She couldn't believe that Danny was there. He traveled near 2000 miles to see her, to be with her when she most needed him and all that after she had rejected him a few months ago.
From what she heard, Danny had changed a lot since she had arrived at New York. At least that was what Stella and Hawkes always told her. Danny had a reputation involving his love life, he'd always been a ladies man, never had a relationship that lasted more than 4 months, and he had confessed several times that he had never been in love. But this time was different. She couldn't imagine a boy traveling that far just for a little crush.
But there he was, standing in the midle of a courtroom in Bozeman giving her all the strenght she need to carry on and finish her statment.
When the jury left to deliverate she approached him. She was really nervous and she was only able to smile until she noticed that he was nervous too. Fortunately he spoke first.
"Hey Montana, how ya doin'?"
She smiled. She had been away from New York only for a month but she missed that accent, the grin in his face every time he called her Montana, he missed him.
"I'm fine." She was really nervous. She could hear her voice trembling when she asked "Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something while the jury is meeting?"
" Montana, you know me too well!"
They both smiled and got out of the court. Neither of them spoke during the walk to the dinner. Danny was admiring the views of the small city. It looked so different from New York, and all that calm seemed to help him cool down his nerves. When they entered the dinner Lindsay guided him to a table near the window.
" So, what's good here? I didn't ate anything on the flight and I'm starving! I guess that they are no baggles?" Said Danny smiling.
" Sorry Messer, you'll have to eat our famous buffalo burgers although the pancakes are really good." She replied smiling.
He couldn't believe how much he had missed her calling him Messer. He missed her smile, her beautiful eyes, he had missed her so much these past days. He could barely sleep thinking of her, thinking if she was all right, if she was thinking of him...
"So pancakes then! And I could use some coffee too!"
"Ok then. Pancakes and coffee for 2, please."
They both reminded in silence until the waitress came back with their food. Then Lindsay spoke.
" Danny, can I ask you something?" Without letting him answer she asked " What are you doing here?"
" Look, Montana, I know you asked me for space but I was loosing my mind in the city, I couldn't think in anything else that wasn't you and what you were going through here all alone. Stella told me that your family could not travel to be with you and I just...you know, followed my instincts and I came here... But If you want me to leave I can. No big deal, I will not be upset, or-"
She suddenly interrupted him " I don't want you to leave!" She said almost shouting. All the dinner turned around to stare at them. She blushed and started eating her pancakes. He just smiled. Their tense silence was interrupted for her phone. She answered it nervous.
"Lindsay Monroe. Oh yes, yes. I'm coming. I'll be there in 5 minutes." Danny was staring at her with curiosity. " It was the lawyer. The jury has a veredict. I have to go back to court."
"I'm comming with you." Said Danny. Lindsay nodded. " Lets go!" And with tat he paid the breakfast.
When they arrived at the courtroom her lawyer told her to sat down. She was really nervous and he was more worried about her every second. Suddenly, Lindsay took his hand on hers, while the blonde woman stood up to give the veredict. He answered her action with a litle squeeze.
" ...guilty of murder..." She couldn't hear anything else. She heave a sigh of relief and Danny did the same. She let her head repose on his shoulder. After a few seconds the courtroom was nearly empty and he stood up needing to hug her, so he did. When they broke away, he turned to leave the room but she was holding her hand again, this time making him stop and pulling him towards her. He was surprised but when she took his other hand he knew what was going to happen. Her smile and her eyes were completely pure and fulls of peace and appreciation. She pulled him closer and her confidence increased when she saw him smiling too. They were only 2 inches apart when a flash blinded them. They turned their heads to the focus of light and they could see a group of journalist running in their direction asking Lindsay questions. Without letting go of her hand he guided her out the court to a safe place. He didn't knew where he was going and he stopped when he was sure nobody was following them. Lindsay began to laugh and Danny stared at her confused.
"What's so funny, Monroe?"
"Have you noticed where we are? You are not very subtle, Messer!"
He looked more confused than before, and started to look around when he noticed where they were. The place was called Comfort Inn and it was and hotel of course. Danny began to turn red and she started laughing again. And then she added:
"Come on. Let's go in." His face turned into a intense red colour. He could not believe what was she saying. Before he could open his mouth to say something she added " I have a room here and I want to get all my things before I go visit my parents."
Danny looked at her and began to laugh too. He was quite relieved although he could not think in anything else that wasn't kissing the gorgeous woman that was in front of him. He decided to talk to have his mouth ocupied, maybe this way he would be able to think clearly again.
"So you are leaving to your parent's?"
"Yes. They live about a 200 miles from here. I'm going to rent a car to get there." She could see him confused, and she decided to talk seriously with him. " Danny, I have my flight back to New York tomorrow night and you have to go to the lab or Mac will kill you. I really don't know how you managed to have today free but I'm sure they will need you tomorrow there. I'm not telling you to go. I really wish you could stay but I have to visit my parents and I don't think our relationship is ready for the meeting the parents moment, right?"
"Ok, Montana. I understand your statement and it's true that Mac needs me there. I'm going to call a cab and leave to the airport."
"No. I'll drive you there. Is the least I can do. You traveled 2000 miles to be here and can't drive 15 to the airport? That's not fair!"
"You know what's not fair? I've traveled for the first time to Montana and I'm leaving without seeing anything except the court. You owe me tour!"
"That's a deal. Next time we fly here I will show you Montana entirely." She said grinning.
Danny couldn't do anything but laugh. The litle word game she used and the smile she was showing made him feel the luckiest man on Earth.
