Author: Raven Shadowrose

Rating: M

Pairing: ?/?

Summary: Sequel to Epiphany, Jeff and Dixie are trying to have a baby, what happens when it is likely to be more difficult than they first thought?

Disclaimer: I do not know or own any of the characters from Casualty, any original characters and the story are my property and I do not give permission for either of them to be used.

A/N: This is a direct sequel to Epiphany, please read that first to understand this story :) Reviews are welcome :)

Thank you to BeethovenRIP, chan. nelson4444 and Carlykinz for your lovely reviews, welcome to piglet 9163. Please note that the rating has been increased to M as Jeff and Dixie are naughty :)

Chapter Eight.

Dixie was glad to be back at work, she'd missed the normality of it. She'd gone for her check up on Friday and her doctor agreed that she was well enough to go back to work. He'd also warned her that as she was so close to ovulating there was a small chance that she could end up pregnant. It was a rare phenomenon but sometimes women that have had a laparoscopy end up pregnant quickly. The percentage was very low so she put it out of her mind. The odds were that it would take her some time to get back to normal where her cycle was concerned, she had been due on a day or so ago and as of yet she hadn't seen any signs of starting. She was going to spend the evening with Jeff later on and they were going to take things slowly and see if they could make love. Dixie was hoping that as she wasn't in pain now that they would be able to resume trying for a baby.

Tamzin knocked on Dixie's door, it was open but she didn't want to assume that she could just walk in. 'It is good to see you sat there again Dixie.'

'It is good to be back. Thank you for taking care of everything while I was off.'

'It was the least I could do, you were going through enough.'

'You did a very good job Tamzin, you sell yourself short and you really shouldn't. I hope you realise just what you can do now. You've been in charge for a fortnight and you've done brilliantly.'

'Thanks Dixie.'

'I mean it, I'd better watch my back, you'll be after my job soon.'

'I'd never do that Dixie.'

'I'm joking, don't take it so seriously.'

'Right, I'll try.' Tamzin breathed deeply, she really thought that Dixie was serious for a moment. Being in charge had been easier than she thought but she wasn't in any hurry to do it again. 'I'll see you later, I just wanted to make sure that you are well enough to be back at work.'

'I am, don't worry about me, I wouldn't be here if I wasn't.'

'I know, Jeff wouldn't let you be here.'

'Exactly.' Tamzin nodded and went to find Norman, he wasn't so bad when you got to know him properly and he had been a big help when Tamzin was in charge.

Jeff was craving coffee, he'd agreed with Dixie that they would give up coffee while they were trying for a baby. He'd also agreed to go without alcohol too, he really wanted Dixie to have the best possible chance of having a baby. Somehow water and juice were not the same but he was willing to try. Dixie had given up chocolate and he knew how hard that was going to be for her so he really wanted to keep his promise not to have coffee. He poured himself another juice and drank it down. Jeff had a few reservations about this evening, what if he hurt Dixie while they were making love? He hoped that she would tell him if she was too uncomfortable or sore to continue. Jeff decided that he would take things slowly and be gentle with Dixie, he knew that she wanted to get back to normal and making love was one of the ways that she could do that. He could tell that she was happy being back at work, Dixie was not the type of person that wanted to sit at home and he had a feeling that she had only agreed to rest because she wanted a baby so much.

Dixie sat in her office and caught up on the reports from while she had been away, Tamzin had been very thorough and there was no stone left unturned. It had been a risk putting Tamzin in charge but a risk that had paid off, she had taken charge and done an extremely good job. Dixie prided herself on her judgement and how she just knew what people would be best at. She thought over everything that she had been doing to help herself get pregnant. She'd started taking folic acid and vitamins, cutting all caffeine and alcohol out of her diet and she'd started eating more vegetables and fruit. She would do whatever it took to make herself ready for having a baby. Dixie felt the odd craving for chocolate and coffee but she was ignoring them, they would go away in time.

Jeff looked at Tamzin, she was carrying a cup of coffee, he was instantly jealous of her, he had managed all day without coffee but now he was finding it hard. 'Hi Jeff, is there something wrong?'

'I'm not allowed coffee.'

'Oh, because of you two trying to have a baby.'

'Yes, I know I said I'd give it up to support Dixie but I am finding it very hard.'

'Tough it out Jeff.'

'I wish it was that easy. Could I have a bit of yours?'

'No, I'm not going to give you some of my coffee. You made a promise to Dixie and I'm not going to help you break it.'

'Please Tamzin.'

'No.'

'You're mean.'

'You could always drink water instead.'

'I don't want water, water doesn't wake me up.'

'Go to bed earlier.' Jeff pouted and folded his arms, he really hoped that Dixie got pregnant soon, it was going to be really hard living without coffee.

Dixie went into the rec room to see Jeff glaring at Tamzin. 'What is going on?'

'Nothing.'

'Nice try Jeff, you're scowling like someone has just taken your favourite toy away. Let me guess, you're craving coffee.'

'How do you know?'

'I am craving it too, it'll pass we just have to tough it out until it does.'

'You're way too chirpy, how are you ignoring it?'

'I know that the eventual gain will be worth the sacrifice.'

'I am going out of my mind here Dixie.'

'I'm sure our evening together will distract you from your coffee cravings.'

'What am I meant to do until then?'

'Drink water or juice.'

'I've tried that.'

'Jeff, it won't last long.' Dixie was trying to keep her composure, she was finding it hard too and she was finding it even harder to keep her temper under wraps while Jeff was being like this.

Tamzin looked at Dixie and Jeff, she could sense the tension rising in the room. 'I think you two should have a break, maybe go in different rooms for now. You're obviously finding this tough and if you keep this up then you are going to argue.'

'We're not arguing.'

'Not yet, Dixie why don't you go to your office and take a few minutes. Jeff, you go and check the ambulance is ready for the next crew, it'll help take your mind off wanting coffee.' Jeff was the first to stand up and leave the rec room, Tamzin was surprised that he had done as she said. 'You really have learned something by being in charge Tamzin.' Dixie sounded impressed.

'I learned from the best, I learned from you.'

'No, really?'

'Yes really.' Tamzin chuckled at Dixie's silence. 'I have some advice for you. Jeff is finding it hard and so are you, if you find it is getting heated, and I don't mean the good kind of heated, then take time out and go in separate rooms. I split you up to stop you fighting with each other. You're not going to make me an aunty if you're fighting.'

'You're right. Thanks Tamzin, I think I might take that few minutes now.'

'Good, I'll see you tomorrow, hopefully with both of you in a better mood.'

'See you tomorrow.' Tamzin smiled at Dixie, she really hoped that Jeff and Dixie's coffee cravings faded soon, she wasn't looking forward to having to get in between them all the time like she'd had to do today.

Jeff found himself relaxing more as the evening went on, it was easier now that he was at home and he could just sit down and do very little. He'd done as Tamzin suggested and checked on the ambulance for the next crew, he didn't think it would help much but by the time he'd finished he found that he'd stopped thinking about wanting coffee so much. He'd apologised to Dixie for being a bit childish and then took her home, she was no doubt feeling the effects of it too. They'd had dinner and settled down to watch the television for a little while. Eventually Dixie had suggested that they go to bed and that's where they were now. 'Dixie, you will tell me if I hurt you or if you need to stop won't you?'

'I will, I promised remember.'

'I know, I just don't want you in pain.'

'You're a sweet man Jeff, now kiss me.'

'Your wish is my command.' Jeff leaned in and captured Dixie's lips with his, his hand moved up underneath her pyjama top and he caressed her skin. Jeff realised how much he had missed being with Dixie like this, up until the news that Dixie had blocked tubes they'd had a very active sex life. He moved to Dixie's neck and placed little kisses there, he knew that she liked it when he did this and he peppered little kisses over the sensitive spot at the hollow of her throat. Jeff felt Dixie's hands wandering around his body, he really hoped that he wasn't going to hurt her.

Dixie moaned as Jeff's lips caressed her throat, she moved her hands over the surface of his skin. 'Jeff, I need you.'

'Are you sure Dixie?'

'Touch me, please.' Dixie lifted her arms and let Jeff pull her top off, the rest of their clothes soon followed and Jeff stroked her bare skin.

'I love you Dixie.'

'I love you too.'

'Are you sure about this?'

'I am, I need you, I need this.'

'Okay princess.' Dixie lay back in the covers and pulled Jeff to her.

'Jeff, I'm not a porcelain doll, you won't break me.'

'I just don't want to hurt you.'

'You won't.'

'How do you know?'

'Because you don't have it in you.' Dixie kissed Jeff and moved her hand up and down his back, she wanted her husband to make love to her, she wanted everything to be back to normal.

Jeff felt desire flood through his body, Dixie always knew where to touch to turn him on. 'Dixie, I want you.'

'Take me Jeff.' Jeff moved his hand down Dixie's body and settled it at the top of her thigh, he gently parted her legs and slipped his fingers inside her.

'How does that feel?'

'It's okay, it doesn't hurt.' He slowly moved his fingers experimentally to see how it affected her and Dixie moaned, clearly she was enjoying herself. 'I want you inside me Jeff.'

'All right.' Jeff gently fitted himself inside Dixie, he moved slowly so as to avoid hurting her. 'Everything okay princess?'

'It is a bit uncomfortable but I'm not in pain.'

'Good.' Jeff kissed Dixie on the head and just stayed still inside her. 'Are you ready princess?'

'Yes.' Jeff slowly moved inside Dixie's body and kissed her, swallowing the moans that emanated from her mouth, it wasn't long before he felt her tighten around his length and her fingers dug into his shoulders. 'Oh Jeff, I've missed this.' Jeff barely heard her whisper those words to him.

'Me too princess.' Jeff moved a bit faster, Dixie wasn't in any pain and he hoped that it would remain that way. Jeff moved deep inside Dixie, her moans told him that he wasn't hurting her, he moaned and buried his head in Dixie's neck as he came inside her.

Dixie opened her eyes and tried to slow her breathing, she'd missed having Jeff inside her, it hadn't hurt and she'd loved every minute. She wrapped her arms around Jeff and kissed him. 'I love you Jeff.'

'I love you too princess.' She snuggled up to Jeff as he pulled the quilt around them both.

'Do you feel better now?'

'How do you mean Dixie?'

'I mean are you still thinking about your coffee withdrawal?'

'What coffee withdrawal?' Dixie smiled and settled her head on Jeff's chest, she might not get pregnant right away but there was nothing stopping it from happening and it would happen when the time was right. Dixie snuggled closer to Jeff, they had got over the first hurdle of trying for a baby and there was nothing stopping them from getting in plenty of practise.