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 and messages. Welcome to WrittingWhat'sOnMyMind and thank you for following my story. Dixie and Hannah's first date, I am feeling a bit squishy about this chapter, it makes me smile :)

Chapter Thirteen.

Hannah met Dixie at the coffee shop as she had been asked to, she had no idea where they were going or what they were doing as Dixie had planned it all. 'Evening beautiful, I see you dressed like I asked you to.'

'I don't usually dress like this for dates, where are we going?'

'You'll see, follow me.' Hannah had been very confused when Dixie had asked her to wear warm clothing and sensible shoes for their date. She trusted Dixie, Hannah might not know what Dixie had planned, but, she knew that Dixie wouldn't intentionally put her in danger. Hannah followed Dixie through a set of gates on the other side of the street and closed them behind her. Hannah watched Dixie pull out a torch and she shone the beam on the path in front of them. 'This is Holby Conservation Park, we have an appointment.'

'An appointment?'

'Stay close to me, it is dark here.' Hannah felt Dixie take her hand, she smiled, it was quite romantic to be walking through the Conservation Park with only a torch lighting the way. Dixie obviously wasn't going to tell her what was going on tonight, so she would let herself be surprised.

Dixie really hoped that Hannah liked what she had planned, it wasn't going to be a typical date. She hadn't thought much about it beyond that she wanted to get to spend time with Hannah, and taking her somewhere quiet seemed the best place to do that. She had stumbled upon the Conservation Park when she was struggling with her feelings for Cyd and needed somewhere quiet to think. Now they were having a special event for Bonfire Night. Dixie had seen something similar before and she thought it would be the perfect place to bring Hannah. She just wanted to be with her without interruptions and other people about.

Hannah heard something that she couldn't quite place, it sounded like flames. 'We're here.'

'Where?' Hannah felt very confused, Dixie was walking towards a pair of very large gates, she took some tickets from her pocket and gave them to the man that was stood there. 'Enjoy the Fire Garden ladies.'

'Fire Garden?' Hannah looked at Dixie, just what was she up to?

'You'll see.' Hannah let Dixie pull her through the gates and she stared at the sight before her, she couldn't quite believe everything that she was seeing. 'Wow.'

'Come on beautiful, come with me.' Hannah slipped her hand into Dixie's and followed her down the candlelit path. 'Do you understand now?'

'I think so.' Hannah looked on in amazement at the arrangement of trees and flowers all made out of flames, there were lights in the trees and every so often the flowers in the middle would send up flames into the night sky.

Dixie smiled at the look on Hannah's face, she looked as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing. 'Do you like it?'

'It's amazing, beautiful and magical.'

'I thought that too when I first saw it, it is nice to see it again through your eyes. Come on, I want you to see my favourite bit.' Dixie took Hannah past the flaming orbs and to the river at the back, she couldn't wait for Hannah to see this bit. 'Sit here and watch.'

'I don't see anything.'

'Just wait.' Dixie looked at Hannah and watched her as she saw more stars appear in the trees, fireflies drifted up from the river and fairies danced in the trees. 'Oh my goodness, it's so beautiful.'

'I know.' Dixie looked at the lights playing across Hannah's face. 'Just like you, beautiful.'

'Thank you for bringing me here Dixie, it's incredible.'

'You're welcome.' Dixie smiled, she was happy that Hannah was enjoying herself.

'Why do you call me beautiful?'

'I think it suits you, you are beautiful Hannah.'

'You're sweet Dixie, I like it.'

'Good.' Dixie felt warm, Hannah had called her sweet, nobody had called her that before.

Hannah smiled, she was happy, she hadn't seen anything like this before. She turned to look at Dixie and found her watching her. 'Come here Hannah.' Hannah moved into Dixie's arms and hugged her, she settled her head on Dixie's shoulder and Dixie held her closer. Hannah looked up and met Dixie's eyes. 'Dixie, has anyone told you how incredible you are?'

'Not really.'

'They should and I intend to, frequently.'

'So, I'm sweet and incredible?'

'You are both of those things.' Dixie smiled and Hannah pressed a kiss to her lips, she smiled when Dixie closed her eyes. Hannah kissed her again and heard Dixie sigh, she was clearly happy. 'I want to tell my dad when I see him tomorrow that I'm seeing someone. Do you mind?'

'You want to tell your dad about me?'

'I do, you can meet him when you're ready, but, I'd like him to know.'

'Okay, you can tell him.'

'Good.'

'Come on beautiful, it is getting cold.'

'I don't mind, I'm with you.'

'Even so, I'm going to buy you a hot chocolate.'

'Okay.' Hannah linked arms with Dixie, she had really enjoyed herself at the Fire Garden. Being with Dixie had made her feel all warm inside. She wanted her father to know that she had met someone that meant a lot to her.

Dixie was pleased that her idea had been a success, Hannah looked happy and they'd shared little kisses back at the garden. Hannah starting some of the kisses had made her very happy, she was gaining confidence and Dixie hoped that she would carry on doing so. Dixie opened the door to the coffee shop. 'Get us a table, I'll be back soon.' Hannah nodded and Dixie went to order hot chocolate with the works; marshmallows, cream and chocolate sprinkles. Dixie joined Hannah at the table after a little while and she smiled. 'Your face has a definite glow about it.'

'That is because I've been out in the cold, it always happens.'

'It makes you look even more beautiful.' Dixie chuckled as Hannah blushed, she liked telling her that she was beautiful just to see her blush.

Hannah sipped at her chocolate, it was gorgeous, some coffee shops made it too thin, but this chocolate was just right. 'Hannah?' Dixie's voice broke into her thoughts. 'Did you enjoy yourself?'

'I did, it was wonderful. Thank you for taking me out tonight.'

'It is my pleasure. I am glad that you enjoyed yourself.'

'There is nobody that I would have rather gone with.'

'I'm glad.' Hannah was pleased, Dixie seemed more relaxed and happier, her only hope was that she had a little something do with it.

Once they had finished their chocolate Dixie drove Hannah home, she parked up in front of her house and walked her to the door. 'Thanks Dixie, I had a really good time tonight.'

'I'm glad, I know it wasn't a conventional date, but, I just wanted to do something different.'

'It definitely makes a change from a movie and dinner.'

'We could still do dinner, if you want to that is.'

'I'd love to.'

'So, you want to see me again?'

'Why wouldn't I?' Dixie smiled, she had been dreading asking if Hannah wanted to see her again, her heartbeat calmed and she breathed a sigh of relief. 'Thank you.'

'For what?'

'For making me happier than I've been in a long time.'

'Come here Dixie.' Dixie stepped into Hannah's open arms and hugged her.

Hannah made a mental note to ask Dixie what she was so worried about, she had clearly been burned and had some scars that were not going to go away easily. Now was not the time to ask her. 'Are you doing anything tomorrow night?'

'No, I don't think so, unless you count taking Little Abs for a walk.'

'Why don't you come here and we can have dinner, I'll cook.'

'Okay, I'd like that.'

'About seven, I'll make us something to eat and we can just relax and watch a film or something.'

'Seven it is.' Hannah looked at Dixie, she just wanted to make her happy. 'What should I wear?'

'Just casual, nothing fancy, it is just us and I'd rather we be comfortable.'

'Okay, casual, I can do that.' Hannah smiled and hugged Dixie closer. 'Goodnight kiss?' Hannah nodded and closed her eyes as Dixie kissed her, her arms moved up and settled themselves around Dixie's neck almost of their own accord. Hannah lost herself in the kiss as Dixie's arms wrapped around her waist and pulled her closer.

Dixie slowly moved out of the kiss a few minutes later. 'You taste of chocolate Hannah.'

'So do you, marshmallows too.' Dixie laughed.

'Remind me not to drink hot chocolate the next time that I am going to kiss you.'

'I like it, it's nice.'

'Kissing me or the taste of chocolate?'

'Both.'

'I am glad to hear it beautiful.'

'Is that going to be my nickname from now on?'

'What, beautiful? It is true, like I said earlier you are beautiful Hannah.'

'It makes me blush.'

'I know, that's why I do it, I like seeing you blush.'

'Dixie, don't.'

'Why not?'

'I go very red.'

'I know, it is a good look on you.' Dixie hugged Hannah close, now that she had her she didn't want to let her go. 'I have to go home, it is so hard to leave you Hannah.'

'I'll be here, you can come back to me tomorrow night, earlier than seven if you need to.'

'I might just do that. Goodnight beautiful.'

'Goodnight Dixie, thank you for tonight, it was truly amazing.' Dixie kissed Hannah on the head and reluctantly went back to the car, she didn't want to leave her, but she had to.

Jeff tried to look casual when Dixie came back in, he wanted to know how the date had gone, Polly had made him promise that he would tell her the minute that he found out anything. 'Hi Dix, how did it go?'

'It was okay.'

'Just okay?'

'It was wonderful, I'm going to Hannah's house tomorrow night for dinner. She wants to see me again Jeff.' Jeff could tell that Dixie was happy.

'I am very happy for you Dixie, Hannah is a lovely woman.'

'She is, I've never met anyone like her.'

'Is there something you want to tell me?'

'I don't know what you mean Jeff.'

'Nice try Dixie, I think someone is in love.' Dixie stayed silent. 'You are, aren't you?'

'Yeah, I love Hannah.'

'Are you going to tell her?'

'We've only just started dating, it might just be a bit too scary to tell her right now.'

'You're right, just go to Hannah's tomorrow night and have a good evening. No pressure, you'll know when the time is right to tell her.'

'Since when did you become so good at giving advice?'

'You are my best friend Dixie, all I want is for you to be happy and Hannah makes you happy. If I have to be all grown up and give you advice to make sure that you stay happy, then so be it.'

'You're a good man Jeff, thank you.' Jeff hugged Dixie.

'Don't tell anyone I've been giving you advice, I have a reputation to protect.'

'Your secret is safe with me.'

'I'm going to go upstairs to get ready for bed and let Hannah know I got home safely.'

'Goodnight princess.'

'Goodnight Jeff.' Jeff smiled at Dixie, he was really glad that she was happy again, he picked up his phone once Dixie had gone and filled Polly in on everything that he had found out.

Hannah lay down in her bed and relaxed, it had been a good evening and she had really enjoyed herself. She was happy that the evening had gone well, it felt natural being with Dixie, there was an age difference, but it didn't matter to her. Dixie made her feel cared for and Hannah blushed as the thought that Dixie was a great kisser passed through her head. Hannah picked up her phone off the side when it went off. 'Hello beautiful.'

'Hello Dixie.'

'Did I wake you?'

'No, you didn't. I'm glad that you called and that you're home safe.'

'I just wanted to say goodnight.'

'Didn't we already do that at my front door?'

'I know, I wanted to say it again though.'

'You're very sweet Dixie.'

'So are you.' Hannah heard Dixie smiling as she talked. 'Goodnight beautiful.'

'Goodnight my sweet Dixie.' Hannah reluctantly put the phone down, she was looking forward to seeing Dixie again tomorrow night.