The music in the bar blared. Several basketball games were playing on the many television sets through the bar. Every stool and chair was used, some people even stood. Those that were seated were on the dance floor, enjoying the music. In the far corner of the bar, in a more secluded booth, sat several New York detectives.

They had decided to get together after their shifts and inspect the newest bar near their office. To be honest, it was nice. Just not their style. The bar was packed with younger people. Though the team wasn't exactly old, the company sure made them feel it.

"You think we should pull out our badges and check ID?" Hawkes asked.

Across from him, Danny laughed taking a sip from his beer. "Maybe. But the owner might be too please with us driving out his customers."

"We'd probably be arrestin' him too. Lettin' minors into his bar, servin' them alcohol." Flack stated. He sat next to Danny, his arms in front on the table.

Lindsay was seated next to Hawkes, laughing hysterically. "You guys are terrible."

"I kinda wanna do it just for laughs." Danny said. He checked his badge on his belt. "I'll be right back."

"Don' scare 'em too bad, Dan." Flack called.

They watched Danny walk around the bar. He checked each table, making sure his badge was visible. He stopped at a table full of young kids. They all looked up at him, scared out of their minds. Lindsay thought one kid's eyes might burst from his skull. They watched as Danny asked for ID. Each one, except 'bug eyes', Lindsay called him, pulled them out. Danny checked each one and looked at the kids. They watched as the kids faces horrified even more. They all bolted from the table and ran out of the bar.

Lindsay and Hawkes could hold their laughter in any longer. They were laughing so hard tears fell down their faces. Flack had his head on his arms, laughing with them. Danny was smiling triumphantly as he returned. He sat down in his previous seat and took a sip of his beer. Hawkes opened his mouth to say something but he broke into another fit of laughter.

"You better hope Mac doesn't find out about that, Messer." Angell said. She stopped at the table, pulling off her jacket.

"These guys won't tell. They can't stop laughing." Danny replied smiling. He stood up and let Angell into the booth. Flack scoot down, giving Angell room.

"I wasn't talking about them. He's been out there." Angell said. She pointed out toward the dance floor.

Danny's head snapped out to the floor. His eyes darted from side to side, searching for Mac. Lindsay had never seen Danny look so terrified in her life. She started laughing more. Hawkes was starting to recover when he broke again.

Stella emerged from the dance floor with Mac. "What's so funny?"

Hawke, Lindsay, and flack burst into laughter again. Stella looked from Danny's terrified face to Angells' amused smile. Angell shrugged. "Just messin' around."

"Don't get us thrown out. Sinclair with have all our asses." Mac warned. They sat down, filling up the booth. The waitress brought another round of drinks. They all took one into their hands. Stella raised her bottle into the air.

"To Lindsay. May her birthday be as bright as her smile. Happy Birthday." Stella said.

"Happy birthday, Lindsay." said the chorus of coworkers. The bottles clinked together. Lindsay smiled shyly, blushing in the dim lights.

"So'd your parents send you anything'?" Flack asked.

Lindsay set her beer down and nodded. "Yeah. My mom sent me a pair of winter gloves. Don't you dare make a comment on that." Lindsay warned. She shot looks to Danny and Flack. "On top of that, she sent me at least ten shirts that are hilarious."

"Like what?" Mac asked.

"There's one that says: Daddy's Against Daughters Dating. Warning: Daddy's Littler Girl. Fear: You ain't felt fear until you marry my daughter. Tons of those kinds." Lindsay explains.

"Sound's like your pop's really protective over you." Flack said.

Lindsay nodded. "Oh yeah. It got pretty bad in college."

The team chuckled.

"So what did your dad send you?" Hawkes asked.

"Well, my dad sent me a uh…"

"What?" Stella asked.

Lindsay smirked. "He sent me a t-shirt that says, Sorry boys. Daddy says I can't date until hell freezes over."

Danny laughed. "He send you a rifle with it?"

"Yep. I set it up above my bedroom door." Lindsay answered.

Flack and Hawkes traded worried looks. The team busted into laughter. Lindsay picked up her beer and smiled. The music transitioned into the next song. Stella's head lifted, as did Angell's. Lindsay glanced between the two women, trying not to smile. Angell and Stella both stood. Mac and Flack were quickly dragged back out to the dance floor. Danny and Hawkes watched in terror as the men disappeared into the crowd. Lindsay set her beer back down on the table and smiled. Danny looked across that able.

"You plan that one?" Danny asked.

Lindsay looked up innocently, "How could I plan that, Danny?"

Danny didn't reply. He picked up his beer and took another drink, looking out at the dance floor. Danny set his beer down, lifting his head.

"What's up?" Hawkes asked.

Danny nodded off toward the other end of the bar. "That girl's been lookin' this way since we came."

Lindsay and Hawkes looked out. The bar was packed, so finding the woman was fairly difficult.

"Where?" Lindsay asked.

"Third booth from the door. The dark haired one." Danny answered.

Then they found her. She was sitting in the middle of three other girls. Bright blue tube top and slim denim jeans. Lindsay looked from the girl back to Danny and Hawkes. Lindsay took several glances back and forth and smiled.

"Hey Hawkes, can you do me a favor?" Lindsay asked.

"What?"

"Can you see if they've got a list of the music they play?" Lindsay asked.

Hawkes nodded. "Sure thing."

Lindsay moved out of the booth for Hawkes. She sat down quickly and watched him head around the crowd. Danny frowned. He looked between Lindsay suspecting eye and Hawkes walking.

"What are you plannin' Montana?" Danny asked.

Lindsay smirked and finished her beer. "Just watch."

Hawkes was passing the girls table when an overzealous dancer ran him over, sending him into the table. The girls gasped as Hawkes stumbled into it. Lindsay shook, trying not to laugh. They watched as Hawkes straightened up and fixed their table. Then he started conversing with the woman. Within seconds, they were out on the dance floor. Danny shook his head in amazement.

"That is the scariest thing I have ever seen." Danny said.

Lindsay chuckled lightly. "That's hard to believe." She reached across the table at the music list. She turned the dial for the next row of music. Danny saw her brows rise. Lindsay punched in the number and waited for her song.

The song ended and transitioned into Lindsay's choice. It was upbeat and easy to move with. Danny watched Lindsay head bob with the beat. The crowd was dancing easily with it.

"You gonna sit there durin' your request, on your birthday?" Danny asked.

Lindsay looked at him and shrugged. "I'm not one to dance alone. Or at all."

Danny nodded. He stood up quickly and grabbed her hand. "Not tonight, Montana."

"Danny what are you-"

"You ain't sittin' there, Montana." Danny stated. He pulled her deep into the crowd. Lindsay kept up with Danny, not trusting herself to escape the crowd without dying.

"Danny c'mon. This is nuts." Lindsay yelled over the blaring music.

"I'm not letting you out until I see you dance." Danny replied.

Lindsay frowned.

"C'mon, Montana. Don't you wanna tell your parents that you ate least danced to your request on your birthday?" Danny asked.

Lindsay lifted her brows. "You sure about that Danny?"

Flack tapped Danny's shoulder, "You have no idea what you're askin'."

Danny frowned, "What are you talkin' about?"

"You don't see this comin', trust me." Flack warned.

Danny rolled his eyes. "Whatever man."

"You really want me to dance?" Lindsay asked.

"Stop stallin' and start dancing' Lindsay." Danny replied.

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ok, random spot to break, but i needed a spot. otherwise the chaprter would've been too long.

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