[Note: this was actually written before 5.04, but think of it as Patsy and Delia finally getting to go on a date without Patsy inviting half of Poplar along.]
Delia and Patsy eventually manage to find a matinee showing of Breakfast at Tiffany's that fits in with their nebulous shift patterns. Patsy read the book several summers ago, and after hearing Trixie going on about how marvellous it was, Delia had decided they absolutely must see what the fuss was about.
(Delia's not-so-subtle crush on Audrey Hepburn was by the by.)
Arriving with plenty of time, the pair settle in a corner of the small cinema, Delia clutching a box of chocolate-covered peanuts. Other people eventually filter in, but as the curtain rises and the film begins, Patsy becomes aware that nobody is sat near them at all.
Delia clearly notices too, because as the opening bars of Moon River play, Delia takes Patsy's hand, threading their fingers together. Patsy forgets to breathe for a moment. Delia gently strokes her hand with her thumb and Patsy slowly calms herself.
After a herculean effort on Patsy's part to focus on the film they've paid to see, even when Delia starts leaning her head on Patsy's shoulder, they stay holding hands until the ending credits roll.
"You are a menace, Delia Busby," Patsy whispers affectionately as the house lights come back on and they have to break apart; Delia looks extremely pleased with herself. Patsy moves to leave, but then Delia grabs her hand once more and pulls her back down into her seat.
"What are you-"
"Look!"
Delia points to the other side of the room, where Patsy can make out the small figure of Sister Winifred, her wimple unmistakable, sneaking out of the door. Delia can barely contain her giggles. The pair stay in their seats, hands still interlocked, until the coast is clear and they can sneak out themselves.
