Both women were confused about what had just happened. Samantha didn't know why she had said what she said, it came automatically, sort of like...flirting. But she wasn't flirting, was she? No, she couldn't have been, why would she? She saw Sheelagh as a friend, nothing more...Right?

'Sam, you ready?'

'Yeah, come on'

Sam lead Sheelagh to her car and they got in. The trip was silent with Sheelagh and Sam glancing at each other every now and then but trying desperately to avoid eye contact. When they arrived at Sam's house they both got out and Sam let them in.

'It's...nice' Sheelagh said awkwardly.

'Yeah, thanks'

Sam lead her through tothe living room and she sat down.

'Do you want a drink?'

'yeah, please'

Sam went into the kitchen to make their drinks. She was surprised at how nervouse she felt. She was like a teenager on her first date...But she shouldn't even be thinking about this! She should be thinking about Abi!

Deciding she just needed a break from it all, Sam poured some wine and took it in to Sheelagh.

'Thanks' Sheelagh smiled and took the glass.

Sam sat down next to her and the next five minutes were spent sipping in silence.

'Sam...What is this?'

'What is what?'

'This. Us, here'

Sam had no idea how to answer that question. She went for the answer closest to the truth.

'Honestly, I'm not sure..But I suppose it's friends..drinking?'

Sheelagh sighed, 'Yeah, that's it'