Title: Letting Go
Prompt: #30. Author's Choice
Rating: K
Warning: Very Fluffy!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, including the song.
A/N: This whole story is based on the song "I Loved Her First" by Heartland. Another one I wrote for the Ficathon.
Danny Messer sat at a small, luxuriously decorated table, nursing a half-filled glass of champagne. He looked around the room taking in his surroundings and his loved ones that had gathered for the event. His son, Luke, and his wife, J.C Taylor-Messer, were talking to Mac and Stella. Flack was dancing with Lindsay, while Meredith Flack danced with her son.
His eyes finally rested on a petite, straight-haired brunette, who was the spitting image of her mother except for her blue eyes. She was dancing with her new husband and laughing at something he had said. The young woman rested her head on his shoulder and he placed a soft kiss in her hair. Danny watched this simple, heart-warming interaction and drifted back to memories of the years earlier.
Look at the two of you dancing that way But I loved her first and I held her first
Lost in the moment and each others face
So much in love your alone in this place
Like there's nobody else in the world
I was enough for her not long ago
I was her number one
She told me so
And she still means the world to me
Just so you know
So be careful when you hold my girl
Time changes everything
Life must go on
And I'm not gonna stand in your way
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it still hard to give her away
I loved her first
Flashback:
The doctor handed the little boy to the nurse and then turned his attention back to Lindsay. "Give me one more push Lindsay and it will be all over." Once again, Lindsay gripped Danny's hand for dear life. In a few moments, the faint sound of a baby crying could be heard through out the delivery room. "And it's a girl." The doctor joyfully announced.
After the two babies were cleaned, the nurse put them into the arms of their parents. Lindsay smiled down at the beautiful baby boy in her arms. "Luke Ryan Messer."
Danny nodded in full agreement then looked at the other bundle of joy in his own arms. The sight took his breath away. He was amazed that he and Lindsay could create something so small and so precious. "And Carly Aiden Messer." He looked back at his wife and smiled. "I love you Montana." When he turned back to his daughter he found himself lost in her tiny, but strong, blue eyes. From that moment on, he was a goner and Carly would always be 'Daddy's Little Girl'.
Danny set his glass down and walked towards the couple. "May I cut in?" He asked placing a strong and firm hand on the young man's shoulder.
"Sure thing, Mr. Messer." The young man stepped back.
Danny laughed. "Jason, how many times have we discussed this? You and Carly have been together for 3 years now. Call me Danny." Jason nodded understanding and placed a gentle kiss on Carly's cheek. When he left Danny took his place. A familiar country song filled the air as father and daughter glided across the dance floor.
How could that beautiful women with you
Be the same freckle face kid that I knew
The one that I read all those fairy tales to
And tucked into bed all those nights
And I knew the first time I saw you with her
It was only a matter of time
When Danny looked into he stormy blue eyes, he saw that little girl that he used to tuck in his bed and read stories to. I'm really proud of you Cars."
Carly laughed at the nickname that he had used since before she could remember. "Thanks Daddy. It really means a lot to me. And whether you want to admit it or not, you really like Jason; you always have and always will." She anwsered, her pure New York accent, thick with emotion.
Danny shook his head. Carly had inherited he father and mother's wit and she knew how to use it. "You'll always be my little girl and don't you ever forget that." He order and Carly nodded in reply. Danny placed a loving kiss to her forehead.
But I loved her first and I held her first When the song faded, Jason came back and Danny headed back to the table. Before he had a chance to sit down, a pair of arms slipped around his waist. "Having a hard time letting go, Cowboy?" Lindsay asked her husband, slightly amused.
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But its still hard to give her away
I loved her first
Danny wrapped an arm around her shoulders and she rested her head on his. "It's just that I'll always see her as my baby and I don't want to give her away."
Lindsay laughed. "She's not going anywhere, ya know." She took the open opportunity to tease him, knowing that it would cheer him up. "Know you know how Mac felt when J.C married your son. You think, he had it harder because she was marrying a Messer."
Danny chuckled and pulled her closer. "Yeah, but Luke takes after you, not me." They both laughed and continued to watch the young couple dance. "I love you Montana." He placed a kiss to her temple and pulled her onto the dance floor.
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
Someday you might know what I'm going through
When a miracle smiles up at you
I loved her first
A/N: I absolutely love this song and had to put it to good use! Hope you liked it! Make me smile and review!