Thank you so much for everybody who has been reading this, I have enjoyed wriitting it, thanks for you patience I know I'm not always too quick to update.

Here is the final to my story ...Enjoy..

It had felt like hours as Kate had sat holding onto Caroline hand so hard, as she had listened too the witnesses one after the other, expressing what a nasty bastard Michael Dobson actually was. But he sat charismatically and she couldn't help but see how he managed to fool so many people, that confident demeanor that faultless smile of arrogance. She felt Caroline grip on her hand reassuringly, She saw their solicitor stand "As you have heard from my witnesses; Michael Dobson was abusive and threatening towards several women he has met alongside colleagues and his own daughter. I feel this is a pretty damning character witness, and although he is very good at hiding his true intentions I can see no way he can escape the facts".

The judge stood "Its all personal opinion I see no facts," his gaze focused on Michael his posture hostile. "If you can not provide evidence to back up all these claims, I have no option but dismiss this case". Kate watched his soft expression almost as though he wasn't sorry that that would be the case, her heart beat faster surely after everything he couldn't get away scot free. Was everything going to be for nothing... The tears formed in her eyes as she pressed her face into Caroline's chest "shh it's ok. Kate" Caroline whispered. Kate felt Caroline firm but soft touch to her head, the reassuring gentle touches soothing her fears, calming her.

Their solicitor Tony turned to face them nodding at Caroline as she smiled back and watched him turn and return to addressing the judge.

"I have one piece of evidence to provide in aid of bringing justice", he stood up taller "I need Michael Dobson to take the stand".

The Judge nodded gesturing for the man before him to be brought down to the witness box.

"Do you want to leave" Caroline whispered to Kate feeling her nod her head then a shaky whisper "No". She was aware his now icy gaze could flicker to her trembling form in Caroline's embrace, but she had to face him.

Kate raised her head her eyes fixed on Caroline's watching a comforting smile spread across those luscious lips. Kate wiped her eyes and sat up in Caroline's embrace, shifting to turn to face the man, the man who had caused them so much heartache.

"you are Mr Michael Dobson" Tony green their solicitor addressed him.

"yes"

"Is that the name you we're born with?"

"yes" his face twisted slightly as he adjusted his tie, obviously feeling a little flustered.

"So you have never used any other name?, I remind you your under oath".

He paused "no" the conviction in Michael's reply defensive.

"So you were not born Paul. Michael Dobson".

A panic glance to his solicitor a less confident "no" Escaping his pursed lips.

"Thank you". Tonys smirk apparent you could see the relaxed manner take over his body...his battle now surely won.

The judge looking between both men confused "is that the end of your questioning Mr Green?"

"yes your honor. This man in front of me has just lied under oath and therefore I believe reinforces all these character witnesses I have presented to you, that he is not a honest caring compassionate man as he would allow you to believe he is!".

The judge silent trying to find the hidden meaning in his words his brow crinkled his eyes focused .. "How so?".

"This man in front of me is Paul Michael Dobson. I have proof that this is said man and that he has previous assault charges and charges of rape against him under the name Paul Michael Dobson".

Caroline's hand causing Kate to wince a little at the pressure, it all came down to this.. This was their trump card, she held her breathe waiting for a response.

"Michael Dobson as he claims to be now changed his name after these assault charges were brought against him, and he has lived under his new alias to deceive other around him of his character.

By doing this he has broken the law as this has allowed him to take up a role of authority and power amongst vulnerable young adults, and colleagues in which he should not have been able to do so. Through the use of this alteration he has deceived his family, his colleagues, the LEA. He purposely did not disclose this information and fraudulently took a role in teaching, had his past been disclosed he would never had be able to do so.

Now his past convictions being noted I feel that my clients accusations should be taken seriously as he obviously is adept at lying and fooling those around him. He attacked my client and threatened them, taking out a personal vendetta to cause as much distress and upset to their lives out of revenge.

He has stood here in front of us all and openly denied this that he has ever used another name, when I have dozens of official documents to prove otherwise. I therefore ask you to take a look at these and hence forth make your decision of his guilt against my client".

Caroline caught his scornful gaze his eyes boring into her as she held Kate close as if to protect her from any other pain he might cause.

she watched as Michael's solicitor approached him the frantic discussion in hushed whispers as this had not been foreseen. His Solicitor returning to his standing position behind his bench before his loud cough. "May I have a small recess with my client?".

The judge turning to stare at Kate and herself , his eyes taking them in before he abruptly turned away. "Denied ..." His stare no icy his voice full of conviction. "I see no point!".

A panicked look between Michael and his solicitor and a cool glance in their direction once more his pupils wide his posture menacing.

"your client has lied throughout this trial, I have here evidence of his previous conviction, letters of application where he has then with held this information. He has several previous allegations of assault and sexual assault and he failed to disclose them at the beginning of this trial, with a list of women prepared to give evidence.

I see no way in which this could be seen as in-admissible and hence forth have to conclude, he has purposefully meant to continue his deception. I feel he has abused his trust in fraudulently obtaining a position within a school where he should not, and should not have been trusted. I have no reason to believe anything that has been said".

Kate felt Caroline's hand digging into her hand, her nails threatening to break the skin, she felt her own body tense this was it...

"I have no choice but to demand a custodial sentence of 3 years for the assault upon Miss Kate Mckenzie and for the unlawful deception of his criminal record. I will insist this be carried out immediately and him be placed on an risk file. To ensure he does not change identities again in an attempt to work in a position of power he may miss use". The judge now turning to face Michael directly "You are a very deceitful man who has been very good a providing a bravado of innocence the whole way though this procedure, but this evidence is damning Mr Dobson. I know believe you are a very cunning man who is used to getting what he wants, I also feel you are very dangerous to those who happen to be around you and get in your way!".

Caroline and Kate watched as he finally sat limp in his seat his head bent low, his eyes avoiding the gaze of those around him, his confident persona evapporating in front of them. He was beaten!

"Do you have anything to say" the judges voice loud and clear as he shook his head his body not responsive.

"Take him down!"

Caroline turned to face Kate their eyes met locking, Kate opened her mouth to speak but the words never came, she closed it again.

Caroline turned to see Tony smiling at them thumbs up, as they sat dumbfounded.

It took several minutes for them to come too, before they stood and slowly left the court, quickly ushered into the office.

"well ladies, we got the result we wanted" he watched them for a moment waiting for a reaction any reaction.

The tears suddenly flowing freely down their face as Caroline smiled "we did it ", Kate chuckling in relief "it's over!".

As they left Kate couldn't help notice Lucy sitting with an elderly woman on the bench outside the building on the right. Poor thing she was so young and yet been through so much, she couldn't help feel for her. "Hi Lucy, are you ok?" Kate spoke sweetly.

Lucy stood she leapt into Kate's arms burying her head deeply into her chest "yes I'm ok, everything will be ok now. I'm going to go live with my grandma and I'll get to visit mum more often". The glow in this young woman now shinning for the first time properly, Caroline stepped forward "Thank you Lucy for everything, I hope you will also be happier now".

Lucy fell into her arms "thank you for standing by me, it's a strange feeling having so many people looking after me... It feels nice", her voice shaking as she lowered her head a little embarrassed of her confession.

"It is indeed" Caroline agreed staring at Kate's compassionate face watching Lucy, and her flicking gaze catching hers returning a warm smile. "This is my Grandma" " Oh hello I'm Caroline Elliot", "and I'm Kate Mckenzie" both women shaking the older woman's hand.

"I'm Margret, I know who you are.. I've hear so much about you both".

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for Lucy. I didn't know... Any of it" they knew what they were referring too, Lucy had spent years beaten at the hands of her father and nobody had known. Their silence pause showed the grief they all felt having not noticed, but now it wouldn't happen ever again. "I'm going to keep her close now, keep her safe and happy. I know everything you have done for her and I'm forever in your debt" she smiled warmly.

"You will stay in touch? Won't you?" Kate asked tentatively talking to Lucy "of course, I'm applying to Oxford to do languages. I'm going to need all the help I can get" , She nudged Kate playfully "your welcome anytime" Caroline added. They finally said there fair wells and departed Caroline noted Kate's quietness "we did the right thing didn't we" Kate spoke aloud more a statement than a question. "Yes".

Caroline tucked her arm around Kate's waist as they walked towards the car embracing the sunshine, after what felt like days of being shut indoors. Enjoying the silence the peace, letting the calm flood them as it sank in everything would be ok, Lucy, Caroline's job, the baby, her and Caroline. It was all going to be so much better than ok.

xxxx

It had been six weeks since that day and now it was so distant pushed to the back of their minds, as Kate sat in between Caroline's legs on the grass in the garden taking in the rays. Caroline absent mind-idly chatting about work, Kate couldn't help but smile Caroline had been unbareable away from Sulgrave she lived to work. Kate had over the past few weeks found herself watching Caroline all the time, trying to catch glimpses of her at work, unnecessarily popping into her office, spending longer walking around the field. She wanted to be with her ached when they were apart, but most of all loved seeing the passion and conviction return to her. She had a new lease of life throwing herself into her work making up for lost time, but something had fundamentally changed Caroline's job was no longer her escape from her life, but a loved vocation that each night she put aside to enjoy her family.

Caroline had noticed the change herself and she couldn't help feel sad looking back on the past few years realizing she had become so unhappy. she couldn't have given much time for the boys it had been any excuse to stay late, avoid going home each night She'd wasted so much time being unhappy. Everything was different now she smiled as she saw Kate gazing at her, Kate's heart swelling god it scared her how much she loved this woman.

Caroline sat tentatively stroking Kate's bump that was now growing she was now just over three months and was starting to show.

Lawrence walked over and sat down next to Kate watching the two women so comfortable so at peace just enjoying one another company.

"Are you happy mum?" Caroline looked up a little confused as she glanced down at the semi dozing women between her legs, "so happy Lawrence, were all together and William is home tomorrow".

"Is there a reason for his impromptu visit" he smile obvious "what makes you say that?", Caroline trying and failing to sound casual.

Lawrence's grin so wide "nothing you need to announce?" He hinted seeing Kate open her eyes to look at Caroline as identical smiles traced their lips.

"I couldn't possible say " Caroline smirked speaking in her head teacher voice "is it something maybe to do with Kate?" Lawrence eyed her playfully.

"About all of us, our little family, but I'll tell you tomorrow" Caroline concluded.

"shame" Lawrence smirked " I bought you two a present maybe it should wait..." He saw his mothers intrigue he knew she couldn't wait, it would frustrate her too much. He laughed as she tried to see what was behind his back.. "You can give it to us now" she smiled edging closer trying to see.

"well ok of you insist" he handed her the bag that had been concealed behind him, he watched his mother so gently, carefully unwrap the contents pulling from the tissue paper. Her eyes wide as she pulled out a small white baby grow with " McElliot" emblazoned on the front with a small elephant underneath.

Lawrence watched as Caroline handed it to Kate her words still focussing in her mind.. "

"Oh it's wonderful Lawrence, I love it, thank you" Kate squealed in excitement.

Caroline's words finally escaping her lips "what... How.. Eh...how did you know?".

"Mum come on.. I know your the mothering type but you haven't stopped fussing over Kate, rubbing her feet, offering extra cushions, refusing to let her carry the shopping in... And well she's sick every morning before school".

Kate sat up "your a very sensitive intuitive young man" she smiled patting his knee "how do you feel about it?" Caroline asked bracing herself always expecting the worse.

Lawrence threw himself towards them both nestling into his mothers perfume soaked neck "were a family". His words caused happy tears to flood her eyes as he pulled back giving Kate a hug and resting his hand on Kate's stomach. "I'm going to be your big brother, and your going to be apart of this very dis functional family, but by god your so lucky" He spoke gently to Kate's almost invisible bump. He smiled his eyes blurry "Im so pleased for you both, it's fantastic news. You wait William is going to be ecstatic he loves babies more than me" Kate chuckled.

Carolines heart swelled she sat in her garden with her beautiful house, a happy mother, amicable ex husband two wonderful boys so caring so amazingly loving. Her beautiful girlfriend who was no doubt about it her soul mate the best decision she had ever made, and was about to be a mum again. She sighed deeply "I don't think I've ever been happier, I have everything I've ever dreamed of.. I feel content with life". Caroline smiled as Kate's lips founds her softly brushing hers her eyes so full of love and passion and her son gazing at her. This is what happiness feels like, she monologued to herself as her hands ran through Kate's hair. A ringing sound surrounded them "that's the phone I'll get it..."Lawrence jumped up running to grab it "If it's Will I won't tell him" she smiled as he ran towards the kitchen.

"Thank you Kate", Caroline spoke dreamily as Kate shifted in her embrace "for what?", Caroline smiled "for loving me". Kate went to answer as Lawrence's voice cut across them "I'm going to Angus's ok?... Can I tell him?" The excitement in his voice Caroline waved and nodded across the garden, knowing he'd tell him whatever she said.

As she turned back to Kate watching gaze she opened her mouth to talk, Caroline pressed a finger to her soft lips.

"Enough talking for now" she giggled and pushed Kate down to lie in the grass "another reason I loved this house, which I've never realized until now...is how secluded it is". She winked watching Kate's face flush with colour as she steadied herself above her, slowly moving Kate's top down to let her place a hot wet kiss against her exposed chest.

"Caroline.. We shouldn't what if..."

"Oh I Don't Care" Caroline laughed letting her hands free at last to roam the beautiful goddess beneath her, hearing Kate gasp as her hands and mouth. Kate's modest protests growing quieter until she succumbed to the inevitable. This is how they had got here wasn't it Kate thought "you couldn't keep your hands of this bloody woman".

"Arh shit Caroline" Caroline heard the front door slam as Lawrence left, that was it all barriers down totally alone... Her hands hastily undoing Kate's trousers and slipping her hand inside to feel the moisten flexes of hair that lay there. There eyes met, their smiles mirrored "I love you Caroline", "I love you too" Caroline smiled Feeling Kate's hand slip beneath her top to caress her breast As they made love on the lawn, care free and happy.