Jim was working late or that's what he told June and she was at home alone. She sat down on the sofa and started reading her new book she had for Christmas. As she lay there her mind kept drifting back to Jim, what was he doing? Why was he taking so long? She thought to herself. Jim was in fact with Nick at an addiction clinic trying to help him. June dialled his mobile number but just got the answer machine and then there was a knock on the door 'Hi Tony'
'Hi sorry it's late I was just wondering if Jim was in' Tony said
'No sorry Tone he is still at the nick, working late'
'Are you sure?'
'Yes why?'
'It's just I went up to CSU and Brandon said he left an hour ago, he must have been mistaken' Tony smiled 'Oh well never mind, see you tomorrow June'
'Yeah see you Tone' June replied looking puzzled
Perhaps Jim wasn't at work, perhaps he lied to me she thought but why would he do that she continued to herself.
Meanwhile at the clinic Nick had just come out of the support group 'What did you think?' Jim asked
'It was better than I thought, thanks Jim'
'It's alright, will you be coming again?'
'I am not sure I can do this on my own' Nick cried
'You are not alone Nick, I will help you all I can, I know what it's like remember, ok I may not have been addicted to drugs but I was to alcohol. This is going to be a long hard road but you will get there Nick you will' Jim said patting Nicks back
'Jim will you come to the meetings with me?' Nick asked
'If that's what you want'
'Thanks and Jim you won't tell anyone about this will you not even Sgt Ackland'
'Don't worry this is between us two'
'Thanks'
'Same time on Friday then?' Jim said
'I suppose'
'Come on I will drop you off' Jim smiled
Jim dropped Nick home and then went home himself.
'June' Jim said
'In the lounge' June replied
Jim walked into the lounge and kissed her on the cheek
'Nice night' he asked
'Quiet, how about you did you get your work done?'
'Most of it'
'Oh Tony popped around to see you, he tried to find you in CSU but Brandon told him you had gone home'
'Yes I went out on a case'
'I thought that's what it was' June said. He felt so terrible that he had to lie to her but he wanted to help Nick and he couldn't see how else to do it.
'I'm tired I am going up, are you going to join me?' Jim asked
June stood up and placed her hands on his chest 'Jim if anything was bothering you, you would tell me wouldn't you?' June said
'Of course'
'Because a problem shared is a problem halved' she smiled
'June there's nothing worrying me honestly'
'Ok' June said as she kissed him
They both went upstairs and went to bed.
The next morning they arrived at work and they bumped into Tony 'Hi Tone' June smiled
'Morning' he replied 'Jim can I have a word please'
'Sure' Jim replied as he followed Tony into the locker room
'Jim where were you last night?' Tony asked
'I was working late'
'Don't lie' Tony shouted ' I asked in CSU and they told me you had gone home but when I got to June's you weren't there either, so where were you'
'Look Tone it's not what you think' Jim tried to explain
Tony grabbed Jim and pushed hi against the lockers 'If you are cheating on June Jim you will have me to deal with is that clear' Tony snapped
'Get off me' Jim shouted 'I am not cheating on June I would never do that to her I love her'
'Love you don't know the meaning of the word'
'And you do I suppose, oh get off me Tone, you are just jealous' Jim said as he walked off back up to CSU.
Jim stomped into CSU in a right temper 'Jim' June said looking concerned 'What's the matter?'
Nothing I am fine' he replied
'Jim this is me you are talking to'
'Oh it's just one of the prisoners that's all they are playing up'
'Are you sure that's all it is?' June asked
'Yes, I am fine honestly'
For the rest of the day Jim was busy doing paperwork and June went out on a couple of cases.
A week later
Jim arrived back late again, this was the fourth time in the last week. 'Jim what is going on?' June asked
'What do you mean?'
'All these late nights and don't try and tell me it's the work load because I am your boss remember'
'Ok, ok I have been doing some extra work' Jim lied once again
'What kind of extra work?'
'Just bar work, I am doing it as a favour to a mate that's all' Jim said
'Oh well why didn't you tell me' June smiled ' I thought you had got bored of me or something'
'No' Jim said 'No June I would never get bored of you, you must never think like that'
'Jim I didn't know what to think'
'June I love you and I would never do anything to hurt you' Jim said as he kissed her passionately 'Come on lets go to bed' Jim continued
June didn't object, she had been feeling a bit neglected of late because Jim was coming home late, he was a bit snappy and she could tell he was worried about something but now he had explained what he was doing she thought that would be the end of it. She followed him up the stairs and they undressed each other and made love slowly and passionately. 'Oh Jim I have missed this, you'
'I am sorry I know I have been neglecting you these last couple of weeks, its just I was worried about the extra job' Jim said
'You should have just told me'
'I know, I'm sorry' Jim smiled as he kissed her again
'It doesn't matter now' June replied as she snuggled up to him and fell asleep.
The next morning Jim and June were working in CSU when Nick walked in looking dreadful 'Jim I need to speak to you'
'What is it?' Jim asked
'Not here'
'Ok come in here' Jim said pointing to the interview room
Jim shut the door 'Now calm down and tell me what's wrong' Jim said
'Everyone is going to find out, I am finished, oh god' Nick said rocking back and for
'How?'
'Kirsty that girl that runs the group, she's downstairs' Nick said
'What do you mean? She's been arrested?' Jim asked looking confused
'No, I left my jacket there last night she is returning it and when she tells Robbie that is it' Nick sobbed
'Calm down, you are not going to lose your job'
'I will I am finished'
'Look I will go and see her, you stay away, I will sort it don't worry. Just pull yourself together' Jim replied
'ok'
Nick wiped his eyes and followed Jim 'Well thanks for that Nick I will get onto it straight away' Jim said
'No problem'
Nick left CSU and Jim followed 'Jim' June shouted
'Not now June' Jim snapped as he left
June sighed and got back on with her work.
Jim walked out into reception 'Kirsty' Jim smiled
'Jim, I was hoping to see�'
'Look Kirsty about last night' Jim whispered and took her into the interview room 'Look no one knows about Nicks addiction and we would like to keep it that way'
'I understand, well if you could just give him this' Kirsty said handing over the coat
'Thanks'
Kirsty left and Jim sighed with relief
Tony saw Kirsty leave 'You will never guess what I just heard' Robbie smiled
'What?' Tony asked
'I just heard Jim talking to that woman I think he spent the night with her'
'What?' Tony snapped
'Well he pulled her to one side and said look about last night'
'I will kill him' Tony said angrily
End of part 1