So it was almost 11:00 at night and there Dani sat updating patient charts. Paloma was right, Dani thought. I have no life. Dani had the music playing low. She thought about the V3 beach party that was this weekend and considered going, but she still wasn't sure. Dani leaned back in her chair and listened to the music. All she could think about was Nico, matter of fact, that's all she had been thinking about. A light knock on the door startled her from her thoughts. Dani knew exactly who it was. She had gotten use to their late night situations, as he called it. Although she had to admit she enjoyed it. Here lately things had been different between them and they were starting to get close again. Dani had missed him so much those six months he went without a word to her.

Dani opened the door and there stood her man crush looking all sexy. "Nico, to what do I owe the honor?"

Nico gave her a smirk and asked, "may I come in?" Dani moved to the side so he could come in.

"So who's in trouble now," Dani asked as Nico took a seat on the couch in her office. He had this smirk on his face that Dani wanted to slap off.

"You gonna slap me again," Nico said to Dani when he noticed her expression.

Dani smiled at him, "no, but most of the time I'd like too." Dani remembered Jeanette's comment when she told her about slapping him. "That is soo fifty shades."

"I just wanted to check on you," Nico didn't give a reason as to why because he wanted to see if she would tell him. Dani gave him a confused look.

"Check on me for what?" Dani knew right then that he knew about the fight between her and Blake Bridges. She was so sore and bruises all down her rib cage and neck. She managed to have her hair where the bruises weren't noticeable. They were pretty bad though. She tried to shake it off in front of Nico, but knew she failed miserably because she felt the tears coming in her eyes. Then she added, "I'm good."

Nico got up and walked over to her. When she wouldn't look up at him, he lifted up her chin and gently pushed her hair back where he could see her neck. All the bruising made him so angry. "Your not good. I know your hurting and upset. Why didn't you tell me about Blake Bridges? I had to find this out from Paloma. Why didn't you tell me?" Dani could hear the frustration and hurt in Nicos voice because she didn't tell him.

"What did Paloma tell you for?" Dani asked.

"Because she cares about you and she doesn't like what's going on," Nico said.

"It's because I knew you'd act like this and try and get in the middle. I can fight my own battles," Dani fired back at Nico. She was in so much pain, but how was she going to tell Nico that Bridges pushed her down the concrete steps. She knew she had bruises all over her back, scrapes on her stomach, and bruises down her sides.

"You don't always have to be so strong you know. I want to protect you and keep you safe. I have since the day I met you, Dani," Nico looked at the Dani in a way that drove her so crazy. "You need to trust me," Nico added.

"I'm trying," Dani barely managed to get out. "You don't always have to be so strong either, Nico."

"Yea, I do too, for you, Dani." Dani thought that was so sweet and she decided she would go head and tell him what happened.

"Nico, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about all the trouble he had been causing me. Maybe if I would have told you, this wouldn't have happened," Dani said as she raised up her tank top to show Nico how bad it really was. She saw his face turn to anger in a spilt second.

Nico ran his hand down the scrapes on her stomach. He was so angry. One, that this had happened and two, Dani told him nothing about it. "Does it hurt to move? You should soak in a tub. Let's get you some bath water ran." Nico went to protective mode.

"Can you help me upstairs," Dani asked hesitantly. Nico picked Dani up and carried her upstairs. He ran her some water. Dani removed her tank top and sat down in the water in shorts and her bra. Dani turned on some music. She could tell that Nico was upset with her.

Nico was upset that she didn't tell him about it and he wanted to go and find this guy. He had to admit that it kind of hurt. "You gonna be alright? I got to head out," Nico said. Dani found it weird that he was leaving so early, but then again she knew he was mad at her for not telling him what happened.

The song playing was Lay Me Down by Sam Smith. Nico loved this song because it's how he felt about Dani. God, if only he could just stay here and hold her all night.

Yes I do, believe

That one day I will be, where I was

Right there, right next to you

And it's hard, the days just seem so dark

The moon, and the stars, are nothing without you

Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?

No words can explain, the way I'm missing you

The night, this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside

These tears, they tell their own story

Can I lay by your side, next to you, you

And make sure you're alright

I'll take care of you

And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight

Nico and Dani both listened to the words of the song. They knew it described their feelings.

"Good song," Nico said and walked out the room. It was hard because he wanted to stay there and take care of Dani and hold her through the night, but considering the circumstances, he decided to leave. He was upset with her and just needed a little space. Of course, he wouldn't be going home because he would be watching her house just to make sure nothing else happened. He knew Dani was upset and he should be there for her.

Dani just sat there in the tub after Nico walked out. She knew that he was angry with her and she hated every minute of it. She wished he would stay with her. She realized now that he was all she needed. Dani managed to get out of the tub and get dressed. It was hard and painful, but she did it. She got in the bed and picked up her phone. There was a special man that she needed to make things right with. She decided to text Nico.

Nico, I'm so sorry~D

Nico was sitting in his car outside Dani's house listening to the same song that had played up in Dani's room when his phone lit up and vibrated. He knew he was being crazy and shouldn't do her that way.

I know~N

Forgive me?~D

I guess ;)~N

Dani loved the wink. It made her smile. Before she could respond, she got another text.

I just want to protect you and you should trust me enough to tell me anything. I don't want anything to happen to you. I can't live without you in my life~N

Dani knew she should have told him. She needed him in her life and she realized that those six months that he went without a word to her.

That's the way I feel. I can't live without you in my life either. I realized that those six months you went without speaking to meet~D

Nico was glad she was finally admitting her true feelings. He regretted going so long without talking or seeing her. It was very hard for him.

I regret doing that to you. That kiss though, broke my heart~N

Dani knew that she hurt him and she hated it too. She thought back to when they started working together again and she asked for his help and the way that conversation went was unforgettable. She remembered Nico saying, "for the record, I never meant to hurt you." She replied, "dido," back to him because she knew she hurt him just as bad as he hurt her.

I know and I regretted it the minute I did it :(~D

Nico loved the sad face. He knew they were on the path of being together. He just hoped it wouldn't take much longer.

You were so mean to me when I started at V3, but now I know it was because you trying to protect from the whole FBI mess. I wish you would have told be that was the reason because I just thought you didn't want me around~D

I was always want to be around and near you, Dani.~N

Then y did you leave my house~D

I didnt~N

There was a light knock on her bedroom door a few minutes later." Can I come in," Dani heard Nico say.

"Nico, what are you doing? I thought you were upset with me and left," Dani said.

"I wanted to make sure that you didn't have any visitors tonight." Nico went and sat on the edge of the bed next to Dani. "How you feel?"

Dani gave him a sweet smile and said, "better now that you are here."

"Glad to be of service, Doctor," Nico said and just as he was about to say something else, he heard some glass break. Someone was trying to break in.

I know this story is short. I guess I just wanted to see if anybody still reads them. I really miss Necessary Roughness and Nico. I hope u like this story. Let me know where you think I should go from here. To be continued soon. Text messages in bold