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BEYOND THE WHISPERS

By: Sweetwater Gal


SUMMARY: A prequel and epilogue to "Whispers of the Past." Back story to Danny and Meg. Plus Danny Walker's involvement in his great grandson's life.

DISCLAIMER: Again, I do NOT own any of the original "Pearl Harbor" characters mentioned. Wished to own Josh Hartnett and Ben Affleck but only in my dreams. Anybody else is strictly MY PROPERTY Aloha and enjoy the fic. And please R&R, Mahalo!

A/N: Much warm Mahalos to those very good reviews received. I really appreciate them so much! Honestly, I never really expected the reactions to be so beautiful! I guess it was through those reviews that inspired me to try another "Pearl Harbor" ff. I really hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed creating it.

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June 12, 1984

"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. James you have a son."

Samantha Evelyn Walker James gazed down at the beautiful child as he was placed in her arms. Tears of immense love and joy glistened in her eyes as she smiled at this little boy. She glanced at the person on her right, at her husband, happiness radiating on her lovely face. "I want to name him Daniel—after my father."

"This little guy does look like a Danny, doesn't he?" He beamed lovingly at his first child his son. The proud father leaned forward, placing a gentle kiss on his son's forehead. Joshua Kapono James met eyes with his enchanting young wife, "Daniel Kawika Danny after your father, and Kawika after mines."

"Perfect." She grinned as she pulled her husband in for a kiss. Samantha was about to place a kiss on her baby boy's cheek when little Daniel began bursting into tears, wailing his tiny lungs out.

"Oh, honey it's okay sshh" Samantha cradled him in her arms, beginning to hum him a soft tune that her mother would sing to her when she was a child herself.

"I think I better take him" A young nurse entered the scene, reaching out to for Danny.

Samantha began to protest, not wanting to lose a single moment with her precious infant. Joshua, however, calmed her fears by assuring her that Danny will be in good care, and that he'll just be down the hall with the other newborns.

"Besides, sweetheart, you need some rest yourself"

"But"

Joshua kissed his wife, his eyes a bit concerned for her, "For us, Sam you would do little Danny and I no good if you're completely weak and exhausted."

Samantha kept her eyes on her Danny, still hesitant until a gentle reassuring hand was placed on her left shoulder. She glanced up, expecting to see a doctor or another nurse but saw no one.

A calm feeling rose inside of her as a kind voice whispered to her that little Danny will be in good hands. The voice was familiar to her, yet this was probably the first time she's ever heard him?

I'll look after little Danny, Samantha. Don't you worry, now and get some rest if not for yourself, then for your husband and your son

She looked down at Danny, who had immediately stopped crying. What amazed and shocked her the most was that he was now smiling at something—or someone—just behind and over her left shoulder.

Samantha reluctantly placed Danny in the nurse's arms, smiling wearily at the young nurse. "I want to be able to see him later in the afternoon."

"Of course, Mrs. James." The nurse answered, cradling young Danny. To Danny, "Okay, big guy say bye bye to Mommy and Daddy, and let's get you all cleaned up, alright?"

"Bye sweetie Mommy loves you, okay? And I'll see you in a little while" Samantha called out to Danny, an immediate emptiness filling her soul.

"Don't worry, Kawika your mommy and I will see you real soon." Joshua walked over to his son, letting the little one grasp onto his pinky before allowing the nurse to take him.

Little Danny giggled at his father, then began to yawn. The poor thing was just as tired as his mother, who had went through four hours of labor to bring him into this world.

"Love you, Danny." Joshua whispered, waving to his only child.

"I love you, sweetheart." Samantha called out to Danny, a deep weariness instantly falling on her.

To his wife, Joshua wrapped his arms around her, "Why don't you get some rest, now, huh? I'm going to check up on how Lester and Janice are holding up"

"You mean Mr. and Mrs. Conner?" Another nurse asked, smiling at the young couple.

"Yeah," Joshua answered for both him and his wife. Samantha had managed to fall peacefully asleep in his arms. "Lester's my co-worker at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel. His wife and mines are good friends, and Janice is also expecting as well. And well, she went into labor a little before Samantha"

"It's a girl, Mr. James. I just saw the proud parents a few minutes ago. They have a little girl" She told them. Then, with a twinkle in her eye, "Looks like that son of yours has got himself a little girlfriend to play with."

Joshua chuckled, "Man, not if Lester can help it. Knowing him, he's probably telling his little girl to stay away from that James' boy."

He turned to his sleeping beauty, whispering to her as the kind nurse left the room. "You hear that, Sam? Janice gave birth to a little girl I have a good feeling that our children will become the best of friends"

Joshua placed a delicate kiss on her forehead, and sighed. "Our son and Lester and Janice's daughter best of friends"

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