June sat in the sergeant�s office staring at the computer thinking about the day before, the look on Mickey's face when she broke the news to him. She hated that part of the job but telling Mickey was especially hard not just because he was a colleague but because she felt slightly responsible as she hadn't managed to catch that young girl snatching the bags. She knew it wasn't that girl who killed Rita but she did steal Rita's bag. Her thoughts were interrupted by Ramani who entered the office 'Oh Ramani, what can I do for you?' June asked
'June are you alright?'
'I was just thinking'
'About what?'
'This' June replied as she handed Ramani a letter
'Your resigning, no why?' Ramani said looking shocked
'I cant do this job anymore, it's too much for me'
'Don't be stupid June, you have a lot to give yet'
'No yesterday showed me that I am too old for this, I can't keep up'
'So you couldn't keep up so what, you are a very experienced officer and you are damn good at your job please reconsider' Ramani begged
'No I have made my decision'
'June has this something to do with Jim, I don't want to pry and I don't know what has happened between you in the past but I do know that he has hurt you'
'No it has nothing to do with him, I am doing this for me. I have to give it up, I have done all I can it's time to move on and let the young ones take over now'
'Is there nothing I can say to change your mind?'
'No sorry'
Ramani walked to the door 'Very well but I will miss you, you are one of the best June'
'Thanks' June replied as she followed Ramani out of the office and knocked on Gina's door 'Come in' Gina called 'Ah June what can I do for you?'
'I just wanted to give you this' June said as she handed her resignation to her
'Your resigning?'
'Yes ma'am'
Gina laughed 'This is a joke right'
'No ma'am I am very serious about this, I will work my notice 28 days isn't it'
'No wait slow down June you can't just resign'
'I can and I have'
'No June what�s this all about Monica Skinner, Jim Carver?'
'Partly but mainly it is me I feel I am not up to the job any longer'
'June don't be stupid'
'Ma'am I have made my decision, I thought you would be pleased'
'June we may not get on all the time but you are one fine officer and I definitely don't want to lose you and neither will the super' Gina said
'That's very kind of you to say so but this is something I must do'
'But what will you do?'
'I don't know yet, move away, go travelling, I'm not sure'
'June you are needed here, please reconsider'
'No I'm sorry. Ma'am may I leave' June asked
'Yes' Gina replied looking shocked. Gina didn't always get on with June but she knew a good officer when she saw one and June was a good officer. Gina took the letter straight up to Adam. Adam was just as shocked as Gina 'there is no way we can let her do this, she is too good to just let go'
'I have tried persuading her but I had no luck'
'Well we will have to do something. I will try'
'Ok good luck'
Adam called June into his office and tried to persuade her to stay but she stuck to her decision. Adam explained how he felt about the situation and June was overwhelmed by the support she was getting she had never realised how much people thought of her until now. Adam could do nothing to change her mind so he had to back down and agree to her leaving.
Meanwhile in the canteen everyone was talking about June leaving everyone was shocked. 'I never thought I'd see the day June left the job' Reg said
'I know me neither, it's not right' Tony added
'Why is she leaving anyway?' Gary asked
'Well she reckons she isn't good enough for the job any longer' Reg replied
'Well I think she is one hell of an officer especially for her age' Des said
'yes' Gary agreed
As they continued to talk Jim entered the canteen 'Hey Jim have you heard?' Gary shouted
'Heard what?' Jim asked
'Sgt Ackland�s leaving the job'
'What?'
'It's true Jim; she's resigned' Reg added
'But why?'
'Why do you think?' Tony said angrily
'Not because of me'
'I bet you had something to do with it' Tony replied
'Oh come on Tone, Jim isn't the reason, June thinks she isn't good enough anymore'
'What but she is the best'
'Well we know that but she doesn't seem too' Des said
'No she can't do this has anyone tried to persuade her to stay' Jim asked
'Nearly everyone' Tony replied
Jim sighed and walked out of the canteen
Later that evening Jim went to visit June at home, he knocked on the door and she answered 'Jim what do you want?' June asked
'I think you know'
'If this is about me leaving then just forget it Jim'
'I can't June I...'
'Jim I said leave it, go home to your wife and just leave me alone' June shouted as she slammed the door. Once the door was shut she slid down the door and sobbed, she wanted to let him in and talk to him but she couldn't she was scared.
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