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Dixie POV

I was glad Mia stood up to them, I was glad she had the courage to do that. Kids could be so nasty, when they have nothing better to do than torment over people. Mia had been through so much and didn't need anybody getting to her at school. It seemed now that she put them straight they wouldn't be doing anything if they knew what was good for them.

Aaron left after an hour of being here, then I remembered it was Tuesday this was the day Mia went to counselling. She stayed with the same one at the hospital, the woman said it would do her no good to change as she had formed a bond with her. This didn't stop Mia kicking off every time she had to go. Seven 'o clock, was slowly approaching it was obvious at Mia becoming more tense and aggravated.

"Right come on the princess" It was Jeff's turn to take her, I did it last week now it was his turn.

"Jeff please…" She begged, her eyes already starting to water with tears.

"No you are going and that's that, get your coat on because it is cold outside" This was the only time Jeff was firm with her, he hated being like this but I convinced him it was for the best. If we let Mia skive she would only get worse, bottling her emotions up. Mia got up off the chair dragging her feet to the banister.

"Bye Dixie" She rested her chin on my shoulder while frowning.

"Bye sweetheart, we are only making you go because we want you to get better"

"Yeah, yeah" She muttered to herself but loud enough for me to hear as she left the house. Leaving me to chuckle, with abs.

We only wanted the best for her, and allowing her to bottle her emotions up was doing no good.
She was really beating herself up about what happened, but after each session we noticed a small improvement. This gave me and Jeff the motivation to continue dragging her to them, I know she gets annoyed with us when we make her go, but she didn't know how much of a state she would have been in if she hadn't gone to any.

I decided to tell Jeff about what she told me, about the man who strangled her. It was because of this he had become really protective, I couldn't blame him really the both of us only wanted her safe that shouldn't be so much to ask for.

I was left alone for an hour before they both came home.

"Sorry Jeff" I heard a weak mumble from the doorway.

"That's alright, just go and get your pyjamas on" I heard Jeff instruct, while Mia went off up the stairs.

"What was all that about mate?" I asked bemused as to why Mia said sorry,

"Nothing, don't worry" He reassured in his usual cheery tone.

I didn't seem too convinced, but I wasn't much worried either. After another hour I went to Mia's room to see if she was ok. She had fallen asleep lying on the bed looking peaceful.
I put the duvet over her, smiling as she looked so calm. I hissed down the stairs to Jeff that I was going to bed, I went in our room and started to think.

I knew how Mia wanted to be a mum; chances of that happening know were next to nothing. I understood how she felt as I myself wanted to be a mother. I guess I sort of am, I loved Mia like she was my own, but…

No there was no way of saying anything to Jeff; I was a lesbian after all this was my identity. Yes me and Jeff were married, but our marriage is based on friendship and trust not a love of the romantic type. I convinced myself it was a stupid idea; me and Jeff already had a teenager to look after adding a baby to the mix would be far too much. Jeff wouldn't be too happy with the idea would he?
I sighed, knowing I longed to have my own children but it was too late now. There was no way I could have children myself was there? Medically yes, but I was a lesbian it could never work between me and Jeff in that sense. I loved him as a partner, best friend but we didn't have the love that Mia and Aaron shared for each other.

"You ok Dix?" I turned around Jeff was in the doorway,

"Yeah I'm fine mate, come on let's get some sleep or we will never wake up in the morning" I got in the bed, avoiding Jeff's questions. I felt him getting in the bed beside me, and then the light was being flicked off. I could never tell him about my desire to be a mother, although he knew about my wish he had no idea of how desperate I was. Maybe I was being selfish I had Mia, she was near enough my daughter. I wasn't sure if she felt like I was a mum to her, I hoped she did I was trying so hard. I let my eyes close, so I could get some sleep before our early shift.

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Mia POV

My eyes opened, sunlight was streaming in. There was a note on the bedside table; I had to rub my eyes before I could read clearly what It said,

Hey Mia, me and Jeff have left. I don't know if you woke up in time, if not don't worry just get to school when you are up. And that doesn't mean you can go back to sleep!
We will be on our mobiles if you need us, have a good day. We will be back before you come home, love Dixie xxx

I put the note back on the table, before looking at the clock. I still had half an hour before I had to leave, I got dressed and went into the kitchen getting my breakfast. I heard the post falling to the floor. I picked up the letters, scanning each one as I put them on the table away from abs reach. I noticed one addressed to me, my heart stopped as it saw the stamp in the corner. It was from a prison, I took the letter from the pile slowly. I opened it even slower feeling instantly drained holding the envelope in one hand the letter in the other. I put the envelope in the bin, making sure it was covered so Jeff or Dixie wouldn't notice it. I read the letter in my head, breathing faster as I continued to read what was in front of me, not sure what to make of all this.