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Carla put her head in her hands. She felt the tears before they brushed against her skin. She hated the fact she still loved him so deeply. She hated him for making her feel this way. Everything about him made her heart ache, and there was a part of her that desperately wanted to accept his embrace and just give into him. Her whole body shook as she let pent up tears flow, seeing him brought back old memories, she remembered lying in his arms after their first time, she'd felt so safe, so loved. She remembered Christmas Day, his kiss soft on her neck, she remembered him telling her he'd never give up on her, never. She wiped her tears away and went to get herself a drink. She swallowed hard, she had Dean now, and she did love him. He was a lovely man, who'd accepted her, who adored her. He was her future, wasn't he?

That evening.

'Hey beautiful' Dean said, moving her hair away from her neck and kissing her, his actions a ghostly reminder of Peter's touch.

'Heya love' Carla said, smiling a little as she felt his lips against her skin.

'How was it seeing Peter than?' Dean asked.

'Oh, it was nice, we had a little chat, caught up, but I just wanted to get home to you' Carla smiled as he took a seat beside her and pulled her legs onto his lap.

'Well, I'm sure I can make it worth your while' Dean grinned.

'I'd love to but Henry's going to be back in a bit' Carla said as Dean stroked her legs.

'Aha, okay, do you want a cup?' Dean asked her.

'No, I just want to sit here with you' Carla said leaning back against the couch.

'You know, why don't we go back to Weatherfield some time, you can catch up with your old mates, check on the factory, you still own it and I want to meet all these workers you tell me about' Dean said.

'I'm not sure I want to you know, I've spent so long away.. and that place.. it does my head in' Carla said.

'Yeah but you got me now so it's fine' Dean said.

'Maybe, anyway, I've had enough of Chelle trying to get me to go back, don't want you n' all' Carla said as Dean nodded.

'What?' Carla said as she noticed Dean just staring at her.

'Nothing' he grinned as Carla raised an eyebrow.

'It's just your so perfect' he chuckled as Carla softened.

'Oh shush you' Carla said.

'Come here' he said pulling her so she was on his lap.

'I love you Carla Connor' he said as he kissed her ear.

'I love you too silly' she said as they were interrupted by a tap at the door.

Carla felt her heart sink as she knew Henry was due back, and whenever he was around she couldn't relax, she couldn't breathe