The next day, Nick and Carla were walking along the street. Although she was supposed to be taking it easy, Carla was adamant she was going into work for a few hours even though Nick had tried to persuade her otherwise.. and failed.
"Are you sure you'll be okay?" Nick asked, worried she was throwing herself back into things far too quickly.
Carla nodded. "I'll have Aidan and Kate. And you're only across the road. I promise I'll take it easy and won't be there too long" she smiled.
"Okay.. Well, I'll see you in a bit then. I love you" Nick kissed her on the lips as Norris was stood outside the shop, staring.
Carla made her way into the factory, giving Norris her best death glare on her way in.
The factory floor fell silent as she walked in, her heels clicking along the floor.
She entered the office. Aidan looked up, shocked. "I didn't think you'd be in today. Aren't you supposed to be taking it easy?"
Carla sighed. "If I hear those words one more time..."
"Carla..." Kate trailed off, not sure how to ask what she wanted to ask.
"Yes. It's true. I was drunk and it was a mistake. But yes, we are still together" Carla said, sighing again.
"But he was blackmailing you.. Why didn't you say anything to me?" Kate said, upset for her sister.
Carla put her pen down. "Kate, I don't know... I just couldn't"
"I'm pleased you're still together" Kate smiled, giving Carla a hug.
"Carla, Rob phoned wanting to speak to you." Aidan said. "And this came" he handed the visiting order over to Carla.
"Okay, I'll go and see him soon.." Carla said as Aidan smiled, pleased they were both speaking again.
An hour later, Carla was sat in the office with Aidan and Kate, replying to many emails when Tracy stormed in. "Why did you sleep with Robert?!" She yelled.
Carla stood up, saying nothing for a moment.
"I think you need to leave" Aidan said.
"He's mine! Why did you put your hands on him?!" Tracy shouted at Carla again.
Carla laughed. "You're more than welcome to him, love. He's nothing but a vile, twisted, vindictive creature" Carla smirked.
Tracy saw red and slapped Carla right across the face. "He hasn't come back from the station yet and it's all your fault!" She yelled.
"Well, I hope he stays there." Carla said and Tracy shoved her, just as Nick walked in.
"Get out Tracy!" He shouted, pushing his way past her and to Carla.
"Oh well look who it is. It's the most idiotic man on the planet right now. Staying with his cheating fiancée." Tracy laughed. "You need your head testing, mate"
Nick could sense Carla getting mad. He needed to get Tracy out of there before Carla got even more angry and stressed out.
"Tracy, leave" he ordered as Aidan shoved her out of the office.
"Are you okay?" Nick asked, comforting his fiancée. Carla smiled and nodded. "Yes, I'm fine" she replied, putting on a front.
Nick wrapped his arms around her and she gratefully fell into them.
Nick ended up taking Carla for a quiet meal at the Bistro.
"Thank you for this.." She smiled. He had made her favourite for her and had covered the table in rose petals and candles. "You didn't have to"
Nick grinned. "I know I didn't have to but I wanted to for the woman I love"
Nick stared at her. He truly did love her more than anything and absolutely worshipped the ground she walked on. He was the one that chose to never give up on her and save her and he was so glad he did.
"Have I got chocolate on my face or something?" Carla laughed.
"No, I was just admiring you" Nick said.
"You're so cheesy, Nicky. But I love you for it" Carla smiled.
"And I love you too. But we've said this a hundred times before, please don't call me Nicky" he said as Carla laughed.
They were walking along the street heading back to the flat, hand in hand as Carla rested her head against Nick's shoulder. They were silent as they both admired the peacefulness, something they hadn't had the past few days.
"Rob phoned for me.." Carla broke the silence. "He wants me to go and see him"
"And are you?" Nick questioned, hoping she would after what happened at the hospital.
Carla nodded. "Yeah, I am."
Nick smiled. "I'm glad you two worked things out"
They both carried on walking, past the pub. A taxi pulled up just outside the pub and someone got out. Carla and Nick were in their own world together so didn't pay any attention. It wasn't until someone called across the street at them.
"Well if isn't Weatherfield's most talked about couple"
Carla and Nick stopped in their tracks.
It was Robert.