A/N: Hello! So I know the title is pretty bad, but it'll become alot more clearer during the story, I promise! It's just a fic for a bit of fun, so I apologise if it
doesn't work out. Basically, Peter and Leanne were together as a couple, but they weren't married or engaged. Leanne has just finished with him, to be with Nick and he and Carla have only ever briefly spoke to eachother through Leanne. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave a review or leave constructive criticism.

'Hello, Peter?' Carla called out apon entering his flat, Closing the door behind her when she got no response and placing Leanne's keys on the table.

'What are you doing here?' Peter said, His curiosity sounding more rude than intended.

Carla raised her hand to her heart as she whipped round to see Peter standing in the kitchen with a glass of water in his hand, 'God, you scared me! Why didn't you answer me when I called out?'

'More to the point, Why did you just walk into me flat in the first place?'

'Uh, Sorry. I erm...came to collect some of Leanne's bits, I did buzz a few times, but I guessed you wasn't in..' Carla replied awkwardly.

Peter walked over to the sofa, throwing himself down onto it 'Wow, Is this really what it's come to, She can't even bare to face me anymore?'

'Oh Peter it aint like that,' Carla said, placing her bag on the table and joining Peter on the sofa, 'She just... Feels bad'.

'So she should. I should've known I never stood a chance against her 'childhood sweetheart'' Peter repiled, dissapointment evident in his voice.

'I wouldn't take it personal Peter. Ya know, it was just her and Nick go way back, That's all, she still loves ya..' Carla said as Peter interupted.

'She's just not In love with me'.

'Yeah...' Carla replied, not know what else to say. 'Listen, I'm really sorry. I'll be out of your hair as soon as I can' Carla said, giving Peter's leg a gentle squeeze, before heading off to collect some of Leanne's bits.


'Right, I'll be off then. I've grabbed what I can, taking into respect that I only 'ave two hands..' Carla laughed, trying to lighten the atmosphere a little bit.

'Erm Carla, You wouldn't be able to stay for a bit would ya? I mean, If that's okay. Just being alone, Ya know, The booze becomes way too tempting. And as much as I'd love to 'ave a drink right now, I refuse to destroy Simon's life even more than it already has been' Peter asked gently.

'Hey, sure,' Carla said, putting down the bag of Leanne's things and joining him on the sofa again, 'But on one condition..' Carla continued as Peter waited for her to carry on. 'You turn that frown, upside down. Okay?' Carla instructed, pushing Peter's cheeks up so a smile was on his face.

Peter let out a small chuckle, 'Okay..Thanks'.

'And hey, There's plenty more fish in't see, You've just gotta find your Nemo' Carla smiled.

'My Nemo?' Peter questioned, letting out anouther chuckle.

'Or it could be your Doreen if ya wanted, But that'd mean she'd be a basket case. I suppose there's always Mad Mary though, If she's your type..'

'And how do you know all about 'Finding Nemo' then? I mean, At least I have Si as an excuse, What's yours?' Peter laughed.

'I'm a 37 year old woman, who lives on me own. That's my excuse' Carla laughed, getting up and walking to the kitchen.

'What're ya doing?' Peter asked, His gaze following her.

'I, Am making you one of me speciality hot chocolates, so your cupboards best be in full supply,' Peter smiled, his drink cravings had now completely gone, 'And then, We're genna get a blanket on the sofa, drink 'em and watch a movie. Now that's how you recover from a break-up in true style'. Carla said as she prepared the hot drinks and Peter smiled, going to get a blanket and bringing in the box of DVD's.


Carla bought the drinks over, Passing Peter his and sitting on the opposite end of the sofa to him. 'What d'ya want to watch then?' Peter questioned, nodding his head towards the box of DVD's.

Carla began to rummage through them, 'This, Is fate' Carla said, holding up the 'Finding Nemo' DVD, with a smug look on her face.

'And this, Is one special hot chocolate. Beats a whiskey anyday..' Peter replied, sipping at his drink, and getting up to put the DVD on.

Half way through the DVD and Carla let out anouther laugh at the film. Peter looked towards her, letting out a laugh himself. Here he was, sat with the woman known for her 'Ice Queen Exterior', and there she was, sat laughing at 'Finding Nemo'.

Carla could suddenly feel Peter looking at her, 'You're meant to be watching the film ya'know, not me' She smirked.

'Sorry, It's just, I never imagined you to be like this..'

'Like what?' Carla laughed.

'I don't know.. Just, So nice, I guess?' Peter smiled.

Carla laughed, 'Well I don't know whether to take that as a compliment, or an insult..'

'A compliment. You've really cheered me up Carla, Thankyou'.

'Oh, It's not really me, It's Nemo' Carla winked.


'Right then, I best get going' Carla said as the film credits rolled.

'Yeah, I best pick Si up anyway. Thanks again Carla, You and Nemo both cheered me up' Peter smirked, reffering back to Carla's comment earlier.

'Well, I got something out of it too, ya'know. Nothing beats a free viewing of Finding Nemo, with a free hot chocolate thrown into the mix aswell' Carla laughed.

'You'll have to raid Simon's DVD's box again soon..'

'Oh, Deffinitely,' Carla smiled, reaching for her bag. 'Here' She said, handing him a piece of paper with her number scribbled down. 'Call me when I can come for me next viewing' She winked.

Peter took it from her hands 'Cheers, I'll bear that in mind' He smiled.

'But seriously though, You call me whenever you need a chat or one of me special, alcohol repelling hot choccies. Yeah, We got a Deal?...Or No Deal?'

'Deal' Peter chuckled, Before Carla gave him a kiss on the cheek and they said their goodbyes.

'Oh and Peter?' Carla put her head back round into the flat.

'Yeah?' he replied.

'Your Nemo is out there, You've just gotta keep fishing' She winked, before closing the door and making her way downstairs.

Peter laughed, putting Carla's number in his pocket and smiling at the Finding Nemo menu on the TV. Peter could sense a new friendship on the cards, With the one person he'd least expected it to be with..