Oh I was going to re read through this but after watching that Happy Valley episode I can't really think at the moment... Speechless...so here it is anyway :)

Caroline smiled at the woman sitting where last night they had indulged themselves in putting the world to rights, she noticed Kate's well fitted top and her eyes dipped from her beautiful dark eyes to the exposed flesh. She did so without intention and reprimanding herself quickly pulling her eyes back to the woman now watching her intently. As they sat together she couldn't help find herself shifting nearer to where she sat, Kate didn't pull away just the opposite as Kate rested her hand upon hers "how's your head today" she smiled.

"umm well considering I've haven't been that drunk in a long time not to bad" she giggled lightly, Kate watched as her eyes grew her face lighter at the laugh escaping those deliciously perfect lips, god she had got it bad!

"John on the other hand got a verbal beating last night when I couldn't get in the house, and banged until finally he came to let me in. She told kate the story and watched as in unison they creased up laughing "his face was priceless" she laughed holding her aching stomach. "I bet" Kate smirked "he's in a right mood this morning, but about time I had my own back all the nights he's done it me... It's only fair".

"Anyone would think I'm a bad influence on you Caroline" she smiled warmly as Caroline watched her "I needed to make a change and your the beginning, I'm fed up of doing what I should all the time, I need to let me hair down. So you Kate Mckenzie are just what I need".

Kate's heart beating a little faster at her words "do you have to rush off, or have you time for lunch?" Caroline laughed "well I'm a free agent practically so why the hell not, it's the weekend".

"Fab, did you want to do lunch here, or you can always come back to mine" "I don't mind, maybe yours will be best, the barman keeps looking at me funny... We weren't that bad were we last night,".

Kates giggles returning "do you not remember trying to dance on the table" Caroline's shocked expression making her laugh harder, "I didn't did I?". "Yep" Kate managed to squeeze out whilst laughing even harder "why would I do that?" Caroline looking very serious "because I asked you too". Caroline finally burst into laughter "well that explains the looks" she laughed, "come on then lets get out of here".

Caroline drove behind Kate's car following her to her house, Kate's words ringing in her ears "because I asked you too" she would never have normally done something like that. Yes she had been drinking but she was still always reserved she couldn't believe one word from Kate and she would be coerced into behaving so boldly. She nearly missed the turning as her mind tried to recall the event all she could picture was Kate's smiling face, something was taking over inside she could feel herself changing. It scared her but all the same couldn't help acknowledge the exhilaration of it all, feeling so free, so comfortable as if there was nothing more natural.

Kate in record time presented a chicken salad, with olive bread "wow Kate, that looks spectacular. I've been having a nosy I hope you don't mind, your house is beautiful". "No of course not and thank you its ok for just little old me.. Tuck in". Caroline helped herself to a large plate of the salad as she glanced around the kitchen, it was very homely and suited Kate very well.

They sat and chatted easily as they ate, then Caroline helped clear the plates away "that was delicious, thank you" Kate smiled appreciatively, "would you like a coffee?". "oh yes please, oh you've got the coffee machine I want, is it any good". Kate turned to face her "well I think so, but try for yourself" she placed the mug under the nozzle and pressed the button watching the hot dark liquid fill the mug. "Milk, sugar?" Caroline nodded "just milk please" she watched Kate add the milk and hand it to her. "Oh lovely, she cradled it in her hands smelling the aroma, She looked up noticing Kate proximity was closer. Caroline could feel Kate's breathe upon her face, watching those dark eyes swoon at hers She felt an odd sensation a desire. It was new to her she almost willed Kate to close the distance, then Kate slowly moved away to pick up her own coffee. Caroline shook herself back to reality "Garden?" Kate asked pointing to the back door?, Caroline nodded following her out to the patio and decking area and a large beech table. "Oh it's beautiful Kate", "Thanks I did it myself last summer, took weeks but I think it's worth it I love to sit out here".

"So tell me what else did we get up to last night." Caroline asked raising her eyebrows at Kate's amused face.

"Nothing much really other than the dancing, singing and.." "Singing?" Why don't I remember was it that embarrassing. Her eyes wider "no it wasn't that bad, you've actually got quite a nice voice" she watched Kate's sensitive caring face smile at her.

"what else?" "No nothing" Kate protested "no Kate tell me you were going to say something else". "Was i ?", Kate spoke playfully "tell me Kate" Caroline aware she was now almost pleading to be put out of her misery and know the worst.

" You almost kissed me!" Kate's eyes playful but honest, "You were very drunk" Caroline's mind focused she saw the scene how could she have forgotten. Kate had been helping her out of the pub as she had stumbled in her huge heels, grabbing to Kate for help.

She had found herself smiling up at Kate absorbed in her kind, gorgeous face she had leant in almost letting her lips touch, letting her tongue moisten her dry lips. Watching Kate's gaze intently seeking her lips to meet Kate's, hovering in a place nor reality or dream, the desire blatant reflected in Kate's eyes. As her foot had slipped once more on the steps and the moment lost as they watched assessing each other before pulling apart slowly smiling.

Caroline fidgeted nervously "sorry I don't know what came over me, I must have been very drunk, I'm usually such a prude" she giggled uncomfortably. "Well thank you for not taking advantage of my inebriated self " she winked at Kate trying to dispel the awkwardness , desperately trying to bury the memory as she couldn't help notice how close once again they had become. God she was so confused! "no problem can't go snogging the boss now can I, especially if she's married". Kate joked sensing Caroline's angst about the whole situation "just for the record I wouldn't have minded" Kate smiled watching Caroline's eyes gaze back at her, a small timid smile upon her lips.