Title: In Your Eyes
Authors: Raven Shadowrose/BeethovenRIP
Rating: M
Pairing: ?/?
Summary: A joint FanFic by Raven Shadowrose and BeethovenRIP based on Dixie and Jeff's conversation at the end of Series 26 Episode 36. We have rated it M as future chapters will contain adult themes. Dixie wants to be a mother and Jeff is all too willing to oblige, but, does their conversation in the ED have an unexpected effect on their relationship?
Disclaimer: The authors do not know or own any characters or content from Casualty, any original characters and the story are ours and we do not give permission for anyone to use the story or reproduce it.
Chapter One.
The small family sat opposite caught her attention. She watched how they interacted with each other, she saw the concern and worry the parents had for their son. It had been a strange day, a roof collapsed at a school which threw her into the lives of many children. As much as she tried to fight it, that overwhelming urge to be a mother resurfaced once more.
She saw a lot of herself in Isaac, he was hiding who he was to make his father proud. It reminded her if what she had done, hiding her true self from her father and marrying Jeff to make him proud. She chuckled to herself as she watched the family again going the piece of advice she gave Isaac over and over in her mind: 'Don't live your life on regret.'
Dixie was pulled from her contemplations as she heard Jeff groaning behind her turning around to see him as he placed his hand on her shoulder. 'What have you done now?'
'Crashed in the first corner, turns out those tyres round the side of the track really hurt.' He replied sitting next to her letting out another groan. Dixie half smiled at her husband.
'You had it x-rayed?'
'Nah, It's just a sprain. Couple of days and it'll be fine.' Dixie did not reply but turned to stare at the family again losing herself once more in thoughts of motherhood. Jeff noticed she had gone quiet and followed her gaze across the waiting room.
'You all right? Penny for them.' He asked. He didn't often see her like this, he knew she had something on her mind and he wanted her to share it with him.
'Ah ignore me. Just having a moment.' Dixie replied shuffling in her chair. Jeff still looked at her quizzically before she spoke up once more. 'I do think about it sometimes you know. What it would be like you be a mum.' As Dixie said these words she could not stop the wide smile that crept across her face.
Jeff didn't really know how to respond to this, all he could muster was a simple 'yeah' whilst looking over at Dixie who was still smiling. 'You're not suggesting that we do... you know?'
Dixie's face dropped 'No... no I am not suggesting that!' She pulled a face as Jeff looked away a little embarrassed and taken aback by the suggestion and her rejection. He would do it if that is what she wanted. Jeff always assumed Dixie was content with what they had together, he never thought she wanted children, but she clearly does. He looked away from her fiddling with his collar and jacket trying to hide his hurt from her. He would jump into bed with her in a heartbeat if she wanted to have children. Jeff was in love with Dixie, she was his best friend, his wife, he would do anything for her and if it meant giving her a child, he would without a shadow of a doubt.
The silence was broken as Dixie got up. 'Right come on peg leg, I am going to buy you a very large mojito.' She helped him to his feet snaking her arm into his as they left the ED together.
'Awww good, can I have two?'
'No.' Jeff let Dixie lead them out of the ED and into the fresh air, they enjoyed a comfortable silence both lost in their own thoughts as they slowly headed across the car park. They did not realise just how compatible or in sync with each other they really were, both thinking about children. Jeff's thoughts turned to John and Sophia before thinking back to what Dixie had said. He would do anything for her, absolutely anything. The thought of fathering a child with her made him feel all warm inside, he couldn't think of a better mother for their baby.
Dixie led Jeff to a small table in the corner sitting him down gently on the chair. As she pulled herself up from helping him, her lips touched his cheek giving him a soft kiss. She pulled away smiling at him before walking over to the bar. Jeff watched her, placing his hand to his cheek feeling her kiss still lingering.
