Title: Moving On

Author: Raven Shadowrose

Rating: M

Pairing: ?/?

Summary: Dixie has been left broken hearted by Cyd's departure from the Holby team, what will happen when Cyd is replaced by Hannah Darbyshire and Dixie takes a liking to her? Will she find the happiness that she has been searching for, or will she end up with even more of a broken heart?

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 anyone to use this story.

A/N: This story will contain some femslash, if you do not wish to read then, by all means, back away slowly the way you came, other than that, enjoy the story and reviews are appreciated.

Thank you to chan. nelson4444 and BeethovenRIP for your reviews, I really do appreciate your support :)

Chapter Six.

Hannah was very relieved when Friday evening came along, it had been a busy week and she could finally let her hair down. She undid her braid and brushed her hair out, it was longer than everyone thought. Hannah had asked Polly what everyone wore to the pub and she had been happy to hear that they wore casual clothing. She had stood in front of her wardrobe the evening before and picked out what she wanted to wear. She had eventually picked out her favourite jeans, a sleeveless top with a skull and crossbones on it and her new rock boots.

Hannah stood in front of the mirror and put all of her earrings back in, six pairs in all, she added spiky bracelets and her lace choker. A studded belt finished the look. She lined her eyes with eyeliner and put on some black shadow, then added some mascara to her lashes. Once she was done, she added some dark purple lipstick and sprayed some perfume onto her wrists and neck.

Hannah didn't see any point in denying that she had her own style, it was better that the hospital staff learn that she was an individual and that she would not change for anyone. She had tried to be girly and what passed for normal in this world, and all it had done was make her unhappy. From that moment on Hannah had dressed as she pleased.

Polly came in as Hannah finished putting her make up on. 'Hannah, are you ready?'

'I am.' Hannah turned around and Polly's jaw dropped open.

'Wow, nobody is going to recognise you, you look like a rock star.'

'Is it too much?'

'No, I like it. I am going to have to go shopping with you. I want to know where you get all of your stuff from.'

'Okay, it would be nice to have some company.'

'Fab, let me know when you are going again. Come on Hannah, Jeff and Dixie are waiting for us.'

'I don't know what they're going to think of me now, I look a lot different from how they have seen me so far.'

'Don't worry, they will be fine with it.'

'I hope so.' Polly hugged Hannah and they walked into the pub together.

Dixie and Jeff sat together in the pub, they had taken their usual table, it had been the scene of many discussions and drinking sessions over the years. Polly had been a welcome addition to the team and often provided a much needed third party to split Jeff and Dixie up when they started getting too into the discussions. Jeff stretched and looked at Dixie, she was in her own world. 'Dixie, you look preoccupied.'

'No, I don't.'

'You do. Is this about Hannah?'

'Not everything is about Hannah, Jeff.'

'I don't know what your problem is Dixie.'

'My problem? You're the one that keeps bringing her up, maybe you fancy her.'

'I do not, she's very attractive, but I know you like her, so I'm not going to go there.' Dixie didn't answer, part of her knew he was right, Hannah was the first woman that she had found attractive since Cyd, it didn't hurt so much to think of her now. Dixie remembered Cyd fondly, but, maybe it was time to let her go.

Jeff was pondering what to do, he knew that Hannah was bisexual and that she liked women. Telling Dixie might help her find the courage to make a move on Hannah, but he had promised Hannah that he wouldn't tell anyone. It was the first time that he had struggled with his conscience over keeping something a secret. Dixie and Hannah might be very happy together, but, if he told her secret then Hannah might be angry with him. Jeff didn't have any more time to think on it as Hannah and Polly came in and sat down at the table. 'Hannah, is that you? You look different.'

'Polly said that too, in a few more words than that, but you get the point.'

'Do you go out dressed like that often?'

'Only when I'm not working.'

'Jeffrey, leave Hannah alone, that looks suits her. If she wants to be her own person then nobody should stop her. You look beautiful sweetheart.' Jeff noticed the blush that swept across Hannah's face.

'I do believe that the lady is blushing.'

'I don't take compliments well unfortunately,' Hannah said.

'So people telling you that you're pretty makes you blush?'

'Yes, it always has.'

'Very well, I will buy you pretty ladies a drink.' Jeff watched Hannah and she didn't blush this time. 'Come on Polly, you can help me carry them.'

'Why do I have to?'

'Because Dixie is the boss and Hannah is new.'

'Oh, right, I'm coming.' Jeff followed Polly to the bar, now he could persuade her to help him.

Polly stood next to Jeff as he ordered a round of drinks. 'Why did you really get me up here?'

'As if I have a motive.'

'Jeff, I know you better than that. What are you up to?'

'Dixie is attracted to Hannah and we know that Hannah is single and I'm assuming that she has dated women in the past.'

'You want to get them together. Jeff, you are heading into dangerous territory. If this goes wrong then Dixie might end up more hurt than she was when Cyd walked away.'

'I know, there is nothing wrong with pushing them in the right direction. You saw how Hannah blushed when Dixie said she was beautiful.'

'She doesn't take compliments well, you heard her.'

'Yeah, but when I said I would buy you pretty ladies a drink she didn't blush, I was watching her. I think our new colleague could possibly quite like Dixie.'

'Say you're right and she is attracted to her, what do you plan to do about it? Dixie doesn't know that Hannah is bisexual and Hannah doesn't know that Dixie is a lesbian. That is a big part of this.'

'You're right, I'll think of something. Pol, you talk to Dixie, she'll be suspicious if I do it. Just watch her when she talks about Hannah, it is obvious that she has a thing for her.'

'Okay, I'll watch and see, but that is all I'm doing right now.'

'Very well.' Jeff picked up the drinks, he was sure that Polly would see exactly what he saw when he looked at Hannah and Dixie.

Dixie looked at Hannah, the blush was fading from her cheeks. 'I hope I didn't embarrass you too much earlier by saying that you looked beautiful.'

'No, it's okay. I'm just not very good with people complimenting me.'

'Why not?'

'I lived in a world full of rich people, they would call you beautiful to your face and behind your back they would be insulting you. I couldn't trust a thing that anyone said to me.'

'I meant what I said, you are beautiful.' Dixie watched the blush colour Hannah's face again.

'Thank you Dixie, I can tell you're not lying to me, you're honest. It is nice to be around someone that doesn't think they are better than everyone else.'

'Do you miss any of it?'

'Being forced to go to dinner parties and be all pretty and nice to people I can't stand, not for a second. Give me a rock gig any day.'

'Is that why you got your tattoos?'

'Partly, it was one thing that I could do for myself, something that I wanted.'

'I understand, you rebelled because you were being forced into being someone you didn't want to be. Believe me, I understand more than you realise.' Hannah smiled and Dixie felt the familiar knot in her stomach, the one that told her she really did feel something for Hannah.

Jeff and Polly sat back down at the table and shared the drinks out. 'So ladies, what did you talk about while we were gone?'

'Hannah's tattoos and rock gigs.'

'I still can't believe you have six of them Hannah. Okay everyone, the drinks are here.' He clinked glasses with everyone on the table and they all drank. Jeff watched Hannah, she drank slowly, maybe she didn't handle alcohol well. Perhaps that was how he could get Hannah and Dixie together, if she was a little tipsy then he could get Dixie to put her to bed. Jeff was aware that Polly would kill him for thinking that. She was right in thinking that they should take it slowly, he had seen how hurt Dixie was when Cyd left and he didn't want that for her again.

Hannah relaxed and watched her colleagues, she was starting to get to know them better and understand what they were all about. She liked them, it was nice to be in company that didn't judge her or make nasty comments behind her back. Time passed quickly, she was happy, her mother coming in this morning had made her feel bad, but now she felt so much better. 'Okay everyone, drink up,' Dixie said.

'Aww, Dixie, come on, we're just getting started.'

'No Jeffrey, we have to get up in the morning as we have snacks to buy for our little party in the evening.'

'Oh yes, I remember. I can't wait, this is going to be fun.'

'Until you get beaten that is.'

'I will not get beaten, I am a genius when it comes to playing on the Wii.'

'Are you really?' Hannah laughed, she really did like Dixie and Jeff, it was hard to feel sad when they started joking around.

Jeff looked at Hannah pulling her coat on, he wondered how she was going to get home. 'Princess, it is too late and dark to go home alone. We'll drop you off.'

'Are you sure? I wouldn't want to take you out of your way.'

'Of course I'm sure, I can't leave you to walk home by yourself.'

'He isn't going to take no for an answer Hannah, he just wants to have a flash bird in the car.' Jeff looked at Dixie as she started laughing.

'It's not like I have one normally, is it?'

'You'd better watch it mate, I seem to remember being your boss at work, I can make you do all the paperwork for the next month.'

'You wouldn't.'

'Oh yes I would.'

'Are you sure you two aren't married?' Hannah put in when they took a brief break to breathe.

'No,' Jeff and Dixie answered together.

'So that's the only thing you agree on?'

'Pretty much princess.' Jeff looked at Hannah as she laughed. 'What's so funny?'

'You two, have you ever thought of going into comedy, I think you're wasted as paramedics.'

'I think she's taking the mickey out of us Dix.'

'More like she's taking the mickey out of you.'

'I bet it is you, you do have a funny face now that I think about it.'

'You're treading on very thin ice, Jeffrey Collier.'

'Ooooooooooh, I'm so scared.'

'You will be.' Jeff pulled his keys from his pocket, he decided that shutting up was probably the best policy, Dixie's punishments could sometimes be very inventive indeed.

Jeff made sure that everyone was in the car and he started the engine, he was taking directions from Hannah to her house. 'Hey, this is the posh area of Holby.'

'My dad helped me to find this house, he said he would agree to the move if I agreed to him getting me a house.'

'I'll pick you up from here tomorrow evening at seven. See you then princess.'

'Bye everyone.' Jeff waved at Hannah with Dixie and Polly, he waited until she was safely in the house before driving away.

Hannah turned off her alarm and went straight to her room, she'd had fun tonight, being away from her mother made her feel better, she was a bit unnerved when she had turned up in the station, but it all turned out well in the end. She was relieved that Jeff and Polly weren't going to judge her on what they had found out. Jeff and Dixie really made her laugh, meeting Dixie had been quite intimidating, she had such a strong personality, but, Hannah was warming to her. Dixie had a softer side and under all the bravado and brashness was a kind and compassionate woman, that was the Dixie that Hannah wanted to get to know.