Tom Chandler doing favours for Kate Spears post-Liquid City. The Bill

Tom Chandlers' dealings with Kate Spears during Liquid City could lead viewers to believe his interest in her had always just been personal. But as these two clips prove, Chandler had faith in Spears and recommended her to go on a rape task force. Perhaps he wasn't audaciously going to stick his neck out for her and hand the role to her; but behind the scenes he did push firmly, despite what Alex Cullen thought (and notice how quiet Alex is about the recommendation).
Please note, there is a time differentiation of 3 eps between these clips; Spears does not want to go on the "Rape Team" because an officer on the team attempted to rape her (Chandler doesn't know this however).