Set a few weeks after the series 4 finale, inspired by the final scene, and what happens on the first full moon after Annie passes over. This is my first attempt at fanfiction, so please be kind.

Disclaimer: Being Human and its characters belong to the BBC and Lord Toby Whithouse, I am simply borrowing them. I am in awe.

Chapter One

Hal could hear Tom and Alex talking in the kitchen, but he couldn't make out what they were saying. He strained against the straps around his wrists.

"What's going on? You'd better not be planning anything." he yelled.

Tom walked into the living room. "Don' be soft, mate. We're not plannin' anythin'."

"Then what were you whispering about?" Hal snarled, as Alex came in carrying a cup of tea. Hal softened as he was reminded of Annie, then he saw the straw and moaned. "Oh no, not the straw. Just let me drink a cup of tea properly, please."

"Ya know we can't untie ya, so don' even ask." said Tom. "Just drink ya tea. I need t' talk t' ya."

Alex held the cup for Hal, and he drank through the straw. "There's a good boy!" she said, and smiled.

"Yes, very funny. Just like the other dozens of times before." but he just rolled his eyes, and smiled back. "What is it you want to discuss, Tom? Is something wrong?"

"Nah, everythin's great, but ... er... ya know it's the full moon tonight. Well, I've bin thinkin' it might be better if I go off inta th' woods, ya know, t' change like. Instead of goin' in th' cellar."

"Why, Tom? You know it's not safe out there. You're just putting yourself and others in danger if you go outside tonight. You must stay here, where we can look after you." Hal looked at his friend. "Please don't leave. We need you here. I need you here."

"Not tonight, Hal. There isn't anythin' we can do to 'elp each other t'night. And anyway, I'm not doin' this fa you, I'm doin' this for Alex. She doesn' wan' a monster in th' cellar as well as in th' liv ..." Tom broke off, embarrassed.

"As well as in the living room!" Hal finished off. "You're right, of course. I'm so sorry Alex, I didn't think." he looked at Tom. "Please be careful, Tom, and come straight home in the morning."

"A'right, calm down. It's just one night, an' it's not like I've never changed outside before. I'll be back before breakfast." Tom smiled his adorable little smile, and patted Hal awkwardly on the shoulder. He pretended not to notice that Hal flinched at the touch, but he was hurt that it seemed to be a step backwards from what they had... before. He sighed and picked up his bag.

"Remember, Alex."

"Aye. I know! Dinae answer the door to anyone, dinae get too close to him, dinae listen to his nonsense, and remember te put a splash o' water in his tea!" Now it was her turn to roll her eyes. "I'll be careful. I promise."

Tom was surprised when suddenly Alex pulled him into a hug. "Just you be careful out there, okay. Dinae take any crap from anyone, and ... see ye in the morning."

Tom looked at Hal, and they both grinned.

"Okay." said Alex, embarrassed. "Just piss off." and she took Hal's empty cup back into the kitchen.

One final worried look passed between them, as Tom opened the door, and then he was gone. A tear fell down Hal's cheek. Despite the ghost in the kitchen he felt more alone than ever.

As Alex washed up, she heard the front door slam as Tom left. She was now left in the house with only a detoxing vampire for company. This was going to be a long night.