Title: In Your Eyes

Authors: Raven Shadowrose/BeethovenRIP

Rating: M

Pairing: ?/?

Summary: A joint FanFic by Raven Shadowrose and BeethovenRIP based on Dixie and Jeff's conversation at the end of Series 26 Episode 36. We have rated it M as future chapters will contain adult themes. Dixie wants to be a mother and Jeff is all too willing to oblige, but, does their conversation in the ED have an unexpected effect on their relationship?

Disclaimer: The authors do not know or own any characters or content from Casualty, any original characters and the story are ours and we do not give permission for anyone to use the story or reproduce it.

Author's Note: Thank you to chan. nelson4444 and olivia. c. king1 for your reviews, we hope you enjoy the chapter :)

Chapter Seventeen.

Jeff sat in the back of the ambulance thinking back over the last few days he had spent with Dixie. He always looked forward to their non-working days, not only because he could get a lie in, but, because he could spend them with Dixie and no one else. Even before they became lovers he relished the time he spent with her, they were never far from the others side and did everything together, but, now they were in a relationship, he cherished those moments even more.

He thought back over to their date in the cinema, sharing Pizza and going out for a picnic, he was filled with a warm feeling inside as he remembered holding Dixie's hand as they walked together and cuddling up to her in the cinema. They often would cuddle up on the sofa even before they had started sleeping together, but, now it was different, now it meant a whole lot more to him.

Their shift had started five hours ago; Dixie had spent most of the time in her office sorting out rotas. Jackie had been signed off work for a month and so Dixie was trying to arrange cover for her shift. Jeff had left her to it; he was only distracting her as he sat in her office. He knew he would be more use to her out of the way, so that is where he was now, out of the way drinking his tea in their ambulance reading the paper waiting for a shout to come in.

Every time he turned the page he smiled. He would often look at his left hand and the ring that was on his finger. When they married, Jeff didn't want a ring, he never wore one when he married Lucy and said he didn't need one. He never saw the point of wearing a ring, he knew he was married and that is all that mattered to him. However, Dixie had changed his mind on that one like with so many other things. He had made her wear her rings; to tell everyone she was married; now he was doing the same. They had ordered it a few weeks back just after they agreed to become a proper married couple, he had picked it up the other day and now it sat on his finger reminding him of the relationship he was now in, the relationship he treasured.

Jeff sat in the driver's seat with a smile on his face admiring the white gold band on his hand as Dixie climbed in beside him.
'Feels strange doesn't it?'
'It will just take some getting used to that's all. I have never worn a ring on that finger before, it just feel strange but good at the same time.'
'You should try wearing two rings on that finger.' Dixie commented as she held her left hand up against Jeff's. They both sat in a comfortable silence, heads resting against each other as they looked down at the white gold rings on their hands.
'I love you Dix.' Jeff said as he leant over and kissed her forehead.
'And I love you too Jeffrey. But, it is now time to do some work, we have a shout.'

The pair settled down in the ambulance before heading off to work. The shouts came in thick and fast for the pair of them over the course of the next five hours, they were now 10 hours into their shift when they finally got back to the ambulance bay for a well-earned cup of tea and some food. As Jeff parked up the ambulance in their usual spot, he noticed Dixie seemed a little hesitant and nervous. 'What's up babe?'
'Oh, nothing love, just a little dead on my feet that's all.'
'You will tell me if there is anything worrying you won't you Dix?'
'Of course I will love, come on, let's get a brew and have some dinner.' Dixie said as she stepped out of the ambulance walking round to meet Jeff.

'Best thing you have said to me all day, well, apart from the fact that you love me anyway.' Jeff returned as he pulled her closer tilting her chin so he could kiss her. Dixie felt his lips touch hers and her heart skip a beat, she loved the fact that they would kiss each other openly at work, she didn't care if anyone saw them or made a comment, they were all talking about them anyway, so why not give them something to talk about. Jeff lightly licked at her lips as she opened her mouth to allow his tongue in before pulling away gazing into his eyes. Her period was now well and truly over, she was enjoying being able to get closer to Jeff once more, it made her feel better.
As the pair walked hand in hand towards the Rec room and Dixie's office where they would spend their break, Jeff wondered who she had managed to get to fill in for Jackie. 'Tamzin.' Dixie replied as she popped their dinner in the Microwave.

'Really? I thought you didn't want her back.'
'At the end of the day Jeff she could do her job which is a darn sight better than some of the other paramedics the agency have sent us.'
'I know that Dix, but, are you sure?'
'Jeff, why wouldn't I be?'
'Well, after what you said you were worried about that's all.'
'I was worrying unnecessarily, you told me so yourself, I just have to get over myself and keep a close eye on you.'
'Why?' Jeff asked puzzled as Dixie placed his dinner in front of him before moving round to stand next to him.

'Well, I am married to the best looking man here; I have to make sure that no one tries to steal you when I am not looking.'
'Like they would be able to get away with that.' Jeff smirked as he tucked into the dinner as Dixie placed a fleeting kiss on his cheek before walking back to her office.

Jeff was left alone with his thoughts for the second time in the same shift, he didn't mind Dixie wandering off, he was used to it by now, he knew she was only in her office and would come back in a little while when her dinner was warmed through enough. He continued to eat his way through the pasta bake she had made, he loved her cooking, even though he gave her a load of stick over it when they got married, she was a good cook. The most he could muster was baked potato and even then he would mess it up in one way or another. 'Hey Jeff.' Jeff turned around in his seat to see Tamzin coming into the Rec room. 'Hey, didn't think I would be seeing you back so soon.'
'Yeah, well, the agency sent me back again, apparently I got a good reference from someone here and they decided I would be the best person to fill in for sick leave. Thank you.'
'For what?'
'The reference, I knew it had to come from you as you were the only paramedic I worked with when I was here last.' Tamzin said as she moved closer towards Jeff.
'No problem, you deserved it.'
'Well, thanks again, it meant a lot.' Tamzin replied sitting down on the chair next to Jeff. 'That looks lovely.'
'Yeah, it is, Dix made it.' Jeff said as he continued to much his way through his dinner.
'She seems to be quite the domesticated wife doesn't she?'
'Yeah, she is the best.'
'She is lucky to have you Jeff.'
'Nah, I am lucky to have her.' Jeff replied smiling to himself and looking at his ring once more. None of this went unnoticed by Tamzin. 'You are good to her Jeff. I would do anything to have someone like you in my life, absolutely anything.'
'No Mr in your life then?' Jeff asked.
'Just haven't met the right man yet. You see I am after someone special, someone with uniqueness. Someone who is older than me, someone who can look after me and treat me like a princess, someone who has experience of the world, someone who is slightly rugged, someone who is gentle and kind but good with their hands.' Tamzin moved closer to Jeff as she said all of this to see how he would react. For additional impact, she moved her hand to place it on top of his, but, she never got the opportunity to touch him as Dixie returned. 'Your dinner is done babe.' Jeff said as he got up off the stool ignoring Tamzin altogether going over to Dixie, 'that was lovely' he added as he kissed her cheek.

'Thank you Mr Collier.'
'Here you go Princess, sit yourself down and I will get yours for you.'

Tamzin watched on as the couple moved around the small kitchen, she noticed how Jeff always seemed to have some form of contact with Dixie from kissing her softly to touching her. She wanted some of that for herself. She quite fancied Jeff, who wouldn't! She was certain that she could win him around to her way of thinking and get some of the love and affection from him that he always seemed to show Dixie. She had described him as her perfect man, but, it appears that went right over the top of his head, she was going to have to try harder. 'Hey Dix, I know you are eating your dinner, but I was just wondering what my shifts will be for the rest of the week?'
'Oh right, hang on a minute, let me get the rota.' Dixie said as she went to get off the stool but was stopped by Jeff.

'Babe, eat your dinner, I will get it.'
'Thanks love.'

The two women sat in silence until Jeff returned with the sheet of paper, 'Well, you are working nights again for the next four days, Dix and I are on days, then, we seem to be on days again altogether with the lovely Norman.'
'Oh God, please don't pair me with him for four days, he will drive me mad.' Tamzin protested.
'Norman is alright when you get to know him, isn't he Dix?'
'Yep, he is fine, you will grow to love him.'
'Could I not work with one of you two for the four days?' Tamzin asked hoping she could be with Jeff once more.

'We will have to see Tamzin, maybe you can work with me and I will pair Jeff with Norman.'
'What on earth did I do to deserve that?' Jeff asked looking shocked and put out.
'Nothing love.'
'Could I do something to change your mind Mrs Collier?' Jeff asked seductively.
'JEFF!'
'What, I meant like make you tea in the morning, run you a bath, what the hell do you think I meant?' The pair of them smiled at each other both knowing exactly what he meant. Dixie wasn't going to complain, no more period meant she and Jeff could make love again and if he was offering it to her, she wasn't going to say no.

Tamzin watched the looks of knowing that the two of them gave each other, she had worked out what Jeff was willing to do to change Dixie's mind and a part of her was jealous. She was going to have to do some serious thinking if she wanted to steal Jeff from Dixie and some serious digging. Working nights meant that the Colliers were not around, she was certain she could find out some gossip about them and maybe use it to her advantage so she could have some of what Jeff was offering Dixie. All she had to do was wait until they were all working together again to carry out her plans.

Jeff and Dixie arrived home just after 8pm, they had had a long day and were looking forward to relaxing in front of the television before they went to bed. Dixie was cuddled up close to Jeff who was running his fingers through her hair as they watched a comedy they had recorded earlier on. Every now and again they would look at each other and share a small kiss before cuddling back down to finish their programme. Shortly before 11, Dixie let Abs out while Jeff locked up. They were not due to start work till 10 the following morning, so, could sleep in until 8. Their cuddling and closeness continued once they were in bed both enjoying their contact. Unbeknownst to them, as they made love to one another once more, Tamzin had started to find out about Jeff and his previous marriage, he had already left one wife for someone else, Tamzin was sure that she could make him do it again, Dixie's days with Jeff were numbered, soon, he would be making love to her, not Dixie. Tamzin chuckled to herself, she needed to up her game, and up her game she shall.