Perilous inquisition DISCLAIMER: This belongs to ME!!! HAHAHA No You all know the ‘drill’ AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is set whenever, as long as Maggie and PJ are still in love and we all know that if Bee had her way that would be forever. I wrote this because I was in a happy and generous mood and I think you (BEE) should take note it doesn’t happen often. E-MAIL: Mizzy_Me@start.com.au THANX replies are extremely important DEDICATION: To my favourite TV couple, may you always be together and always in love. Maggie sat on the edge of her bed dreaming of all the nights and ultimately days following her decision. Would the world be a different place because of her decision? Would she live to regret it? But most importantly would it change her feelings for her one and only love - PJ? Pj looked himself up and down in the mirror, he would do it! He would face his fear and hopefully be a better man because of it. Would it ruin his life? Would he live to regret it? Maggie walked into the station that morning, she glanced around and was glad she was the only one there, this was her decision, and she needed to be alone when she made it. Picking up the phone, with shaking hands she dialed the familiar number. Maggie ~ Is Max there? Max ~ Speaking, what can I do for you Maggie? Maggie ~ I was wondering if you would be able to find me a dress suitable for a wedding? Max ~ But of course, why did you ring me? Maggie ~ I thought you’d be offended if I didn’t come to you first Max ~ I would, so thank you. When is the big occasion? Maggie ~ I’m not sure, I don’t think the groom is sure of his feelings yet. Max ~ Do you mean to tell me he has no knowledge of this major event? Maggie ~ Well, he did then he forgot about it, we had a few problems Max ~ Are the guests going to be out in force? Maggie ~ CUTE! Yes, well I suppose they need to be, we used to be with them Max ~ What did they say at the departure? Maggie ~ Can you find me a dress? Max ~ Touchy subject? Yes I can, be here tomorrow around 7 Maggie ~ I have to work Max ~ I meant in the evening. Maggie ~ Thanks, I owe you Max ~ You always do... Maggie hung up, feeling quite pleased with herself, now just for her father, why couldn’t he involve himself more in the objective. It was all his idea, even if he didn’t know yet. Patrick, you are a genius. She will love you for it. Pj was still staring at his reflection trying to think of the right time to ask her. Maggie ~ Good Morning Ben Ben ~ You are in a good mood Maggie ~ Aren’t I allowed to be? Ben ~ Sure, where is PJ? Maggie ~ How would I know? Ben ~ But if you are in a good mood, I assumed he was the one to put you in it. Maggie ~ Well, you thought wrong Ben ~ May I ask what it is? Maggie ~ You will be told when the time is right, and anyway this good mood is from my favourite TV show, which incidentally was on last night Ben ~ Ally? I thought you were over that Maggie ~ I don’t wish to discuss it. Pj walked in to find Maggie quietly at her desk working. Would she miss the normal life she came to expect each day? He couldn’t take that from her, could he? Surely he loved her. But was love enough? Pj ~ Maggie, would I be able to have a word? Maggie ~ I’m all ears! Pj ~ In private? Maggie ~ One sec. Maggie ~ Yeah, what was it? Pj ~ I just wanted to tell you how much I love you Maggie ~ I love you too and I have a question Pj ~ Sure. Pj was slightly flustered at not being able to tell the woman he loved his future plans. Maggie ~ I’m going to a wedding next weekend and was wondering if you’d accompany me? Pj ~ Sure! Where is it? Maggie ~ Melbourne Pj ~ I’m not sure I have anything suitable Maggie ~ I thought of that, so I’ve already bought you a new suit Pj ~ It’s that formal? Maggie ~ Well we don’t want the groomsmen to up stage you do we? Maggie wandered out of the office, leaving Pj to ponder her last remark. Ben ~ Maggie, your father’s on the phone for you. Maggie ~ Thanks Ben! Maggie ~ Dad? Hi! Yeah I did it. I can’t wait, no he hasn’t answered yet. No I will not let you speak to him, at least not until he answers. Yeah, I love you too. We’ll be there. Bye. Ben ~ What was that all about? Maggie ~ Weddings, don’t you love them? Ben ~ Yes, seeing as I’ve actually had one Maggie ~ What and how do you know that I’m not planning one right now? Ben ~ You and Pj... Why that’s great, congratulations. When? Why? How? Maggie ~ Well, 2 minutes ago I went into his office and told him we were going to a wedding and basically that it is going to be ours, he hasn’t answered yet and I haven’t bought him a ‘gift’ yet. Ben ~ My god, you asked him? Maggie ~ Yep! Ben ~ Are you going to buy him a ring? Maggie ~ Well I was planning on something else but... I never had the chance to get it because I wasn’t preparing to ask him today, but when he came in I knew he was going to say something important and I wanted to beat him to it. Ben ~ WOW! Maggie ~ He hasn’t answered yet, so don’t get too excited. Pj ~ Ben! May I see you a moment? Ben ~ Sure, coming Ben ~ What is it Pj? Pj ~ Maggie is acting weird and I have no idea what she wants Ben ~ Are you deaf? She wants you. Pj ~ Well better me than you! Just kidding Ben ~ No, she wants to marry you! Pj ~ Why doesn’t she just ask? Ben ~ Because she has already told you and is under the impression you’ll say yes Pj ~ OH! Send her in Ben walked out of Pj’s office and wondered what was wrong with everyone lately? Ben ~ He wishes to see you, good luck Maggie promenaded into Pj’s office Maggie ~ You wished to make my acquaintance? Pj ~ Maggie, I am under the impression that you need to ask me an important question? Maggie ~ I already have Pj ~ No you told me, I want you to ask me Maggie stumbled over to Pj’s side of the desk and perched herself on it’s edge Maggie ~ Patrick-Joseph Hasham, I am in love with you and believe I always will be. I would love it if you would agree to enter the matrimonial state with me. Pj ~ I don’t understand you, what is it you want? Maggie screamed in anticipation ~ WILL YOU MARRY ME? At this point Jack and Jo had arrived for work, hearing the screaming they rushed into Pj’s office to see the two professionals locked in an intimate and passionate embrace. Ben sensing the want for privacy pushed through his two junior officers and headed to the locker room for some solitary. Jack and Jo picked up on the mood and began their own fond embrace, all those weeks of unresolved tension. Tom walked in to see the detective door open and two sets of coppers considerably occupied. It’s like foot and mouth, once one person starts they all have no choice but to follow. Maggie ~ I take it, that’s a yes! Pj ~ But of course, did you know I had no idea the first time. Maggie ~ I gathered seeing as you didn’t react. Now! there was something important you needed to ask me this morning, what was it? Pj ~ I have applied for both of us to transfer Maggie ~ WHAT? Where? Pj ~ Melbourne, I know you have been miserable about being isolated from your family and I think it’s time you deserved some happiness Maggie ~ We both do! Pj ~ SO you’re happy about this? Maggie ~ Why wouldn’t I be? I love you and whatever you think is best will be, I trust and believe you would never deliberately hurt me Pj ~ I love you so much Margaret Maggie ~ I know They share one final embrace before deciding to face the world as an open couple. Pj ~ Maggs, before we go, I wanted to give you something. Ever since I met you, I knew that my mother’s ring would suit you and when I brought you that ring for your birthday it was the same size as my mother’s and I knew it was meant to be. Nothing was going to stop me asking you to be my wife except Roman, Sean and BEN! I also wanted to know that it was me you loved and not where we lived, who we were with, but ME! Here put this on. Pj moved towards Maggie with the ring and with shaking fingers and teary eyes she allowed Pj to become her official fiancé.