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 happens when Cyd is replaced by Hannah Darbyshire and Dixie takes a liking to her. Will she end up with even more of a broken heart or will she find the happiness that she has been searching for?

Disclaimer: I do not know or own any of the characters from Casualty, all original characters and the story are my property and I do not give permission for anyone else to use this story.

Author's Note: This story will contain will contain some femslash, if you do not wish to read it 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. nelson444 and beethovenRIP for your comments, enjoy :)

Chapter Thirty-Three.

Hannah sat in the lounge, her dad was coming to visit today, she was looking forward to seeing him again. He had reassured her that her mother wasn't coming with him, he had also told her that she had been ranting for days about her relationship with Dixie and wanted to know why it hadn't ended yet. He'd also told her that her mother was now saying that she didn't deserve a present as she was no longer part of the family. Hannah didn't care, she didn't want to be part of a family that would stop her from being with the woman that she loved. The only person that she wanted a present from in the family was her dad, he would always love her no matter what.

Hannah was still musing over her family when Dixie came downstairs, she was wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Hannah smiled, Dixie had obviously got over the nerves she'd had the last time her dad came to visit. Her hair had been straightened and she was wearing a little bit of make up but she was dressed more casually this time around. 'Will I do?' Dixie asked.

'Of course you will, you know that my dad likes you.'

'I am glad that he does, I'd hate for him or you to be ashamed of me.'

'I'd never be ashamed of you Dixie, I love you, I don't care what anyone else thinks.'

'You're sweet Hannah, I love you too.'

'I mean it, you're a wonderful person Dixie.'

'I am glad that you think so.' Hannah hugged Dixie, she liked hugging her, Dixie was always warm and her arms provided comfort.

Dixie held Hannah close and she moved her hands until they sat at Hannah's waist. She gently nudged Hannah's head with her own until Hannah was looking at her, Dixie smiled and then kissed her. She caressed Hannah's lips with hers and made the kiss deeper when Hannah's mouth opened. Dixie felt Hannah's tongue touch hers and she smiled into the kiss they were sharing. Dixie slowly pulled out of the kiss and touched her forehead to Hannah's. She loved kissing her and holding her, Dixie loved Hannah in general. She'd found that Hannah was coming out of her shell more when they made love to each other, it made Dixie happy. She was still waiting for Hannah to suggest that they make love or start things off but there was time for that, Hannah would do it when she was ready and Dixie was quite happy to wait.

Hannah reluctantly let go of Dixie when the doorbell rang, she liked hugging her but she had to answer the door. Hannah opened the front door to see her dad stood there. 'Hi dad.'

'Hello Hannah.' Hannah looked down at the pile of wrapped gifts.

'Do you need any help?'

'No, I'm all right.'

'Those look heavy, surely you can't carry them all by yourself.'

'I'm not by myself, I've got a little help.'

'Dad, you're not making much sense.'

'I know, all will become clear soon.' Hannah saw her dad gesture to someone and her mouth nearly dropped open.

'James, what are you doing here?'

'I had a bit of a break in my schedule and I thought I would come and see you.'

'Come in, it is good to see you.' Hannah couldn't believe that her best friend was here, she hadn't known that he was coming to see her but it was a nice surprise. Hannah was thankful that she had told him about Dixie so it wouldn't be a surprise for him.

Dixie saw another man come into the room with Hannah's dad, she recognised him from the pictures that Hannah had showed her, it was obviously James. Hannah had reassured her that he knew all about them and was okay with her coming to his wedding. Dixie was curious, she'd wondered about Hannah and what she was like when she was younger, now she could find out. Dixie squeezed Hannah's hand when she stood by her. 'You must be James, Hannah has told me all about you.'

'That sounds bad, she has a lot of stories about me that could make me blush.'

'It is all good stuff, I promise.'

'That's all right then, I am very pleased to meet you Dixie.' Dixie smiled, James seemed like a very nice man, he reminded her of a younger version of Jeff.

'Dixie, will you keep James company while me and my dad make some tea?'

'Of course I will, go on.' Dixie watched Hannah and her dad leave and she was left with James who had sat on the other sofa.

Dixie sat down and looked at James. 'You've known Hannah for a long time, what was she like when she was younger?'

'She's always been very much the same as she is now, a little shy and quiet. She's an individual, there's only one of her, nobody else can ever be her.'

'I believe you borrowed her the gorilla costume she used to torment my friend Jeff.'

'I did, when she told me what she wanted it for I just had to let her use it.'

'She really surprised me that day.'

'Hannah does that, you think you have her figured out and then she surprises you.'

'I like being surprised.'

'That's a good thing, I should know what she is like for surprises, she was my model for years.'

'Model?'

'I'm a photographer, when I was studying for my degree Hannah would pose for me.'

'I didn't know that.'

'Not many people do, she's very modest and keeps the pictures hidden most of the time.'

'Oh, what type of pictures did you take of her?'

'Many different ones, she's a brilliant subject, her face is just perfect for photographs. She's been an elf, a vampire, a geisha and even a princess in the pictures. There are a few I am sure you would like.' Dixie saw the wink that James gave her. 'I know that you two are involved.'

'Hannah told me that you know.'

'I was the first to find out that she was bisexual, we've always told each other everything, she trusted me to keep it a secret. I am glad she's found someone to take care of her and love her. She's happy with you. I know Hannah and I can see that she's quite happy, I hear it in her voice. She used to worry that she would be alone forever.'

'That's not going to happen, I won't let that happen.'

'She really means a lot to you, I can sense it.'

'She does.' Dixie smiled again, James was a lovely man, she was reminded of the similarities between James and Jeff. Dixie's curiosity had been raised, she really wanted to see the pictures that James had taken of Hannah when they were at university together.

Hannah put the kettle on and got the tea out of the cupboard, she put everything down on the side and put the mugs down next to the kettle. 'How is everything going at work Hannah?'

'It's good, we have some days are busy and some are quiet. Some shouts are more difficult than others but on the whole I love my job.'

'How are you and Dixie getting on sharing a house?'

'We're getting along just fine. Why all of the questions? Is something wrong?'

'Can't a dad ask about his only daughter?'

'You didn't answer me.'

'I just want to make sure that you're happy and taken care of.'

'What's going on?'

'I should know that I can't hide anything from you.'

'Please tell me.'

'I am going to divorce your mother, she's been having an affair, I've suspected it for a long time and a private investigator proved me right. I can't stay with her now that I know.'

'I'm sorry, if there is anything that I can do then let me know.'

'You're still my daughter no matter what, nothing will change that. You're the only good thing that has come out of this marriage.'

'Will you be all right? What will she do when you tell her?'

'I don't know, I will only tell her when everything is sorted out. Don't worry, everything will be fine.' Hannah wished that she shared her father's belief that everything would be all right. 'Just enjoy Christmas Hannah, you deserve it.'

'I'll try.' Hannah concentrated on putting the biscuits onto a plate and then carried the tray into the lounge. Hannah thought that her mother deserved everything that was about to happen to her, she was angry at her mother for everything that she was putting her father through. Hannah was determined that her mother would not spoil Christmas for herself or Dixie.

Dixie noticed the change in Hannah's mood while they were having tea and biscuits, now wasn't the best time to ask her what was wrong, she decided that she would ask Hannah about it later. Dixie noted that one of the presents from Hannah's dad had her name on it, she hadn't expected him to get her a gift, she was glad that she had put some money towards the case of wine that Hannah had bought for him. She had no idea that wine could cost so much, she took Hannah's word for it that it was a special vintage, whatever that meant. She'd put the gifts under the tree while Hannah was in the kitchen with her dad, they'd put it up together a couple of days ago and then they'd cuddled up and kissed and hugged on the sofa afterwards.

Hannah enjoyed having her father and James here, she didn't want to let them go home but she had to. She helped her dad put the wine she had bought him into the boot of his car. Hannah hugged her dad and then James; she'd been going to send James his present through the post but she had given it to him now. 'Don't open it the minute you get home, Anna will tell me if you do.'

'Of course, then I'd be in trouble, right?'

'Yes, you would be in lots of trouble.' Hannah hugged James again and he whispered in her ear.

'I want the first invite to your wedding and to be the photographer.' Hannah smiled at James.

'Count on it.' James and her dad hugged Dixie and then got into the car, Hannah felt Dixie's hand squeeze her own and they went inside when the car disappeared.

Dixie took the opportunity to ask Hannah what was bothering her, she wanted to know what was going on in her life. 'Is everything all right Hannah?'

'My mother is having an affair and come the new year my father will start divorce proceedings.'

'Your father is a lovely man, he doesn't deserve to have someone cheating on him.'

'Thanks Dixie, that means a lot. I'm not sure what to think right now.'

'Give yourself time, you've only just found out.'

'I know.' Dixie put her arms around Hannah and held her close, she hummed softly and stroked Hannah's hair in an attempt to make her feel better.

Hannah closed her eyes, Dixie touch was soothing and gentle, it felt lovely and she relaxed into it. 'James told me that you modelled for him when you were younger.'

'I did, it was for his portfolio at university.'

'Can I see the pictures?'

'Okay, they're just me though.'

'I know, that's why I want to see them.' Hannah went to the bookshelf and took a display book down off the shelf and handed it to Dixie. She wondered what Dixie thought of the pictures.

Dixie opened the book and carefully looked at the photos, the ones that James mentioned were there and quite a few more that he hadn't told her about. 'What are you dressed as here?' Dixie pointed to the picture she was looking at; Hannah was wearing a white dress and her hair had been elaborately braided. 'I was a muse, one of the mystical beings that spark creativity.'

'These pictures are certainly making me feel quite creative.' Dixie carried on looking through the pictures until she reached the back. 'What about this picture?' Dixie looked at the picture in more detail; Hannah was shown from the waist up, she had black eye shadow and lipstick on and the picture was in black and white except for a pink feather boa covering her naked skin. 'Oh that one.' Hannah blushed when she looked at the photo. 'A group of us got together to raise some money for cancer research. The pictures were put together in a book and it was sold to raise money. James took the pictures for us and he printed me a copy just for me.'

'That is brilliant, you look gorgeous too, it makes me want to see under your feather boa.' Dixie saw Hannah blush again, she closed the cover of the book and gave it to Hannah. 'Thank you for letting me see the pictures, you look amazing.' Dixie hugged Hannah, she really wished that Hannah would come out of her shell, just like she had in those pictures.

Hannah went upstairs, she was glad that she had let Dixie see the photos, she had been a bit different when she was younger, more carefree, it is why she had posed for the picture with the feather boa. Hannah went to her wardrobe and pulled out the corset and skirt from Halloween, she made a decision and put them on. She smoothed her hair down and looked at herself in the mirror. Hannah took a deep breath and opened the door. 'Dixie,' she called out. 'Could you come up here for a minute?' She heard Dixie's footsteps come up the stairs and the door opened, Dixie stopped and Hannah felt Dixie's eyes look her up and down. 'Why are you wearing that?' Hannah heard the huskiness in Dixie's voice and it excited her.

'I thought you might want to act out your dreams.'

'You are full of surprises Hannah.'

'Is that a bad thing?'

'Not from where I'm standing.' Hannah beckoned Dixie over to her, she felt Dixie's hands at her waist. 'You're so gorgeous.' Hannah smiled and she let Dixie pull her closer and kiss her.

Dixie pulled Hannah down to the bed as they kissed and she put her hand on Hannah's naked thigh in the split of the skirt. She kissed Hannah a few more times and then she moved behind her, her hands moved to the bottom of the corset and pulled at the laces holding it closed. Dixie kissed Hannah's neck and she heard her sigh, Hannah loved having her neck kissed. She slowly unlaced the corset, pulling out the ribbons one section at a time. 'It undoes at the front Dixie, it would be quicker.'

'I know but I think slower is better.' She kissed and gently suckled on Hannah's neck, Dixie heard Hannah moan quietly. 'You're so gorgeous Hannah, I want you so much.'

'Then take me.' Dixie slowly undid the rest of Hannah's corset until her half naked body showed, she gently caressed Hannah's skin and Dixie let Hannah pull her shirt off, her bra soon followed and Dixie pushed Hannah back into the covers. Her hand slipped inside the split of Hannah's skirt and stroked her leg, she moved her hand further up, she felt Hannah's bare skin and Dixie raised her eyebrows. 'Hannah, you're not wearing any underwear.'

'You said it yourself, I'm full of surprises.'

'Yes you are.' Dixie smiled and kissed Hannah, she was looking forward to making love to Hannah again. It had surprised Dixie that Hannah wasn't wearing anything under her skirt, it was a nice surprise though. Hannah was coming out her shell even more now, Dixie really liked Hannah's naughty side, as surprises went, this was definitely a very nice surprise. Dixie moved until she was lying on top of Hannah, it was time to make love to her beautiful partner.