New Beginnings
Michael sighed as he walked into the loft. He was able to convince Langley into transferring Pearce back to Miami. He had definitely seen something between her and Jesse. When they were on the cruise, Jesse and Dani hadn't seen him, but he had seen them. He saw the way Dani let her tough act recede in front of Jesse and let her walls down to have a nervous breakdown. He also saw how easily it was for Jesse to calm her down. He also saw how it was only Jesse who called Pearce "Dani". Jesse tried to act as if he was okay after Dani, but not only did Jesse have feelings for Dani, but he also couldn't help but feel guilty. It was his plan that had gotten Dani sent to Mumbai.
He was heartbroken over something that hadn't even gotten to be something. The look that Jesse had in his eyes under his joking manner was also easily visible in Dani's eyes. For the three months she was in Mumbai, she had that look. One of her friends who also was reassigned asked one afternoon "Who is he?" She looked confused for a moment, then blushed remembering him. She simply stated "Someone whom I would've liked to get to know better." She tried to meet other men, but none had the connection she felt with Jesse. She had to admit she had noticed and let it go, but not this time. This time she would tell him if not for his sake, but for hers as well. Little did she know, but across town, Jesse was having the same thoughts as Michael texted him the good news.