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. Enjoy the chapter ladies, Dixie is being quite naughty haha.

Chapter Thirty-Eight.

Hannah had awoken to birdsong and light streaming through the curtains, it had been early so she had simply gone back to sleep, the wedding wasn't until later on in the day so they had plenty of time. After a few more hours of sleep she had got up and woken up Dixie as well, they'd gone downstairs in their pyjamas and dressing gowns to have breakfast and that's where they were now. Hannah sipped at her orange juice while Dixie drank her coffee. Hannah had fried some eggs and grilled some bacon and they'd eaten them on floury muffins. 'Hannah, do people here know that you're dating a woman?'

'Probably, my mother has a big mouth, no doubt everyone knows. She's probably portrayed me as a debauched lesbian that has orgies with lots of women every night of the week.'

'Sounds exciting, is it true?' Hannah laughed, Dixie had a playful expression on her face and Hannah heard the amusement in her voice.

'Oh yes, every weekend, sometimes I even borrow the ambulance and continue the bad behaviour in there, those beds really aren't that comfortable so I wouldn't recommend sex in the ambulance.' Dixie laughed and Hannah smiled, she really didn't care what people thought about her.

'So we're going as a couple then?'

'Yes, we are. We might get a few dirty looks from some people at the wedding and the party, can you handle that Dixie?'

'Let them think whatever they want. We're in a stable and happy relationship and are loyal to each other, that's all that matters.'

'I agree, you are what's important to me Dixie, not their bigoted opinions.' Hannah put her hand on top of Dixie's and they hugged each other.

'Hannah, does your dad really have a housekeeper?'

'Yes, well, my mum does, it was her idea really.'

'Can't say I'm surprised by that.'

'He pays Jennifer well for her work. I think he finds it useful to have someone to cook when he's had a busy day.'

'Being a surgeon he must be busy quite a lot of the time.'

'He is, it might only be a local hospital but people always need operations.'

'True.' Hannah sat back in her chair, she was going to have to move soon as they would need to get ready for the wedding.

Dixie felt satisfied, she'd enjoyed the bacon and egg muffin and the coffee, especially as it was fresh from the coffee machine. She'd relaxed a bit in the hours since she'd got here, the house might be huge but there was something nice about the atmosphere here, maybe because Hannah's mother wasn't here to spoil it. 'Hannah, where's your dad?'

'He'll be up soon, he was on call until late so he'll have slept in.'

'Oh, okay, do you think we should start getting ready?'

'Yes, that is a good idea, I need to get a shower.'

'Me too.'

'Come on then Dixie, let's make ourselves beautiful.' Dixie followed Hannah upstairs to the room they had slept in last night, she took out her washing things and put them on the bed, she checked that she had everything she needed. 'Why don't you go in first Dixie.'

'Are you sure beautiful?'

'I am, I'm not quite ready yet.'

'Okay, I won't be long.'

'Take your time.' Dixie kissed Hannah on the cheek and went into the bathroom to get her shower.

Hannah sorted through her things, she hung the outfit she had chosen for the wedding next to Dixie's and made sure that it was perfect. She hoped that people would keep their opinion to themselves about herself and Dixie, this was James and Anna's day and she didn't want anyone spoiling it for them. Hannah brushed her hand down her dress; it was black with lilac and white flowers on it, it was one of her favourites and she saw no reason not to wear it. It was probably going to raise a few eyebrows as it showed off a few of her tattoos but she didn't really care. She put her jewellery on the bedside table and sat down to wait for Dixie to come out of the shower. Hannah heard her dad walking around outside, he was obviously up and getting himself ready, she would make some time to talk to him while she was here. 'Hannah,' Dixie said, she had come into the room and was wrapped in a towel. 'Can we take the shower home with us? It is really good.'

'Unfortunately not, we're going to have to leave it here.'

'Pity, I really quite liked it, very powerful and lovely and hot.'

'Never mind Dixie. I'm going to take a shower, I'll be back shortly.'

'See you soon, beautiful.'

'See you soon Dixie.' Hannah picked up her things and went into the bathroom to take a shower.

Dixie plugged the hair dryer into the wall and carefully dried her hair, she was going to have to get it dyed again soon as her roots were beginning to show through. She'd considered letting her proper colour grow through but she liked the blonde so she would have it done again. Once her hair was dry she dried her skin and put some body lotion on, her underwear followed and she put her dressing gown on while she did her make up, she didn't want to get it on her outfit. She put her jewellery on and then got dressed in her trousers and shirt. Dixie looked at herself in the mirror as Hannah came out of the bathroom and began to get herself ready. Dixie watched Hannah get ready and they talked together. 'You look beautiful Dixie.'

'Thank you, I wasn't sure about this.'

'It suits you.' Dixie was wearing a black pair of trousers and a purple shirt, she was also wearing the jewellery that Hannah had bought her for Christmas. Dixie kissed Hannah gently, she was pleased that Hannah thought she looked good. 'I like your dress Hannah, it looks very good on you.'

'Thank you.' Dixie thought that Hannah looked gorgeous, she always looked amazing no matter what she wore.

Hannah and Dixie went downstairs to find Lawrence, he was in the lounge and dressed in his suit. 'Look at you two, I must get a picture of you together.'

'Dad, you look very handsome in your suit.'

'Thank you Hannah, stand with Dixie.' Hannah stood next to Dixie and they held hands as Lawrence took the picture of them. 'I will send you a copy of it.'

'Thanks Dad.'

'Do you have everything?'

'Yes, we're ready to go.' Hannah kept hold of Dixie's hand as they walked to the car, she let go as they climbed into the back of the car and then took hold of it again as they drove the short distance to the church where the wedding was being held. They all got out of the car and Hannah turned around as she heard James calling her name. 'Hello James, look at you, you almost look grown up.'

'Hey, I am grown up. Hannah you look gorgeous, Dixie is a lucky woman.'

'Thanks James, are you nervous?'

'A little bit, I can't wait to be married though.' James turned to see his mother coming. 'I'd better go and see what my mother wants.'

'All right, see you later when you're a married man.' Hannah smiled at Dixie and took her hand.

'Are you all right?'

'Yeah, I'm not sure I've seen quite as many posh people as there are here though.'

'Don't worry, you're with me and my dad.'

'I know, I wouldn't want to be with anyone else.' Hannah squeezed Dixie's hand and hugged her, she realised it was a big ask of Dixie to be somewhere like this but she was happy that Dixie was here.

Dixie looked around at the people, she felt a bit weird but she was here to support Hannah and keep her company. Dixie looked at Hannah, she thought again that Hannah looked beautiful, the dress stopped just above her knees and gave a tantalising glimpse of her thighs. 'Hannah,' another voice called.

'Henrietta, how nice to see you.' Dixie thought that Hannah's tone suggested she was anything but pleased to see this Henrietta person. Dixie felt Henrietta's eyes on her and then she turned back to Hannah. 'Who is this, a friend?'

'Partner actually.'

'Oh yes, we had heard the rumours that you were into women. Anyway, I must be going, I wouldn't want your unnatural liking to rub off on me.' Dixie watched the woman walk off and resisted the urge to laugh. 'Are they all like her?'

'Some of them.'

'She sounds like she could use some unnatural loving, it might lighten her up and loosen the stick that is lodged in her behind.'

'Dixie, behave,' Hannah said through giggles. 'You're right though, she's always been uptight.'

'Sounds like it.' Dixie kissed Hannah on the head and then on the lips, she hoped that the uptight woman was watching them.

Hannah sat with her dad and Dixie a few rows from the front. James looked very nervous now, she felt for him, he looked as if he wanted to bite his nails but thought that it wasn't a good idea as his mother was watching his every move. She stood up when the wedding march started and turned to look at Anna, she looked wonderful in her dress, no doubt James' mother had insisted on it being the most expensive dress that she could find. She was happy for James, he was marrying the woman that he was in love with and he looked so incredibly happy. She listened to the priest speaking about the meaning of marriage and of love. It made her think of Dixie and the love that they shared, she found herself holding Dixie's hand and squeezing it gently. This is what she wanted for herself and Dixie one day, to spend her life with the woman whose hand she was holding. 'I love you,' Hannah whispered in Dixie's ear and she smiled at her. 'I love you too beautiful.' Hannah was feeling quite sentimental, weddings always made her feel full of loving feelings towards the people she cared for the most.

Dixie looked at the happiness on James and Anna's faces, she noticed that they really cared for each other and this was their perfect moment. It made her feel happy, would she be going through this with Hannah one day, standing in front of the people she loved and making the love she felt for the beautiful woman sat at her side known to all of their friends. She wasn't much for religion but some of the service was very beautiful and the words held a lot of meaning. Dixie made up her mind, she was going to ask Hannah to marry her, she wasn't sure when, it might be next month or in six months time but she would ask her when she felt the time was right. She had never felt like this about anyone she had dated before, Hannah was so very special and Dixie knew in her heart that she wanted to spend her whole life with the younger woman. It was a nice to know what love felt like, before Hannah came along she wasn't entirely sure what love was supposed to feel like. Now she knew, it was wonderful and beautiful and better than she had ever imagined.

Hannah stood up with the rest of the people in the church and followed them outside, she smiled, James was now married and the ceremony had gone perfectly. She applauded as James and Anna walked down the stairs of the church and to the car. Hannah looked at her dad and Dixie, she loved spending time with them. 'Hannah, Dixie, are you ready to go?'

'Yes, I think we are. Dixie?'

'Yeah, I am quite looking forward to the party.'

'I thought you might be, come on, let's go.' Hannah followed her dad to the car and she remembered what she wanted to ask Dixie. 'Dix, do you want to dance at the party?'

'Dance, how do you mean dance?'

'A slow dance, there will be one and it is usually customary for couples to dance together.'

'I'd love to, unless you don't want to.'

'I want to, we can create a stir.'

'Sounds good to me beautiful.' Hannah laughed, she was quite looking forward to seeing the reaction of the people around her when she started slow dancing with Dixie.