Kate smiled as an hour and a half later they all loaded back into the car ready to set of to Halifax, she couldn't help but sigh in content as she watched them all, how they had all accepted her.
Caroline watched in enjoyment as Lawerence had given up his front seat for Kate even knowing he would most probably feel sick in the back. It was subtle moments like these she realized how happy she was how everything finally all fitted into place.
It was a short drive and as they jumped out of the car at Gillian's, Caroline seeked Kate's hand and let her soft lips touch with care and tenderness Against Kate's. Kates heart melted she had come such a long way from hiding in corners and behind doors, she felt like they had come through the hard times and could finally just enjoy being together.
Caroline walked to greet Gillian "Hi Caroline thanks for coming" Gillian pulled Caroline into a brief hug, turning to Kate pulling her into an embrace also. "Glad you could come Kate" Gillian smiled warmly. Kate had always liked Gillian she was the one person who seemed totally supportive of Caroline and her when it had first began, and it was so nice to see her friendship with Caroline blossom.
As the boys headded through the door shouting their greeting to Gillian, passing past her to meet Raff in the other room. "Who'd have thought our families could mix so well" she laughed. On meeting Caroline she had remembered the meeting not going so well the insults that flew from the how had she put it "snotty bitch" and now months down the line how much she loved the very same woman.
After greeting the rest of the family they all settled into the festivities of presents, a large meal and far too many drinks. They had murdered the boys on the xbox at call of duty or something like that, Caroline surprising herself at her own enjoyment And the boys dismay. she unwittingly had allowed herself to participate in a game of truth and dare, "Gillian truth or dare" she giggled feeling very intoxicated and barely what she would conclude as responsible for her own actions. "Truth" she smiled "umm how many men have you slept with?" Kate laughed " ooo interesting" she giggled "umm" Gillian thought "just men?" Caroline raised her eye brow in mock amusement. "What... you never" she smiled coyly.
"umm maybe twice, when I was um going out with number 24" she covered her mouth in mock horror. "Did I just tell you that..." Caroline swallowed looking at Kate who was almost inconsolable watching Caroline's reaction. "No wonder you weren't phased when I told you about Kate". Gillian shrugged I like to say I'm a woman of the world" she laughed.
"Time for some shots" Caroline called pouring the tequila into their glasses "Kate?" She nodded she loved the care free loose Caroline she saw before her, watching her down her shot in one pouring another round.
Caroline slurred as she joked with Gillian and Kate " what number was john?" She chucked at Gillian "hey low blow" Gillian groaned half in amusement half in annoyance. Caroline holding her hands up in retreat "No lets not I might..." She shook her head "definitely not going into that one...although the sod won't leave me alone, keeps asking about me for his book". Caroline laughed "just as well im out and proud" she laughed " because his change of names in his bloody novel is so un subtle the whole of Harragate will know my life story in a few months". She pulled Kate closer feeling the wine seep through her conscious pulling her closer as her hand met Kate's inner thigh under the table. She felt Kate jump from her touch and Gillian smiled knowingly.
As the music flowed and the drinks did they laughed and joked and one by one the younger members of the family filtered off leaving the adults. As Rob arrived and Gillian was distracted Kate grabbed their over night bag removing something from inside and led Carolime out of the door, "shall we go for a walk?". "It's getting dark" Caroline looked apprehensive " we won't go for long" Kate smiled as Caroline caved in to her request, they pulled on their coats and nodded to Gillian signaling they were stepping out for a moment.
"I'm rather drunk" Caroline swayed looking into Kate's beautiful brown orbs "I love it when your drunk". Caroline smiled "And why would that be" she smiled suggestively", for that very reason. "what! " Caroline feigned ignorance, " your even more insatiable that usual" she laughed. Kate pulled Kate in for a passionate kiss, letting their mouths entwine and pushing Caroline up against the wall. " Shall we take this somewhere more private" Kate suggested, watching Caroline lick her lips. "Definitely" she pulled at Kate's coat trying to reach her body beneath.. Kate's breath quickened As she led Caroline down the path.