Hey, thanks for all your reviews about your concerns for Tommy, and I want it to be a slow burning storyline so you will find out eventually!

"This pasta's really good."

"Yeah, sure is." Tommy replied to Tina, barely even touching it with his fork. Tina frowned at him.

"What's up with you? Usually you love my bacon pasta bake..."

"Oh, don't worry. It's nothing." Tommy put on a smile, than forced some pasta in to his mouth.

"Don't play dumb with me, Duckworth, I know that face. You're hiding something!" She knew if she carried on she would get it out of him eventually. "Spit it out!"

"Fine, fine!" A long pause.

"Well?" Tina broke the silence, to which making Tommy sigh.

"It's just, I've been getting these dizzy spells lately... and headaches. But they'll go eventually."

"What? Tommy you should have told me before! You should see a doctor!" Tina held her hand to his forehead.

"NO don't bother, there's no point, babe. Look, if they get any worse, I'll tell you. I'm fine at the moment honestly." Tommy saw the look of upset on Tina's face and held her hand. "Tell you what, why don't we have a nice night in together? You know, a DVD, just us two on the sofa." This brought a smile to Tina's face.

"Yeah. Yeah, I'd love that." She gave him a kiss. "I'll get some cans for later." Tina put her dish in the sink, and after patting Tommy's shoulder she left. Little did she know, these headaches for Tommy were getting worse, and he couldn't stand much more...

"Thanks, Dev." Tina smiled, as she received her change from the shopkeeper. She took the bag of cans and walked out the shop. Fumbling for her keys outside the door, she dropped the bag, causing one can to explode, beer spilling everywhere. "Argh!" She bent down, and Eva stepped out the Rovers Return the opposite end of the path. Seeing Tina struggling, she hurriedly walked over to her, bending down to help. "I'm fine." Tina grunted.

"No you're not, here let me help." Eva took out the remains of the dead can and threw it in the bin. Then she saw Tina with her face in her hands. "Oh Tina... what's wrong?"

"What do you care?" Tina snapped. Eva grabbed her arm and led her round the back of the Rovers, so not to cause a scene.

Settling down with a hot mug of tea, Tina slumped into the couch. "Thanks."

"...Look, this might be awkward... but I'm sor-"

"It's fine. I forgave Tommy so I can forgive you too." Tina smiled; Eva smiled back.

"Now are you going to tell me what's wrong?"

"You don't want to know." Tina replied, flatly.

"Yeah I do. Spill."

She sighed. "Tommy's hiding something from me. I know it. The looks, the awkwardness... and what with little Joey in hospital... I don't think I can take much more-" She broke down once more, tea resting on her knee with a hand balancing it, the other hand covering her eyes.

"Now stop it." Eva cooed, soothingly but stern. She handed Tina a tissue. "If you think something's the matter, what do you have to do? You have to take him up on him. I can't imagine being in your shoes right now, so if I were you I wouldn't take any nonsense. Use some girl power babe!" This made Tina giggle.

Tommy and Tina were relaxed on the sofa in their flat. They were under a comfy blanket and Tommy had his arms round Tina.

"Tommy..."

"Yeah...?" Tommy kissed her neck.

"Are you hiding something from me?" This made Tommy pull back.

"What makes you say that-"

"Just answer me." Tina said sternly.

"N-No! Of course not. I wouldn't hide anything from you... after all that's happened, I think we're stronger than ever." Tommy stroked her cheek. Tina turned round to face him.

"Are you sure? Cos I really can't deal with any more stress right now..."

"Trust me. There's nothing to worry about... come here." They both leaned forward and exchanged a passionate kiss. "I love you. If something's the matter, I would tell you."

Tina seemingly settled for this, but the face she pulled after she lay her head on Tommy's chest said otherwise.