After Bettany's death Vera blames herself for what had happened. She would never admit it to anyone, but she could use a shoulder to cry on.

Set during series 10 episode 2. At the end when Aiden want's to walk home. A one- shot of what I thought he was thinking.

Some of you maybe follow me on tumblr and know that I m a big fan of Penelope Wilton and that I want her to play a returning character on "Vera". Please read the A/N for any further information about who Penelope could play and what this little drabble is about. This is going to be a collection of drabbles in no particular order.

She's used to loneliness. It's an acquired art. Not for the weak.

When Vera's team winds up with a case that involves the double murder of a couple in their home - there's an eerie resemblance between the female victim and the DCI which leads Vera down a winding path of near madness.

New boy Aiden feels responsible when Vera is injured during a case, when Joe returns at Vera's request, feelings are discovered. Can Joe help his replacement fit in a little better with the team and help Vera move on.

We never did find out why Billy Cartwright left and the last ep in series 3 didn't say anything. So here's my view on what happened to Billy. Nothing glam about it just my own interpretation on why he left.

An unexpected letter causes Vera to re-evaluate her life. The prequel is to this is called Freefalling and is now up.

Vera goes missing and it's up to her Team to track her down, a little Kenny/Vera included.

Someone Vera thought she would never see again turns up in an unexpected way.

A chance meeting reminds Vera of why she chose to spend her life alone.

Drinking is never the way to deal with grief. Joe/Vera xx

What if the rumors at the end of The Ghost Posistion had been true. A secret love and the possibility of a new one.

Can Joe convince Vera to take that chance.

Even Vera Stanhope needs help every now and again.