A Police Station Cell - London

[itsananomaly]

Cutter and Connor had been taken to a holding cell, at least they'd had their handcuffs removed so that was something but they were back in a cell and maybe Danny was going to call Christine and she'd come and arrest them? Cutter sat huddled in a corner in the cell, he was trying very hard to not have a panic attack but all he could do was feel that overwhelming panic that he was back in another cell. They needed to call someone to get them out - Becker, Lester or Jenny but he couldn't focus enough to think of a coherent sentence or anything that he could try reasoning with Danny to at least let them have a phone call. [preplayed with the amazing anomaly_research_nerd. Adapted from Series 3 episode 2 'Haunted House'. NFB for distance but OOC welcome]

Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor sat beside Cutter, arm around his shoulder as he pulled him close, trying to keep him grounded and focused on anything other than their current situation. Danny had locked them in the cell then disappeared to 'handle the bloody paperwork' as he put it. But Connor knew he would be back soon. "Hey Nick... look at me. It's going to be alright. OK? We're going to get out of this."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter took several shaky breaths as he leaned against Connor, his eyes were a little glazed as he glanced up at him but he was able to focus on Connor’s voice, “how…how are we going to get out of here?” he said softly, “what if Christine finds out we’re here?”
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"We'll figure something out Nick... I'm not going to let anything happen alright?" Connor said wishing he sounded more confident. After he got Cutter calmed down a little he gave his shoulder a gentle squeeze. "I'm gonna go see if Detective whats his name is back and see what the hell he's playing at. Just sit tight alright?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter bit his lip, “okay,” he said in a tired, small voice, wishing he wasn’t so afraid of what was going to happen. “Be careful,” he added, he really didn’t want a case of the Detective deciding that Connor needed to be in a separate cell and leaving him alone in here.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor nodded and made his way over to the door and tapped on the small screen window in it trying to get Danny's attention. "Hey, what are you playing at huh? This is a blatant miscarriage of justice. You can't just lock us up indefinitely!" Connor jumped slightly in surprise when Danny appeared suddenly and just stood there staring at him. Connor swallow and then continued. " We demand habeas corpus!"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny just quirked an eyebrow at that n considered Connor closely. He made no move to open the door and didn't say anything. Connor sighed and closed his eyes."I would if I actually knew what it meant..." Connor thought for a moment then looked back up at Danny. "I know my rights!" "Then name them" Danny said simply. "If you know them then name them."
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor thought for a moment. The sound of a phone ringing in the distance made him break unto a smile. "Phonecall! I get a phonecall" he said proudly. "Aye thats right...Good lad." Danny said with a dry laugh and resigned sigh. "And the...the right to remain silent..." Connor added. "Well, you've lost that one,haven't you?"Danny said with a laugh Connor watched, hopeful that Danny would at least let him have that phone call. Connor glanced over his shoulder at Cutter as he waited for Danny to respond.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter had been trying to focus on keeping his breathing steady and not letting the panic overwhelm him as he looked over at Connor, “please,” he said quietly, not sure if Danny could hear him, “our boss will explain everything,” Well maybe not everything but enough to get them free anyway.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Tell me what you were doing at that house and why got military blokes running around the place with ya." "We... we can't do that. It's.." Connor started but was interrupted. "Let me guess, it's classified? You're not property developers, tourists, or MI5, so what is it? You aren't going anywhere until I get some answers" Danny said as he leaned against the door, staring in at them. "Considering I've found two possible traitors lurking around a house of interest in my jurisdiction, I think I am entitled to some answers!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter bit his lip and looked over at Connor before back to Danny, “would you believe us if we said we’ve signed the Official Secrets Act and actually can’t tell you?” He didn’t think this would work but it was worth a try.
Danny(thearcfamily)	That did cause Danny to pause for a moment and give another quirk of an eyebrow as he considered the two of them. He then gave a sly smile as he looked at Cutter and then Connor. "And that would somewhat satisfy the itch if..." and he let that hang there for a moment before continuing. "You both have not been all over the papers and news reports as suspected of selling out security information. So I am afraid you will have to give me a little more than just name-dropping the Official Secrets Act."
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Just one phonecall. We'll clear the whole thing up!" Connor looked at Danny, who didn't move or respond. "Please?" Connor tried. With a sigh, Danny pushed himself up from where he had been leaning against the door and closed the viewing window shut without a word. "Is that a yeah or a no?" Connor called out, not getting a response. With no answer form Danny Connor walked over and sat back down beside Cutter and tried to give as confident and reassuring a smile as he could. "He's probably going to go get my phone for me right now," he said as he put a hand over Cutter's and gave it a gentle pat.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter gave a small smile at that, he was starting to feel a little calmer but he was still uneasy and the sooner they were freed it would be better. He took a deep breath, “I just hope the press don’t find out we’ve been arrested, can you imagine just what the headlines would be?”
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I'm trying not to imagine that, to be honest," Connor said with a weak laugh. "But I'll call Lester and get him to clear all this up. I'm sure he and Becker know something is up by now."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	“Oh …” Cutter tilted his head, “Becker had gone round the back to talk to Lester, he’s probably beside himself trying to work out what happened,” Cutter was feeling quite guilty at that , he was probably thinking that Christine had gotten to them.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Yeah detective whats his name had me in his car already. Saw you and Becker pull up. But I... I couldn't really do anything" Connor said somewhat apologetically. "But once I get that phone call... everything will be fine. We'll get this all sorted out!"
Danny(thearcfamily)	""Luck day boys." Danny appeared outside the door again and opened up the window and held up Connor's cell. "Now no funny business" He warned giving the phone a small shake. "I will be standing right outside here so don't try anything or I will make sure you spend a very very long time in here." Connor swallowed hard and nodded. "A-Alright, of course. Just one phone call to the boss. He'll come and straighten this whole mess out." Danny eyed Connor and then Cutter and then somewhat reluctantly slipped the phone in to Connor. "You have ten minutes."
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor nodded and took the phone, quickly punching in the numbers for Lester's mobile. He looked at Cutter as he waited for the ringing to stop, praying with every fiber of his being that Lester would answer. "Hey, Lester!" Connor said when he picked up. "Yeah... we, we are fine... well I mean we are kinda in jail right now..." Connor glanced over at Cutter again. "Yeah.. no... i mean it's not Christine. Just... Yes sir, no we haven't told him anything..." Connor glanced towards the door where Danny was. "We're downtown... that's right, main police headquarters. Yes Sir. Ok Sir..." Connor listened for a little longer then hung up the phone and then handed it back to Danny then sat back down beside Cutter.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny took the phone and slipped it back into his pocket as he looked at Cutter and Connor. "Right so you got your phone call. Now we wait and see what this boss of yours has to say when he gets here. Let's hope, for your sakes, it's better than a copout about the Official Secrets Act," Danny said as he gave both of them another considering look and then walked off down the hallways.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter looked at Connor once Danny had left, "how did Lester sound?" he asked softly, "was he mad about us getting arrested?" He wasn't sure if Lester was going to be annoyed or amused that he and Connor had managed to get arrested.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Kinda hard to tell... it's Lester after all" Connor said with a shrug. "He kinda has one tone ya know... but I think he was relieved we were ok and it... it wasn't Christine. But he did seem a little upset.... hopefully, more at him" Connor said with a quick nod to the door "than with us? Guess we will find out when he gets here."
Lester(thearcfamily)	It took Lester a bit longer to get to the station, the Home Secretary had been extremely hard to get a hold of but eventually he had agreed to the plan and he'd given him Danny's phone number. How Lester had gotten hold of that, he would never reveal his sources but now he had arrived at the station with Becker in tow and he approached the front desk. "James Lester, I do believe you have two of my employees in holding, I would like them back," he said simply.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"And we're in a bit of a hurry so, if you don't mind...." Becker said with nod towards the door to the cells. He gave Lester a look as they were led down to the cell where Cutter and Connor were. His ears were still ringing slightly from the lecture Lester had given him, and it was admittedly fairly well deserved. But right then he was just thankful they had found out where they were and that they were- hopefully- unharmed.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester peered in through the bars of the door, he managed to keep his emotions in check but he was relieved to find that Cutter and Connor were okay, or as okay as they could be considering the circumstances, "you just couldn't help yourselves could you?" he shook his head, "do you know how much paperwork this is going to cause?" His lips twitched slightly upwards so if Cutter and Connor looked closely they could tell he wasn't really mad, annoyed yes but not mad.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"And how much lecturing this has already caused" Becker said form where he was standing behind Lester, the grin evident in his voice even if they couldn't see it just then. Connor looked up and gave a sheepish smile as he looked at Lester. "Sorry?" he said weakly, though the relief was evident on his face. Becker nodded for the guard to open the door and once it was and he saw Cutter and Connor with his own eyes he finally let out a sigh of relief.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Cutter hung his head slightly at that, "sorry," he said, feeling bad that Becker had been on the receiving end of Lester's lecture, "we didn't mean to get arrested," he protested and paused, "so does this mean we're getting out of here?" he asked hopefully, he really didn't want to be in this cell any longer than he had. Lester rolled his eyes, "you know, I was tempted to leave you in here longer, to teach you a lesson but since that would likely tip of Christine or the press that you're in custody, I wasn't taking my chances ... so I am in fact here to bail you out, now where's this cop that arrested you?" he began to look around for Danny.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	As soon as Connor heard that they were indeed getting out and all he practically jumped up and ran out of the cell. He made a b-line for Becker and threw his arms around him in a big bear hug. "Oh thank you. It's been insane you wouldn't believe it. We've been going stir crazy in there!" Becker winced slightly at the rightness of the hug and he looked at Connor with a small chuckle when he finally let go. "Connor you've only been in there a few hours... how bad could it have been?" Becker asked but there was a smile and genuine relief in his eyes as he spoke. "Just because I'm not Nelson Mandela doesn't mean I haven't suffered!" Connor said with a small huff. "That Danny bloke is a real piece of work!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter relaxed for the first time since he'd been arrested and put in the cell. "I hope James has better luck getting through to him than we did," Cutter shook his head as he carefully stood up from where he had been curled up in the corner of the cell, "he's really not buying the whole 'we can't tell you what we do' act," he told Becker.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"We'll make sure the message is loud and clear for him" Becker said. "Though I have a feeling that Lester is just going to get angrier the longer this DC guy makes him wait." "He really doesn't like that we were hanging around the house for some reason...wont tell us why" Connor said. "But he....he knows us. From... From the press and all."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter shifted awkwardly, “I even tried to get him to let Connor go but he wouldn’t even consider, kept going on about trespassing and how Connor needed to be charged, something is definitely up with that house, we need to be able to have a proper look at it,”
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker nodded, a concerned look on his face. "We will make sure he is taken care of. Do... do you think he knows about the anomalies and that's why he's so keen to know what we are doing and what is going on? Or is he just a really bored cop?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter frowned thoughtfully, “I’m not sure, it could just be a jurisdiction thing and he really doesn’t like people looking around, he just seemed really possessive of that house and I think because he recognised Connor and I …he might think something bigger is going on,”
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Oiy! What do you think you're doing there mate?" Danny cried out as he appeared coming around the corner at last. He looked at Becker and narrowed his eyes as he stood there and crossed his arms. "Here to retrieve our colleagues that you have falsely imprisoned," Becker said turning to face Danny. "Falsely, is it?" Danny said dryly. "Trespassing, breaking and entering resisting arrest, impeding a police investigation.... I think falsely is a bit of a stretch here, mate!" Danny said, emphasizing that 'mate' with a healthy dose of sarcasm.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester was really annoyed that Danny had given him the runaround and by the time he'd come back to the cell, he'd let out annoyed sigh at Danny beating him to it, "there you are," he grumbled, "I swear trying to find a cop in here, it's any wonder you get any work done at all and you managed to arrest two of my employees ..." he glowered at Danny, "I do find it rather strange that out of everyone you could have arrested ... you arrested the two who have been in every media report in the United Kingdom for the last several weeks ... I do wonder if it might be a case of police harassment," Lester glared at Danny.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"And care to explain why your boys were poking around my jurisdiction? Usually, when we have members of the team that had gotten negative press media, we tend to keep them off the streets. Asking for trouble otherwise, if you ask me." Danny leveled his gaze back at Lester and looked past him over to Becker. "You care to explain what they were doing poking around that house Guv? And care to tell me who the hell you guys actually are? I got plenty of other cells that are nice and empty right now."
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester bristled, unable to hide the contempt he was feeling for Danny right then. It was very rare that Lester lost control of his emotions like that but not even Christine had gotten under his skin like that. "I don't care to explain actually," Lester bristled, "I think we've wasted enough of everyone's time, so if you would like to release Professor Cutter and Connor Temple into my custody, it would be greatly appreciated,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	“And would be advisable not to make us wait any longer" Becker said, leveling a glare at Danny. "We don;t like to be kept waiting" And he also very much did not like being made to look like a fool or to have two of his team threatened. "Oh sure and I am just going to release two prisoners, to some random blokes who cant even offer a shred of evidence of who they are!" Danny said sarcastically as he looked at from Cutter and Connor over to Lester and Danny. "A suit and a soldier boy. Think I'm gonna need a bit more than that before I go releasing anyone into your custody!" "How does matter of national security sound to you mate?" Becker snapped taking a step towards Danny, his anger starting to spark a bit as well.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester normally would have tried to stop Becker from getting to close to Danny because the last thing he needed was another member of his team getting arrested but well he was really annoyed at Danny so he let Becker advance slightly on Danny. "It's need to know basis and you Detective Constable Quinn, do not need to know," he gave him a pointed look, "since you have not signed the Official Secrets Act, I do not have to tell you anything,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Oh not that bloody copout again" Danny said with a sigh. "Come on Guv, surely you can give me something more than that. What is it? You're boys are poking around in my jurisdiction, on a site that is fo high interest to me, and you can't tell me what you are doing there?" "Personal interest eh?" Becker said raising an eyebrow as he glared at Danny, really not liking that soldier boy comment and trying to not let it get to him. "Why don't you tell us what your interest is in that old abandoned house?" "I believe that is a need-to-know basis, and you don't need to know. Sorry about that soldier boy," Danny quipped and grinned when he saw Becker flinch and try to control himself.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester stared at Danny, his lips twitching slightly as Danny threw back his own comment at him but he wasn't going to give Danny that satisfaction, he followed his arms, he was quiet for a few moments, glancing back at Cutter and Connor who were still in the cell, even with the door now open. "Clearly we're at an impasse," he remarked, "I had hoped we could discuss this and come to a resolution like gentlemen but that was asking too much," he sighed, "you know, I would have thought you'd be more willing to avoid another mark on your record Quinn, after all that nasty altercation a few years ago stopped your career progression, you could have been a Detective Sergeant by now, it would be a shame to have you demoted to beat cop...again,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Ok that got Danny's attention there. He narrowed his eyes at Lester, glanced at Becker then leveled his gaze back at Danny. No one had even brought that up in the last three years. It had unofficially been stricken from his record. So hearing it brought up and thrown around like that was... a bit jarring to say the least. "You got your source it seems. Well connected for a government suit" he said coldly. "Must think you got some sort of power to be throwing around threats like that. What you gonna do, have your hired gun here shoot me?" he asked casting a glance to Becker as he did. "You going to call my boss and tattle on me?"
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester merely held Danny's gaze, "don't tempt me," he remarked just as coldly, "I can play at this game very well Detective Constable Quinn, I've been playing it for years ... you have no idea who you're dealing with,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Becker didn't move or back down and just held Danny in his piercing gaze. He glanced quickly over to Cutter and Connor and then to Lester, a slight smile spreading across his face when Lester's phone started to ring. "Looks like your time is up, Quinn," he said with a smirk. "That's Detective Constable Quinn to you" Danny quipped back, shifting his gaze from Lester to Becker.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester got out his phone and threw it over at Danny, “it’s for you,” he said simply, “I would answer it if I were you,”
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny caught the phone with a puzzled look as he answered it. "Hello? This is DC Quinn... I, yes Sir... I know but...see, what is was is that they... Sir. Yes Sir. Apologies Sir. I'll do it right away Sir." Danny looked quite frazzled as he hung up the phone, giving Lester and Becker a definitely heavy dose of side eye just then.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Despite himself, Lester couldn’t stop the small smile as Danny hung up the phone, and his slightly dazed expression, “I do believe the Home Secretary gave you specific orders, so I would like my employees back please,”
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny made no attempt to hide how annoyed he was and he shot a withering glare at Becker when he heard him snicker softly. "Fine. They're released into your custody" Danny said through gritted teeth. "But this is far from over. I'm going to find out what you are doing and why you are so interested in that house. I don't want to see any of your people there again." Danny took a step towards Lester only to be stopped by Becker putting a hand on Danny's chest and pushing him back away from Lester. "Watch it soldier boy" Danny snapped. This is out of your jurisdiction. Leave it to the professionals!”
Lester(thearcfamily)	“Is that so?” Lester said coldly, unimpressed by Danny’s threats, “if you could be so kind as to finally let Professor Cutter and Connor Temple be released from their cell, I’m sure you have important police work to be doing,” he drawled in a bored voice.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny huffed and took the papers out of his pocked, scribbled his signature on it and all but shoved them into Becker's chest. "There. They are yours. But mark my word, this isn't over. Not by a long shot. I am going to find out what you all are really up to!" And with that, Danny turned and stormed off down the hall, leaving the cell door open and Becker and Lester there to deal with the logistics.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter looked from Connor, to Lester and then Becker, “can we go home now?” he asked softly, he was tired and he was still feeling really anxious from being in the cell and now they had a potential new threat in the form of an over zealous cop.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Someone is waaaaay too obsessed with their job" Connor said as he watched Danny storm away. He did give a sign of relief once he was gone, though and he finally started to relax once Lester nodded that they were finally going home. "Come on Nick... let's get out of here" he said as he picked himself up off the bench and helped Nick to his feet. Connor glanced at Lester and Becker and then gave a sweeping grin. "Thanks for... for getting us out of here...."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter leaned against Connor, grateful for the help up , he really hoped this would be the last time he’d have to sit in any kind of cell. “Thank you for coming to get us,” he added, looking at Becker and Lester. “You’re welcome,” Lester said, “just try to avoid getting arrested in the future, the Home Secretary won’t appreciate having to do this a second time,” he warned.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor held onto Cutter for a moment before letting go and nodded at Lester. "Wont happen again... " he said softly. "Dont want it to happen again" Connor said barely above a whisper, dropping his head. Because he really really did not want to be back in a jail cell ever again.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester nodded, his expression softer as he took in Connor and Nick's expressions, knowing how much worse this would be for them, "let's head back," he said, looking at Becker with a nod, "before our friendly neighbourhood police officer decides to find another cause to arrest us,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker nodded and gave them both a pat on the shoulder before leading the way out of the police station. Just as they were leaving, he caught a glimpse of Danny watching them from on the of the office doorways., He didn't say anything, not wanting to cause Cutter or Connor any more concern. He eyes Danny warily and then turned his back on him and led the team to the truck and helped Connor and Cutter get inside before climbing in the driver seat.