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-Two.

Dixie took Hannah home after they had picked up everything that Hannah would need from her place, she just wanted to make Hannah feel better after the terrible day that she'd had. Dixie had made Hannah something to eat, she was pleased that Hannah seemed to enjoy the sweet and sour chicken that she had made for her. She was trying to learn to cook, Hannah was teaching her a few things when they had time after work. Jeff had gone for a drink with Fletch and Tom, so they were alone for a while. Dixie made Hannah stay on the sofa, she wanted to take care of her, she brought over the large bar of chocolate that she had been saving and then sat next to Hannah. Dixie put her arm around Hannah's shoulders. 'I thought that we could share this.'

'Chocolate, just the thing after a bad day.'

'Jeff bought it for me.'

'What did he do this time?' Dixie chuckled, Hannah clearly knew them very well now.

'I think he was trying to get into my good books, which means he's probably done something I don't know about yet. I was saving it for an emergency, I believe this qualifies.' Dixie broke off some of the chocolate and handed it to Hannah.

'Thanks Dixie.'

'You're welcome beautiful.' Dixie ate her chocolate, she wondered what Hannah thought of the meal that she had made for her. 'Hannah, did you enjoy the meal I made for you?'

'I did, it was lovely, it is a nice change having someone cook for me.'

'I know I'm not as good as you though.'

'Nonsense, I really did enjoy it, you made it for me, how could I not enjoy it?' Dixie smiled, she could tell that Hannah was telling the truth.

'I have a good idea what to follow it up with.'

'What's that?'

'You'll see.' Dixie went into the kitchen, she had something else she had been saving for when Hannah next came to visit.

Hannah wondered what Dixie was up to, she could hear her opening cupboards and pottering about in the kitchen. She suspected that Dixie had been practising her cooking, she had come a long way in the past few weeks. Hannah had quite enjoyed someone else doing the cooking for a change. Hannah saw Dixie reappear in the lounge and she was holding something. 'I thought we could share some ice cream.'

'Good idea.' Hannah took the spoon that Dixie held out to her.

'Have you ever had ice cream out of the carton?'

'No, I wasn't allowed, we always had to eat out of proper bowls.'

'It tastes better from the carton.'

'Does it?'

'Yeah, dig in and find out.'

'Cookie dough, one of my favourite flavours.' Hannah scooped some of the ice cream from the carton and popped the spoon into her mouth. 'I think you might be right about ice cream tasting better when eating it from the carton.'

'I am, I do this all the time. Hannah, do you want to talk about what happened with your mother today?' Hannah took another spoonful of the ice cream.

'Not really, but I suppose we should. I am sorry that she called you that horrible name.'

'Don't apologise for her, you didn't call me that, you have nothing to be sorry for.'

'She's always been like that for as long as I can remember, I think she's jealous of the relationship I have with my father. She hated him supporting me when I revealed my sexuality to them, she wanted to send me to some sort of therapist that could heal people of sexuality issues. He wouldn't let her, they argued over that for a long time.'

'She wanted to change you?'

'She did, she said it was a sign of madness that I could like both men and women. She's always had views on people that are different, whether they are different by choice or not.'

'She can say what she likes about me, because I don't care.'

'I've always hated her negativity, I try to be nice to everyone I meet, unless they don't deserve it.'

'Hannah, you're one of the nicest people that I've met, your father loves you and so do I, forget her and everything that she said today.'

'You're right, I know you are, it doesn't stop it hurting though, I will try and forget.'

'I can help with the forgetting, come here beautiful.' Hannah felt Dixie's arms wrap around her and hold her close. 'I will always be there for you Hannah.'

'I know you will, I will be there for you too.' Hannah hugged Dixie back, she felt glad that Dixie was in her life and she loved her dearly.

Dixie hated that Hannah's mother had hurt her so badly, she hoped that talking about everything had helped Hannah to feel better about it. Dixie opened her eyes when Hannah's phone started ringing. 'I'd better take it, it's my dad.' Dixie let go of Hannah and let her answer the phone. 'Hi dad.'

'Hannah, are you all right?'

'Yes, I'm fine.'

'Your mother has been boasting about what she said to you today.'

'Did she tell you what she said to Dixie too?'

'No, what happened?'

'She went to hit me, only Dixie got in the way and stopped her, she called Dixie a name that I would rather forget.'

'Did she hurt either of you?'

'No, we're okay.'

'I'm glad to hear that, but, she's gone too far this time.'

'What do you mean?'

'I'm not going to let her keep doing this to you Hannah.'

'Dad, can we talk about something else?'

'What like?'

'Dixie wants to meet you.'

'She does? I would like to meet her too. What day are you free so I can come to see you?'

'Thursday morning, we have an evening shift.'

'Very well, I will reassign my patients that day and come to see you.'

'I'll be glad to see you and so will Dixie.'

'I will be glad to see you too, will ten in the morning be all right?'

'Yes, we will see you then.'

'See you then, bye Hannah.'

'Bye dad.' Dixie watched Hannah put her phone down. 'Our meeting with my dad is all arranged.'

'I'm nervous, what if he doesn't like me?'

'He will like you, you have nothing to fear Dixie. You stopped my mother from hitting me, you're already in his good books.'

'I'll have to look my best on that day.'

'Just be the wonderful person that you are.' Dixie smiled, she was still nervous, but Hannah had made her feel better already. She would make sure that she looked her best when Hannah's dad came to visit.

Hannah was pleased that her dad was coming to visit, she wanted him to meet the woman she had fallen in love with. She knew that Dixie was nervous about meeting her father, but he would love her, Hannah was sure of it. 'Dixie, are you really nervous about my dad coming here?'

'A little bit, I do want to meet him though.'

'I am glad to hear it, my dad is very keen to meet you.'

'Is he?'

'Yes, don't be so worried.' Hannah smiled and kissed Dixie, she just wanted two of the people that she cared for most in the world to meet each other. Maybe once her dad had met Dixie then he could meet Polly and Jeff too, he would want to come and see where she was working, so that would be a good time for him to meet her friends.

Dixie sat on the floor with Hannah, she was replicating what she had done the first time that she had touched Hannah. They had done this a few times, piling the cushions on the floor and just cuddling and touching each other. Dixie found Hannah relaxed more when she had the option to move away if she should want to. Dixie grinned, she had an idea, she lightly touched the skin on Hannah's belly. She waited until she had lightly caressed the skin there a few times and Hannah had relaxed, she leaned in and gently blew a raspberry on Hannah's bare skin. 'That tickles.'

'Does it?' Dixie did it again and she laughed. 'I quite like doing this.'

'Do you?'

'You have beautiful skin Hannah.' Dixie pressed a few gentle kisses to Hannah's belly. 'I love the softness of it.' Dixie slowly moved herself over Hannah until she had one leg either side of Hannah's hips. 'Hannah?' Dixie said quietly, she looked Hannah in the eyes and stroked the hair from her face. 'Are you okay?'

'Yes, you won't hurt me.' Dixie lowered herself until she was lying on top of Hannah.

'How about now?'

'Dixie, I trust you.' Dixie leaned in and gently kissed Hannah, she was taking it slowly, she didn't want to scare Hannah while she had so much control over her body and movements.

Hannah settled her hands on Dixie's back, she was enjoying their kissing and having Dixie so close to her, she felt Dixie pull away from the kiss. 'We can stop if you want to.'

'I don't want to stop, it feels nice.'

'Good.' Hannah felt Dixie's lips on hers, they trailed over her jaw and down to her neck. Hannah felt her heartbeat increase its speed and she bit her lip. Dixie's lips on the sensitive skin of her throat and neck felt wonderful. Hannah bunched up the fabric of Dixie's top in her hands, she loved being under Dixie's control. Hannah felt her body start to respond to the feelings that Dixie was creating in her. Hannah felt Dixie's hand move up her body and settle lightly over her left breast. 'Dixie,' she whispered, Hannah suddenly found Dixie looking at her, she wondered what Dixie was planning to do next.

Dixie moved over to Hannah's left side. 'It's your turn beautiful, you have the control now.'

'I'm not sure what to do, I'm not certain what you like.' Dixie encouraged Hannah to lie on top of her as she had done to Hannah earlier.

'Follow your instinct, I'll tell you if I don't like something.' Dixie closed her eyes when Hannah kissed her, she was trying to give Hannah the confidence to be in control and lead the way. Dixie smiled as Hannah's lips followed the path of her jaw and neck. She felt Hannah moving closer to the spot she liked to be kissed and gasped as Hannah's lips ghosted over it. 'There, beautiful.' Dixie ran her hand up and down Hannah's spine, she felt and heard Hannah moan against her throat and it sent a shiver of pleasure right through her. Dixie pulled Hannah down to her and kissed her passionately, she had never felt pleasure like what she was experiencing now. She tried to ignore the urge that was rising in her, the one that was telling her to run her hands all over Hannah's body and make love to her. She had to take some of the control back before she lost it completely. Dixie was pleased that Hannah was getting more confident, but she didn't want to go any further while they were on the floor of her lounge. Dixie gently rolled Hannah onto her side and slowed the kiss down, she touched her forehead to Hannah's and then she kissed her gently. 'Not here, not like this.'

'Dixie?'

'Hannah, don't take this the wrong way. I like everything that just happened here, but, we need to stop before I lose control and take you here and now.'

'I think I understand.'

'I respect you Hannah and I don't want the first time we make love to happen here. I want you to be in your own bed and comfortable, I don't want to rush anything and that is what will happen if we carry on now.'

'Thank you, my sweet Dixie.'

'You're not upset?'

'No, I'm not, you just made me feel very special. I would rather we take our time too.'

'I'm glad, are you ready for me to make love to you?'

'I am, I would ask how you knew, but I think it is obvious.'

'Very much so, you're quite the vixen Hannah.'

'You love it.' Dixie laughed, she loved this side of Hannah.

'We'll celebrate Polly's birthday on Friday, then Saturday evening is all about us.'

'Okay, do you need me to do anything?'

'No, I'll come to yours and we'll just take it slowly. We'd better get up, Jeff is due back soon.'

'He'd have had a heart attack if he'd walked in on us before.'

'I think he would have done too.' Dixie laughed and hugged Hannah, she had been pleasantly surprised by Hannah tonight. She was certain that Hannah was ready for more now and she couldn't wait to show her what making love could be like.