As per your request SuranneKeeleyBeauchamp, I wouldn't do this for just anyone….love you kid xx
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Chapter 5
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The only sound to be heard was the soft hooting of an owl outside the bedroom window, Em turned over to see the moon glowing in the soft dark sky. She stretched over to retrieve her phone and noticed that it had just gone 2am; she slowly slid out of bed and walked over to the window to look out at the lovely view, a large oak tree standing tall and lots of sheep in the hills in the background. Em jumped when she felt warm arms coming around her waist, she leaned into Connie's embrace as soft lips kissed the side of her neck.
"Couldn't you sleep?" Connie asked quietly.
"The owl woke me; I'm not used to the countryside."
"Where do you live?"
"I share a flat with my best friend Amanda, we live just in the centre of Bristol, close enough for retail therapy."
"Ahh you like to shop, we have a lot in common then."
Em turned around in Connie's arms, taking in the woman's soft features as the moonlight hit of her. She leaned in and kissed Connie before holding on to her tightly.
"Thank you for tonight."
"You don't regret what happened then?"
"No, why do you?"
"Em, I really enjoyed our evening."
"This isn't just a one off right because I really do like you."
"I like you too Em but we can't avoid the obvious issue here."
"You mean the age gap."
"I'm a good twenty years older than you and there's no getting past that."
"Does it bother you?"
"I've never really been fazed by other people's negative opinions."
"Good because it doesn't bother me either."
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Connie took hold of Em's hand and guided her back over to the bed where they took a seat, Em leaning into Connie's touch.
"Em…would you mind if I asked you a personal question?"
"I guess not, what is it you want to ask."
"Other than tonight, have you ever been with a woman."
"No."
"Have you ever been attracted to a woman before?"
"Until I met you no…I don't know you're different, I can't really explain it. There's just something about you that just makes me feel at ease, you're funny, you're a good listener and you're a wonderful Doctor."
"Thank you, I wish I had this effect on everyone…it certainly hasn't rubbed of on Zoe." Connie joked.
"I kinda noticed she had a dislike for you, she didn't seem to like me much either."
"I stupidly told her you and I were having dinner tonight, she said that it was inappropriate for us to socialise, considering I was treating you."
"Yeah but you won't be for very much longer and anyway it isn't any of her damn business. I maybe younger but I've never let anyone dictate to me how I live my life and you shouldn't either."
Connie lifted her hand to graze the side of Em's cheek before leaning in to kiss her.
"For a young woman, you're very wise."
"I don't want to stop this Connie, what ever this is. I like you a lot, I know that much."
"I like you too, maybe sometime next week you could meet my Daughter Grace."
"Sounds good."
"Why don't we try and get some sleep huh, I have work in the morning."
"Good idea."
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Zoe walked in to the office and dumped her over sized bag on the desk, causing some of the files on Connie's desk to go flying to the ground.
"Damn it."
Tess entered Zoe's office to see her kneeling on the floor, cursing under her breath."
"Zoe, what are you doing?"
"Morning Tess, just ignore me….I'm having one of those mornings."
"Need a hand."
"No you're fine, did you need something?"
"I was just wondering if you knew when Connie was due in."
"Connie….oh well…." Looking at the clock on her desk, she realised it was gone 9:30am. "Well what do you know; the Queen of Sheba's late."
"Probably slept in."
"Well if last night was anything to go by." Zoe grumbled.
Tess closed the office door and made her way over, helping Zoe to pick up the files.
"What happened last night?"
"Don't get me started Tess….seriously."
"Go on."
"That Girl Connie was treating with the broken arm, Em."
"What about her."
"Connie only went on a date with her last night."
"A date, you're kidding. I didn't think she was that way inclined."
"Well we don't really know much about her do we, she keeps he private life just that."
"She's a bit young isn't she?"
"If you ask me Mrs Beauchamp is digging a very deep grave for herself and you know what…I'm going to be the first one on the sideline watching her fall."
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Em and Connie were sitting in Connie's kitchen, a cup of coffee each. The silence was the most uncomfortable thing Em had experienced, it was the one thing she couldn't stand…the silence.
"Em, what's on your mind?"
"Huh, oh nothing. Well actually I was thinking about what you said earlier."
"What was that?"
"About your Daughter Grace."
"You mean meeting her?"
"Yeah, did you mean it?"
"I did, would you feel awkward meeting her."
"No, I just wasn't sure if maybe it was too soon. We've had one date."
"And slept together."
"Who would you introduce me as?"
"For now….as my friend Em, we'll give her time to get used to you being around…if that's alright with you."
Em got up and leaned down, her arms going around Connie's neck as she pulled her close and kissed her.
"It's more than alright; I can't believe how happy I am." Em smiled.
"I know, I am too."
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To Be Continued…