Chapter 2

-On the Beach-

So what is it that you want to say Steve? I hope it's that you're sorry.

He looked at her. I never meant to hurt you as badly as I did. You didn't deserve to be treated that way. And I'm sorry. I really am.

Why would you talk to me that way? You really hurt me that night. I have never heard you so angry before. I was scared and that was why I left. I didn't know you as well as I thought and I didn't want to be in an abusive relationship like I was before. A tear came down the side of her face.

He reached up to wipe it away. I'm sorry I scared you. I would never hit you. I was never going to hurt you like that. I was angry and I took it out on you. My father use to do that to my mother and I swore never to be like him in that way. I guess I lost my temper and again I am truly sorry.

She didn't know what else to say to him. She just leaned over and hugged him tightly. Danny was going to be so confused when I told him about all of this she thought.

He didn't say anything ether. He just sat there and held her. They sat there for awhile holding each other.

You know Danny is going to wonder where you are if you don't get back there soon.

I know, but I don't want to leave you when you're still so upset at me.

I'm not upset with you. I just have a lot of emotions going through me right now. I need to think about this and what it means. So please just go back to work and I will call you later. I promise.

Are you sure you don't want me to stay?

I'm sure. I will call you later. Now go back to work.

He kissed her forehead and said good bye before he left. He got in his truck and just sat there thinking about everything that just happened. How would Danny take it if he and Danny's sister got back together? He hoped he would take well. He had to if they where going to be able to work together. He headed back to H50. When he got there Danny was waiting for him in his office.

-Steve's Office-

What are you doing in here he asked as he walked in closing the door behind him?

I wanted to talk to you about my sister and what happened between the two of you.

Don't you think that is something that you should talk to her about?

Why you where there too. You where apart of that relationship where you not?

Of course I was but that still doesn't mean I have the right to tell you anything unless she wants me too.

You can tell him Steve, Kim said as she walked in to his office.

When did you get here Danny asked?

A few minutes ago, why should I not be here?

No I didn't say that, but I wish you'd have called to let me know your coming. He looks over at Steve. So tell me Steven what really happened.

We got in to a big fight the night she left and it was bad, I admit that. I almost hit your sister because I was so mad. It scared her so she left.

You almost what. Why the hell would you want to hit her? She never…

Let him finish Daniel.

I had a bad week at work and I took it out on Kim. I stopped my self before it went too far, but I had already done the damage.

I didn't know he could be like that and I didn't want to hang around to find out. I never gave him the chance t explain until today.

Wait... So that's were you went. You went to see her after I told you not to go anywhere near her?

Danny if you don't shut up and let him talk I will throw you out of his office my self.

Fine, Fine but this better be good.

Shut and sit down Kim said to her brother.

Once I realized that it had gone that far I stopped myself and left the house. I never want to hurt her or anyone for that matter. I love your sister and I always will no matter what she decides to do.

Is that good enough for you Danny? Can you now stop bugging him about our past?

Fine, but if he ever hurts you there is nothing you can do to stop me from hurting him worse then he hurt you.

That's fair enough Steve said. Now can we get past this and move on. We do have work to do you know.

Fine. I'll be outside, so when the two of you are done we can get back to work.

Danny left so that Kim and Steve could talk. They talked for almost an hour. They talked about that night and how things where going to be different this time around. They had made up and they both where happy about it.

Well I better get going. Danny's looks like he's going to blow a top if you don't get back to work soon.

Let him he said as he pulled her in to his arms. I'm his boss remember he said smiling.

I know but I need to get home and get ready for Gracie to come over. I have a hole afternoon planed for the two off us.

Ok, but tonight why don't you come over to my place for dinner and we can watch a movie or something.

Sounds good to me she said kissing him goodbye.

I'll come by and get you after work.

I'll be ready she said as he walked her out. She looked over at Danny. So are you still bringing Gracie over after school or is Rachel bringing her?

I'll bring her over. She's gonna love spending the afternoon with her aunt. It's all she can talk about.

-Back at Danny's House-

Kim got ready for her after noon with Gracie. She had gotten her a few gifts before she left New Jersey. She decided to buy a few girly games for her and Gracie on her way back from seeing Steve. A few hours later Danny and Gracie got there.

Aunt Kim Gracie yelled as she ran over and wrapped her arms around Kim.

Hey monkey. I have missed you so much. And I got you a few things. There over there on the coffee table. Why don't you go and take a look while I talk to your daddy.

Ok she said with a smile.

You didn't have to get her so much Kim. She already has a lot.

I know but what kind of Aunt would I be if I did spoil her a bit. It has been a few years since the last time I saw her you know.

I know and she missed you too. I need to get back to work. Are you two going to be alright until I get back?

Yes daddy. I'm with Aunt Kim. I'll be fine. She gave him a hug and went back to doing what she was doing.

Ok then. I'll be home as soon as I can.

Will be fine. She'll have dinner before you get back so that will be one less thing you have to worry about.

Sounds good.

He left and Kim and Gracie started there fun afternoon together. They played dress up and had a tea party with the dolls Kim got for her. After a few hours Gracie started to get hungry.

Aunt Kim. I'm ready for dinner.

Sounds like a plan. Do you want to help me cook the paste and make the sauce?

Ya. Can I really help you?

Of course you can monkey. I wouldn't have it any other way. But we have to be very careful around the stove.

Because it's hot she asked?

That's right.

So what do we need to do first Gracie asked as she got up on the kitchen stool?

We need some cans of tomato paste and some of these herbs.

They got everything they needed for the sauce and got that started. Then they got the paste started just as Danny came in the front door.

Hey guys. What smells so good in here?

Aunt Kim and I are making pasta. She's letting me help with the sauce.

And I bet you're a good cook to right monkey.

She is a really great cook. I think she has a job in my kitchen when she gets older.

Sounds like a plan he said as he walked in to the kitchen.

It's almost ready. I'm not staying for dinner though. I hope that's ok with you Gracie.

Are you going to Uncle Steve's for dinner Aunt Kim.

Yes I am, but how did you know that?

I heard daddy and Uncle Steve talking about when they picked me up from school today.

Are you okay with this Danny?

I'm fine with it sis. Go and have fun.

Thank you she said.

She gave Gracie a kiss and told Danny what was left of getting dinner ready and then left to get dressed. She was happy that she let Steve talk to her. Now that she knows why he acted the way he did that night she feels like an idiot for not seeing it before. She over reacted and felt stupid for it. She finished getting ready when she heard the door bell ring. It was probable Steve so she didn't rush to finish. She knew he would wait for her.

Hey Steve come on in.

Now that is how you are supposed to enter some ones house Steve said.

What ever. I knock but you never seem to hear me. Kim's almost ready.

Hey Uncle Steve Gracie said as she ran over to give him a hug.

Hey monkey. What smells so good in here?

Me and Aunt Kim cooked dinner for daddy and me. She let me help make the sauce and the pasta. It was fun.

Well it smells great. I bet it taste good too.

It does she said. Do you want to taste it she said as she took him by the hand and lead him in to the kitchen?

Sure why not. Wow that's amazing. You did a great job Gracie.

Aunt Kim helped too.

She did a good job too monkey.

Sorry it took me so long to get ready. I had a hard time getting the floor out of my hair.

Floor, why would you have that in your hair Steve asked?

We made home made pasta and the floor got away from us right Gracie?

Right she said winking at her.

Well let's get going.

Bye Aunt Kim and Uncle Steve. Have fun tonight.

We will they said and they left.

They got in Steve's truck and headed back to his house. Once they got there he helped her out of his truck and in to the house.

This place hasn't changed much she said as she walked inside.

I haven't had much time to do anything but I hope to have the rest of the deck done by the summer.

So what's for dinner she asked?

I thought we would have pizza and then watch a movie.

Sounds like a plan. I really didn't want to do anymore cooking she said smiling as she sat down.

Oh really, but I love your cooking he said sitting down next to her.

I know but…hey you really didn't think I was going to cook again tonight did you?

No I invited you over to have dinner with me, not for you to make dinner for me. I'll call for the pizza and then we can see what new movies are on T.V tonight.

Sounds good to me. But make sure you don't get a pizza with to much sauce on it please. The last time you did I ruined a new shirt and had to wear one of yours for the night. Or then again that does sound good. I've always like wearing your shirts she said smiling.

And I have always liked seeing you in them he said.

He went to order the pizza while she looked for something on T.V. She found one that she thought they would both like to watch. It was the perfect movie seeing as they watch the first two in the series together already.

So did you find anything good on T.V tonight?

Ya! The third Transformers movie. I thought since we saw the first two together we could watch this one together too.

Sounds like a plan. The pizza should be here in about 15 minutes or so.

Good that's about the time the movie will start. We have perfect timing.

That we do he said kissing her forehead. But what should we do while we wait?

They decided to talk a while before they got there food. Once it came they ate and watched the movie. By the time it was over she was tired and ready for bed. Steve was going to go with her but then he got a call from Danny.

It's Danny. I'll be as soon as I am done here.

Okay but don't take to long she said with a smile.

I won't trust me.

And with that she walked up stairs to the their bedroom.