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 reviews and support, they really are appreciated. It's Polly's birthday in this chapter, enjoy :)

Chapter Twenty-Five.

Hannah checked on Polly's cake, she'd put it in the fridge the minute that she had got to Jeff and Dixie's. She wanted to make sure that Jeff hadn't tried to eat any of it as she'd seen him eyeing it up earlier. She'd stashed Polly's present in Dixie's bedroom so that Polly wouldn't see it before it was time to give it to her. Hannah hoped that Polly would like her present and the cake, she wanted to give Polly something nice as a thank you for being a good friend.

Hannah smiled, Polly had loved meeting her father yesterday. She'd immediately told him that she could see where Hannah got her looks from, a statement that had pleased her father a lot. He was always pleased when someone told him that his daughter took after him in both looks and temperament. He'd met Jeff too, despite their differences they'd got on well, and Hannah had even heard them discussing medical practices at one point.

It worried Hannah that her parents might get divorced, what would her mother do if her father told her that he wanted a divorce? She wouldn't let her luxury life go so easily. She would want to keep it, and it worried Hannah what lengths she would go to so that she could stay living in luxury. Her mother had always been the type of person that would do anything to get her hands on money, even marry a man that she didn't love to get it. Hannah shook her head, if it came to it and her parents did divorce then she would deal with it then, right now she had a birthday party to prepare for and she didn't want to ruin it for Polly.

Dixie found Hannah in the kitchen, she was checking on the cake. 'Hey beautiful, is the cake still in one piece?'

'Yes, Jeff hasn't eaten any of it.'

'Good, he knows that I will kill him if he touches it.'

'Nobody would ever cross you Dixie, especially not Jeff, he knows you would make him suffer.'

'He'd be cleaning out the ambulance for the next ten years.'

'We all know how much he hates doing that.'

'He does, that is why it is his punishment most of the time.'

'I noticed that.' Dixie smiled, she would murder Jeff if he touched Polly's cake. 'Polly's present is safe in your room, she won't see it.'

'Good, she'll really like it.'

'I hope that she does.'

'She will, she'll love the cake too.' Dixie smiled at Hannah and hugged her, she loved that Hannah had put so much effort in to make this little celebration a success.

Hannah sat at the table, they had plenty of coke in the fridge and a little bit of wine to drink too. The popcorn, crisps and chocolate were in the cupboard and there was a tub of ice cream for each person in the freezer in their favourite flavour. 'What time is Polly getting here?'

'About four, I'm going to order the food now.'

'What are we having?'

'Polly's favourite, she loves Chinese.'

'Excellent, we should just get lots of different things and have a picnic indoors.'

'That is a good idea.' Hannah watched Dixie pull out one of the menus from the drawer and pick up the phone, she dialled the number and Hannah listened to her order a bunch of things for them all to eat.

Jeff brought Little Abs back from his walk and put away the lead and his coat in the right place. 'Go on then mate, go to Dixie.' Jeff chuckled as Little Abs went in search of Dixie, he was about to go into the lounge when there was a knock at the door. Jeff opened the door to see Polly stood there. 'Hello Pol, come in, did you bring your stuff with you?'

'I did, I can't wait to stay over.' Jeff shut the door behind Polly and took her bag from her, putting it by the door.

'Go and make yourself comfortable Pol.'

'Thanks Jeff.' Jeff followed Polly into the lounge and then he went into the kitchen.

'Hello ladies, Polly has just arrived. Dix, have you ordered the food yet? I am starving.'

'You're always starving Jeffrey, the food is on its way.'

'Oh good, I thought I might have to have some of that lovely cake in the fridge.'

'You touch that cake Jeffrey Collier and I will make you do zumba for the rest of the evening while we eat all the food.' Jeff knew that Dixie was serious and he decided that it would be a good time to shut up and leave the cake alone.

Hannah went into the lounge and sat next to Polly. 'Hello Polly.'

'Hi Hannah, I am so looking forward to this evening.'

'Me too, though I think we might be burning off all the calories we eat tonight for a long time to come.'

'It is only once in a while, so I think we deserve it.'

'True, it is your birthday so you can eat all you want.' Hannah smiled at Polly, she really hoped that Polly would enjoy herself during the party. 'Hannah, have you thought about asking Dixie to stay at your house permanently?'

'Polly, you're not going to let this go are you?'

'Nope, anyone can see that you two are perfect for each other.'

'It is still early days in our relationship.'

'You said that before and I agreed then, but it is obvious that you and Dixie are meant to be together. You see each other every day at work and have been spending a lot of time together out of work. I'd say it is time to take the plunge.'

'Maybe you're right, let's keep it to ourselves for now and just enjoy your birthday party.'

'Okay, make sure that you talk to Dixie about it, then you can get married.'

'Steady on Polly, you'll have us with kids next.'

'You and Dixie would make great parents.' Hannah smiled at Polly's enthusiasm, maybe it was time to have a talk with Dixie, they spent almost every night together, living together wasn't much of a stretch really.

Dixie roped Jeff into bringing the food into the lounge with her, she'd ordered lots of things for them to eat; noodles, sweet and sour chicken, spring rolls and dips, crispy duck, tiger prawns, strawberry wontons with chocolate covered strawberries and a fortune cookie for everyone. Dixie also put out glasses and the bottles of coke and the wine for later. She spread it all out on the floor with the plates. 'Come on everyone, dig in, there is plenty enough to go around.'

'This is quite a spread Dixie,' Polly said with a smile on her face. 'I don't know where to start.'

'Have a bit of everything, I know that I am going to.'

'That is good advice.' Dixie chuckled and started to help herself to the food, Jeff had already began to eat the food that he had chosen.

'Ever open door, aren't you Jeffrey?'

'I enjoy good food, there's nothing wrong with that. I don't see you saying that to Hannah, she is already eating too.'

'I like a woman with a good appetite,' Dixie said and winked at Hannah.

'Too much information there Dix.' Dixie laughed and popped the chicken into her mouth, she liked that they could laugh together and have fun.

Hannah laughed with Dixie and the others, she felt so relaxed in their company that the flirty banter Dixie was throwing her way didn't phase her or make her feel awkward. She was really enjoying the food, it was beautiful. Hannah didn't eat Chinese food often, but she was enjoying it a lot and wanted to try some more of it. Dixie had sent Polly and Jeff into the kitchen for separate plates so they could eat the wontons and Hannah watched Dixie eat a bit more of the chicken. 'Dixie, tell me, are you a leg or a breast woman?' Hannah chuckled at the look on Dixie's face. 'Something in your laugh makes me think that you're not talking about the chicken, Hannah.'

'Maybe, then again, maybe not.'

'You're quite naughty, aren't you Hannah?'

'Nope, it isn't my fault that you thought my question was anything less than innocent.'

'I'll tell you tomorrow night which one I prefer.' Hannah smiled, she was quite looking forward to finding out Dixie's preference.

Polly heard the discussion that Hannah and Dixie were having as she came in, she was delighted that they were flirting with each other. She handed the plates out and helped herself to the wontons, she bit into the crispy shell. 'These are gorgeous, I will have to have these more often.' Polly followed Dixie's eye line, she was watching Hannah eat a strawberry and Polly knew that Dixie was thinking quite a few impure thoughts at that moment. 'Jeff, pass me the fortune cookies please, I want to know my fortune.' Polly handed the cookies around once everyone had finished and she broke hers open. 'A pleasant surprise is waiting for you. I wonder what that surprise could be. Open yours Jeff.' Polly giggled at the look on Jeff's face as he read his message. 'What does it say?'

'Never miss a chance to keep your mouth shut.' Polly, Dixie and Hannah laughed.

'It knows you too well Jeff.'

'Not funny, Miss Emmerson.'

'It is, go on Dixie, open yours.' Dixie cracked open her cookie.

'Stop searching forever, happiness is just next to you.'

'Awwwww, the cookie knows you're in love Dixie. What does yours say Hannah?'

'Blue eyes will bring deep and abiding love.'

'That is so cute, the cookies know everything.' Polly didn't miss the look that Hannah and Dixie shared, she was so happy that two of her best friends were that in love.

Hannah poured the wine into glasses, she figured it was time to celebrate a little bit, she handed the glasses around. 'Polly, I know we're a bit early, but happy birthday for Monday.' Everyone clinked their glasses and drank their wine. 'I believe it is time for your present.'

'You got me something?'

'We did, I'll just go and get it, Dixie will you help me?'

'Of course I will beautiful.'

'Come on then.' Hannah ran upstairs with Dixie and grabbed the present that they had wrapped up earlier on in the day. 'I so hope she likes what we've got her.'

'She will, it is perfect for her.' Hannah and Dixie took the present downstairs and set them in front of Polly, she really hoped that Polly loved her present.

Polly was astounded when Hannah and Dixie set the present down in front of her, it was massive, just what had they bought her? 'It might take some effort to get it open,' Hannah said.

'I hope you didn't spend loads of money on me, I would have been happy with something small.'

'Nonsense, you deserve it.' Polly started opening the wrapping paper covering her present and she carefully took it all off, she couldn't believe what lay inside the packaging. 'You bought me a guitar?' Polly felt very emotional, she had the best friends in the world.

'It is not just a guitar Pol,' Hannah said. 'In there is everything you will need; the guitar, an amp, a strap, tuner, guitar bag and stand, guitar lead, a set of plectrums, tutorial DVD and a spare set of strings. I've tuned her up for you already, so she's ready to go.'

'I don't know what to say, thank you.' Polly hugged Hannah, then Dixie and then Jeff, she couldn't believe that they had bought her a guitar, she was so happy. 'You are my best friends in the whole world.' Polly hugged them again, she loved them more than ever now.

Jeff took the cake out of the fridge and lit the candles on it, he took it into the lounge and they all sang happy birthday to Polly. He took in the happy expression on Polly's face, all of this had been worth it to see her smile. 'Make a wish Pol.' Polly closed her eyes and smiled, then she blew out the candles on the cake. 'I think the birthday girl should cut the cake.' Jeff handed Polly the knife and she cut the cake into slices, she handed them around and they all ate. 'I have been waiting for this all evening.' Jeff happily ate his slice of cake and watched everyone else munching on their cake too. 'Time for a movie I think, what did you bring with you Polly?'

'Harry Potter, I love it.'

'Come on everyone, make yourself comfortable.' Jeff got the chocolate, crisps, popcorn and ice cream out of the kitchen. He started the DVD and turned the lights off, he settled himself down on the sofa and looked at Dixie and Hannah cuddling up together. 'Hey Pol, do you want to share this sofa with me, you can't be very comfortable down there.'

'Okay.' Polly climbed up onto the sofa and sat next to Jeff, she laid her head on Jeff's shoulder and he put his arm around her, he loved Hannah and Polly like they were his daughters, he was so happy that Polly liked her present and was enjoying herself.

Hannah and Dixie cuddled up together and between them they ate some of the junk food that they had gathered together. Hannah looked over at Polly, she was happily snuggled up to Jeff. Hannah thought it was cute, she knew that Jeff loved both herself and Polly like daughters and Dixie as if she was his sister. She liked that they were their own little family, they looked out for each other and helped each other when it was needed. Hannah felt Dixie cuddle closer to her and she smiled, she loved the times that they spent cuddling up together and holding each other.

Dixie took all the plates into the kitchen and put them in the sink, they could wash them up in the morning. Once the credits had finished Dixie turned off the television and the DVD player. She pulled down the sofa bed and put the spare sheet, quilt and pillows on it for Polly. 'Thank you everyone, tonight has been wonderful.'

'You're welcome.' Dixie hugged Polly. 'Goodnight Pol, sleep well.'

'You too. Goodnight Hannah, goodnight Jeff.' Polly hugged both Jeff and Hannah and then climbed into the bed. Dixie quietly closed the door and went upstairs with Hannah and Jeff. 'Goodnight Jeff.' Dixie hugged Jeff and Hannah hugged him too, she took Hannah into her room and they both got changed for bed. Dixie climbed into the bed and Hannah snuggled up to her. 'I believe what the cookie said Hannah, you are my happiness.'

'You're sweet Dixie and very much my blue eyed love.' Dixie smiled and gently kissed Hannah.

'Goodnight beautiful.'

'Goodnight Dixie.' Dixie closed her arms around Hannah and held her close, it had been a wonderful evening, Dixie was certain that everyone would be going to bed very happy.