Sorry for the delay darlings…I really need more spare time in my life. For Neve and Em xx
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Chapter 9
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Em was curled up on the sofa, looking up as Connie came down the stairs carrying bedding.
"What are you doing?"
"Well my daughter Grace is coming home for the weekend…I haven't had the chance to clean her room until now."
"You should have said, I'd have helped."
"It's your first night here, I'm not having you do house work. Just sit there, I won't be long."
She gave Connie a soft smile as the older woman walked in to the kitchen. Em leaned back against the sofa as she flicked through the numerous channels as she tried to find something to watch. She finally stopped as her favourite show came in to view, she placed the remote to her side as Connie came back through and handed her a large glass of red wine before joining her on the sofa.
"What are we watching?" Connie asked.
"Scott & Bailey, it's a cop show…one of my favourites."
"I don't think I've seen it."
"Oh you're gonna love it."
They lapsed in to silence as they watched the show, Em moving a little closer in to Connie's arms, She'd never felt this comfortable and safe with anyone the way she felt when she was with Connie, as angry as her mother was with her choice of partner, Em wouldn't change it for anything.
"Em, are you alright?"
"Sure…why?"
"You went very quiet there."
"Sorry, just thinking."
"About your mother?"
"Mmmm, I know she's mad but…why can't she just see that I'm happy…I'm happy with you." She smiled, looking up at her.
"I suppose she just wants what's best for her daughter, I can understand that. I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't react the same way if it were Grace."
"Yeah but you would accept it though right…if she was happy."
"I suppose so, in time…yes I would. All I ever want is for her to be happy, what ever she chooses in her life."
"You're a great mum Connie."
"You haven't met her yet." She smiled.
"Do you think she'll like me?"
"How could she not."
"We'll have to go shopping before she gets here, I'd like to buy her a little something."
"That's a lovely idea."
"How will we explain my living here?"
"For now, you're my friend who's staying here while you look for a house…is that alright, she's young…I need to pick my moment with her and I…."
"Oh hey no…I understand completely, and I'm fine with that…all the time you need."
"Thank you."
"Well if it's okay with you I might head to bed, I want to get up early and go grab my stuff from Amanda's."
"Sure, I'll be up soon. I just have some paperwork to finish off."
"I'll see you soon then." Em smiled, as she leaned down and pressed her lips to Connie's.
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Connie was up and dressed by the time Em came down stairs the next morning, there was cereal already for her on the table and she came and sat beside Connie.
"Morning." Connie smiled.
"Hey, you're up early."
"I've always been an early riser, the joys of being a Doctor."
"Are you in first thing?"
"Later, I phoned Dr Hanna and told her I'd be a little late. I thought you might like help picking up your things from Amanda's."
"Really, you don't have too."
"I want too."
"Great, okay well…I'll just go and change then we can go."
"I'll be waiting."
Em kissed her before heading back up to shower and change. She hadn't brought any clothes so decided to raid Connie's closet. She found a pair of dark jeans and a red t shirt…the jeans were a little long but they'd do until she picked up her things. She grabbed her jacket and came back down to see Connie waiting by the door for her.
"You ready?"
"Yeah, I hope you don't mind but I borrowed some clothes."
"Don't be silly, the jeans are a little long however." She said, trying not to laugh.
"Okay, okay…it's only for a few hours."
"Shall we go?"
"Let's go."
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Amanda turned around when she heard the front door; she quickly dried her hands as she rushed in to the hallway.
"Em, you're back la…..oh, hello."
"Amanda, sorry I didn't call to let you know I wouldn't be home."
"No you're fine…who's this."
"Amanda this is Connie…the one I was telling you about."
"Oh…"
"Hello Amanda…Connie Beauchamp."
"Amanda Sullivan, nice to meet you."
"Like wise."
"Amanda, can we talk."
"Sure."
"Connie, just make yourself comfortable…I won't be long." Em smiled.
"Take your time."
Amanda followed Em through to her room and stood by the bed as she watched Em pack up a few bags with her clothes and other personal things.
"So what…you're moving in with her now?"
"Yeah, for a while anyway…we wanna see how things go you know."
"Have you told your mother yet?"
"She erm…found out yesterday."
"Ahhh, so it didn't go well…there's a surprise."
"Seriously…."
"Well what did you expect…I don't blame your mum…for god sake Em, the woman's twice your age and she's a woman…this isn't you."
"And how would you know."
"You're my friend."
"Okay well then as my friend, shouldn't you be happy for me."
"Not if I think you're making a mistake, she's in her late forties, she's divorced and she has a kid for Christ sake. What could you possibly see in her and vice versa."
"She's nice, she's loving, dedicated…kind."
"And what does she see in you huh."
Em was about to respond when Connie's voice filled the air, Em turning around to see Connie walking up behind her.
"I love Em because she's not afraid of who she is, she's not ashamed. She's the sweetest, kindest most compassionate young woman I know."
"You're old enough to be her mother."
"Look, Amanda I know you don't know me and I know you care a great deal about your friend…but I promise you that I love her and I will do everything I can to make her happy."
"Yeah well, you'll forgive me if I don't believe that."
"You know what Amanda, it doesn't matter. All that matters is how we feel and we love each other, I really wish you were happy for me, you're my best friend. I love Connie and right now…her place is where I need…want to be."
"Go, go play happy families. Live in you own delusional world, you'll see I was right in the end."
"Come on Connie, we should go. I think I have everything I need, I'll come by soon and get the rest of my stuff."
"Let me know…I'll make sure I'm not here."
All Em could do was shrug her shoulders as she left the house with Connie, tears falling from her eyes as they walked to the car.
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To Be Continued…