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, olivia. c. king1 and beethovenRIP for your comments. Christmas dinner time :)

Chapter Thirty-Five.

Dixie opened the door to find Polly, Jeff and Cyd stood there. 'Come in everyone, give me your coats.' Dixie took the coats and hung them up, it was nice to have everyone here, she was surrounded by friends and the woman she loved. She took Polly and Cyd into the lounge, she looked around and saw that Jeff had disappeared. 'Polly, do you know where Jeff went?'

'He said something about he'd left the presents in the car.'

'Typical Jeff, how does he remember anything?'

'Talking about me?' Dixie turned around and saw Jeff stood there with Little Abs.

'Little Abs, hello boy, I've missed you.' Dixie stroked the dog, she was so pleased to see him, he would stay with her and Hannah occasionally but she still missed him. 'Thanks for bringing Little Abs here Jeff, it has been too long.'

'It has only been a couple of days Dixie.'

'I know, I can miss him though can't I?'

'Of course you can princess.' Dixie hugged Jeff and kissed him on the cheek.

'What was that for?'

'The reason why you couldn't come for coffee with me and Hannah last Sunday.'

'Oh, she told you.'

'Yes, she did. Thank you Jeff, you're a wonderful man.'

'I am glad it has put a smile on your face.' Dixie hugged Jeff again. 'You look beautiful princess.'

'You look handsome Jeff, someone has dressed up.' Dixie noted that Jeff had put on a shirt and proper trousers, he usually wore jeans.

'Only for you princess.' Dixie smiled, everything was perfect, everyone was here and it was time for the dinner to begin.

Hannah saw Dixie's happiness the minute that she walked in the kitchen, clearly everyone being here had given her usual happy nature a boost. 'How is everything going in here?'

'The soup is done, is everyone ready?'

'Yes, I think so.'

'Good. Will you tell everyone to sit down?'

'Of course I will beautiful.' Hannah smiled at Dixie and started pouring the soup into the bowls she had placed on the side. Dixie came back through the door a few seconds later. 'Okay, everyone is sat down, Jeff is hungry as usual.' Hannah chuckled and checked on the turkey, it was doing well and would be ready in time for the main course. Hannah went into the dining room and sat next to Dixie, she saw everyone staring at her, especially Polly. 'Oh my goodness Hannah, you look beautiful, I knew that dress would suit you.'

'Did you help choose it Polly?'

'I did, do you like it?'

'I love it.' Hannah caught Dixie's eye and smiled at her, everyone was eating and they looked as if they were enjoying the spicy parsnip soup and bread that they had made for them. Teaching Dixie to make bread had proved to be quite enjoyable too, it had been good fun for both of them.

Dixie tucked into her soup and bread, it was lovely, she had helped Hannah make the bread and she'd enjoyed learning how it was done. She'd mostly enjoyed Hannah being stood close to her and guiding her hands whilst kneading the bread. Dixie looked around the table at all her friends, she loved having them in her house. They were smiling and talking, Jeff was even talking to Cyd, it pleased her that they were getting on better now. Dixie picked up some of the now finished bowls of soup and took them into the kitchen, Hannah followed her in a few minutes later and started laying out plates for the main meal.

Jeff sat with Polly and Cyd, he looked over at Polly and he saw her smile. 'What are you smiling about Pol?'

'Dixie and Hannah, they're so happy together.'

'I know, I wouldn't be surprised if they got married one day.'

'I hope they do, I can be bridesmaid for them.'

'You'd make a lovely bridesmaid Pol.'

'They've only been together two months though,' Cyd put in.

'So, I can see that they're happy, that they love each other.'

'I'm not saying that they don't, it is just a bit early to think that they'll get married.' Jeff thought that Cyd was being pessimistic but he kept his opinion to himself. Jeff rubbed his hands together when Dixie brought some more food out. 'That smells wonderful Dixie.'

'Bad news Jeff, we only have a half portion for you.'

'You're joking, right Dixie?'

'I thought you wouldn't mind sharing with the dog.' Jeff couldn't work out if Dixie was joking or not, she was keeping a totally straight face.

'That's not fair, why do I have to share?'

'I'm just joking Jeff.'

'You mean woman.' Dixie's laugh was infectious and soon everyone round the table was laughing with her.

Hannah joined everyone at the table again, she'd laid on the works for their main meal; turkey, roast potatoes, parsnips, sprouts, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pigs in blankets. She poured the wine for everyone and they all clinked glasses with each other. Hannah had heard Dixie joking with Jeff as she walked in, she was pleased that they were enjoying themselves and that they seemed to like the food. 'Jeff, have you got over being told you only had half a portion yet?'

'Just about, I am glad that it wasn't true, this is lovely.'

'Thank you, I am happy that you think so.'

'Dixie, can I borrow Hannah for a while?'

'No, she's mine, sorry mate.'

'Come on, you can have her back again.' Hannah laughed, it was funny to watch them mock them fighting over Jeff borrowing her. 'It'll only be for half the week, I'll give her back.'

'It is not going to work no matter how many times you say that you will give her back Jeffrey, Hannah is mine.'

'Okay you two, honestly, anyone would think you were supposed to be adults.' Hannah laughed at the put out expressions they were giving her. 'I believe it is time for dessert anyway.'

'Oh good,' Jeff said. 'I have left room for dessert.'

'That's not hard is it, ever open door that you are Jeff.'

'You're just as bad Dixie, chocolate monster, you eat the whole bar to yourself and never leave any for anyone else.'

'For that comment you can help me move the plates, get up Collier.'

'You're so mean to me, protect me Polly.'

'Nope, you brought this on yourself Jeff, do as the lady says.' Hannah chuckled and went into the kitchen to divide up the dessert, she was so happy that the meal had gone well and everyone was relaxed and having a good time.

Hannah was carefully putting the miniature Christmas puddings, mince pies and Christmas cakes onto plates that people could help themselves to when Dixie and Jeff came in with the plates from dinner. 'I see you have a helper Dixie.'

'Yes I do, that will teach Jeff to say that he wants to borrow you.'

'You two are very funny, quite the double act, I don't know how you get any work done at all.'

'If it was left to Jeff then we'd never get any work done.'

'Hey, I resent that princess, who would drive the ambulance if I didn't do it?'

'I would, I drive better than you do.'

'Do not.'

'Do too.' Jeff put on his best wounded dog expression and Dixie laughed at him.

'You're meant to be my friend and you laugh at me when I'm sad.'

'Awww, poor Jeff, give me snuggles.'

'No, mean Dixie, I don't want snuggles.' Hannah watched the unfolding scene with satisfaction; living apart had not diminished or changed Dixie and Jeff's friendship in any way. Dixie eventually got her way and was currently hugging Jeff. 'I see someone has an admirer.' Hannah looked down at Little Abs who was sat by her feet. 'I think so too.' Hannah patted Little Abs' head and he wagged his tail at her. 'He really enjoyed his Christmas dinner.'

'He takes after someone else I know.' Dixie flicked her eyes at Jeff and Hannah tried to contain her smile as Jeff playfully glared at Dixie.

'Okay, make yourself useful, pick up a plate and take it into the dining room, no eating anything just yet.'

'Bloody hell Dix, do you teach everyone how to be bossy?'

'Maybe.'

'I am going to fear for my life soon.' Hannah chuckled and hugged Jeff with her free arm, she really loved both Jeff and Dixie, they made her laugh and smile; making people laugh was a very underrated quality.

Jeff put the plates he was carrying down on the coffee table and went to take one of the little Christmas puddings but he saw Hannah watching and thought better of it. 'Is it present time?' Polly was hovering around the presents that were sat under the tree.

'If you want it to be,' Dixie said and smiled as Polly jumped up and down excitedly. Jeff helped Polly hand around the gifts and then sat back down, he watched in satisfaction as Dixie and Hannah looked very happy with the very large boxes of chocolate he had bought them. It wasn't an original present but every year he bought Dixie a box of chocolates that had all of her favourites in. Chocolate always makes Dixie happy, no doubt she would sit on the sofa with Hannah and eat them all. Jeff picked up the present that Polly had bought him and opened it, he saw her expectant face, just what had she bought him? He laughed when he got the package fully open, inside it was a gorilla figurine and it was sat on top of a gift set with his favourite beer in it, he was quite looking forward to opening it later. 'Have you forgiven me for playing that joke on you yet Jeff?'

'Just about, it was quite a good joke though.' Jeff heard Dixie and Cyd laughing in the background as Dixie told her the story. 'I think I'll put this guy in Dorothy, he can sit on the dashboard. I think I'll name him Gordon.'

'I don't know, he looks like a Jeff to me,' Dixie said and chuckled.

'Are you implying that I'm hairy?'

'No, not really.'

'Your smile makes me think that you're saying exactly that.'

'Think what you like dear Jeffrey.'

'Bad Dixie.' Dixie laughed again and Jeff picked up a mini mince pie and ate it, he was enjoying himself immensely.

Dixie looked around at her friends, the gift giving had gone well, everyone had a little something. Polly and Hannah had bought each other music, she wasn't surprised there as all they talked about was music when they were together. Her gifts were all different; perfume from Cyd, candles from Polly and her usual chocolate from Jeff. She felt very lucky, it had been a wonderful day. Cyd looked happy with her gifts; she loved to pamper herself in the bath so Dixie had gone shopping with Hannah and they'd bought her lots of stuff to pamper herself with. They'd also bought Polly a guitar strap to replace the plain one that she currently had, it had roses and skulls all over it, she had loved it straight away and couldn't wait to put it on when she got home. She'd wanted to get something for Jeff that he would like, it was Hannah that had given her the idea and he had typically loved it. They'd put together to buy him a day driving fast cars, he'd looked at the voucher a few times before hugging herself and Hannah tightly. They were going to go and watch him while he was driving them. Dixie didn't understand the attraction of fast cars but Jeff did and she was happy that the present had made him happy.

Hannah settled herself in Dixie's arms, they were watching The Snowman on the television, it had been Polly's idea but the relaxing nature of the film was the perfect end to the day. Almost every bit of food had been eaten, she'd stored the rest of the food in the fridge for another day. She was so pleased that everything had gone well and now everybody was just relaxing and watching television. Nobody spoke and Jeff looked as if he was dozing, Little Abs was lying down on the floor and he was almost asleep. She loved the quiet that was currently settled over the room, everyone was staying over for the night so nobody had to worry about going home.

Dixie felt Hannah cuddle closer to her, the feeling that she was lucky returned, she had found love and happiness, her friends were around her and they'd had a brilliant day. Dixie interlocked her fingers with Hannah's and kissed her on the head. She smiled when she looked at Jeff, he was definitely asleep, he always fell asleep after a big meal. Dixie hoped that he wouldn't start snoring, it would often sound like a train was coming. She didn't want to disturb the silence in the room, it was peaceful and everything felt right with the world.