of the defeat he had to suffer earlier.

"Tyler did spend a full night as our... Guest. Lots of time to do all sort of things."*
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Oh aye?

*Gene circles casually, taking satisfaction in the way he can feel his anger building. Trent may or may not know it, but he's only making things worse for himself.*

Care to elaborate?
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*Trent remains silent for a few seconds, his eyes following Gene's movements. For a moment, he feels reminded of a lion stalking around his prey, but he quickly shakes of that image. It's the knowledge that it can't get any worse than having to go back to prison for a lifetime that makes him reckless, makes a slow grin curl his lips again.

"Aye. Made sure to take our time, too. 'Ad all sorts prepared... Personally, I liked the hammer best, but Tyler would probably disagree. He disagrees a lot, that one, don't he."*
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*Gene feels his teeth grit together, jaw tensing.*

Don't 'e just.

*He takes a breath, then forces himself to continue, wearing his calm like a mask.*

Just what did you do with this hammer?
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*"Well."

Hunt wants to hear it... Well, so be it. If it's the last thing he does, Trent is determined to enjoy this.

"First of all, we 'ad to loosen 'is tongue a bit - didn't feel very much like talking, did Tyler - so my boys roughed 'im up, just to warm up. The thing is, Tyler could've prevented all of this... All we wanted was an address."

Trent gives a dramatic sigh.

"So we 'ad to start insisting a bit. The hammer... Put it to Tyler's fingers." His grin becomes broader. "Told Tyler to say when... Then smashed 'em up, one by one."*
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*Ahh, there it is. The hot flash of rage burning bright in his heart.*

I see.

*Body rigid, Gene walks to the door, opening it and saying very clearly to Ray,*

Get me a hammer.
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*....

Trent can feel himself go cold. "... What?"

Outside, there is a moment of silence. Then, Ray gets up from his desk, slight confusion and concern standing in his face. It doesn't take long until he passes, with slight hesitation, the hammer to Gene.

"Guv?" *
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*Without a word, Gene takes the hammer from Ray and closes the door again, shutting his colleague out. Then, hammer in hand, Gene steps up to Trent again. His expression is blank and hard, not giving a thing away. He wants Trent to be scared. Wants him to feel what Sam felt. Every last bit of it.*

Which finger d'you start with?
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*Trent has gone pale. Surely Hunt doesn't mean to...?!

"... You won't do that." His voice doesn't sound as strong as he'd like it to. "You wouldn't go that far, you 'avent got the guts."

But even as he says it, Trent isn't quite sure of his own words. Hunt's expression - or lack thereof - is chilling.*
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*Outwardly ignoring Trent's fear but inwardly relishing it, Gene hefts the hammer up in is hand as though testing the weight of it*

Oh, you 'ave no idea how far I'll go.

Which finger did you start with?
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*There is something in Gene's voice that doesn't allow Trent to protest any further - like there is a prospect of far worse things happening to him if he doesn't go along...

And still, there is some hope left within him that Hunt is just bluffing, that there will be a beating and nothing more...

Trent shifts uneasily, his eyes on the hammer. Hope or no hope, he doesn't like this one bit.

"... Middle."*

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*Gene nods, face carefully blank. He's going about this as though he's merely filing paperwork - methodical and unemotional.*

Right.

*He nods down to Trent's hand, cuffed to the armrest of the chair he's in*

Lay yer hand out flat on the armrest.

*He wants Trent to have to comply with this on his own. It's his fault he's in this situation - What happens to him now is his fault also.*
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*Trent just stares at Gene for a long moment.

He's just bluffing.

He won't actually pull through with this.

He's taking the piss out of him.

Slowly, Trent flattens his hand againt the arm rest, pointedly stretching out his fingers. He's nervous about this - Hunt's behaviour right now is highly unsettling, leaving Trent with more than just an uneasy feeling in his gut - but at the same time, he can't help but dare Hunt to go further. And to show him that he isn't scared. Trent would never be scared of a bloody copper.*
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*Gene watches with a sick sense of satisfaction as Trent obeys. It's clear that he's hoping Gene won't go through with it - expects him not to, in fact.

But this man hurt his DI. Intentionally tortured him. His best friend. His Gladys, his Sammy Boy. And that's unforgivable.

He holds Trent's gaze for a moment, letting him wonder for a few more long seconds - before swinging the hammer down hard, colliding painfully with Trent's middle finger.*
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*Trent's yell of pain is equal parts agony and surprise. He's jerked forward, shock overriding the stabs and throbbing of pain quickly. Hunt really... Hunt really did it, the bastard...!!

Trent continues to groan loudly, almost dramatically, rocking back and forth slightly - he's too focused on the pain right now to pay much attention to Gene. Though he probably should.... *
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*Trent's yell both thrills and appauls Gene - but the amount of shame he feels about this is minimal compared to the drive for vengeance.

So with a blank expression, Gene continues*

Which finger did you do next?
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*Trent chokes with disbelief and pain, looking up at Gene with watering eyes.

"You-- you've got to be joking--?!"

This wasn't supposed to happen... this wasn't how it was supposed to go. He wasn't supposed to be squirming, cuffed in a chair at the police station... Hunt was supposed to be at his mercy, and not the other way round...!!*
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*Trent's eyes are watering now. Good. It's working. Trent feels scared - scared like Sam was. He's going to understand what it feels like to be in the other end of this.*

You see me laughing?
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*Trent stares at Gene with hatred and, yes, fear standing in his eyes clear as day, breathing hard.

He's serious. Hunt is dead serious. But Trent will be damned if he'll just play along.

So he just snarls, his face a grimace of pain and defiance.*
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*Gene shrugs, looking down at the hammer with a theatrical pout.*

Answer or don't, makes no difference. I can just play a game of eenie-meenie-miney-mo.

*The fear in Trent's eyes is enough - he'd rather Trent explain it himself and seal his own fate... But knowing that he's scared and trying to hide it? It makes no difference which finger Gene pulverises next.*
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*The irony of Gene's threat isn't lost on Trent, though he's in no state to find it funny in any way. No, he bares his teeth, still breathing heavily, his eyes flashing with hatred. He'd not thought that Hunt would go that far... But why the hell does he care this much?! This isn't normal, he'd never go that far for just a colleague - it's unheard of. It doesn't make any sense.

The pain keeps Trent from wondering any further though, and the promise of more of it, it makes him want to scream.

But he remains silent. He's not giving in.*
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*No answer. A look of rage and fear, though. And that's a win in Gene's book.

He shrugs.*

If I were you I'd have picked my least favourite.

*and with that he swings the hammer down hard on Trent's index finger - it's next to his middle, so he can clearly pass this off as Trent missing his mark when attacking Sam. See, he has it all figured out! *
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*Trent's scream rings even louder this time - it's agony shooting up his arm, pulsating through his system, but it's also humiliation that courses through him now, humiliation over the tears that spring to his eyes, over the fact that he'd imagined this the other way around... That Hunt is standing over him with that unbearable expression...

The scream is followed by a string of curses and swearing, Trent ending it with "-- bloody copper bastard!!" as he glares up again.

"This is police bloody violence!! You can't do this, it'll cost you!! "*
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Cost me what? All I'm doing is talking to you. You're the one that hit yer own bloody hand with a hammer. Right funny too, since you were aiming for Tyler's!

*Gene's eyes narrow, staring right into Trent's eyes and voice hardening further.*

Though you know what was even funnier? When Tyler grabbed the drill off you and drove it right through your little grabby hand when you tried to snatch it off 'im.
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*"......!!"

Realisation dawns upon Trent's face, his eyes widening and face going pale. This is wicked, and if it were anyone else, Trent would congratulate them on that kind of plan... But he's the target here, and he knows Hunt's reputation - and his "influence". He'll get away with that sort of thing. And with the loyalty he commands over his team, no one's going to step in.

No one except Tyler.

That particular realisation hits Trent like a brick, and for a moment, he's too stunned to say anything. Only after a few seconds does his whisper, "....... you sodding bastard."*
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*Gene can't help a laugh escaping him in response - this is ironic and in the best way.*

Oh come off it! You did this to yourself, you idiot! Kidnapping a police officer? Torturing 'im like you did? If you're calling anyone a bastard it should be your own snivelling self.
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*Trent growls helplessly in response, though the effect is somewhat spoiled by the groan that follows right after - his hand twitched, setting off the broken fingers. He hadn't anticipated the situation turning in this particular way... It's caught him completely off guard.

To be completely at the mercy of an enraged Gene Hunt definitely isn't a situation Trent ever wanted to find himself in, and now he knows why.

"All we wanted was a ruddy address...! Tyler did this to 'imself, if he'd played along we'd have left him alone...!"

That isn't true, but Hunt doesn't have to know that.*
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If he'd "played along" we'd have two dead idiots to cope with - a copper and a deaf-aid! And you really expect me to believe you'd have left 'im alone? He'd be floating face down in the canal five minutes after opening his mouth!

You did this. You. Don't blame Tyler for your own stinking pile-of-shit mess.

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*Trent grimaces, pulling his face into a snarl. Hunt is right, of course - they never planned to leave any of their targets alive. And although it seems that they got close enough to their goal with Tyler, it still wasn't a complete success, and that thought enrages Trent even more.

For lack of a better response, Trent spits at Hunt's shoes. There, this is what he thinks of Hunt's entire act. He may be a copper, but in Trent's eyes he isn't much different from the criminals he hunts down - this whole vendetta thing proves it. Doing the exact same thing Trent did to his deputy... That's textbook Mafia-style revenge. The thought makes Trent's mouth pull into an ugly grin.*
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*Gene doesn't flinch as Trent spits, merely raising an eyebrow. If that's all Trent can respond with then it's clear who's winning this exchange.

Though... That grin...

Narrowing his eyes just a tad, Gene looks down his nose at Trent.*

If I knew I was about to lose the use of a hand I'd not be grinning. What's so funny?
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*Trent scoffs, his own eyes narrowing as well.

"Don't you see it? Typical copper. You're sittin' 'ere on your high horse, lookin' down on us... But you're just the same."*
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*Gene takes a moment to consider this, a sad smile finally settling on his face. That sounds like something.... That sounds like something Sam would say. His voice of reason. Something in him seems to lock back into place, a little of that rage and urge for vengeance transforming into something more peaceful.

He can hear the words now, Tyler's voice in his ear, feel his hand gripping his arm, holding him back.

'Don't do it, Guv, don't be the same as them'...

Gene huffs a small laugh under his breath.*

Maybe. But you know what? It doesn't even matter if I drive that drill right through your murdering little hands, because I already have the victory. You're gonna spend the rest of your days in a prison cell, maximum security. You wanted your freedom badly enough to escape.... And now I have you.

*He leans in, lazily grinning in Trent's face.*

We win. You lose.
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*Trent glares back at Gene, hoping to have gotten to him - and for a moment, it looks like it, but to his horror Hunt then produces that smile. It's so much calmer than before, more collected, and somehow that makes it all the more scary. It's something Trent doesn't understand. He can deal with rage, with revenge, all those are things familiar to him - but this? This is new, different, and it frightens him.

His own grin has disappeared from his face, and something about Gene's tone of voice is making him speechless. Because, obviously, he's right... except it's all that git Tyler's fault. If he hadn't played for time so much... if he hadn't lied... if he hadn't been such a bloody tough nut to crack.

The thought of Tyler, having cracked in the end, helps Trent regain his composure enough to lowly snarl, "Wonder if Tyler agrees."*
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*Owch.

Gene's eyes flash, but beyond that he keeps his face stony. Sam shouldn't have had to pay the price for this... And it's only down to his bravery that he and several others didn't end up dead.

The least Gene can do is make sure Sam's ordeal wasn't in vain.*

You can ask 'im yourself. While he watches you bein' sent down in court.

*and with that, Gene turns his back on Trent and, leaving him cuffed to the chair with no pain relief, slams the door behind him.*

Ray - give 'im half an hour to cool off, then throw him in the cells.
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*Trent flinches slightly when Gene moves, fully expecting him to lash out again - but no. He turns, walks away... Slams the door.

Trent is on his own now, alone with the throbbing pain emanating from his hand, and alone with the knowledge that in the grand scheme of things, he failed.

He definitely could do without that.

Outside, Gene is greeted by a small group of detectives lingering a small way away from the door to Lost&Found. Ray nods when Gene addresses him, then gives Chris a small prod with his elbow as the latter keeps glancing at the door, and even takes a breath as if to start speaking. Then, Ray himself says,

"Guv - prison's been demanding we 'and Trent over soon as possible. What do I tell 'em?"*
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*He pauses, not looking back at Ray as he replies in a hard voice*

Tell them the doctor's looking at his broken fingers. His own fault, hitting 'imself with his own bloody hammer.

*trusting that Ray'll get the hint about their story there, he balls his fists and continues on his way down the corridor. Now that's dealt with there's only one thing he needs to do now - go check on Sam. It's odd, this drive inside of him... Unsettling, almost. The need to see his deputy is almost hurting inside of him now.

Must have been Trent's words, nothing more.

After a short drive, Gene's at the hospital and approaching Sam's room. annie should still be here somewhere... Hopefully she has some good news rather than bad.*
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*Ray nods without hesitation.

"Wilco, Guv."

Anything for his Guv.

---

Back at the hospital, Annie is still sitting by Sam's side. She's not left her seat once since Gene drove off, still gently holding Sam's hand. Several hours must've passed by now, she knows as much without having glanced at her watch... But that doesn't matter. What matters is that she's here with Sam while Gene is away... That Sam isn't alone when he wakes up.

When she first hears the footsteps, she ignores them - but then, as she realises that they are actually approaching the room, Annie raises her head to look at the door. If this is the doctor telling her she has to leave, there will be trouble... *
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*Not having seen Annie in the corridor on the way to Sam's room, Gene's expecting to see her sitting there - but it doesn't prepare him for the sudden jealous stab he feels at the sight.

Squashing that feeling down as far as he can, Gene tenses his jaw and fully steps into the room, speaking quietly just in case Sam can hear... *

How's 'e doing?
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*Annie gives Gene a half-smile as he enters - and, strangely there's something about him that prompts her to let go of Sam's hand, folding her two on her lap instead.

"I... I don't know. He hasn't woken up... Not a peep. "

Annie hesitates, then asks," Everything alright? At the station?"*
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*not woken up... Gene doesn't know whether to be relieved that Sam's still sleeping peacefully or worried that he's still unconscious.

Consciously not looking at Annie's hands leaving Sam's, Gene pulls up a chair and lands heavily into it. He knows that Annie would never approve of his actions regarding Trent - and neither would Sam, at that. So Gene leans back and sighs.*

Trent's in the cells. Ray's shipping 'im off as soon as he's seen a doctor.

*and that's all he'll say.*
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*Annie can't help but frown slightly at that - the doctor? Something must have happened... Trent was unharmed when they first threw him and his gang into the cells. But looking at Gene, his expression still stormy, she knows it's better not to ask. She wouldn't like the answer anyway, she can tell.

"Right."

She looks back at Sam - still no sign of consciousness... It's unnerving. Annie knows that it's normal for Sam to need rest after something like this... But seeing him open his eyes would do so much to lift the massive weight she's feeling on her chest...

However, now that Gene is here, and obviously set to stay for a while, she can finally allow herself to move, visit the ladies' ... And so Annie does, getting up and stretching.

"I'll just... Pop outside for a bit. Do you want me to bring you a brew?"*
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*She doesn't question any further. Good. Gene doesn't want to have to tell her about his session with Trent. About the conflicting feelings of simultaneous guilt and satisfaction that come along with it. Gene isn't proud of what he did - but damn if the man didn't deserve it.

So he keeps his eyes firmly on Sam, gaze roaming over his blanket-covered form.*

Yeah, go on then.

*quickly adds, selfishly wanting some time alone*

Take your time though, eh? You've been sat 'ere like a garden gnome for well over an hour.
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*Annie blinks in slight surprise, but then she smiles, mistaking Gene's request for actual concern for her physical and emotional wellbeing.

"Might nip out for some fresh air, yes."

One last glance at Gene - the way he's not looking at her, just staring at his deputy... It seems odd to her, but at the same time... It was to be expected, wasn't it. Sam and Gene had grown closer during the last few months, so the worry their Guv is displaying now really makes sense.

With that thought in mind making her smile slightly (at least she knows Sam will be in good hands while she's out), Annie steps outside, carefully closing the door behind her.

Sam and Gene are on their own, now. Sam still hasn't moved. Not even a twitch. The bruises seem even angrier than before, having spread out, standing out drastically against his otherwise pale skin.*
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*when the door closes behind him, Gene allows himself to sigh, dropping back against the backrest heavily. What a day... What a bloody mess of a day.

He looks at Sam again, taking in the bruises, the bandages and the pale skin. This is the life Sam chose - he knew the risks being a police officer can carry... But somehow, lying here like this, looking so vulnerable... Sam looks more like a sleeping child than a policeman.

Quietly, Gene speaks.*

.... I should have realised sooner...
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*Gene's words fall into a silence that is broken only my the steady sound of dripping, and the quiet rasp of Sam's breathing.

However, there is a change, in Sam's mind - for the last few hours, it's been kept submerged by the morphine. Now, slowly, it's starting to resurface. The drugs are still running strong, though, so what Sam starts to become aware of is a jumbled mess, muted sensations, floating, floating.

He still doesn't move.*
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*No response. He hadn't expected one, but Gene's heart sinks anyway, along with his head. He slumps, letting out sigh before looking back up at Sam again. This should never have happened... How did Sam end up in this bed, so still?

How did Gene not stop it?*

... M'sorry... Should have protected you. Should have caught Trent sooner.

*my officer, my responsibility. My mistake.*
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*Floating in nothingness, Sam thinks he can hear something. A faint... Buzzing, droning... He can't tell what it is. He can't tell where he is either - his eyes just won't open, and the space his mind occupies is so chaotic and subdued at the same time, it defies definition.

So Sam tries to concentrate on that strange noise, but it leaves him feeling exhausted, dizzy, nauseous. However, he can't just sink back into the darkness again either - there is something that keeps pulling him up, something that is trying to pierce through the haze, like a bird pecking in the mud.

Suddenly, there is a short flash where Sam knows that he isn't alone.

The last time he wasn't alone, something bad happened. So bad.

Sam turns his head slightly, the features on his face becoming tense. He doesn't know what's going on - can't even put his confusion into words, thoughts, but the painkillers have worn off enough for his body to respond to Sam's subconscious again, however minutely.*
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*Gene catches a small movement out of the corner of his eye - What the....?

Sam's brow is pulled down, a tense grimace beginning to appear on his face.

He's moving.... He's waking up...??

A flash of worry flushes through Gene - What does he do? Should he call a nurse? But he doesn't want Sam to be alone when he opens his eyes...*

'Ey.... You in there, Sammy Boy?
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*Sam doesn't react to Gene's words, not really. He does, however, realise that the buzzing is there again... Unintelligible... What is it? And why can't he just ignore it?

Sam's head moves again, in the other direction this time, and now he's facing Gene. His eyes remain closed.*
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*Gene hovers, on the verge of rushing out of the room and grabbing the nearest nurse - but he knows that that'd be premature. Sam hasn't even opened his eyes yet, and there's no guarantee that he'll even open them now....

Eyes fixed on his deputy's face, Gene leans in, his fingers just brushing Sam's....!

He freezes.

What the hell is he doing..??

Whole body tense, Gene retracts his hand as though burned and swallows against the guilty and confused throbbing of his heart in his throat.*
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*The buzzing has stopped, but now that he's heard it, Sam's fuzzy mind can't seem to go back to the empty sleep it had been in. There is something, fleeting, for a moment - a touch? - but it doesn't last long enough to pull Sam further up into wakefulness. A low groan escapes his abused throat, quiet and broken, but Sam doesn't wake up. His eyes remain closed, and after a few seconds, his head turns back to its original position again. A twitch of his fingers on his right hand, and then he's silent again.*
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*Sam moves and groans and Gene watches, helpless. This is almost too much. This need to help, to soothe - it's not something he expected. Gene's always been protective of his officers, but Sam isn't just an officer, is he. He's so much more than that...

... But what exactly does that mean? What is Sam to him, really?

He's too scared of the answer to even think it.

So he sits and watches, fists in his lap as he leans in once more and waits for another twitch, another moan... Those brown eyes to open... *
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*Sam's eyes remain closed, and the only sound coming from him now is the faint rasp and wheeze escaping his throat with every breath he takes and releases.

After a little while, there's a soft knock at the door,and it opens to reveal Annie, giving Gene a faint smile... And someone else behind her.

It's Leonard, keeping back somewhat timidly, peering into the room.

Annie speaks up, quietly, as she enters the room. "I ran into Leonard in the lobby... He wanted to see Sam." There's an unspoken question - is Gene alright with Leonard coming inside? He's not immediate family, and not as close to Sam as the two of them... But when she had spotted him, in the company of the constable who'd been looking after him, he had been pale and distraught. She hadn't had it in her to tell him to go home and get some rest.*
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*Gene waits for Sam to move some more - for him to open his eyes... But it doesn't happen. With a heavy heart Gene flops back against the backrest of his flimsy plastic chair and sighs in frustration.

When Annie returns, Leonard is the last person Gene expected to see following her, and he can't help a stab of resentment piercing his heart at the sight of him.

Look at him, standing there with a face like he's just seen a ghost. And there's Sam, mere metres from him practically in a coma, and all because of this man's ruddy address.

Face stony, Gene grunts.*

Oh, poked his head out of hiding has 'e? Funny, he could've shown 'is face when' e was actually needed.
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*There's startled silence - even Annie is lost for words for a moment, having expected any reaction but... this.

Several seconds pass, before Annie, her heart beating hard, turns to Leonard and starts to say, "Maybe it's best if you come back later..."

However, Leonard's initial shock seems to have passed, since he steps past Annie and into the room, addressing Gene. "What do you mean?" His voice is quavering slightly - it's clearly taking him a lot of courage to even talk to Gene - and his eyes keep darting over to Sam's prone form, but he doesn't back down. "What're you trying to say?" Because if Hunt is implying that this is all Leonard's fault........*
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*Knowing that he's crossing a line and lashing out but not caring enough to stop himself, Gene glares down at Sam's blankets.*

Nothing. Just wondering if it was worth it.
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*"Guv!"

That's Annie's horrified voice - she'd been in the progress of tugging Leonard away from the door, but now even she can't ignore what Gene is doing and saying. This isn't fair, he can't blame Leonard for what happened!

Leonard's hands have balled into fists, and his eyes are becoming glassy - this is just... He already feels horrible, but now this... Oaf is talking to him like this, like he /wanted/ for the man who taught him how to stick up for himself to go through the horrible things he did.

"I didn't want this, you know." His voice is still a bit shakey, but he's keeping it up, Leonard is speaking as clearly as he can. "I'm - I'm really sorry for what 'appened to DI Tyler, and if I could something to undo it, I would - but don't, don't, don't you blame me for this. I didn't ask for it."*
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*Gene grits his teeth against the guilt welling up inside him and grips his knees tighter.*

Yeah, and Tyler didn't ask for it either. But he got it. Protecting your frail arse.

*He needs to stop... This isn't fair. He knows it isn't. But his emotions are at war, and he's the main casualty.

Body rigid, Gene stands and tugs in his coat*

And speaking of undoing this, I'd better go start cleaning this mess up. Nothing else to do now.
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*Leonard doesn't have an answer to that. He's more than aware of the fact that Sam went through all this because of him. And yes, he feels guilty. But having that thrown into his face by Hunt, who so oviously detests him... He doesn't know how to handle that. He's not strong enough to really confront the DCI.

Annie as well is stunned by Gene's behaviour. She hadn't expected him to be this hostile, not by a long shot. Of course he's protective of his officers, and he seems to have grown fond of Sam, very much so - but where will blaming Leonard get them? Nowhere.

But Annie, fighting to keep a straight face, to keep it together as she is, can't deal with this as well, can't gather up the strength to confront her DCI like... like Sam would. No, she isn't Sam. She can't do this, not right now.

So she as well remains silent as Gene tugs on his coat with stiff motions, simply staring at him disbelievingly.*
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*Damn... They haven't said anything at all. He's overreacted... But that thought only answers him more. And now he's having to leave. Before Sam's even woken up.

He won't be there to tell him he's got Trent - that he took revenge. To try and lift his spirits with jokes and jibes. Instead he'll get Leonard's apologetic grimace and Annie's soft hands, touching him, holding his hand...

With a huff, Gene furiously crushes that thought of jealousy and storms out of the room without looking back.

How did he get into this mess? What the hell's going on?!

And Sam...

He can't think about that right now. He needs a drink.*
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*Gene leaves a shocked silence in his wake. Leonard's hands are balled into tight fists and he's staring at the ground. The only sound in the room is the quiet rasp of Sam's breathing.

Finally, Leonard mutters, "I should... I should go. I shouldn't 'ave come." And he already turns as if to leave...*
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*Annie shakes her head desperately and takes a hold of Leonard's arm. Leonard wanted to come... He should stay. Gene'll cool off eventually. She hopes, anyway...*

No, Leonard... Don't pay 'im any mind. He's just tired and cranky, you know what he's like...

*she looks down at Sam once more, quiet and still on the bed.*

... I could do with the company if that makes you feel better?
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*Leonard looks at her somewhat unconvinced, guilt standing in his face clear as day for a moment. Then he looks over at Sam as well, and his expression becomes a tad more anguished before he looks down at the floor.

"... Well.... If you say so." He nods. "Alright."

He hesitates, then mutters,"... Do you think it's my fault too? Sam being..."

Leonard trails off, resolutely staring at the ground. He can't bear the thought. Sam was so nice to him, respected him, helped him - saved his life. And now... Now he had to do it all over again, and....!*
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*sympathy clear in her expression, Annie places her hand on Leonard's shoulder and squeezes.

"Sam wanted to protect you. It's what he does. And despite all--" She looks down at her friend with a pang of sadness. "--this..." The injuries, the bruises... All of it. "I know he won't regret it. So don't worry yourself about that. Okay?"

She looks him in the eye, forcing him to return her gaze. She's forcing optimism, and she's fairly sure it looks noticeably fake, but it's the best she can do.*
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*Leonard does look up, prompted by the squeeze to his shoulder and Annie leaning in. As she talks, he notices just how tired she as well looks... And that look she throws Sam... Everyone is affected by this. And indirectly, Leonard was the cause.

He clenches his jaw. Sam won't regret it, she says... Leonard can't believe it. But he has to, doesn't he.

So Leonard nods. "Okay. I'll... I'll try."*
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*Annie can almost sense Leonard's doubts, but there's nothing more she can do for them now apart from try and keep it together, for all of them.

"That's the spirit. And when Sam wakes up you can show 'im that' e succeeded. Show 'im you're alive and well. I'm sure that'll help, eh?"*
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*Leonard nods again, trying to smile a little, but mostly he's trying to fight his closed-up throat... Nevertheless, he makes his way over to one of the chairs, sitting down carefully. DI Tyler doesn't seem to have moved at all....

"... He's not woken up at all yet?" he asks, looking up at Annie again. "Is that normal...?"*
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*Annie looks at Sam again, her brow creasing with worry. She can't lie to Leonard, but the truth is hard to hear, especially coming from her own lips.*

.... His body's recovering. S'gonna take time until it has the energy to spare, I think...
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*Leonard nods mutely, looking down at Sam again. Forcing himself to really /look/. And God... He looks horrible. All those bruises... The bandaged wrists, the fingers in a splint... Leonard feels sick.

Still, he stays. He owes that much to Sam.

Sam himself hasn't heard anything of what has gone down - not consciously at least. He did pick up on the shift in mood, however; Gene's tension earlier, and the resignation now...

All of this has dragged him further and further away from the drug-induced oblivion, and closer to waking up. It's a struggle, though, because Sam... Sam doesn't /want/ to wake up. He instinctively knows that what is waiting for him is nothing he wants to experience. There's just pain waiting, nothing else. Sam doesn't want any more pain.

Still, with the drugs wearing off a little, Sam is starting to surface slowly. A few minutes have passed since Gene left and Annie and Leonard settled down, when Sam gives a quiet groan, moving his head slightly, his features becoming tense once more.*
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*Annie almost doesn't believe it when she sees Sam stir. He's been out for so long the the movement surprises her.

And then it hits her - Sam might be about to wake up!

She gives Leonard a startled glance before leaning in and placing a gentle hand on Sam's arm.*

...Sam..??
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*Leonard stares back at Annie with wide eyes, hardly able to believe it either. Would Sam really wake up while he, Leonard, is here...?

The touch to his arm registers, served to further pull Sam into a state resembling consciousness. He groans again - he feels strange, thoroughly numb, and yet knowing that beneath this blanket of numbness, pain is waiting for him.

And then, his eyes flutter open. It's the late afternoon by now, and the room isn't exactly brightly lit, but Sam can't see a thing, everything is blurry - he isn't even properly aware of the fact that his eyes have opened. He blinks, not understanding what he sees, squeezes his eyes shut again. He doesn't want this. He wants to go back to floating in the dark, where there are no scary sensations... *

*mumbling, almost incoherrently*... N-no...
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*Annie hovers over Sam as his eyes blink open, her face etched with forced reassurance - there's no telling what Sam's mental state will be when he realises where he is.

The mumbled plea gives her some idea, though.

"Oh.... No, Sam, it's okay! We've got you now, you're safe. You're okay...!"*
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*Leonard has gotten up from his chair, hovering uncertainly. What does he do, how can he help...?

That voice... Sam wasn't expecting that voice. Soft, kind. Is he dreaming? Sam tries to open his eyes again, squinting and blinking, but it takes another attempt before his vision goes into focus at least a little, just enough to notice the shape hovering above him.

Everything is white, and he... He's lying down... What... *

*his voice raspy, a broken shadow of itself*.... What... Where.......
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*Annie can't pay attention to Leonard right now, and so his question his unanswered. Instead, she gently touches Sam's face, stroking slowly with her thumb.

"You're in the hospital, Sam - completely safe. We got Trent, we got 'im and he's gonna go down for the rest of his slimy days, you hear?"

God, can he even hear her? He still looks pretty out of it... Maybe he'll even go back to sleep again.... *
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*It's only thanks to the painkillers that Sam doesn't shy away from Annie's touch - he's too sluggish still to really react much at all. Her words filter through the haze of his mind, but they sound unreal, just like everything else feels unreal and wobbly.

Sam blinks some more, shaking his head slowly to see if that will help him see, but it's no use, his vision remains blurry. And he still can't tell if this is real. It feels too much like a dream, too fuzzy...

Sam's thoughts start to slip away again - concentrating so hard on focusing seems to have robbed him of all his energy again.

That touch, though... It's soft. Warm. Soothing. It's like an anchor, and like a blanket, coaxing the darkness back, inviting Sam to close his eyes again... With a soft sigh, Sam leans into Annie's hand, blinking tired once more before his eyes close again. Please, let this be real... *

*murmurs*..... Please..........

*And then he's gone again, pulled under by the medication.*
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*Annie and Leonard lean in, waiting for Sam's next words. But when that plea whispers from his lips and his head lolls to the side once more, their hopes go crashing down as well.

It looked like he was going to wake up.

And that plea... What was he going to say? 'Please get me water"? Or maybe "please stop it hurting". The latter Annie can't even think about.

Shoulders sagging, she looks at Leonard sadly.

"At... at least he was half-there... "*
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*Leonard drops back into his chair, staring down. Sam didn't even wake up properly... Didn't even seem to recognise Annie.

".... It's not fair." Leonard breaks off, chewing on his lip for a moment. "... He shouldn't... He helped me, and... And now he's......."

He gestures helplessly towards Sam's sleeping form, letting his head hang low.*
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*Annie takes a long sad breath, considering Leonard's words.

No, it isn't fair. It isn't. Sam is so brave, tries so hard to help people, to protect them...

He's a good man. The best. He didn't deserve this.

Lost for words, Annie shakes her head.*

..... You're right.... It's not fair...

*she looks down at Sam's hand, taking it in her own*

But it's what he signed up for.... The risks.... They're part of the job...
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*Leonard stares at her disbelievingly.

"THIS is part of the job?" And he points at Sam's prone form, his hand trembling slightly. After this outburst, however, he slumps back again, shaking his head. "Sorry. I... I just can't......... Sorry."

Leonard shakes his head, lost for words once again... And remains silent for the rest of his visit. Once visiting hours draw to a close, he gets up from his chair, saying a desolate goodbye to Annie, and leaving the room with the looks of an abandoned puppy.

Annie, however, is allowed to stay longer.

And it's later... Quite a lot later in the evening... That Sam stirs once more.

This time, Sam knows he isn't dreaming. He still feels fuzzy, slightly unreal, but... There is a pull there, in his body. It isn't pain, but it's something that convinces him that what he is experiencing is real.

Sam doesn't understand what exactly he's experiencing, though. The sensation makes him groan, squeezing his eyes shut a little tighter.*
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*Annie's eyes widen as Leonard begins to crack.

"Leonard, don't..."

And then he's gone, his goodbye hanging between them sadly.

She turns back to Sam, heart sinking. She shouldn't have expected Leonard to be hardened enough to take this. Of course he was going to take it badly. And now she's alone again, no sign of the Guv.

She doesn't move, though. She sits by Sam's side, eyes lowered and her gaze staring blankly at Sam's sheets while he sleeps. Until at last, a movement! He's waking up...

Please, please let him wake up properly this time...!

"Sam...?"*
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*It takes Sam a few seconds to realise that he didn't imagine that voice. It sounded too... Different to be real, at first. Different in what way, Sam can't quite tell.... There is a big blank space in his mind, and whenever Sam gets too close to it, he just slides away, unable to grasp what it means, or what it conceals.

However, by now he understands that he's lying down. That it's fairly quiet. And he... He feels....

No, there's the blank space again, pushing his thoughts apart. Sam frowns, and finally... Consciously... Opens his eyes.

They blink open, and since it's comfortably dark in the room by now, there is no bright light to hurt them, and his vision isn't too blurry... But still enough to keep him from quite grasping where he is. Sam blinks again, then remembers the voice he heard. With some difficulty, he lets his gaze wander... Who was that...?*
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*seeing Sam's disorientation, Annie gently touches his forehead, speaking in no more than a whisper.

"Sam, it's me, it's Annie. You're safe. You're in hospital. Might explain why you feel so rough... But we've got you, you're safe... "

She swallows, unsure if her words are reaching him.

"Make a noise if you can understand? If you can?" *
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*When Annie starts to speak again, Sam turns his head towards the sound... And there she is. Annie. He recognises her... And that's her touch on his forehead.

And Sam understands what she is saying, and at the same time, he doesn't. "Safe", "rough", "hospital".... Why? Why is he... Sam frowns, trying to puzzle it out... But once more, his mind pushes him away, doesn't allow him to remember and make sense of things.

So instead, Sam tries to do what Annie said - he does hear her, so he should let her know... Sam opens his mouth, but when he tries to say something, he's met with a barrier in his throat. It doesn't hurt (feels like it should), but it makes Sam choke, and then the coughing starts. Every cough shakes Sam, comes out with great difficulty, makes him screw his eyes shut again.*
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*Annie winces as she realises her mistake - of course... His throat must feel dry as the Sahara...

Quickly she stands and leans over to pour a glass of water and hold it near Sam's lips.

"Okay, s'okay, Sam... Take a sip of this, alright?"*
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