Title: In Your Eyes

Authors: Raven Shadowrose/BeethovenRIP

Rating: M

Pairing: ?/?

Summary: A joint FanFic by Raven Shadowrose and BeethovenRIP based on Dixie and Jeff's conversation at the end of Series 26 Episode 36. We have rated it M as future chapters will contain adult themes. Dixie wants to be a mother and Jeff is all too willing to oblige, but, does their conversation in the ED have an unexpected effect on their relationship?

Disclaimer: The authors do not know or own any characters or content from Casualty, any original characters and the story are ours and we do not give permission for anyone to use the story or reproduce it.

Author's Note: Thank you to chan. nelson4444, olivia. c. king1 and Carlykinz for your reviews, we hope you enjoy the chapter.

Chapter Thirty-Nine.

Dixie sat clock watching, she knew Jeff was nowhere near London, but, she couldn't help it, she couldn't move away from the clock. Every second that ticked by, every minute, she was thinking of Jeff. Was he safe? Would he get back to London OK? Will he call? Will he text? She had loved having him back in Holby, loved being held by him once more, loved having him back in her bed, treasured making love to him once more. Dixie felt like she was changing again, changing back to her former self, Jeff had completed her. Up until six months ago, she would never have felt this way about a man, but, Jeff wasn't any man, he was her man. She sat there with a smile on her face stroking the dog absent-mindedly thinking of the time she had spent with Jeff until her phone beeped making her jump.

Picking it up, her smile turned into a massive beam as Jeff's face appeared on her home screen as she unlocked the phone. Her face lit up even more seeing Jeff had sent her a text message: 'I have stopped at the services to stretch my legs. I love you Princess and I am missing you loads already. Have something to eat babe and I will call you when I get back. Love you my beautiful Dixie, always. J xxxxxxx'

Dixie read the message a few times smiling from ear to ear, Jeff said he loved her, Jeff had been in contact, everything was looking good for them again. She quickly wrote her reply back to him before getting up and going into the kitchen. She looked around wondering what to do, before she was in hospital, she would only really eat a small salad, but now she was spoilt for choice! Jeff had been shopping for her buying in plenty of fresh and lovely food for her to cook. He didn't want he losing any more weight, she have every intention of keeping her promise to him. Dixie had no reason to loose any more weight, she had her man back in her life and he loved her just as she was. She made herself a chilli spaghetti before taking a photo of it to send to Jeff eating it all up in a matter of minutes. It felt good to be eating again, she thought to herself as she licked her fork for the last time.

The rest of the evening passed without incident as she cleared up, took Abs out and had a relax in the bath. Dixie was now in her pyjamas, on the sofa, holding her phone in one hand and a hot chocolate in the other waiting for Jeff to call her. Soon enough, he did. 'Hey Handsome, you back OK?'
'Yeah, made it back in one piece Princess.'
'I am glad to hear it. Have you had some dinner?'
'Stopped off and got a Burger King, nothing as fancy as your Chilli Spaghetti. Was it nice?'
'It was, and I ate the lot!'
'Greedy.' Jeff said giggling softly.
'You love me though.' Dixie replied feeling at ease once more talking to Jeff.
'Of course I do princess, unconditionally. I am pleased you ate it all, I just want you to be yourself again Dix.'
'I can only be myself when you are with me Jeffrey Collier.'
'I will be soon babe, I will be soon.'
Dixie sighed, 'what time do you start work then?'
'7.30.'
'You are probably shattered my love, why don't you have a shower and go to bed.'
'I will do in a minute, but, right now, I want to talk to you and hear your voice.'
'It is lovely to hear you as well, but I do want you rested for work tomorrow. Have you had any more thoughts on what you are going to do?'
'I will contact the agency in the morning when I am on my break and register myself with them, when everything is given the all clear, I will transfer my contract over.'
'I can't wait for you to come home again.'
'Neither can I princess. I am working for 8 days before I have some time off again, hopefully things will be sorted by then.'
'8 days seems so long before I get to see you again.' Dixie said sadly.
'I know sweetheart, but, I will call you every day, text you all the time, send you pictures, you name it, I will do it.'
'I know Jeff, I look forward to it.' Dixie heard Jeff give a deflated sigh on the other end of the phone, she knew what was coming, it was coming up to midnight and Jeff needed his rest.
'As much as I don't want to, I need to go Dix. I love you loads and I miss you loads already.'
'Love and miss you too Jeffrey. Goodnight handsome.'
'Night Babe, sleep well and I will speak to you tomorrow.'
'Love you Jeff.'
'Love you as well babe, night night.'

Dixie slowly ended the call before getting ready for bed herself, she was working tomorrow as well, but wasn't due in until 11am. She was pleased Jeff was back safely, but sad that he wasn't going to be with her tonight. Slowly Dixie completed her nightly ritual making sure the house was locked and alarmed before heading up to her room collapsing into her bed clutching Jeff's shirt as she fell asleep.

The days went past slowly for the couple, they missed each other dearly but would speak on the phone each day. Dixie would make a comment to Jeff about the size of the phone bill, but, he didn't care, he would pay it regardless as he was getting to speak to his Dixie. Every opportunity they got they would text each other, their phones seemed to be permanently fitted to their hands. Tess even commented about admitting Dixie to surgery to have it surgically removed if she didn't stop texting Jeff!

Dixie's mood at work changed considerably, only Norman knew that Jeff was back, Polly had no idea what was going on. She had a spring in her step, Dixie was a far cry from the woman she was a week ago, Jeff certainly did make her happy and now they were back together, everything was looking positive. 'Someone is in a good mood again this morning.' Norman commented as he placed Dixie's mug on the coaster of her desk. 'Am I?'
'Yes, you have been in a good mood ever since Jeff came back.' Norman responded moving to sit down on the sofa that was in Dixie's office. 'Yeah, guess I have been.' Dixie replied before speaking again, 'Norman? Can I ask you something and I need you to promise to tell me the truth?'
'I don't really like where this is heading, but, go on.'
'Was I a cow when Jeff left?'
'I wouldn't have said you were a cow, but I was worried about you Dix. You wouldn't talk to anyone, you never smiled, you have hardly said two words to Polly since she arrived. You just were not happy.'
'Oh.'
'Dix, I am not saying any of this to upset you, it is great seeing you back to your usual self, you scared the shit out of me you really did. You wouldn't eat or drink and when I found you collapsed on the floor, I just didn't know what to do for the best.'
'I'm sorry Norman, but thank you for sticking by me through it all. I know Jeff is grateful too.'
'Dix, I don't want to have to witness that again, OK. I know Jeff is grateful, but, if he ever hurts you like that again, I will not be held responsible for my actions. You are a good woman Dixie Collier and a great boss; you deserve to be treated with respect and love.'
'You are a sweet man Norman Bunton.' Dixie said making eye contact with Norman who was clearly embarrassed by what he had just said. 'Right, well, er…, enjoy your tea….I will be in the Rec room if you need me.' And with that, Norman made a swift exit. He didn't meant to come over all sentimental to his boss, but, deep down, he cared for her deeply, one thing was for certain, if Jeff put so much as a nose hair out of place, he would make him pay.

Dixie sighed, she was happy and everyone knew it, Tess had commented on how she looked healthier now she had gained some weight, even Polly said it was good to hear her laugh around the station. Jeff completed her, all that was left now was for him to move back to Holby and everything will be back to normal.

Back in London, Jeff was coming to the end of a 12 hour night shift; he knew Dixie was working days, so phoning her just yet was out of the question. It had been a couple of days since he applied to the agency for a position back in Holby and as yet hadn't heard anything. Jeff was starting to worry, what if they said no? What if he was stuck here and wasn't able to go back to his Dixie? He quickly tried to brush these thoughts aside as he closed his locker heading out of the changing rooms. 'Jeff, can I have a word please mate?' Stephen called. Jeff didn't mind his new Duty Manager, but he was no Dixie. When Dixie called him into her office, he didn't mind as he was usually going to get a kiss or a hug, if she was going to tell him off, it would be in front of everyone. Jeff nodded before following Stephen into his office. 'Take a seat mate and don't look so worried.'
'Sorry, it's just a habit I guess.' Jeff replied as he sat down placing his bag on the floor.
'Jeff, I have a letter here asking for a reference, you have applied to be an agency Paramedic back in Holby, is there any reason why?'
Jeff took a big gulp, how was he going to explain this one. Thankfully, he had a few moments to think of his answer as Stephen spoke again, 'are you not happy here Jeff? Is there anything I can do for you?'
'No, no, I am happy here I really am, it's just, my wife is back in Holby that's all. She is a Paramedic, Duty officer like you in fact.'
'Is this the same Mrs Collier that signed off your transfer in the first place?'
'Yeah, long story there, but, we were hoping she could come out and join me in London, that doesn't look likely now as she can't get a transfer over here.' Jeff was amazed with how quickly the lie rolled off his tongue, it was better than admitting to calling his wife some horrible names, threatening to sleep with someone else and asking for a divorce anyway.
'Oh, right, so you need to move back then?'
'Yeah, sorry mate, I would have said something earlier, but, it has been all up in the air. To be honest, I am missing her, so I want to get back to her as quickly as I can.'

Stephen looked into Jeff's eyes were he saw the love he held for his wife, not wanting to keep them apart any longer, he signed off the reference and placed it in an envelope. 'You have been a really good member of the team here Jeff, but, I can see you need to go back to your wife. If you could work until the end of the month that would be great.'A wide smile formed across Jeff's face as he shook Stephen's hand. 'Thanks mate, really thank you.'

Jeff practically skipped out of the office and to the car; he needed to tell Dixie now. As soon as he was settled, he grabbed his phone and dialled her number; it only rang twice before she answered. 'Jeff, are you OK?'
'Yeah babe, I am fine. You?'
'I am good, but, I thought we weren't speaking until later on, love.'
'Dix, listen to me, Stephen has signed off my transfer to the agency, I need to work until the end of the month then I can come home.' Dixie was silent. 'Princess?'
'You are coming home?'
'Yeah, I am coming home.' Jeff moved the phone quickly away from his ear as Dixie squealed down it in happiness. Jeff listened to her with a wide smile on his face once more, in two weeks time; he will be back in Holby and with his Dixie forever. Things couldn't get much better.