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. Engagement party time.

Chapter Fifty.

The last day had passed quickly for Hannah and Dixie and they found themselves driving home after nearly a week of being in Yorkshire, a lot had happened while they were away and now they were almost back to Holby. The district nurses had Hannah's number and strict instructions to call her if they needed to, no matter what time of day or night it was. Hannah was satisfied that they would look after her dad well during his recovery, it was the only reason that she agreed to go home. The divorce papers had come through while she had still been there, her dad was free to be with someone else if he chose to do so; Hannah guessed that trying to kill someone was definite grounds for unreasonable behaviour and that is why it had been pushed through so quickly. The lawyer had contacted her dad and updated him on how things were moving with regards to the court case; it looked as if her mother would be getting a very long time in prison as she refused to admit her guilt. Hannah noticed that her dad had removed his wedding ring after he woke up in hospital, she wondered where it was now and what he had done with it, had he thrown it away or sold it? She couldn't blame him if he had done. Hannah looked at Dixie, she couldn't imagine hurting her, what made someone capable of taking a knife and trying to kill someone with it? If anyone tried to hurt Dixie then Hannah would stop them, she couldn't imagine ever laying a hand on her, never mind trying to kill her. Hannah shook her head, her mother was where she belonged and with any luck she would be there for a very long time to come. 'We're home beautiful,' Dixie said and stopped the car in the drive.

'I know, I just hope my dad will be okay now that we're not there.'

'He will be fine, he's being looked after by the right people.'

'I know, I just wonder what he is going to do now that he's not married.'

'Find someone better with a bit of luck. I know that woman is your mother but she's horrible and doesn't deserve a man like your dad.'

'You're right, of course you are.' Hannah got out of the car and unloaded their cases out of the boot, she left Dixie to lock the car and went inside the house, she picked up the post and the little package that was waiting for her.

Dixie found Hannah in the kitchen loading the washing machine with the clothes that they had used while they were away visiting Lawrence in hospital. 'Hannah, are you all right?' Hannah stopped putting the clothes into the machine and looked at Dixie.

'I think so, it is just hard leaving my dad behind when he is still injured.'

'I know.' Dixie hugged Hannah and kissed her on the head. 'We'll go and visit him again soon but in the meantime you can talk to him on the phone to reassure yourself that he's all right.'

'Thanks Dixie, I love you.'

'I love you too, my beautiful Hannah.' Dixie helped Hannah put the rest of the washing into the machine and then took her into the lounge so they could sit down.

'What time do we have to see Jeff, Polly and Cyd?'

'About seven, I can't wait to see them all, it feels like the longest time since we've seen them.'

'I know it does.'

'We have a while until we have to go and see them Hannah.'

'We do.'

'We also have some time until the washing finishes.'

'Dixie, what do you want?'

'You, it has been the longest time since we've made love.'

'It has.' Hannah smiled and put her hand in Dixie's then let herself be led up to the bedroom, she had missed being intimate with Dixie and was looking forward to making love to her again.

Jeff was lying on the sofa and watching the football results, Polly was quietly practising on her guitar in the corner; she had got very good and he liked listening to her play. Jeff looked at his watch, Hannah and Dixie would be back in Holby by now and in a few hours they would be coming around to visit. He was looking forward to seeing them again, he'd missed Dixie a lot while she was away with Hannah. He knew that it was necessary as Hannah needed Dixie's support but he was so glad that they were back and everything was going to be fine. Jeff had been so happy to hear Dixie's news that she was going to be marrying Hannah, it had made him smile and made him feel a whole lot better about missing Dixie while she had been away.

Polly put her guitar back in the case that was lying by her feet, she had kept up with her practising even though Hannah was away. 'Jeff.'

'Yeah.'

'I can't wait to see Hannah and Dixie.'

'Same here princess.'

'I am so happy for them, I knew that one day they would get engaged and then get married.'

'Me too Pol. I'm happy because Hannah truly loves Dixie and that is all I've ever wanted for her, someone that loves her as she deserves to be loved.'

'I knew that I was going to like Hannah the very first time that she walked into the station. There was just something about Hannah that draws people to her.'

'I remember the effect that Hannah had on Dixie, from the minute Dixie introduced me to her I knew that she liked her. I was worried that it would be like it was with Cyd all over again.

'I am glad that it isn't like that.'

'As am I princess, there is something wrong with the world when Dixie is sad.'

'What about you Jeff?'

'Me, what about me?'

'You're still single and I wondered if you've thought about trying to find someone.'

'I don't know, I remember the last time we talked about this and you offered to tell the women that I'm a nice man.'

'The offer still stands.'

'Thanks Polly but if it happens then I think it will be when I least expect it. Don't worry about me, I'm happy right now.' Polly hugged Jeff, she knew that he was lonely, he wouldn't say it but she saw it from time to time when he looked at Hannah and Dixie. Polly knew that Jeff wanted someone to love him. 'Come on Jeff, I believe we have some dinner to order for our little party for Hannah and Dixie.'

'We do, I'll have a look and see what there is.'

'Excellent idea Mr Collier.' Polly smiled at Jeff and went to put her guitar away, she was looking forward to seeing Hannah and Dixie again and celebrate their engagement.

Dixie and Hannah lay quietly in bed together and Dixie traced little circles over Hannah's naked back and arm. It felt good to have Hannah in her arms after making love to her, she loved these moments and wished they would last forever. Dixie looked down at Hannah's left hand where it rested just above her stomach. Her grandmother's ring sat on Hannah's finger and the little diamonds sparkled in the light. It made Dixie smile whenever she saw the ring on Hannah's finger, sometimes she wondered if she was dreaming, but, she wasn't, Hannah was really hers and one day she would be her wife. Dixie kissed Hannah's head and cuddled her. 'Hannah, are you asleep?' Dixie whispered quietly in case Hannah was sleeping.

'No, I'm not asleep.'

'What are you doing beautiful?'

'Listening to your heart beating.' Dixie smiled and carried on running her fingers over Hannah's back in lazy patterns.

Hannah lifted her head from where it was resting against Dixie's chest and just looked at her. 'What are you looking at?'

'You. Dixie, you have beautiful eyes.'

'Thank you Hannah.'

'I mean it, they go with your beautiful heart.'

'I love you my beautiful Hannah.'

'I love you too.' Hannah reached over to the table at the side of the bed and picked up the little package that had been waiting for her when she got back. 'Dixie, I have something for you.'

'What is it?'

'Open it.' Hannah watched as Dixie opened the packet and took out the little box from inside it, she opened it and just stared at the ring that lay inside it.

Dixie touched the ring that lay inside the box that Hannah had given her, it was silver with a tiny blue stone in the middle and two diamonds, one at either side of the blue stone. She thought that it was beautiful. 'Hannah, what's the stone in the middle?'

'It's a sapphire.'

'It's beautiful, I love it.'

'I am glad you like it.' Hannah took the ring out of the box and slipped it onto Dixie's finger. 'There, now we match.'

'Thank you Hannah, I am glad that you want this as much as I do.'

'I do want this Dixie, I want to marry you and be with you forever.' Dixie smiled and gently kissed Hannah on the lips, she held her close and stroked Hannah's hair. Dixie had meant it when she said that she was fine without a ring, but, having a ring on her finger felt right and showed the world that she belonged to someone. 'When do you think we will get married?'

'I don't know Dixie, when the time is right.'

'Sounds good to me beautiful.'

'Me too. I don't want a massive day, I'd like it to be just us and the people that matter the most to us.'

'I like that. One day, when the time is right, we'll get married and be together, forever.'

'You're sweet Dixie.'

'So are you.' Dixie held Hannah close as they kissed, she really was looking forward to making her commitment to Hannah official.

Jeff and Polly looked around the house, everything was tidy and ready for Hannah and Dixie arriving, which would be any minute. Jeff was excited about seeing Dixie, she had been away for the longest time and he had missed her a lot. Cyd had arrived not long ago and Polly had let her in, Jeff had done a lot of thinking and he had decided to leave things in the past. If Cyd did anything to hurt Dixie again then he would make sure that she knew about it. Jeff looked at his watch when the door went, they were right on time, he rushed over and opened it. 'Dixie, Hannah, come in.' He hugged Dixie and Hannah when they got inside and took their coats from them. Hannah went into the lounge and he heard her talking to Cyd and Polly. Jeff hugged Dixie again as Little Abs ran around them, delighted that Dixie was back again, she stroked his head and lavished attention on the dog. 'I missed you while you were away princess.'

'I missed you too.' Jeff looked at the ring that sat on Dixie's left hand as she stroked the dog.

'How does it feel princess?'

'Honestly, it feels amazing, I never believed that it would happen to me.'

'You deserve this princess.' Jeff hugged Dixie again and just held her close. 'I am so happy for you.'

'Thanks Jeff.'

'We should go in there.'

'I know.' Jeff let go of Dixie and they went into the lounge together.

Hannah sat between Cyd and Polly and talked to them both, they were happy for her and Dixie. Polly was especially ecstatic, she'd been discussing the best time of year to get married and how she had been looking at clothes and hats to wear to the big day. Polly's enthusiasm made Hannah smile and she listened intently as Polly described everything that she had been looking at. Cyd was a lot quieter but Hannah wasn't in any doubt that she was happy. Jeff and Dixie came into the room and Polly immediately ran over and hugged her. 'Dixie, you have a ring too, let me see.' Dixie held her hand out and Polly looked at the ring and smiled. 'It's so beautiful, I'm so happy for you. I cant wait until you get married and then have babies and I can be an auntie.' Hannah smiled, Polly had said all of the sentence without taking a breath. Dixie was smiling too, she hugged Polly and then went over to Cyd.

Dixie noted that Jeff called Hannah and Polly into the kitchen to lay out the food that had just arrived, she was left with Cyd and suddenly she had no idea what to say to her. 'Congratulations Dixie.'

'Thank you.'

'Are you all right?'

'Yeah, I'm just getting used to the idea of someone wanting to marry me.'

'Hannah adores you Dixie, why wouldn't she want to marry you?'

'I don't know, it is nice, she loves me and I love her.'

'Then there's your answer, don't worry about it, you love each other and that is all that matters.'

'Are you happy for me?'

'Of course I am, you're my best friend.' Dixie smiled at Cyd and hugged her, she had felt something change recently, there'd always been the fear that Cyd would leave just like she did the last time but now she felt differently. 'Cyd, you will stay with us, won't you?'

'How do you mean?'

'You won't leave again, right?'

'No, I'm here to stay.'

'Good, thank you.'

'For what?'

'For coming back and for being supportive of my relationship with Hannah.'

'You're welcome.' Dixie smiled at Cyd again, she felt happy, everything was right with the world.

Jeff noted Dixie's happiness when she came in and sat down next to Hannah, he watched the people around him all eating and passing plates of curry and rice about to each other. The room was filled with lively conversation and laughter, it made him smile. It truly was a celebration of Dixie and Hannah's engagement. He loved spending time with the people he cared about and right now he was happier than ever, his best friend was in love and was getting married. Polly was out of her horrible flat and staying with him where she was safe and warm. Jeff smiled at the thought he was getting sentimental in his old age. Once all the food had been finished he turned to Dixie and smiled at her. 'Dix, why don't you and Hannah bring your stuff here and stay the night, we can have a sleepover in the lounge.'

'Are you serious?'

'Yeah, why not, we can all go into work together in the morning.' Jeff was hoping that she would say yes, now that Dixie and Hannah were here he didn't want to let them go home. Jeff felt as if he was surrounded by family and he liked it.

'All right, I like it.'

'Thank you princess.' Jeff hugged Dixie and then Hannah, he was glad that he didn't have to let them go just yet.

Dixie looked around at the people that she called her friends, they were in pyjamas and all lying on lots of squishy cushions and covered up with plenty of quilts and sleeping bags as they watched a film together. Jeff looked happy, she had been watching him closely throughout the evening and he seemed relieved that she had agreed to stay. As the end of the film started and the credits rolled Cyd went to bed and then Polly followed. Hannah fell asleep shortly afterwards. Dixie turned out the light and then got back under the quilt next to Hannah. She was aware of Jeff lying down and she turned to him. 'Jeff?'

'Yes princess.'

'Will I be a good wife to Hannah?'

'Of course you will Dixie, you're the sweetest person I know.'

'Thanks Jeff.'

'You're welcome princess.'

'Goodnight Jeff.'

'Goodnight Dixie.' Dixie checked the alarm had been set and closed her eyes, they might be a bit old for a sleepover but she had enjoyed every minute of the evening, she snuggled up to Hannah and drifted off to sleep.