Set after Jim and Marie's wedding, after June was attacked.
She quickly moved back into the lounge and closed the door and about 20 seconds later there was a loud bang. June opened the door and the hall was on fire, she was trapped. She ran to the window, shouting for help. An old man noticed what had happened and telephoned the police and fire brigade. June was terrified she thought that there was no way she would get out. She found her phone in her bag but the battery had gone 'Damn' she cried as she threw the mobile. She prayed that someone would help her but no one seemed to be coming. She wanted Jim now more than ever but she knew she had to stop wanting him because he was a married man now. She heard a siren and ran to the window, it was Tony and Des 'Tony' she cried 'Help'
'Des, June's inside'
'Oh hell' Des shouted as he ran to the door. Tony ran to the window and tried to reassure June. 'There's no way I can get in that way, we will have to break the window' Des said
'Sierra Oscar, we are at the fire and it is Sgt Ackland's house, Sgt Ackland is trapped inside, Des is about to break a window'
Jack heard the end of the message 'Did he just say it was Sgt Ackland's house'
'Yes sir'
'Sam' Jack shouted 'Quick June's house is on fire'
Sam and Jack rushed out of the station and arrived at the scene within ten minutes followed by Honey, Gary, Reg and Kerry.
Des found a brick around the side of the house 'Des you will never get her out that way' Jack shouted as he ran to the door 'Where's the fire brigade?'
'On its way sir' Tony replied 'We haven't got time to wait'
'Ok I am going in' Jack said
'Sir be careful' Sam ordered
Jack and Des knocked the door down and flames came flying out 'Wow' Des said
Jack and Des ran into the house and into the lounge, they got June and ran out. Once out Tony ran over to June 'June are you alright?' he said as he hugged her
'Yes thanks to Des and Jack'
The fire brigade eventually arrived and got the fire under control. One fireman came out and showed Jack a large firework 'This is the cause' the fireman said as he gave Jack the firework
'I don't believe it' Des exclaimed 'the fire was started deliberately
'No' Honey replied
'It was a firework'
'Oh poor June' Reg added
All the units left followed by the fire brigade 'June' Jack said 'Come and stay at mine tonight'
'Thank you'
'I will inform Frank and Liz' Sam said before leaving the scene.
Jack drove June to his house, June had a shower and changed into some clean clothes she had picked up from her house. She then went downstairs and joined Jack in the sitting room. 'June this is spiralling out of control, these people who ever they are want to kill you'
'I know' June cried 'who would want to do such a thing' she sobbed
Jack got up and moved to sit beside her, he placed his arm around her and she rested her head on his chest. 'June I think this may have something to do with your relationship with Jim'
'What?'
'Well of late all the letters and photos have mentioned Jim'
'But I am not with Jim anymore'
'I know that, I don't know what it is I just get this feeling. Tony was worried about you tonight' Jack said
'Yes he's a good friend'
'Everyone will know by tomorrow you know, including Jim'
'I know. Sir please don't tell him where I am'
'June why are you so adamant that Jim shouldn't know about this' Jack asked
'Because I have enough to deal with without having to control my feelings for him to'
'Ok I won't say anything' Jack smiled
'Jack, I have never been so scared in my life' she sobbed
'Oh June, you are safe here'
'What if they find me?' she asked
'They won't you are safe, do you trust me' Jack said as he placed his hands on her face. They both looked deep into each other's eyes and Jack moved closer to her and kissed her lightly on the lips. June took comfort from the kiss and started to respond. After a few seconds they broke apart 'sorry June I shouldn't have'
'No it's alright, thank you'
'For what?'
'Everything'
'Look about the kiss' Jack began
'Lets just forget it happened'
'Yes thanks June'
She kissed him on the cheek 'Goodnight Jack'
'Night and don't worry you are safe'
June briefly smiled before walking upstairs. She felt at ease now, she didn't love Jack of course she didn't she had only ever loved one man but she felt close to Jack. Jack sat alone downstairs thinking about that brief moment when he kissed her, He knew she still loved Jim but somehow he couldn't control himself, he had some sort of feelings for her, he wasn't sure what type of feelings but he did know that there was no chance of anything happening between them.
The following day Jack arrived for work, everyone was talking about what happened at June's the night before. Jack ignored the gossip and walked straight into his office. Jim arrived not long after him; he was oblivious to what had happened to June, as he wasn't working nights. As he walked down the corridor he saw Frank Burnside outside Jacks office 'Frank' called Jim
'Hello kid' Frank replied
'What you doing here?' Jim asked
'Long story cant talk now, speak to you later' Frank replied before entering Jacks office. Jim looked puzzled; he couldn't understand why Frank would be back at Sun Hill. He walked into the canteen and sat by Tony and Des 'Guess who I just saw' Jim laughed
'Who?' Des asked
'Frank Burnside'
'Who?'
'Frank Burnside used to be in CID years ago' Tony replied
'Do you have any idea why he's here?' Jim asked
'Probably to do with…' Des began before Tony kicked him under the table 'Argh.. To do with that arson case'
'Oh right' Jim smiled 'Nice to see him back anyway' he said before leaving the canteen
'What did you do that for?' Des asked
'June doesn't want Jim to know'
'Well he is bound to find out she is talk of the station' Des said
'Yeah well he won't find out off us right'
'Ok, ok'
Later that afternoon Frank entered CSU to talk to Polly but she wasn't available. As he was leaving he bumped into Jim again 'Hey we must stop meeting like this' Jim laughed
'Yes we must' Frank grinned
'So tell me what brings you back here'
'Well I am heading the case involving June aren't I, I have done from the beginning but it's only know that the situation has got worse that everyone has found out'
'What are you talking about?' Jim asked looking confused
'You must know about t, everyone is talking about it'
'No I don't tell me'
'Well Jack phoned me about 3 or 4 weeks ago now to help him find June's attacker'
'June was attacked, when?'
'After your wedding apparently, congratulations by the way, sorry I couldn't make it'
'Why didn't she tell me?' Jim asked
'She didn't tell anyone, Tony had to prise it out of her'
'Have you found the attacker then?'
'Well no, it has got more complicated you see, June is the victim of a hate campaign'
'What, no'
'I am afraid so, it started off with graffiti on the house, then she received hate mail to the house, then at work and last night someone tried to kill her by posting lit fireworks through her letter box'
'Oh my god is she alright?' Jim said eagerly
'Well, she's as well as can be expected'
'I thought she was ill, that's what everyone told me'
'Yeah well she wanted to keep it quiet but she can't do that anymore after last night'
'No I suppose not, oh poor June, who would want to do that to her'
'I wish I knew'
'Where's June now?' Jim asked
'I am afraid I don't know, you'll have to ask the DCI, anyway kid it's been nice talking to you but I have to get back, Liz will be waiting for me, we are going to go to June's see if we can find any evidence'
'Alright, let me know yeah'
'Ok will do' Frank smiled before he left Jim alone in CSU.
Jim couldn't believe what he had just heard, he felt angry because he wasn't told and he felt upset that he couldn't have been around to help her through this. His feelings for June hadn't disappeared if anything since he married Marie his feelings for June had grown. He knew they shouldn't have but after his honeymoon he could now see that June was right he didn't know Marie at all and that he had made the biggest mistake of his life. He was so angry he picked up a mug and hurled it across the room; he then marched out of CSU to find Jack 'Sir' called Jim
'Yes Jim'
'Frank has told me the whole story, why didn't someone tell me before'
'Because June didn't want you to know'
'What?'
'Look I have things to do, did you want something?' Jack asked
'Yes Frank said you knew where June was'
'I do but I am not telling you'
'Please sir' Jim begged 'I need to see her, to make sure she is alright'
'June is fine honestly, she is being taken care of'
'I need to see it for myself'
'No I am sorry, she doesn't want anyone to know' Jack said before walking off
'Damn' Jim shouted as he punched the wall
Jack entered the canteen and saw Frank talking to Liz; he walked over to join them. Jack explained the situation between Jim and June and why Jim didn't know about what had happened 'I see' Frank smiled 'Our kid copping off with June, oh how sweet, she puppy walked him you know'
'Yeah well he has let her down and hurt her badly so don't say anything to her about him'
'Ok, actually now you've told me it all makes sense'
'What do you mean?' Liz asked
'Well when I spoke to Jim earlier he seemed really wound up and concerned about June, now I know why'
'But he's married'
'So doesn't stop you looking' Frank winked
'I think Jim still has feelings for June' Jack said
'Really?'
'Yeah' agreed Frank
'Right well I just thought I had better fill you in, I had better get back now, good luck at the house'
'Thanks' Liz smiled
Jack left the canteen and Frank and Liz finished their teas.
A few hours later Jack arrived home and found June in the sitting room 'Hello' Jack smiled 'How are you today?'
'Better thanks'
'Good'
'How's the investigation going?' she asked
'Well Frank and Liz are going to the house today to see if they can find anything'
'I bet the whole station is talking about me' June sighed
'Everyone's concerned June'
'All laughing behind my back you mean'
'No' Jack said as he sat next to her and looked into her eyes 'June there are loads of people who care for you, you know' he said as he once again kissed her 'Oh June I am sorry I have done it again'
'It's alright really' June smiled
'I just can't seem to control myself, these last few days we seem to have grown closer'
'I know'
'I have always liked you, you know'
June laughed 'No I have really, I just didn't act on it'
'Jack I…'
'June I know it can't turn into anything because I know how you feel about Jim so don't worry'
'I am not worried, I am flattered and Jack, Jim has made his feelings clear, so I may never get over him properly but I must move on'
'So does that mean'
'It means I don't want anything serious, I am not ready for another full on relationship'
'I understand' Jack replied
'But it's nice to know you care so much and I don't regret any of the kisses'
'Thank you'
June smiled and hugged him.
Meanwhile at June's house Frank has found a lighter and a box of fireworks 'we may get finger prints off them Frank' Liz smiled 'This could be a lead'
'I hope so for June's sake, lets get these to the lab pronto'
Frank and Liz sent the Fireworks and Lighter to the lab.
A few hours later the results come back from the lab, two sets of fingerprints were found, Marie Graham and Max Graham.
'Does that name ring any bells?' Frank asked
'Nope' Liz replied
'Right let's keep this between the two of us for now, we've got the photo's so let's set up a private obbo outside the station'
'Why?'
'Because a letter for June arrives at the same time everyday, now that we know who we are looking for we can see if they deliver the envelopes in person'
'But can't we just arrest them'
'No we need more proof'
'Ok' Liz said
Frank and Liz sit in Liz's car in front of the station and wait. 'So what do you think about June and Jim then?' Frank asked
'There is no Jim and June is there'
'Yeah but there was'
'I think they make a lovely couple a shame it didn't work out really but then copping off with someone at work is a bad idea'
'Do you think so?' Frank asked
'Definitely'
'Oh look ' Frank said pointing to a black car 'Take the registration number'
Frank and Liz watched a woman drop a male off, the male looked like Max. He delivered the envelope and then got back into the car and they drove off.
'Well come on' Frank shouted 'after them'
'Shit I have picked up your bloody keys'
'Oh great' Frank snaps
Jack dropped June off at her house, as she wanted to inspect the damage and then returned to the station. Frank stomped into reception and took the envelope off Robbie and then went to Jack's office to fill him in. He explained that they had found some evidence and had just seen the two suspects deliver the envelope. He then carried on to explain why they lost them.
'Well who are they?' Jack asked
'Mr and Mrs Graham'
'Graham?'
'Yes Max and Marie'
'Marie Graham are you sure?' Jack asked
'Yes why?'
'Marie Graham is Jim's new wife, it all make's sense now'
'What does?'
'This hate campaign against June is because Marie is worried about June and Jim's relationship, she has a record doesn't she for violence'
'That's right, oh I can't believe this'
'Jim will be devastated' Jack said
Frank opened the envelope to see what was written 'Bitch, if you want to live be at your house now'
'Oh no' Jack shouted
'What?'
'I have just dropped June off at her house and that's where they are heading'
'Shit' Frank replied as he ran out of the office
'To all units' Jack said through the radio 'Urgent assistance required at 4, Edwards Street, Sgt Ackland may be in danger'
Frank, Jack and Liz sped off in Jack's car followed closely by Tony, Des, Kerry and Gina. Jim heard the call on his radio and also attended with Polly. Jack, Frank and Liz were first to the scene. Frank ran into the house and found June lying at the bottom of the stairs.
End of Part 2
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