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, BeethovenRIP and olivia. c. king1 for your support and your lovely reviews :)

Chapter Twenty-One.

Dixie watched Hannah and Polly as they cleaned their ambulance out, she liked watching Hannah when Hannah wasn't aware of it. Hannah's actions were always less considered and she was more herself than when she knew she was being watched. The two women were talking and joking as they worked, it was not uncommon to hear rock music coming from the ambulance too. Watching them made Dixie smile, Hannah had been a welcome breath of fresh air for the station. Polly was a lot happier since Hannah had arrived, she'd found a friend, and they had grown very close in the past few months. Dixie thought about the relationship she had with Hannah, since she had touched and caressed Hannah's skin that night, Hannah was growing in confidence and it was showing. There were times when Hannah would lose all control and the kisses that Hannah and Dixie were sharing would become more passionate. Dixie liked those times as Hannah would allow her hands to roam more freely.

Jeff went over to Dixie and handed her a coffee. 'Hey princess, I see where you're looking.'

'I have no idea what you're talking about.'

'Really? I can see you looking at Hannah, you do it more often than you think.'

'I was just thinking, that's all.'

'About what?'

'Nothing.'

'Nice try Dixie, Hannah is on your mind, isn't she?'

'Maybe a little bit, she's changing and becoming more confident when we're alone together.'

'It is down to you that she feels that way Dixie, you make her feel safe and loved, and because of that she is able to express herself around you.'

'Do you think so?'

'Yes, I do. You've changed too, you smile so much more these days. Being in love is good for you Dixie.'

'I do love Hannah, she's amazing.'

'She loves you too. Dixie, you spend a lot of your time at Hannah's these days, have you thought about discussing the subject of moving in together with her?'

'No, I think it is too soon, besides, how can I leave you on your own?'

'You can't live with me forever Dixie, you've found someone that loves you and you should be with her. I think it is time you started thinking about asking her.'

'You will not do well on your own Jeffrey.'

'Dixie, this is going to happen sooner or later, please think about it.'

'All right, I'll think about it.' Jeff would miss Dixie when she went to live with Hannah, but he wanted her happy and Hannah made her happy. He would encourage Dixie to think about it again and talk to Hannah. Jeff was touched that Dixie didn't want to leave him alone, but, he knew that one day she would move out. He just hoped that he would be invited to see Dixie and Hannah sometimes.

Dixie knew that Jeff was right, someday she hoped to move in with Hannah. She didn't really want to leave Jeff alone though, she felt like she was abandoning him in some way. 'Jeff, you're my best friend, what kind of friend would I be if I just took off and left you?'

'What is this really about?'

'I don't understand what you mean.'

'Yes you do, I want to know what is really bothering you.'

'All right,' Dixie sighed. 'I can't lie to you, I should know that by now.'

'Exactly, so spill the beans.'

'What if I move in with Hannah and it doesn't work, what if she gets fed up with me being there?'

'Dixie, Hannah would never get fed up with you. You two will work out, trust me, because you are too good together for it not to.'

'Thanks Jeff, you're a good mate to me.'

'You love me, I know.'

'I do, I will ask Hannah one day, when I feel that the time is right.'

'Good, make sure that you do princess.' Dixie smiled, Jeff meant well, they loved each other as friends and she knew that he only wanted the best for her. She still thought that it was too early to move in with Hannah even though they spent a lot of time together. Living with someone all of the time was a different thing to spending a lot of time with them.

Hannah went over to where Dixie and Jeff were stood by their ambulance, she really wanted to ask Dixie something. 'Hi Dixie, are you busy?'

'No, we're just about finished here.'

'Should I leave, do you two want to snuggle?' Jeff said and laughed. Hannah grinned when Dixie slapped Jeff's arm and glared at him.

'No Jeff, I just want to ask Dixie something, that's all.'

'What is it?' Dixie sounded curious.

'My friend James is getting married next January, the invite is for me and a guest and I'd like you to be the one that goes with me. Maybe we could make a weekend of it.'

'I'd be honoured.'

'Maybe you could meet my dad too before then, I'd like him to meet you. We are in a proper relationship now after all.'

'I'd like to meet him too.'

'You would?'

'Yeah, I think it is time.'

'Okay, I'll talk to him and see when he can come here.'

'You will let me know when he's coming so I can get myself ready, won't you? I want to look my best.'

'I will, once I know myself.'

'Thank you for thinking I am good enough to meet your father.'

'You are, I love you Dixie and I know he will too.'

'I love you too Hannah.' Hannah smiled at Dixie, she was happy that Dixie wanted to go with her to the wedding and meet her father, she noticed that Jeff was watching them with a smile on his face. 'We have something else to think about too ladies, Polly's birthday is next Monday, we need to work out what to get her.'

'I know exactly what to get her.' Hannah explained her idea to Dixie and Jeff and they both smiled.

'It's perfect, she'll love it.'

'She's coming, hush.' Hannah smiled at Polly as she approached, she knew that Polly would really like her present.

Dixie turned to Polly. 'Hey Pol, are we doing the usual for your birthday?'

'A film and junk food at your house, you bet.'

'Excellent, bring your stuff with you and you can stay over.'

'Yay, I can't wait. Make sure you get lots and lots of popcorn.'

'That won't be a problem, I'll just make sure that Jeff doesn't eat it all.'

'Hey! It wasn't me, you ate just as much Dixie.'

'I did not.'

'Did too.'

'Okay children, back to your corners.' Dixie chuckled when Polly stood in between her and Jeff to stop them arguing. 'Do I have to separate you?'

'No Pol, you wouldn't have to if Jeff would just admit he's a piggy.'

'I am not a piggy.'

'You are.'

'Right, that is enough.' Dixie laughed, Polly was stood there with her arms folded and was glaring at them.

'I think she's mad at us Jeffrey.'

'I think so too. We're sorry.' Dixie and Jeff hugged Polly between them.

'Get off me.'

'No Polly, not until you say you're not mad at us.'

'Hannah, please get them off me.'

'Sorry Polly, I can't do that, I know full well that once Dixie has decided to hug someone there is no getting her to let go.'

'All right, all right, I'm not mad, let go of me.' Dixie and Jeff let go of Polly. 'Now behave yourselves.'

'Yes, Miss Emmerson.' Dixie laughed, she liked laughing and joking with the people that she loved the most in the world.

Hannah smiled, she loved Dixie, Jeff, and Polly, they might be a little on the strange side, but she loved them for it. She was so pleased that she had come to Holby, she had found friends and love here and it made her happy. 'Hannah.' Hannah closed her eyes, she hadn't expected to hear that voice again. 'Mother.'

'Did you really think telling your father about my visit would stop me coming here again?'

'What do you want?'

'James Mason is marrying that common girl, you could have been that woman, are you happy?'

'Yes, my friend is marrying the woman of his dreams, I can't think of anything that makes me happier.'

'You stupid girl, you have thrown away a life of riches and for what?'

'You don't get it, there is more to life than riches, there's love and happiness.' Hannah looked back at Dixie and smiled.

'Sentimental rubbish.'

'To you maybe, you're not capable of loving anyone so how would you know?'

'I don't need love, I married your father because he was rich, not because I loved him. Do you honestly think I meant to have you? You were a mistake, one I thought I could make the most of by marrying you off to a rich family, but you have been nothing but a disappointment to me.' Hannah looked down, she was hurt by the words she had just heard.

Dixie was furious, that woman was hurting Hannah and she was not about to stand by and let that happen. 'If you do not marry the next man that I choose for you then I will have to teach you a lesson.' Dixie felt the anger boiling inside of her as Hannah's mother raised her hand to slap her own daughter. Dixie moved into the space between Hannah and her mother. 'Get out of my way.'

'No, if you want to get to Hannah then you're going to have to go through me.'

'What does it matter to you?'

'I should warn you that this station is covered by CCTV, your every action is being recorded and if you touch me or any member of my staff then I will have you arrested for assault. You think you're so big and clever, telling your own daughter that she was a mistake. My mum despised people like you, she loved me more than anything. She taught me to treat people as I would want to be treated. You disgust me. I'm not going to let you lay a finger on Hannah.'

'Why should it matter to you?'

'Because I love your daughter and I'm not going to let anyone hurt her.'

'So you're one of them.'

'One of what?'

'A filthy lesbian.'

'They're just words, ones I've heard before, they don't hurt me now.'

'You're disgusting and so is she.' Dixie stared Hannah's mother in the face, she wasn't going to back down. 'You're not worth it, either of you.' Dixie stared as Hannah's mother left the station, she knew that the woman would back down when faced with someone who would not take her words lying down.

Hannah heard everything that Dixie said, she was happy that Dixie had defended her, but it worried her too. What if her mother had hurt Dixie? She was relieved when her mother had walked out and left Dixie untouched. Her mother's words had hurt, but Polly and Jeff had hugged her and that had made her feel a bit better. Hannah felt Dixie take hold of her hands. 'Hannah? Are you all right?'

'I'm okay. Thank you for defending me.'

'I'd never let anyone hurt you Hannah.'

'I know. I've never seen her back down like that before.'

'Polly, Jeff, can you give us a minute?'

'No problem princess.' Hannah sat with Dixie, clearly Dixie wanted to talk and that's why she had asked Polly and Jeff to give them some privacy.

'Why did you get in between us? She could have hurt you.'

'I had to protect you Hannah, I knew she wouldn't touch me.'

'How?'

'Instinct. I hope you're not going to take the words that woman said to heart, she's mean and heartless.'

'I know, it's just hard.'

'Forget everything she said. I love you, that is all that matters.'

'I love you too Dixie.'

'Hannah, you mean the world to me and I want to help you feel better. When I was feeling bad over what my father said to me, you let me spend the night with you, I want to do the same for you.'

'You're so sweet Dixie.'

'Come home with me, we'll get your stuff from your place and we can just cuddle.'

'I'd like that.'

'Then it is settled.' Hannah smiled, Dixie had helped her to feel better and the only thing she wanted now was to spend the night in Dixie's arms.