Sorry it has taken me a while to update, this is more of a filler chapter as my motivation has been lacking but no fear, I will get back on track!

'Peter!' Carla cried, clutching her chest as she struggled to catch a breath.

'Carla, what's happened?' Peter said, rushing to her side and putting his hands protectively on either side of her arm.

'I couldn't find you, I thought.. nevermind' Carla mumbled, steadying herself and shaking her head.

'Woah, easy there, thought what?' Peter said as Carla turned away from him.

'Aint important' she said as he furrowed his brow and tilted her chin up so their eyes met.

'Carla, what did you think?' Peter said, urging her gently as she closed her eyes.

'I thought you'd been taken, someone were' watching me' she admitted as he gave her a sympathetic smile.

'Oh love, I just nipped out for a fag, no one was watching you, I promise' he said as she nodded.

'I know, I know, my mind just went into overdrive, it's stupid' she said, pulling herself away and sitting down.

'Carla it is not stupid, let me make us a brew, you just catch your breath' he said as Carla nodded, lying back on the couch, hating how quickly her mind could take her away from reality and into a different place.

A few hours later and the pair had finished packing their bags, preparing to drive back to the street that evening. Peter found Carla leaning against the window, looking out over the fields.

'You okay?' he said, standing behind her, his arms snaking around her waist, encouraging her to lean back into him.

'I just wanna go now, it's the waiting that's doing my head it' Carla said, turning to face Peter.

'Love, I know this is hard for you, but this is the start of a new chapter. We have our baby to focus on now, our relationship, no one else matters' Peter said leaning his head against hers.

'I wish that were true but I think you'll find there a great deal of people that matter Peter' she said as he smiled.

'Well then let us get back to them, I'll load the car up' he said as she released a deep breath and nodded.

She was full of trepidation at the thought of returning to the place she had lost all control in. All the people she'd hurt. All the people she'd felt closing in on her. But she also knew she had to go back, face her fears, be able to look Kate in the eye. She swallowed the lump in her throat before getting ready to pack.

Peter glanced over at Carla, who he'd noticed had become rather tense as they neared Weatherfield. The plan was to move back into Roy's for the time being, whilst things settled, and then he'd hoped, all being well, they could look for a place of their own together.

'Peter, stop' Carla said, putting her hand on her chest and leaning forward.

Peter could tell she was having an anxiety attack and pulled over, stopping the car and turning to face her.

He reached for her hands, moving her hair out of her face, and rolled down the window to allow air to circulate the vehicle.

'Deep breaths love, come on, with me' Peter said as he guided her through some deep breaths to lessen her panic.

'Oh god, Peter, I can't do this' she said shaking her head and frantically trying to undo her seat belt.

'Carla, baby, Carla!' Peter said, gently reaching for her, holding her firmly, but lovingly like he had done all those weeks ago when she'd tried to climb over the viaduct railings and throw herself over.

He hated restraining her, he could feel her entire body shaking nervously in his arms, but sure enough, slowly she settled, her breathing returning to a more reasonable pace, and he could loosen his grip without fear she'd run a mile.

'We will be inside before you know it, Roy has missed you love' Peter said giving her a reassuring smile.

'Roy' she repeated quietly, picturing the elderly man she'd come to see as a father.

Peter smiled sadly as he saw her mouth Roy's name, she looked so fragile, such a world away from the woman he'd first set eyes on, not a hair out of place.

As they pulled up in front of Roy's, the man himself opened the door and came to greet them.

'Carla' he smiled awkwardly as she eyed him, before letting a small smile form on her face.

She threw her arms round him, and after a moment, his arms did the same as they stood there for a minute, just holding each other.

Pausing for a moment to allow the friends to have their moment, Peter went to unpack his and Carla's bags from the car, before eyeing Robert across the street.

He didn't want Carla to see him, not tonight, she needed a good nights sleep and some time with Roy before facing the other residents, who undoubtably would have mixed reactions to her return.

'Shall we get inside?' Peter said, catching Roy's eyes before ushering his partner inside.