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 comments, you really do spoil me with them :)

Chapter Twenty-Seven.

Hannah slowly opened her eyes, she registered that it was morning and that she was lying on Dixie, who was still asleep. She looked at the woman she had spent the night with and smiled, she felt quite satisfied, Dixie was a very giving lover. Hannah let the memories of the night run through her mind, she'd loved Dixie touching her body with her hands and lips. Hannah blushed as more intimate memories entered her mind, Dixie's fingers slipping inside her body and how she had moved against them. Then the sensation of Dixie sucking gently on the sensitive areas of her neck, she'd kissed almost every inch of her upper body and Hannah had loved how it felt. Hannah gently placed her head back down against Dixie's bare skin, it was lovely and soft and she loved to touch it. Now that they had spent one night together, the next one would be easier. She knew more about what Dixie liked and wanted now and she felt more at ease. Hannah had been nervous about touching Dixie at first, she wasn't sure what to do or if Dixie would like it, but she'd soon learned what the other woman wanted and needed and Hannah had only been too happy to give her it.

Hannah looked at Dixie, she was breathing deeply in her sleep, it was gentle and relaxed. It was nice to watch her when she was unaware of it. Hannah pressed a gentle kiss to Dixie's lips and cuddled back up to her, she thought about moving, but Dixie's arms were holding her tight even as she slept. It was nice, she felt protected and safe, Dixie loved her, Hannah was very sure of it. She loved Dixie too, the older woman had showed her exactly how perfect making love could be. There were some things that they hadn't done as Dixie wanted to wait until they'd spent a few nights together. Hannah was looking forward to those nights, she wanted to know what else Dixie had to show her and teach her. Hannah smiled, she was quite happy to be Dixie's student when it came to learning about being in bed with her.

Dixie felt Hannah kiss her, the younger woman was obviously awake, she kept her eyes closed, she wanted time to think about the previous evening. Hannah had been a very willing student, she had much that she wanted to teach Hannah and show her. She had held back a little bit as it was Hannah's first night in bed with her, she didn't want to do too much or push her too far. Dixie remembered Hannah's moans as she'd caressed her body and moved her fingers inside her. Dixie had watched Hannah's face as she came, her whole body shaking, it pleased her to hear Hannah whisper her name as her orgasm took hold. She'd wanted to taste Hannah, to kiss Hannah's whole body and then use her mouth and tongue to make Hannah come again, but she had held back, that was something for next time. She'd encouraged Hannah to touch her, Dixie remembered Hannah running those slender fingers over her clit and then gently pushing them inside her. Dixie almost moaned at the memory. Hannah had been a bit shy at first, but with a bit of guidance she had soon found her rhythm, and Dixie had moaned into her mouth as they kissed. It was Hannah's mouth trailing over her breasts and her thumb brushing her clit that had eventually made her come. She'd loved it, it was amazing, she couldn't wait until they explored more together the next time.

Dixie opened her eyes to see Hannah looking at her. 'Morning beautiful.'

'Morning Dixie.'

'Hannah, are you all right with everything that we did last night?'

'Why wouldn't I be?'

'I don't know, I just want to make sure that I didn't go too far with you, that you're okay.'

'Don't worry, I quite enjoyed myself.'

'How did you feel about touching me?'

'I liked that too, I'd like to do it again.'

'I am relieved, I liked what you did to me Hannah, you are so amazing.' Dixie pulled Hannah close to her body and kissed her. 'I love you Hannah, forever.'

'I love you Dixie, in this life and whatever comes after it.' Dixie held Hannah in her arms, she was so pleased that Hannah had enjoyed herself and that she wanted to make love to her again.

Hannah relaxed in Dixie's arms, it was nice to lie with their naked skin touching. 'Hannah, you have a scar just underneath your belly. Did you have your appendix removed?'

'I did, when I was younger, it was going to burst. I don't like the scar.'

'Think about it, without that scar there wouldn't be a Hannah, and I wouldn't have my beautiful partner.'

'That's true.'

'One scar doesn't make you any less beautiful Hannah.'

'Thank you Dixie.'

'You're welcome, my beautiful Hannah. We all have things that we don't like about ourselves.'

'Even you?'

'Even me. I don't like my legs or belly, I have too much weight on both I fear.'

'Dixie, I think you're gorgeous, curvy and quite sexy.'

'Do you?'

'Yes.' Hannah kissed Dixie, she wasn't so bothered about the scar now, Dixie was right, everyone had their own hang ups.

Dixie rolled Hannah so she was lying on her back. 'I've just noticed something.'

'Which is?'

'I have my beautiful, sexy partner in this bed with me and she is totally naked.' Dixie saw the blush creep up Hannah's skin. 'How far does that blush go down?' Dixie looked under the covers and tickled Hannah's bare belly.

'Dixie don't,' Hannah said and giggled. Dixie chuckled and blew a raspberry on Hannah's belly, she gently kissed Hannah's scar and then rested her head on Hannah's belly. 'Dixie?' Dixie felt Hannah's hand stroking her hair.

'What is it?'

'We have to get up.'

'Do we have to?'

'Yes, we promised we would have lunch with Jeff and Polly.'

'I know, I wish we could stay here.'

'We can come back again later, if you're good you can get in the shower with me.'

'Is that a promise?'

'Yes, first though, did you decide on if you are a leg or a breast woman?'

'I think I'm both when it comes to you.'

'Oh, really?'

'Yeah, I like the variation.' Dixie smiled at Hannah and she smiled back, Dixie was happy that her relationship with Hannah was so much stronger now that they had made love.

Jeff checked on the roast in the oven, he had learned a thing or two from Dixie about cooking over the years. Hannah and Dixie would be here soon, Polly had arrived some time ago and she was preparing potatoes. He liked having Polly's company, it had been so quiet last night without Dixie there. Jeff was happy for her, but he was missing her too, he also knew he was the reason that Dixie wouldn't move out. He sighed, he felt guilty, Dixie should be with the woman that she was in love with and it was because of him that she kept coming back here. 'That was a large sigh Jeff. What's wrong?'

'Dixie, she loves Hannah, I know she wants to be with her, but she won't leave me alone in this house. I am holding her back.'

'She doesn't think that.'

'How do you know?'

'Because she is Dixie.'

'She's my best friend, I just want her to be happy.'

'So do I, maybe we should talk to her.'

'She's stubborn, she refuses to go.'

'I can see that, we need a solution then. I'll try and think of something.' Jeff smiled, Polly was a sweet girl, she loved them all and it showed every time that she tried to help them.

Polly put the potatoes in the oven and she sat at the table peeling the carrots for later, she liked helping Jeff to make the dinner, it gave her something to take her mind off her own problems. She looked up as she heard the door open. 'Jeff?' It was Dixie's voice, she was back. Polly ran out into the hall and hugged Dixie and then Hannah. 'Come on in, Jeff is upstairs.'

'Something smells nice.'

'That will be the roast beef.'

'Lovely, I hope there are Yorkshire puddings to go with the beef.'

'Of course there are,' Jeff said as he came down the stairs. 'It is good to see you both. Now that you're here Dix, you can help me with the dinner.'

'Typical male, the minute I walk in the door you start talking about the dinner.'

'Come on Dix, you make the best gravy in the world.'

'Flattery is it Mr Collier?'

'Yes.' Polly chuckled as Jeff and Dixie went into the kitchen together, she loved them both dearly.

Hannah went into the lounge with Polly, she was happy to see her as she wanted to talk to her. 'Hannah, have you noticed that you have quite the glow about you today?'

'No, have I?'

'Yes, you have. If I'm not mistaken it is the afterglow of a woman that has spent the night with someone she is very much in love with.' Hannah blushed, she suspected that Polly knew what she had done with Dixie last night. 'Don't be embarrassed Hannah, you and Dixie love each other, it is about time that you two had a night of passion.' Hannah smiled at Polly, she still felt the warmth of the blush that had spread across her face, but it pleased her to think that Polly was happy for her. 'I think it is brilliant, you two are so meant for each other. How do you feel now?'

'Different, closer to Dixie somehow, more in love with her than ever.'

'That is so sweet, I am so pleased for you both.'

'Thank you, you're such a sweet person Polly.'

'I mean it, you're in love, it is wonderful.'

'Polly, I've been meaning to ask you if everything is all right.'

'How do you mean?'

'You seem quiet and have been for a few days.'

'My landlord wants to put up my rent, I can't afford it, I already pay four hundred a month. He won't fix my heating unless I agree to pay the extra hundred every month.'

'Polly, you're not staying in that house a minute longer, I'm going to get you out of there.'

'Hannah, I have nowhere to go, I have to stay.'

'Where have you been sleeping?'

'Downstairs on the mattress, my bedroom is too cold.'

'Don't worry Polly, we'll get you out of there, I promise.' Hannah hugged Polly, the poor woman had been suffering in the cold in that house and she wasn't going to stand for it.

Dixie took the gravy from Jeff. 'Honestly man, you never whisk it properly.'

'That's why I want you to do it.' Dixie put the whisk in the gravy and whisked it until it was a good deal smoother than before. 'Dixie, you're glowing.'

'I am not, you're just seeing things.'

'You are, I think that someone spent the night with Hannah.'

'Jeffrey, you are not to mention that you know to Hannah, she is still quite shy.'

'As if I would, I know what she means to you Dixie.'

'She means everything to me, more now than ever before, we shared something so special last night.'

'I am happy for you Dixie, I've always wanted this for you.'

'Thank you Jeff, you're a wonderful man.'

'I mean it, I can see you marrying Hannah someday.' Dixie smiled, she could see herself marrying Hannah too.

'Come on Jeff, let's get lunch finished.'

'I will be your best man when the day comes.'

'I wouldn't ask anyone else.' Dixie kissed Jeff on the cheek, he might be terrible at making gravy, but he was a good man and her best friend.

Hannah and Polly went into the kitchen and Hannah explained Polly's situation to Jeff and Dixie, she was quite worried about her being in that cold house. 'It is December and she should be warm.'

'I agree with you there. What are we going to do?' Hannah smiled at Dixie.

'I was thinking that she could move in with me,' Jeff said from where he was sat.

'Don't be silly Jeffrey, I live here.' Dixie sounded confused.

'I want you to do something for me Dixie, go and live with Hannah, be with the woman you love.'

'Jeff...'

'No Dixie, for once I'm giving you the orders. You're worried about me being alone and now I won't have to be. You go and live with Hannah and Polly moves in here.'

'Jeff, don't you want me living here?'

'Dixie, you'll always be my best friend, but your life isn't here now, it is with Hannah.'

'Jeff, I don't know what to say.' Hannah smiled as Dixie hugged Jeff, she moved away from Jeff and Hannah could see the tears in her eyes. 'Hannah, will you have me living with you?'

'Of course I will.' Hannah looked at Polly who was smiling, she looked a lot happier now.

Jeff watched Dixie go to Hannah and hug her, he was so happy for them. 'I want lots of invites to your place. Don't think that you're getting rid of me that easily.'

'Of course you're invited,' Hannah said. 'Both of you can visit as often as you like.'

'Good. Then it is settled. I suggest we have dinner and then we can sort out the plan for getting Polly out of there.'

'Excellent idea, Jeffrey.'

'I might have known that you'd agree with me Dixie.' Jeff laughed at the look on Dixie's face.

'I hope you're not suggesting that I eat too much.'

'Would I do that?'

'Yes.' Jeff laughed again and handed out the plates of food, he was a bit sad about Dixie moving out, but he was mostly happy for her.

Dixie could hardly believe what had just happened, she was moving in with Hannah, she would miss Jeff, but he would visit her often and she could go and see him too. They didn't live far from each other and she would see him every day at work as well, she vowed that their friendship wouldn't die. Jeff was still her best friend, she wouldn't change that for anything.

Over dinner they made the plan to move Polly out of her place, she would stay at Hannah's until Dixie's stuff could be moved out of her room and into Hannah's place. Moving Polly out was going to be easy as all of the furniture came with the house, all she needed was her personal belongings. Dixie found herself getting quite excited, she was looking forward to living with Hannah.