"Tia! Get up, you're going shopping today don't forget!" Uncle Steve shouts as I roll out of bed and walk over to my door.
"I know...I'm up – now" I say making him laugh. The truth is I didn't last well at all last night.
"You okay?" He asks, probably noticing that somethings off.
"Yeah, I'm just tired" I say, wiping my eyes before pulling my hair into a messy bun.
"I'm gunna go have a shower – have fun shopping" He says, making me look at the time. CRAP! Danny & Grace will be here any minute. I run to my bathroom and have a wash before chucking on some clothes. I decide to put on my badge and gun – just in case I get called to work.

I throw my purse, headphones, keys and a jacket into my bag before running downstairs. Just as I grab a bottle of water Danny and Grace walk in.
"Tia!" Grace says, running up to me a giving me a hug.
"Hey, Grace – did you have a good Christmas?" I ask, hugging her back before hugging Danno.
"Yeah! It was awesome! Mum let Danno come for dinner" She says, happiness glistening in her eyes as a smile spreads across Danny's face.
"Really that's great!" I say, grabbing my water and bag.
"Right, are we ready Grace?" I say, grabbing her hand and walking her out to the car. (A/N – Grace is only like 7 or 8 currently in this book)
"Yeah – lets shop till we drop" She says, making me and Danny laugh.
"All strapped in?" Danny asks as we climb into the car, ready to head for the mall.
"Yep" I say, glancing back at Grace to check.

20 minutes later Danny pulls up outside the mall and me and Grace get out.
"I'll see you guys later" He says, before waving at us then driving away. I take Graces hand as we cross the road and head into the mall.
"Where to first Grace?" I ask her, not really needing to get anything in particular.
"Oh! Mum got me a voucher for build-a-bear can we go there?" She asks all excited.
"Sure" I say, looking at the map before we head into that direction.

After 30 minutes in build-a-bear and 15 minutes in Graces favourite clothing store we decide to go for some lunch. Just as we reach escalators we hear gun shots.
"Tia!" Grace screams in fear.
"Grace, it's okay, come with me." I say, having pulled my badge out on its chain from under my shirt and drawing my gun. I grab her hand tightly and lead in her in the opposite direction. I come across a mother with a pushchair and instantly head towards her. I show her my badge.
"I work for Five-0 follow us" I say, making her nod. I lead everyone into a small restaurant where there are a few costumers.
"Everyone it's going to be okay, I work for Five-0!" I say, trying to keep everyone calm.
"You! Can you shut the shutters?" I ask, talking to the manager.
"Yes" She says getting up and walking over to a control panel. I pull my phone out and call Steve.
"Tia, what's up?"
"I need all units to the mall A.S.A.P. There's a shooter in the building. Me a Grace are safe with some others locked down in a restaurant."
"Okay, Tia. We're on our way is it just one?" He asks, obviously moving.
"I don't know. I​m going to go clear the building. I need to make sure everyone else is safe!" I say, re-drawing my gun.
"Be safe."
"I will, I'm leaving Grace here, the shutters are down and there's an off duty seal" I say, looking over at the woman in a navy uniform, before hanging up.
"Right Gracie" I say, kneeling down to her hight.
"I'm going to make sure everyone out there is safe so I need you to stay here with these people okay? They'll make sure you're safe" I say, giving her a hug.
"Okay" She says, before kneeling down next to the woman with a pushchair.
"What's your name?" I ask the woman in the navy uniform.
"Captain Ava Reids mam" She says, shaking my hand.
"Right Reids, I need you to stay here and keep these people safe okay? I'm going out there" I say, moving towards the shutters. The manager opens them slightly so that I can get out before closing them again.
"I can do this" I say, as I steady my breathing and heading in the direction of the gunshots. Walking around I keep my eyes and hears peeled for any movement or sounds. I slowly make my way through the second floor, clearing each shop as I do so. I hear a clang from behind me and instantly stop and turn. I make my way in the direction of the clang cautiously.

As I turn the corner I see a figure walking away from me all dressed in black with a rucksack on one shoulder and a gun strap on the other. I brace myself, getting ready to go after him when a particular shop catches the corner of my eye. Milatree. A shop for all your army goods. I smile at myself as I silently make my way over to the shop. I walk in and grab a bullet proof vest from the back of the store. I slip it on and do it up before grabbing a thigh holster for my gun – that way it's easier to run.

After gearing up and making a note of the name of the shop I head back out into the corridor and lock eyes with the shooter. When he sees me I instantly recognise him, but I can't put a name to the face. He smirks at me – although his eyes are full of tears.
"Who are you?" He shouts.
"My names Tia. I work for Five-0" I reply, showing him my badge. He nods in response.
"So, you can help me?" He asks, making wonder what he means.
"I want to try, but you've got to lower the gun and tell me who you are first." I say sternly, still pointing my gun at him.
"You don't recognise me, do you?" He asks, laughing a little.
"I do...I just- wait, Morgan?"
Now...
"Morgan? Why are you doing this? Last time I saw you, you were on leave with my dad" I say, s frown on my face.
"I'm sorry about him ya know – he was always talking about you" Morgan says sadly. You see, Morgan was friends with my dad and they served together.
"What about Lily and Sarah?" I ask, wanting to know why he would risk his family for something like this.
"They're...they're dead. This is why I'm doing this?" He says, his grip on his gun tightening.
"What do you mean?" I say, unsure.
"No-one ever solved the case. They said it was a gas leak. But I know it wasn't! He's here! The man that killed my wife & daughter is here! And I'm going to finish him!" Morgan shouts, as tears flow down his face in anger and upset.
"Morgan, listen to me. Please" I say, slowly moving towards him.
"I promise to help you. My team – I'll get them to work the case – we'll get whoever did this I promise. But Morgan – you've got to help me and put the gun down..." I say, as I move inches away from him- so that my hand rests on the end of his gun.

Dun-dun-dun! This is part one of a two parter. How do you like it? Updates will be much slower after these 3 recent chapters. (17, 18 & 19) x
- Dharma x