"I left some clothes and toiletries on your bed" Julienne said with a smile as her and Shelagh washed up the plates left over from dinner.
"Are you sure you're okay with us staying tonight? We don't mind walking to the hotel" Shelagh offered as she dried off a plate and placed it on the counter.
"It's getting late and the weather is bad, you're not walking" Julienne ordered before looking through the service hatch to see the boys watching TV.
"Besides Tim looks tired already and I think we could all do with an early night" She finished as she placed the last of plates into the sink.
"I suppose your right" Shelagh admitted as she looked over to see Tim yawn and snuggle up to Patrick.
"I'll finish washing these plates up, you go and show Tim how the shower works. I've left him an old top of Peter to wear tonight" Julienne stated, Shelagh placed a kiss on her cheek and smiled.
"Thanks mum".
Leaving the room Shelagh called out for Timothy. The boy jumped off the sofa and practicly ran to her.
"Yes Shelagh?" He asked with a small smile.
"It's getting late, would you like to have shower before bed?" She offered as she placed her arm around his shoulder, Tim nodded as he hugged Shelagh back.
"Come on then" Shelagh smiled as she lead the boy upstairs and into her old room.
"I prefer your room back at home" Tim said as he sat on the edge of her bed.
"Why's that?" Shelagh asked as she picked up the towel and t-shirt that had been left out for him.
"Your bed is a lot bigger and comfier for a start" He stated as Shelagh sat down besides him. "And you have a TV and all these cool things to play or read with".
"What's wrong with the books I have in here?" Shelagh quizzed as she looked over to her bookshelf.
"There" Tim paused for a moment "well they are girly" He shrugged, Shelagh chuckled at his answer and stood up.
"I am a girl" Shelagh pointed out "now come on you, go and shower and if you're lucky I will find a non girly book for you to read before bed" Shelagh promised making Tim smile and jump off the bed.
"Deal" Tim said before taking the towel and t-shirt off Shelagh and running to the bathroom.
Shelagh smiled as the boy ran off and walked over to the bookshelf to look for a book he might like.
"What's Tim all giddy for?" Patrick asked as he leant against the door frame, Shelagh spun round with her hand held on her chest.
"Oh my gosh you scared me!" Shelagh scolded before taking in a breath to calm down.
"Sorry" Patrick winced as he walked over to the bed and sat down.
"I'll forgive you" Shelagh smiled. "I told him I would find a 'non girly' book for him to read before bed" She answered as she turned back round to face her books.
Running her finger along the books Shelagh smiled as she spotted an old nursing text book. Tim often stole Patrick's Lancets and his medical journals, so she knew he would be thrilled to read this.
Picking up the book Shelagh walked over to the bed and sat besides Patrick.
"What's this?" Patrick asked as he hinted at the book.
"One of my old college nursing books" Shelagh sighed as she opened up the book and flicked through the familiar pages - this book was her lifeline at one point.
"I thought Tim could read it, none of my other books are suitable" Shelagh gave a sly smile.
Patrick looked over to the bookshelf and chuckled.
"Caribbean kisses?" He asked as he looked back at a rather embarrassed Shelagh.
"Don't ask" She bossed as she handed him a towel and some of her dad's old pajamas.
"Once Tim is out of the shower you can go have one while I set his bed up"
"Yes Miss Mannion" Patrick teased as he winked.
"Go already" Shelagh rolled her eyes and nudged Patrick off the bed, a small chuckle escaping her lips as he fell.
Once Patrick had left the soon Shelagh pulled out her phone.
'Code red, text me asap x' She texted Trixie and sighed in relief to see the little dots signalling Trixie was replying.
'What's wrong?! Do you need me to call you?' Trixie responded before sending a gif of someone panicking.
'We are snowed in my parents house, Patrick and I have to share a bed!!'
'About time' Trixie teased before typing again 'I am sure you'll be fine. You and Patrick usually share the sofa in the break room - surely there's not much difference. If you need anything call me, but try and enjoy yourselves! X'
Shelagh sighed knowing that Trixie was right, I mean they are only sleeping.
Shelagh locked her phone and looked up to see Timothy who was drowning in Peter's old T-Shirt.
"Oh deer" Shelagh chuckled as she stood up and walked over to Tim.
"It's massive!" The boy cried as he flung his arms out to prove his point.
"I'm sorry, it's only for one night" Shelagh stated with a small smile "it could be worse, you could be wearing some of my old pink pajamas" She shrugged trying to cheer him up.
"Okay maybe the top isn't too bad" Tim mumbled.
"Come on you, let's get you to bed" Shelagh ordered as she placed her arm around his shoulder and lead him downstairs and into the lounge.
Tucking him into bed Shelagh placed her nursing book on his lap making him grin.
"Thank you Shelagh!" Timothy chimed as he pulled her into a hug.
"Now don't be up all night reading it" She warned as she placed a small kiss on his forehead. Standing up she smiled at him.
"Goodnight Tim. If you need anything come and wake me or your father" She added as she turned off the main light and left the room.
As she walked upstairs and to her old room she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
She had daydreamed about her and Patrick sharing a bed before but had never anticipated it to happen this way.
Shelagh wanted to be held in his arms as they drifted off to sleep. But she knew she couldn't do that tonight as she didn't want to make Patrick feel uncomfortable.
Putting on a smile she walked into her room where she saw Patrick looking out the window.
"I'll just go get ready" Shelagh announced as she picked up her old pajamas and towel.
Patrick didn't reply or turn around, Shelagh paused for a moment before walking towards him.
"Patrick?" She asked gently, he jumped and turned round to face her
"Are you alright?" She quired as he looked at her.
"I'm fine, sorry I was lost in thought for a moment" He blurted as he ran his hand through his hair. Something was clearly on his mind.
"I'll just go get ready, make yourself comfortable" She answered not quite believing him.
Leaving the room she headed for the bathroom to have a quick shower and to brush her teeth. Once she was done she stared into the mirror focusing on her appearance.
"That'll do" she shrugged as she switched the light off and headed to join Patrick.
As she entered her room she saw he was still standing at the window.
Walking over to him she gently placed slipped her hand into his and looked up at him.
"Sorry, I didn't know what side of the bed you wanted" Patrick explained as he looked down at her.
"I'm not fussed, although I am tired" Shelagh confessed as she pulled him away from the window and towards the bed.
Letting go of his hand she walked over to the left side of the bed and gently slipped in under the covers. A smile formed when Patrick finally joined her.
The pair lay there in silence for a moment, both facing one another, but neither of them knowing what to do.
"Do you reckon Tim's okay downstairs?" Shelagh asked breaking the silence.
"He's probably fast asleep already" Patrick shrugged, trying to make light of the situation.
"Are you sure you don't want me to-"
"Shelagh you are not sleeping on that sofa, besides I'd much rather be in bed with you than with Tim. He moves far too much in his sleep" Patrick joked making Shelagh smile.
"You've not slept with me yet, for all you know I could move and kick more than him" Shelagh teased.
"It's a risk I am more than willing to take" Patrick stated whilst stifling a yawn.
"Goodnight" Shelagh smiled as she reached for Patrick's hand.
"Goodnight" Patrick sighed contently as he brung their hands close to his chest and drifted off to sleep.