Des had taken Sheelagh home and made them both a cup of tea and sat her down in the sitting room. He sat down with her.
"Why did you hand in your resignation?" he asked.
"Because I need to get away from everything and everyone."
"Even me?"
Sheelagh nodded. "Last night, I slept with Patrick and I think it was more to get back at you for what you said in the canteen."
"I was joking, about what I said in the canteen I mean."
"But it still doesn't excuse the fact that I slept with Patrick last night." Tears were forming in her eyes and started to silently fall down her cheeks. She looked down at her cup so Des couldn't see her tears.
"No but it was the cause of it." Des moved so he was sat next to her. "Sheelagh, I'll do anything to be with you," he whispered.
She looked up at him. "Do you think we can get through this?" she also whispered.
"I want to and I'm willing to, but only if you are."
Sheelagh nodded. Des's face broke into the biggest grin Sheelagh had seen on it. That made her smile.
A month later Des and Sheelagh were curled up on the sofa. Sheelagh had talked to Patrick and they had agreed to forget about the fact that they had slept together.
"You know something Sheelagh." Des said after a couple of minutes.
"What?"
"I'm so happy we're together. I can't think of a time when I've been happier."
"You know how to make a girl blush, don't ya." She stood up and held out her hand to Des. He took it and said.
"What?"
"Come on." she led Des upstairs.
"Tell me Shee."
Sheelagh reached up and kissed him softly and gently on the lips. Des wasted no time in kissing her back and getting her into the bedroom. Looks like they're going to be happy together.