Right Em, it's your turn for an update…so far I've granted everyone's wish, hope you like it honey xx

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Chapter 8

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Tess and the rest of the team had heard the commotion coming from Connie's office, she knocked lightly on the door when she saw Em's mother storming out.

"Everything okay in here Connie?"

Tess saw Em being held in Connie's arms as she cried her heart out.

"Everything will be fine Tess thank you."

"You're sure?"

"I'm sure, just keep things running out there for me please."

Tess nodded as she closed the door to allow them some privacy.

"Em come on darling, you need to stop crying…everything will be alright."

Em wiped her tears before pulling back and looking up at Connie.

"How will this be alright, you heard what my mum said, she's basically disowned me."

"She just needs some time to get her head around this, you have to see it from her perspective, and this was a big shock for her."

"I'm sorry she yelled like that."

"It's completely understandable."

"I want to go home."

"Of course, I can drive you."

"No, can I come home…with you."

Connie was in two minds at the sudden question, unsure if it was a good idea or not.

"I just don't feel like being on my own tonight, my room mates working night shift…I'd be on my own."

"Of course you can." She smiled.

Connie grabbed her bag and jacket and ushered Em out of her office to see everyone watching them.

"Em, here's my keys, the cars just over the road. I'll be in a minute."

"Will you be okay?"

"Go on, I'll be shortly."

She waited for Em to leave before turning her attentions back to her staff.

"Alright, so you all no doubt heard most of what was said by Em's mother earlier, I'm not looking for anyone's approval or even understanding? I'm here to do one thing and one thing only and that's manage this hospital, what I do in my private life is my own business and I will thank each and every one of you to respect that. I so much as hear of my private life being discussed by any of you and you've spent your last day here, are we clear."

They all nodded their heads in agreement, just a Connie turned she saw Zoe standing at the bottom of the stair case.

"You should put some ice on that cheek of yours Doctor Hanna." She stated as she walked out.

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Connie drove to her home in silence, keeping a close eye on Em to make sure she was alright, she pulled up in to her drive and parked the car before getting out. Em got out and stood staring at the house, no expression on her face whatsoever. Connie grabbed her bag from the back seat and came up behind her.

"Come on, let's get you inside huh."

Em allowed herself to be ushered inside the house and waited while Connie closed the door behind them; Connie was taken by surprise when she turned as Em was suddenly pushing her up against the door kissing her.

"Em…Em stop."

"I want you...I…."

"Em stop."

Em pulled back when Connie used her power voice she sported at the hospital.

"Sorry."

"No…look…you're upset and this…this isn't what you need right now."

"What do I need?"

"A drink, a very large drink…god knows I do."

Em followed Connie in to the kitchen and took a seat at the counter as Connie poured them both a large glass of wine. She came around the counter and stood in front of Em, placing the glasses down.

"I'm so sorry about your mother."

"Why, you didn't do anything…it was all her. I should have known she wouldn't understand…she's not the open minded type, especially about this sort of thing."

Connie came closer and put her hands on the sides of Em's face, forcing her to look at her.

"Look, I do love you Em but…you only get one family and you shouldn't lose it because of me."

"What are you saying?"

"I might be best if we were stop seeing each other, for your sake more than anything."

Em was on her feet and pulling Connie in to a passionate kiss cutting the older woman off.

"No one, not even my own mother will stop me from being with you. Connie I love you so much and I want to be with you, for as long as we can."

Connie took hold of Em's hand and led her upstairs and into her bedroom.

"I thought you said you didn't want do have sex right now." Em said.

"I don't, see that wardrobe over there." Connie said, pointing.

"Yeah."

"Go over and take the stuff out of it."

"What, what are you…"

"Just do it."

Em did as she asked, not sure why but she decided to roll with it. She went over and grabbed the clothes from it.

"Okay now what?"

"Go and put them over in my other wardrobe."

"This one?"

"Yes."

"Okay, I'm following this but okay. Right done, now what?"

"I use that spare chest for clothes too, take them out and put them in the one in the corner by the window."

"In the…am I just helping you organize your clothes or something because I could think of better things we could be doing right now."

"Get on with it."

"Fine."

She carried on with the tasks at hand, taking note of just how many clothes Connie actually owned.

"You know, while we're moving things about, you might want to think about having a clear out…how many outfits does one woman need."

"They're all essential, trust me."

"Okay done…what am I moving now?" Em said, her back to Connie.

Connie came up behind her and wrapped her arms around Em's waist, bringing her closer to her.

"I think we're done now."

"Would you mind telling me the point of what I just did because I don't…"

"They're yours now."

Em turned around in Connie's arms and looked up at her.

"What are you talking about?"

"The space is for you, I think…if we're both serious about this relationship then we should take the next step."

"The next step being…"

"Moving in with me."

"Moving…you want me to live here…with you."

"I would love for you to live here with me but I want to be clear here, I'm not forcing you. At the end of the day this is your decision and nobody else can make it for you."

"You really want me to move in."

"I would love it." She smiled.

"Is this because of what Mum said?"

"I won't lie; your mother doesn't think we're serious about this, that I'm somehow taking advantage of a vulnerable young woman and that I will no doubt hurt her…well I would like the opportunity to prove to your mother that we're serious about this relationship and that I love you more than anything else. As I said, this is only if you want too."

Em pondered her question for a few moments before looking up and kissing Connie.

"Stupid question really, of course I'll move in….I love you too."

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To Be Continued…