Wearily she washed up and climbed the stairs to bed.
As she lay there in the darkness of the room she couldn't help smiling to herself. It hurt her to think that what she was doing was wrong and that it could hurt the people she loved, how could something so beautiful hurt anyone? She fell asleep, her mind full of Des, all she dreamed of that night was him.
"Wake up" Came a voice
"Des?" She asked blearily, blinking until her eyes managed to focus, and to her horror, saw Patrick sat on the side of the bed
"Sorry?" He asked, not entirely sure of what she'd said
"I said, Yes" She did her best to hide her mistake, hoping beyond hope that Patrick hadn't heard her first answer
"It's time for you to get up, love" He smiled
"Thanks" She replied, sitting up and avoiding the obligatory good morning kiss
She hurriedly got ready and wished her husband goodbye
"Are you not having any breakfast?" He asked, sounding rather concerned
"No I don't have time, I'll get it in the station" She lied as she shot out the door
Her walk to the station was cut short by a car pulling up alongside her as she left her street. She opened the door and got in
"Good morning" Smiled Des
"Hi, this is an unexpected pleasure" She grinned
"Mmm" He murmured as he leaned over and kissed her
They drove the rest of the way to work with Sheelagh's hand resting affectionately on Des's knee. He dropped her off just before they reached the yard and she walked in on her own