'What happened?' June asked
'I am sorry to come to you but I needed to see you' he cried
'Come in' June said. After seeing the state he was in all the hurt disappeared and her love for him took over 'Jim what happened?'
'You were right June'
June led him into the sitting room and got the first aid box 'Did Marie do this?'
Jim nodded
'Oh Jim' June said as she hugged him
'I should have listened to you' Jim sobbed
'Jim what happened?'
'We had an argument about Ben and she went to hit him but I stood in the way'
'Jim is this the first time?'
'No but this is the first time she has hit my face, my ribs normally get it'
June placed her hands on his t-shirt and slowly lifted it, tears came to her eyes when she saw the bruises 'Oh Jim' she cried 'why did you let her do this to you?'
'I couldn't stop her'
'Why didn't you tell me sooner?'
'I tried but...'
'But I wouldn't listen... I am sorry I was...'
'It doesn't matter you are listening now' Jim said as he held her tightly and sobbed
'Jim you have to report this'
'I can't'
'Oh Jim you have too, please'
'No June I can't, I...'
'Please don't ell me you still love her and that you are going to go back to her, please' June begged
'No I am ashamed'
June placed her hands on Jim's face and tears run down her face 'You shouldn't be ashamed Jim, this happens to men all the time it doesn't mean your weak, she's a bully and she has mental health problems'
'June I don't think I can do it alone'
'You won't be alone, I am here and I will help you through this, I love you and I am not going to stand by and watch anyone do this to you. If I had known earlier I would have stopped this'
'Thank you' he sobbed 'But I shouldn't have come to you after everything I have done to you'
'I am glad you did'
'I should go'
'No don't please stay' she insisted
'I have hurt you too much already, you don't need all this now'
'Isn't that for me to decide'
'Thank you June'
'Come on let's get you sorted, you go and have a shower and I will sort the spare room out'
'Thank you'
'Stop thanking me'
June lead the way upstairs and put clean towels out for Jim, then while he went in the shower she made up the spare bed.
About half hour later Jim came down stairs in his towel to collect his bag 'Jim, oh sorry I thought you were dressed'
'No I am sorry I forgot, I just... oh sorry' he blushed
'No it's alright, its not like it's anything I haven't seen before'
'No' he smiled
'That's better' June said
'What?'
'You smiling, you have a lovely smile Jim Carver'
'Jim laughed and walked back upstairs, June followed as she wanted to change ready for bed. 'Have you got everything you need Jim' June asked once she had changed into her nightwear.
'I think so'
'Ok well I will leave you get some sleep' June smiled as she kissed his cheek 'And don't worry Jim, you will get through this'
June turned to walk away but Jim grabbed her hand 'June don't leave me please'
'Jim I am not going anywhere I am just in here'
'No June I, please I don't want to be on my own'
'Jim I...'
'Nothing funny I just to know I am not alone'
'Ok'
June followed Jim into the spare room, he lay on the bed and gave out a cry of pain, June sat on the chair next to the bed. 'Jim do you want some pain killers?'
'No thanks' he replied as he held her hand.
About 5 minutes later Jim had fallen asleep, June tucked him in, kissed his forehead and returned to her own bed. She so nearly got into bed wit him, she wanted to but something stopped her, she wasn't sure whether Jim still wanted her.
The next morning Jim woke up and searched the room for June but there was no sign, then he heard a knock on the door and June came in with a cooked breakfast and a glass of orange juice 'Sir breakfast is served' June smiled 'Did you sleep alright?'
'I had the best night sleep I have had in months, thank you June'
'It's ok. Right I am off to work' June said
'What?'
'I am mornings this week'
'Well wait a minute and I will come with you' Jim replied
'Oh no you won't PC Carver, you will stay here. I will be back about 12 to take a statement and I'll try and get something for those bruises'
'But what about my shift'
'I will sort it'
'Don't say anything to anyone will you?'
'Of course not'
'Look enjoy your breakfast and I'll see you later, you know where everything is just make yourself at home'
'Thanks June'
'My pleasure, see you later' she smiled as she left
June arrived at the station to find Marie screaming at Robbie 'Marie?' June asked
'Ah Sgt Ackland could you please tell me where my husband is please'
'I am sorry I have no idea as far as I know he has phoned in sick'
'Yes but where is he, he isn't at home'
'I am sorry I can't help you all I can do is let him know you are looking for him when he comes in'
'This is stupid he is here isn't he I want to see him, it was only a little petty argument and he stormed out' Marie said
'Have you tried his mobile?' Robbie asked
'Yes but he isn't answering'
'He'll be back when he's hungry' Robbie laughed
June could feel her anger towards Marie rising how dare she say it was a petty argument Jim was batted. 'Sorry Marie we can't help you' June said gritting her teeth before she go Robbie to buzz her through.
Marie leaves the station but isn't happy that June doesn't know anything, she thinks she knows more and she plans to find out what.
12 o clock
June places the files in her car and drives home, what she doesn't know is that Marie is following her. June enters her house and is greeted by Jim at the door. 'I knew it' Marie snapped
'Hi good day?' Jim asked as he took he pile of files off her
'Not too bad, Marie came to the station this morning looking for you' June replied as she closed the door and removed her shoes
'What did you say?'
'I told her I didn't know where you were'
'Thanks'
'Right come on lets get this statement done and then we can relax'
'Relax?'
'Yes I have the afternoon off'
'Great' Jim smiled he felt so happy for the first time since he left June months ago.
Jim wrote out his statement and signed it, June placed it into a file an took photo's of the bruises and placed them in the file too. 'Right do you want a cup of tea?' Jim asked
'Oh yes please'
KNOCK ON THE DOOR
'I'll get that you go and make the tea' June said
June answered the door and Marie grabbed her throat and pushed her up against the wall 'Ahh!' June screamed
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