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Connie had been released from prison the week earlier but had been to Bucharest with Charlie in search of Louis who was now safely home and in the care of the NHS. Connie hadn't yet properly returned to work since her suspension and Guy Self was no longer Holby CEO. Hansen had taken over and was currently in the process of making Connie regain her role as Clinical Lead of the ED from acting clinical lead Dr Hanna who obviously wanted to become a normal doctor once again. Connie had a one night stand with Alex the Romanian doctor but hadn't seen him since. Connie also knew Rita was the one who had set her up and got her sent to prison initially.

Connie rolled up to work in her shining car, she opened the door and one by one each Louboutin lined foot casually stepped out of the vehicle. Rita was just arriving by foot and as she glanced towards Connies car, she rushed into the ED to make sure she was in before Connie as she couldn't be dealing with a parking lot cat fight. Connie shot daggers towards Rita's shadow and followed her footsteps into the ED.

'Ah Connie, I'm glad your in…' Dr Hanna started, ' Hansen has organised everything and swiftly moved your position and future here at the ED back into place, however the is one catch. I'm afraid to say Dylan has temporarily taken over as clinical lead and you and him have switched roles here at Holby. Honestly not a lot will change but I'm sure if you just get on with it and stick to your new role everything will begin to feel normal again soon enough' Zoe smiled.

'Thank you Zoe' spoke Connie as Zoe made her way to resus.

'Okay this is Lottie…' Dixie exclaimed as she swept through the entrance doors of the ED with the young girl on an ambulance trolley ' she was hit by a car outside Holby school, we think there is a possible hip and rib fracture, her bp is fine and we have given her 5mg of morphine, no oxygen has been given and her sats are currently stable.'

'Okay, straight through there' Connie began, ' Rita was the only nurse available so Connie was given no choice but to call her over. 'Rita, this is Lottie I need you to examine her ribs, hips and pelvis and check that no airway or permanent damage has been blocked or caused and only if you think necessary book a slot for CT.' Connie couldn't believe she was actually speaking to Rita after she knew she was the one who had sent her to prison initially, but she felt kind of sorry for her that she had nothing better to do with her life then medal in her hers. 'And after a word in my office please Rita' Connie knew there differences had to be sorted if either stood a chance of a future at Holby.

20 minutes later Connie heard a knock on her office door, 'Come in and take a seat she replied' it was Rita.

Rita walked in silently to Mrs Beauchamps office with her head held low and eyes to the ground, she didn't realise that all the blinds were shut and Connie was making her way over to the door to lock it shut.

Connie locked the door, by this time Rita was more aware of the atmosphere and her surroundings, no one spoke as they both just listen to the silence.

Moments passed and Connie began to speak ' Rita I understand why you did what you did, anyone would do anything for family and I understand that he was your husband but it was my daughter and that's what we both have to understand' that's were it had all started with Grace going missing at the heart of the ED when Rita's cat c prisoner ex child molester had been admitted to the ED. ' I hope we can both put our differences a side and begin to create a more, well less atmospherical environment between the both of us and it could be the start of a beautiful friendship.' Rita stay quiet, ' Bucharest has changed me, I met someone over there and made the worst mistake of my entire life sleeping with this poor excuse of a doctor. Alex… He tricked us all, he made us feel welcome and that he was helping Louis, but really he was behind the whole operation literally all along and I haven't spoke to him since.'

'Connie we need to start agreeing on things, I know this year has been terrible for everyone… Well maybe not for Zoe and Max all things considered, but I would be happy if we could try to keep things civil between the two of us and try to get our selves back on track into being friends.'

Connie held out her hand to shake Rita's, but Rita lent in for a hug ' Oh Connie we've been so silly, remember when we used to be friends, I'll always be here for you try not to worry.' Rita and Connie separated and they both smiled at one another.

Connie caught a glimpse of something in Rita's eye… A spark, something telling her there was something more. The pair both stare into one another's eyes and for a split second they felt themselves moving closer to one another…

'Beep' Ritas pager broke the silence and tension between the two. Rita stopped and looked at her pager, better go, we have an emergency being flown in by the air ambulance team, Rita made her way to the locked door when Connie grabbed her arm.

'What are you doing Connie, I have to go?' Rita questioned.

'This…' Connie pushed both of Rita's arms against the door and their lips locked on to one another's, Rita's arms broke free and dropped to Connies waist whilst Connie caressed Ritas face, they broke for breath, and then Rita made her way over to Connies desk. She pushed all of the paper work to the ground and pulled Connie on top of her. The room was filled with passion and emotion, neither knew how they had gotten here.

There was a knock at the door. Both Connie and Rita were half undressed by this point in Connies and Zoe's shared office.

'Connie, Connie? I need to grab some paper work' called out Zoe.

'Just give me a minute Dr Hanna, I'm trying to have meeting with Rita' Connie answered nervously.

Rita looked shocked and didn't know what to do with herself whilst Connie attempted to get herself and Rita dressed whilst tidying the mess their antics had created.

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