Nico told the nurse that Dani had just woken up. He then went to get Lindsey and trying to do everything he could to get the words that Dani had just said to him out of his mind.

"Lindsey, wake up. Your mom is awake," Nico said as he lightly touched Lindsey shoulder. Lindsey jumped up and had a grin on her face. She headed back to ICU.

When she noticed Nico wasn't behind her, she asked, "aren't you coming?"

Nico just shook his head. "Your mom asked me to leave. She has lost memory of the past year we've had together, which means she has no clue that she works at V3 or that we actually have a relationship now. I'll be out here if y'all need me. I'm going to give your mom a little time."

Lindsey sat down next to Nico. "Wow, I can't believe this. That means she doesn't remember anything that has been going on with me either." Lindsey started crying. Nico just wrapped his arm around her and let her cry for as long as she needed to.

"I'm not going to let my mom forget you that easily and I hope you fight for her and make her remember you," Lindsey said as she walked off.

Nico just sat there for a minute and then decided to lay on the couch in the waiting room. He had only had about four hours in the past two days.

When Lindsey walked into her moms room, they both cried. Lindsey went and sat next to her mom and Dani pulled her into her arms.

"How are you feeling?" Lindsey asked after the tears had finally stopped between the two of them.

"I'm in a lot of pain physically and mentally, I'm really not sure. I guess it's because I don't remember what happened or where I was or even who I was with," Dani said emotionally. Lindsey decided not to mention Nico at the moment, but she knew she wouldn't let her forget about him and their relationship.

"All the memories will come back," Lindsey said reassuringly.

"The doctor says I've lost the past year of memories. I have no idea where I was working or what had happened to me in the past year and that scares the living hell out of me. The last things I remember are being fired from the Hawks, Jeanette being at my house, and getting in a limo to go somewhere, but have no idea where." Dani was crying at this point and Lindsey really hated seeing her so upset and hurt.

"Mom, it's going to be okay. You will have a lot people help you get through this and get your memories back. Maybe you should go through your phone or contacts. Maybe something in there will click and you can remember it," Lindsey said as she handed her phone to her mom.

The nurse brought in a cot for Lindsey and then asked, "do you need one for the gentleman who has been here all day as well?" Lindsey just shook her head no and thanked the nurse for the cot, pillow, and blankets.

Dani had a confused look on her face. "Has Nico been here all day?"

Lindsey just nodded and laid down in her bed. Dani was confused. Why did he spend six whole months ignoring her and then all of a sudden show up here, but she lost a whole year. What if something happened between them?She decided to text Nico and apologize to him and really hoped that he was still here. The way she talked to him earlier was wrong and just mean. Dani knew she probably hurt his feelings and she didn't want to do that to Nico, so she found his number in her contacts. Turns out, she had over 150 messages that had been shared between the two of them. She decided to not read them yet. Dani started off with just a simple text to him.

Hey~D

Nico was sleeping when he felt his phone buzz. He couldn't believe that she actually texted him.

Hello, Doctor~N

This message frustrated her some because she thought they had made it past that stage and were close friends. Well, that was until he had to run off for six months. Dani knew she had more than likely gotten over that as well. Damn it, she wished she could remember.

I'm sorry for how I reacted to you earlier and for what I said~D

It's okay. I know this is frustrating for you. Do you want to slap me again?~N

Nico wished there was something that he could do. This was frustrating to him as well and he hated seeing her like this.

Dani almost choked when she read the last part of the message about the slap. She was trying not to laugh when she seen it.

I slapped you?~D

Yes, right after we seen each other for the first time in six months. I'm sorry I didn't return your calls or text~N

Dani leaned back and closed her eyes for a brief moment. She tried hard to catch that memory. Sure enough she could see that slap in her head.

I just seen that play out in my head, but where were we at? Thanks for helping me remember something.~D

Nico let out a breath. Hopefully, they could move past her being mad at him all over again.

V3~N

Nico didn't want to give out to much information because he wanted Dani to figure out the details, especially about them.

That's right. Connor McClane. Hey are you still here? Hope you didn't leave~D

I am still here. I'm in the waiting room laying down~N

When Dani read this she spent the next several minutes trying to figure out why the thought of Nico laying down had her hot and blushing.

Can you come back in here so we can talk instead of texting? Lindsey is asleep and I wouldn't mind the company~D

Next thing Dani knew Nico was walking in her room. He had on some sweat pants and a bright t-shirt with flip flops. Dani took in his appearance. Nico noticed her expression and it made him have hope that it wouldn't take her long to figure out her feelings.

Nico sat down in the chair and pulled it up next to her bed. He took her hand in his. "I'm going to help you get through this no matter how mad you are at me or what you say." When Nico was about to release Dani's hand, he felt her keep holding on to it.

"So, you've been here all day?" Dani asked. Nico just nodded.

"What happened last night," Dani asked him next.

Nico just sighed. "Do you remember anything from last night?" Dani closed her eyes for a brief moment and when she opened them, she had tears in them. Nico got up and sat next to her and pulled her into his chest the best way he could without hurting her and hugged her.

"It's okay, Dani. You will get it back. It's just going to take some time," Nico whispered to her. Dani knew in that moment that something had happened between them and she hated it because she couldn't remember. She was mad at herself.

When Nico went to pull back Dani said, "will you hold me like this until I fall asleep?" Nico got comfortable and he pulled Dani close. Dani then added, "this feels so good and safe." She looked up at Nico and said, "I know something happened between us and I'm beyond frustrated that I can't remember, but why won't you tell me?"

Nico could see the frustration, pain, and confusion on her face. "I want to tell you everything because I want you to at least try to get some memories back on your own. For now, will this refresh your memory?" Nico kissed Dani hard hoping that she would get some kind of memory from it. When Nico pulled back, Dani just stared at him for a minute. "Dani, it's okay if you don't remember, right now. Don't force it too much okay," Nico said as he kissed Dani's forehead. Nico started to get up, but Dani grabbed his hand.

When Nico sat back down, Dani said, "please, stay here with me. I know it's going to be a rough night and I just feel so safe in your arms." Nico gave her a smile and leaned back against the bed so that Dani could lay on his chest. Even though the circumstances, Nico was enjoying her trusting him. He knew that deep down she knew where they had gotten to over the past year. The way she just kissed him was unreal.

By the time the doctor came in, Dani was curled up against Nico's chest, the best way she comfortably could, and was already asleep. The doctor needed to check her, so Nico gently woke her up, but she still went into panic mode.

After Nico got her to calm down she asked in a shaky voice, "I was attached wasn't I and my car accident was no accident, was it?" Neither the doctor or Nico said anything. Nico wanted to wait until the doctor was done where it could just be him and Dani again.

"I'll be right outside, Dani, if you need me." Nico wanted her to have her privacy while the doctor was checking all her signs and everything.

"Stay," he heard Dani say just as he was about to walk out the door. "Nico, please stay in here with me. I don't want you to go. Ever." Nico was shocked at what she had just said. Before he could respond, his phone buzzed. It was Ray J texting and telling him he was almost to the hospital. Nico was glad because he knew that seeing Ray J for the first time in over a year would really make her happy.

Once the doctor was done, he said, "you've come a long ways in a just a few hours. I know your still really sore and bruised, but some of the swelling is starting to go down. The cat scan we did didn't show any sign of bleeding from the brain. I will be back in the morning to check on u again."

After the doctor left, there was a knock on the door. Dani looked at the clock and asked Nico, "it's almost midnight. Who would be coming by this late?"

When the door opened and Dani saw that it was Ray J, she said, "Oh my gawd, RAY J." Tears begin to fall because she was so happy that he was standing in the same room as her. He no longer looked like a high school kid, but a young man with his head on straight.

Ray J had a few tears in his eyes when he seen how banged up his mom was. Before he walked over to his mom, he walked over to Nico, who had moved in the chair by the window. Ray J said, "thanks man for taking care of my flight and getting me here to see my mom. Now I know it was you that sent me that anonymous check every month once Juliette went crazy again. Lindsey told me about how you've helped her over the past year with homework and just life in general and how well you've treated mom since I've been gone. Thank you for that too. I hope she let's you stick around. We all need a man like you, especially my mom, in our lives."

Nico shook Ray J's hand and said, "if your mom will let me, I plan on sticking around. I'm crazy about her, so means that I care about you and Lindsey too and I just wanted to make sure you were both safe and taken care of."

Dani had no words. Here was the most amazing man that had taken care of her and her kids over the past year and she couldn't even remember it. The exchange between Ray J and Nico had tears rolling down her face. The respect that Ray J had for Nico was unreal.

Lindsey had heard all the commotion and excitement and had woken up. Ray J and Lindsey both sat on each side of her. Nico loved the happiness that he saw in Dani. He was starving, so he decided he would give them time together and go get some food for everybody.

"Are y'all hungry? I'm going to go get me something," Nico said.

After they decided on what they wanted, Nico left to go get it. He stopped by the nurses station to make sure that Dani could eat and drink whatever she wanted.

Dani was enjoying talking and catching up with her kids. Talking to them was helping get some of her memory's back.

When Nico got back with some pizzas and milkshakes, they all sat around, ate, and talked. Dani just kind of sat back and watched Nico with her kids. They were both so open with him and respected him a lot. Dani couldn't think of a time when she had ever seen her kids so happy, especially since her and Ray spilt. Nico was even different with them. He was so good with them and treated them like his own and that's when she realized that Nico was meant for her. Even though the circumstances, Dani never wanted this moment to end.

Nico was laughing at Ray J and Lindsey when he noticed Dani starring at him. He gave her a sweet smile that Dani thought was so sexy. Lindsey noticed the exchange.

"I think I'm going to go walk around for a bit and go down to the cafeteria to get some coffee. Ray J, you want to come?" Lindsey asked.

"Actually, I was kind of wanting to go home and take a shower. Maybe get a little bit of sleep. Nico, are you going to be here for the next few hours?" Ray J asked.

"Yea, I'll be here," Nico said as he looked at Dani to make sure it was okay.

Dani smiled at him and said, "why don't you and Lindsey both go home and get some sleep. I'll be fine and Nico will keep you updated if something should happen. Ray J, when does your plan leave?"

"I'll be here for about a week. Maybe longer," Ray J said and smiled when he seen Dani's face light up. Then, Ray J said, "you should thank Nico for that."

Once Ray J and Lindsey left, Dani patted the spot next to her for Nico to come sit down. As soon as Nico sat down, Dani pulled him in for a long kiss.

Nico couldn't help his hands from roaming because of the flashes from two nights before when they had the most amazing sex for the first time together. Once he realized that his hands were roaming, he pulled back and broke the kiss. Although, when he seen the disappointment in Dani's eyes, he wished he wouldn't have stopped.

"We made love the night all of this happened to me, didn't we?" Dani asked. She could tell that she caught Nico off guard and she loved it. When Nico just nodded, Dani continued. "Kissing you brings back flashes from the other night. I see flashes of everywhere you touched and kissed my body. According to my flashes, I went more than once."

"Three times," Nico said as a matter factly.

"I know it was amazing and I want you to make me feel like that again. Those flashes turned me on badly just now and the way you kiss me. NICO, OH. MY. GOD."

The look and lust that Nico had in his eyes didn't go unoticed by Dani either, so she started kissing him again. Her lips went to his neck and she got a moan out of him.

"Jesus Dani," he moaned into her mouth as her lips found his again. They kissed for a while and just enjoyed making out.

"Dani, I know your having trouble sorting all of this out, but I promise you, what we have is real and we are meant to be together. I know how to love you and someday I can be a good husband and a father. I can give you all of the things you were always meant to have. I'm hoping you will give me a chance to prove to you that I'm the man you need," Nico said as he pulled her up against his chest.

"Nico, I don't need you to prove anything to me," Dani said and when she saw the disappointed look in Nico's eyes, she continued. "You have already proved it. You already treat my kids like your own and I know you've been amazing to me as well. While you were gone to get pizzas, I read through all of texts between us over the past couple of days. I want to try and make us work." Nico kissed Dani after she finished. He was so relieved and excited.

Dani was asleep in the next few minutes. Nico was enjoying holding her and running his fingers through her hair. Just as Nico was about to doze off, Dani had her first panic attack that she was being attacked. Nico calmed her down from panicking, but she started crying. He knew this would be a long night for the both of them. About every hour, Dani had a panic attack.

Ray J and Lindsey arrived back around sunrise. They could tell Nico was exhausted and he told them about the attacks that dani had been having all night. Ray J finally convinced Nico to go home, shower, and get some sleep.

Nico headed home with so many thoughts racing through his head. He slammed his fist on the steering wheel. "Dammit," he yelled. Why did this have to happen.

This was the worst night yet and even though Dani was getting back some memories, he knew it was still a rough and long road ahead.

Dani woke up about thirty minutes after Nico had left with another panic attack of someone attacking her. Lindsey and Ray J got her to calm die , but it took them a while. She immediately asked for Nico. Lindsey went to get the nurse and they put some medicine in her iv to knock her out and rest. They hoped it was enough to keep her asleep until Nico came back because he seemed to be the only one that could calm her down.

Sorry it took me a while to update. Hope you ENJOY. TBC SOON. Sorry if there are mistakes.