Chapter 1434 Overtime:>> 2

"I'm sorry," she sniffed, "I've been doing this all day - bursting into tears. That's why I worked from home. But you're right: why am I so upset by such a complete, stupid, fucking WANKER!" The last word came out loudly and several heads turned to look at us. The affronted look of one woman set us both giggling, despite Erin's tears. "Time to go, you think?" she whispered.
"Definitely!" I replied, standing up. I pulled Erin up by her hand and we headed off. It was only as we got to the door open that I realized we were still holding hands. I was slightly embarrassed - two women walking hand-in-hand like little school girls - but Erin didn't seem bothered by it so, a little reluctantly, I simply let go and pushed the door open. We headed back towards the office and as we walked I felt her slip her arm into mine and nestle against me.
"Thank you, Lucy. You make me feel all... safe and protected and cared for." She sounded surprised, as if this was something she'd never considered possible.