Jeff was watching Dixie, she seemed quite content eating her curry on the sofa. She was supposed to be on a diet, but as soon as her favourite curry arrived she was unable to resist.

Jeff loved Dixie, he didn't want her to worry about weight or age, he knew she was lonely. It was around this time of year when Cyd left her, Jeff tried to encourage her to date other women but she was having non of it, she could be very stubborn when it came to dating.

He took a mouthful of his own food,chewing away mindlessly, he really hoped Dixie would open up a bit more to dating other women. Maybe if she found someone she would be less worried about how she looked on the outside, she was beautiful on the inside and that is all what mattered to Jeff. She had so much concern towards others, for instance now with Amy. Jeff smiled to himself knowing Lenny was going to get a bollocking for not phoning back immediately unless he had a very good excuse, even then Dixie would find a flaw in it somewhere.

"Jeff, do you think she is alright?"

"Princess how many times have we been through this, as long as she is with Lenny she is fine. He'll look after her" Jeff continued eating watching Dixie on the other sofa.

"He bloody better, people just don't faint for no reason Jeff"

"I know babe, bit hopefully she has been checked over"

"Hopefully, what do you mean hopefully?"

"You've seen what she is like with doctors" Jeff finished his curry, putting the knife and fork at the side of the plate. Dixie was silent as she finished her own meal. She was a little miffed as she told Jeff she was going on a diet this morning, and the first thing he did was buy her a big bar of Cadbury's and now he had got her favourite take away. Dixie loved it really, it was a nice feeling that Jeff didn't care about her weight.

Jeff stood up, taking his plate of his lap. Dixie looked up to him as he did, he took her plate as well making Dixie very surprised. "So I take it your volunteering for the washing up then Jeff?"

"Just this once Princess" Jeff chuckled as he put the plates in the washing up bowl, turning the hot tap on full blast and adding some fairy liquid.

Dixie pulled her legs up and hugged them, making herself more comfortable on the sofa. She could hear Jeff in the kitchen, it wasn't often he did the washing up so she was going to make the most of it. Looking at her mobile on the coffee table she tried to think of more excuses why Lenny hadn't got back to her, maybe his phone ran out of battery or he forgot, this was Lenny.

Distracting herself she turned on the TV, flicking through the channels. It all seemed pointless to her, they only had freeview so there wasn't a lot of options of what to watch. She exhaled deeply continuing to flick, eventually she found something that looked a little interesting, the harry potter movies had never seemed appealing before but she thought she would give it a go.

"Jeff, the film with the wizard with the scar is on" Dixie called, knowing Jeff would understand what she meant. Thats another thing she loved, she could talk complete nonsense that to everyone else would seem like a forgien language but Jeff understood everything she meant.

"Ok, Coming" Jeff finished wiping up, putting the plates in their place in the cupboard. He got some biscuits from the other cupboard, when watching a film they always had something to munch.

Dixie found the blanket under Abs, she lifted it up from under him. Abs shuffled himself around facing Dixie, she gave him a quick tickle before he went to his bed in the corner of the room. Covering herself with the blanket she waited for Jeff, turning up the volume a little.

Jeff came in with the Maryland cookies in a bowl for them to share. Sitting himself next to Dixie. "How long has it been on for then?"

"10 minutes or so" She took one of the biscuits from the bowl eating it mindlessly. As the film continued the biscuits were soon gone and they were both snuggled up to each other under the blanket. Jeff had his arms around Dixie, and her head was resting on his chest lightly. Dixie could never go through a whole film without falling asleep, Jeff could hear her heavy breathing, her chest moving up and down slowly.

It gave him comfort holding her, he was in a very uncomfortable position but he didn't want to move her, she looked too peaceful sleeping. "Love you Dixie" He kissed the top of her head lightly, rubbing her arm with his thumb lightly. He watched the ending of the film in silence, it was getting late and he knew he should be waking Dixie so she could sleep in bed.

"Come on Princess, time for bed" He whispered in her ear softly, hoping that she was going to wake easily.

"It's ok, I'm awake" She yawned, pulling herself away from Jeff. He laughed lightly, looking as Dixie rubbed her eyes to wake herself up.

"You have been asleep for the past half hour Dix, Bed" He was more demanding this time, standing up from the sofa and staring at Dixie. She scowled standing up herself, crossing her arms at Jeff.

"You're mean"

"I'm not mean, I just think it's time for you to go to bed, it's been a long day" Jeff smiled at her weakly, holding out his hand for her to take. She took his hand and allowed him to lead her up the stairs, outside her bedroom. Dixie wrapped her arms around him, taking in his scent and protection. "Love you Jeff, night"

"Night Night Princess" Jeff whispered into her ear, kissing her cheek and breaking the hug allowing Dixie to go into her room. Dixie entered her room, feeling extremely loved and cared for by Jeff, he was just her best friend and it would never be anything more. Getting into her PJs, she threw her clothes in the washing bin at the end of her bed. Sliding into the duvet she could hear Jeff in his own room, she liked listening to him getting ready, it reminded her that she wasn't in the house alone. That Jeff was with her, she was protected and cared for. Closing her eyes, she pulled the duvet up higher, feeling a lot better than she had done in ages. She no longer felt the need to have a woman in her life, she had Jeff and he was there for her, that is all she needed for now.

Amy snuggled herself up closer to Lenny, his bed was so warm and comfortable, nicer than the sofa. She could feel his arms sliding around her waist pulling her into him. He wasn't wearing a shirt again, he lay behind her with just his boxers on, she liked feeling his skin, so warm and soft.

"I still can't believe you made me go" She mumbled into his chest, his hand found the way to the back of her head stroking her hair softly.

"It was for the best, I'm not having you fainting every month. I mean don't get me wrong, I know you can't help it, but you shouldn't be this unwell from your monthlies. And I brought you lunch, and new shoes, but please remember next time you hold my hand that you have nails" Lenny looked at his hand, seeing the faint red marks. When she was being exmined he held her hand trying to comfort her, she just got too scared and dug her nails in his palm slightly. It was worth it hearing the assurance that she was okay, he had a feeling the Doctor was going to put her on the contraceptive pill. Lenny was hoping it was going to help with her pain, if it didn't then he was going to become a very worried man, but for now he had Amy in his arms and that is where she was staying.

"Sorry, I was just frightened" She mumbled, she didn't mean to hurt him, her nails were stronger than she thought.

"Amy do you really think I would have let that Doctor near you if I thought he was going to hurt you?" He tilted her head up so she was looking into his eyes.

"No..."

"Exactly, It was rather amusing when he asked if we were trying for a baby though" Lenny grinned at her, trying to cheer her up a bit.

"You could say that" She giggled remembering what had happened at the GP.

"I saw your face when he asked if you were pregnant though, when you said no you looked disappointed" He moved some strands of hair away from her eyes, seeing her smile soon dissapear.

"Did I?"

"You did. You will make a good Mum one day sweetie" He assured, pulling her closer in to him.

"Doubt it, as I said to the GP, I have had sex without protection so many times when I was younger and never came close to being pregnant"

"Maybe the time wasn't right. Not eating properly could have effected it as well"

"Wouldn't happen anyway, seriously Lenny, you can't say you would still want me if I was covered in stretch marks, fat, and moody all the time. Plus the screaming baby at the end of it all" She looked up at him raising her eyebrows.

"I was brought up in care Amy, one day I want to give a kid the things I never had. Family holidays, love and care from a Mum and Dad...Strech marks wouldn't bother me, neither would a baby screaming the house down" Lenny moved his hand placing it on her stomach gently. "Amy I love you, and one day you will be a brilliant mother, whether it is with me or not"

"Nobody else's" She interrupted whispering, she loved Lenny and couldn't imagine having a child with anybody else. He was different from all the other men she had met, he wasn't calling her names, blaming her for her past or hurting her physically. He was gentle, he cared about her and she knew it. Lenny was touched by her words, he couldn't imagine seeing her with another man, it would kill him inside. Carl asking her for drinks was bad enough, he hated that, if she was pregnant by another man that would kill him even more. He took a deep breath before starting to talk again.

"Ok, but for now let's just enjoy being together ok, we can have a family in the future. I promise, don't under estimate the powers of the Lenmister" Amy burst out laughing at his words, making him smile.

"Oh god, the Lenmister, are you kidding me?" She clutched her sides continuing to laugh. Rolling over to the other side of the bed.

"Awwwwwww, come on Ams" Lenny shuffled himself over to her, hearing her laugh was music to his ears. He moved his hand to the back of her head, rolling on top of her and supporting her head at the same time.

"How do you feel about becoming public tommorow? Partners?" He asked, looking directly in her eyes as he lay ontop of her. Lenny hated being quiet about being with Amy, but he wanted to know she was ok with becoming public.

"Partners" She repeated more confidently, Lenny smiled, pressing his lips against hers feeling her fingers trace along his bare chest. Part of her was scared about what people would think, a paramedic with a Doctor, but as long as she had Lenny she didn't care what people thought. She engaged more in the kiss, letting Lenny's touch and comfort take all her worries about the following day away.

Pretty naff chapter, sorry again for it being short. Hope you enjoyed and didn't find it too bad. Feel free to review :-)

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