Last Tango in Halifax – Caroline and Kate at the wedding…
Caroline and Gillian sat at the back table with their heads staring out into the room. Gillian was gazing at Robbie and Cheryl swaying on the dance floor together as she filled with jealously. Caroline looked into the darkness. Every inch of her body longed for Kate. She couldn't help thinking that maybe it was the end and that all hope was gone. She had begged for her forgiveness and she had been turned down. Every part of body wanted Kate back in her arms. She never felt complete anymore.
"Aren't they lovely?" Gillian exclaimed. Caroline snapped out of her Kate induced trance and moved her head to see her mum and her new dad dancing and laughing together. She forced a smile. She was happy that they were happy even though she felt as if her life was falling apart. She continued to sip at her wine – knowing it wouldn't cure anything. Ideas were buzzing around her head about Kate. Asking herself why she didn't book a double room? Months had pasted but like usual Kate was the only things that she could think about.
"Sod it, I'm going to make him dance with me!" Gillian said. Caroline looked at her hoping she didn't mean Robbie. "Not Robbie?" Caroline questioned. Gillian rose from her chair, leant down and whispered to Caroline "C'mon, it's a wedding!" She watched as Gillian glided over and taped Cheryl on the shoulder. She couldn't believe what she was doing after she told her not to get involved. Then again, Caroline was in no position to get in the way of love, she knew what that felt like. There she sat, everyone was happy but her. She sighed and stared, once again, at the table, wanted to cry all her troubles away.
Her eyes swept round. She thought she was hallucinating. There she was, her beautiful and radiant Kate. She shone at her. Caroline did not smile though, through both shock and not knowing what she wanted. Her heart beat fast hoping she would be able to touch her again. Feel her warmth and love. Kate began to speak, "I got in, shut the door, then I turned around and came straight back again." She turned around, placed her bag on the chair and slipped her cardigan off her shoulders. She spun back around. Caroline's full of anticipation… "Do you wanna dance?" spoke Kate softly. She held out her hand. Caroline had dreamt of this for months. She cautiously raised her hand and placed it in Kate's. She had missed her soft hands in hers. She rose up and stared into Kate eyes with a blank expression on her face. She couldn't believe what was happening. She struggled to look at Kate in the eyes. To once again make a commitment and then mess it up and lose her forever.
"Is this like…" Caroline questioned. "What?" Kate said. "Forever?" Caroline said quietly. "Forever's a mighty long time, but in theory…" Caroline's face finally lit up and the most beautiful smile graced her face. She had her Kate back. She turned her head to the dance floor and Kate led her along. Caroline kept her eyes transfixed on Kate and her hand tightly in hers. She was never going to let go ever again.
Kate placed Caroline's hands round her waist. Her pregnant belly got in the way slightly but it made the moment only more magical for the two lovers. They began to sway to the music as the heads met in the middle. Caroline couldn't believe it was happening. That Kate was once again in her arms. They smiled at each other, as they longed for their lips to lock in passionate love. Kate raised Caroline's head and embraced her in a long and passionate kiss that had to make up for months of sadness.
Across the room people were transfixed upon the two lovers. Caroline's two sons were only happy to see their mother's true love finally in her arms again. It was magical as the two women kissed on the dance floor for everyone to see.
Caroline's eyes opened and the smell of Kate McKenzie's perfume flooded her. Her naked stomach arched into Kate's back as they sleep next to each other in a warm ball. Caroline smiled a gleaming smile. She leant forward and kissed Kate's bare shoulder. She continued kissing her neck and worked down her body until she awoke from her gentle slumber. Kate rolled over so she was face to face with Caroline. They two women took the moment to take in what they both had. "Morning Miss McKenzie" Caroline spoke in silent hushed tones. Kate smiled and replied, "Merry Christmas Doctor Elliott" "I completely forgot it was Christmas, I was too overwhelmed with love for you, I've missed you so much its unreal." Kate was taken aback by Caroline's honesty. "I've missed you as well… so much." Caroline leant forward and kissed Kate as she ran her fingers up Kate's back and she broke out it millions of goose bumps. "I love you." Caroline exclaimed. "I've never ever told you how much I love you." Kate replied in an equally honest way. "I love you Caroline, so so much." The two women locked in a passionate kiss in amongst the cloud of pillows and duvets.
After getting washed and dressed the two women stood in front of the door in silence. "Are you ready?" Kate asked. "I can face anything know I have you back." Caroline whispered. "I'm sorry" Kate said while breaking down into tears. "I'm sorry I left you in such misery, it was wrong of me, I should have understood your feelings" The two held each other in a tight hug for a few minutes. "Forget about it, I have you now and that's all I care about" They broke apart and both at the same time whispered – "I love you."
The two women walked down the staircase hand in hand as they met the rest of their family at breakfast. "Merry Christmas everyone" Caroline exclaimed in an excited tone as she raised her shoulders and grabbed William for a hug. "I'm so proud of you mum, I want you to be happy more than anything" William said into her ear. "I love you sweetheart, both of you, you do know that don't you, with all my heart" Caroline said back to him. "And we love you just as much" William said smiling radiantly.
Caroline and Kate sat in the corner of the dining room and looking lovingly into each other's eyes. "What are you doing for Christmas?" Caroline smiled. "I'm not sure…" Kate said smiling back at her girlfriend. The two were so caught up in the moment they forgot it was Christmas. "Spend Christmas with me, please? I'd love it if you would." Caroline spoke quietly to Kate. "Would you mind, or your family?" she questioned. "NO, not at all, please I'd love it if you would" Caroline grabbed her hand on the table and held it tightly. "I will drive home and get changed and come to yours then." Kate said with a hint of excitement in her voice. "Brilliant" Caroline said as she went in to kiss her beautiful girlfriend. Suddenly Lawrence appeared over their shoulders. "You know when I said I wanted you to be happy – I didn't mean snogging Kate in the middle of a public place." Lawrence said. Both women laughed into each other and continued in there loving embrace.
The doorbell rang, Caroline walked to the door and when no one was looking, she sped up desperate to see Kate. She opened the door and there she was. The suns shining down on her making her look even more stunning. Kate was wearing a bright red dress with diamond across the waist. "Hello" Caroline gleaming smile spread across her face as she replied "Hello Kate McKenzie" As Kate stepping inside Caroline's home she sighed and smiled to herself. She had missed this place, she was happy here. Suddenly Caroline pushed her aside into a corner of the hall and kissed her intimately. Kate relaxed into Caroline's body and shivers ran up her spin. Caroline ran her hand along her hip of onto the back of her legs. They pulled away – "I've been waited to do that since I left you this morning" say Caroline laughing. "Was it worth that wait?" asked Kate cheekily. "Oh yes", Caroline pulled away and walked into the kitchen, grabbed her wine and walked into the front room. Kate watched her legs at she strutted about in a dress that hugged her amazing figure and those high heels that most women would struggle to walk in. She walked back out and took Kate's bags, "I'll go and put these upstairs, how long are you staying for?" she questioned. "As long as you'll have me" she replied smiling. "Oh, Kate McKenzie, I'd have you forever" As soon as she finished speaking she grabbed Kate's hip and kissed her softly before strutting off up the stairs, winking at Kate as she turned.
Everyone was gathered in the living room. Alan and Celia were on the sofa, William and Roxy were together on the chair, G illian, William, Ellie, Raffy, Robbie and Cheryl were all sitting on chairs and sofas and Kate and Caroline were snuggled up on one chair. They were in their own little world. Caroline had one hand on Kate's belly and one hand in her hand. Everyone started shuffling off to bed and soon it was just Kate and Caroline sitting in the living room staring into each other eyes lovingly. Caroline stroked Kate's face with one and hand with the other still on her bump. "I thought I'd lost you, I couldn't stand it" The honestly kept flooding out of Caroline. "I couldn't believe I screwed things up, I couldn't forgive myself for losing you and I …." Kate placed one finger on Caroline's lips. "I don't care, it was my faults as well, please stop talking and kiss me before I faint with love." Caroline moved a piece of hair from Kate's face, lifted her chin up and started gently kiss Kate with all the affection she had. She took her other hand off her stomach and ran it up her back. They were both so happy. Kate began to kiss Caroline neck as she breathed heavily across Kate's neck. "Come to bed Kate, come to bed…" Caroline pulled herself away from Kate loving arms as much as she hated to and stood up to help a heavily pregnant Kate stand. They stood for a few moments then Caroline took Kate's hand and led her upstairs. They closed the door behind them and enjoyed the night, once again, in each other's arms.
Kate sat on the edge of the bed and sighed. "What's the matter darling?" Caroline said, sounding concerned. "Oh, it's just being pregnant; it's a lot harder than I thought." She said laughing to herself. "Let me help you relax" Caroline said walking over to Kate. "Oh, if you insist" she said as Caroline moved on top of her kissing her neck and removing her dress slowly, kissing her body as she did so. They were lying side by side. Kate was playing with her girlfriends hair smiling happily. "Do you want to move in?" Caroline came with this major question from nowhere. Kate was taken aback but happy she said it. "Wha, what? Need you ask! Caroline, I Iove you to the ends of the earth, I want you, me, Lawrence, William and our new baby girl to be a proper family. Of course I want to move in with you!" She placed Caroline's hand on her belly and felt the baby kick. They both smiled at each other and slipped into a deep slumber knowing they were both finally happy.