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Ch. 7

We left to go to the store. This was not my idea for a second date. Going shopping was not what I wanted to do with him. He told me he had to pick something up real quick, though, and that he wanted me to just stay in the car. I was fine with that. He came back out with a paper bag, set it in the back seat, and then got in the driver's seat.

I looked at him curiously about the paper bag. I didn't want to intrude on what it was. It was really none of my business. He looked at me and smiled as he started the car.

"It's a surprise, don't worry."

I let out a breath I didn't know I had been holding and smiled at him. I blushed a little. We hadn't known each other long, but it was like he could read my mind. I had started falling even more for this man.

After about 10 minutes we ended up at the beach. I was confused again. We could have just walked to the beach instead of driving, but I knew he needed the car to go to the store. He grabbed the paper bag, and took my hand in his as we walked towards some rocks.

My heart leapt in my chest as we walked in a comfortable silence, hand in hand.

We got to the rocks and he pulled out a blindfold. I looked at him like he was crazy. This was only my second date with him and he wanted to blindfold me? Hey, I was all for it, but I knew that I didn't want to jump that ship right away.

He looked at me with shock on his eyes.

"I...it's not what you think. Just put it on I have a surprise for you."

I was hesitant, but I did as he asked. I trusted him. I knew he wouldn't try anything without my consent.

"Ok, but this better be worth being blindfolded for."

I winked at him and giggled. He laughed with me as he blindfolded me.

"Okay, Alyssa, now take my hand. I'll lead you the rest of the way."

I nodded my head as I held his hand. I never wanted to let go. I could hear the ocean on my right. He must have been leading me around the rocks. I knew the sun would start setting soon. It was about 6 at night anyway. This must have been some special surprise.

After he let go of my hand I could sense we had reached our destination. I didn't want to take the blindfold off myself without knowing for sure we were there. The next thing I knew he was coming up behind me, he gently brushed my shoulders before removing the blindfold.

"Surprise." He whispered in my ear.

When I opened my eyes I saw the most romantic thing.

Laid out in front of me there was a picnic. A red blanket set up with 4 candles, a basket plates already laid out, and a bottle of wine with glasses beside each. It took my breath away. It was the most beautiful thing anyone had ever done for me.

"Do you like it? This took all night and day to plan, with some help."

He smiled, eagerly waiting my answer. I was at a loss for words. I was so happy that I started tearing up some.

"Aw, Danny, it's amazing! I love it! Thank you so much."

I hugged him and then walked over to the blanket to sit down.

He followed me and sat beside the basket. He started pulling out the food. It wasn't anything that had to really be cooked, though. He pulled out some sandwiches, and some macaroni. It was a wonderful evening.

"I propose a toast," he had said raising his wine glass.

I cocked my head to the side. Propose a toast to what, I wondered. I raised my glass as well.

"To meeting you that night in New York. I haven't been this happy since my mom was alive. I just want to thank you for bringing a new light to my life. You are an amazing woman, Alyssa. I hope we continue to see each other."

"To us." I smiled at him. We clinked glasses and each took a sip of our wine. At his toast, I couldn't help but get a little teary eyed. I knew exactly how he felt about not being this happy in a long time. I had the same feeling. I couldn't help but think how much Danny had reminded me of my father when he was alive. My father treated my mother exactly the way Danny was treating me. I felt my heart grow heavy, but at the same time my heart soared. I knew I had finally found someone worth the time.

We watched the sunset together, again. The second night in a row. This time, it was even better before. His arms were wrapped around me as we sat on the blanket. We sat in a comfortable silence. We didn't have to tell each other what we were thinking. It was perfect.

After the sun had set, he finally pulled out the brown paper bag.

"Danny, I hate to be too forward, but I have to know, what is that?"

He smiled at me. He had something up his sleave. I just knew it.

"Dessert." He said this as he pulled out some brownies. My favorite. How had he known?

My eyes got big as I saw the brownies come, I realized he also had some milk with him. How had he known that milk and brownies were my favorite dessert? There was no way he could have known.

"How did you know?" I asked sheepishly as he started pouring a glass of milk for each of us, and putting the brownies on our plates.

"I told you I had some help with this. I went to see Evelyn at the hospital earlier, and she told me."

I was shocked. How did I miss seeing him at the hospital? I was probably too busy with the broken leg guy. I was happy to know that he thought so far ahead as to go for my favorite dessert, though. It just showed how special of a man he really was.

"That was so sweet, Danny. Thank you." I gave him another hug and started eating. He smiled, almost in a smug way. He knew he had done the right thing.

"How did you get by me, though, without me noticing?"

He smiled. He knew that question was going to pop up.

"Well, it wasn't that hard. You were dealing with a screaming patient to notice anything around you. I walked right past you twice, and you didn't even take one look up."

He laughed at me, and I couldn't help but to laugh back. He was right. When dealing with difficult patients I kept my focus on them. Nothing else in the world mattered. I blushed some, knowing I could have seen him earlier today, but glad I didn't.

"Well, I appreciate it all the same. Thank you."

I smiled sheepishly at him.

"You're welcome, Alyssa." He said my name with longing in his voice. I looked in his big brown eyes and smiled. I knew that we would be together for a long time.

After a little while longer of talking and cleaning up, we decided it was time to take me home. I didn't want to leave. I could have stayed with him all night. I knew, though, that in this time, it would be seriously frowned upon.

We drove to my house and sat in the car in silence for a few minutes. Neither one of us wanted the night to end. Neither one of us knew what to say.

"Alyssa, I had a wonderful time tonight." I blushed a little knowing that I would have loved to invite him in but couldn't. I feel like he could sense that, and he shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

"I did too Danny, thank you again."

He looked at me and smiled before getting out of the car to come to my side and open the door. He took my hand as I got out. He walked me to the door.

"So, can I see you again on Saturday?" I was a little confused. Why didn't he want to see me tomorrow. The look on my face must have said what I was thinking.

"Sorry, I would see you tomorrow, but they have us logging in extra flight hours. By the time I'll be done, it'll be late. I don't want to have you out all night."

I knew he said what he meant. He looked me right in the eye as he said it. I smiled at him knowingly.

"It's ok, Danny. Betty, Barbara, and I were thinking Evelyn could use a night out anyway. Just us girls. She needs to. She needs to get her mind off Rafe some."

He smiled knowingly at me, and drew me in for a hug.

"Trust me, if anyone can keep her mind off Rafe, it's you. You do it for me enough, I know you'll be able to do it for her."

He leaned in and gave me a kiss on the cheek. My face must have been as red as a beat when he did that. I was the happiest girl in the world at that point in time.

"Good night, Alyssa." He whispered in my ear as he pulled away. I tried to hide my face from the blush that was there.

"Good night, Danny." I whispered as he was walking back to the car. I couldn't help but to wonder how his soft lips would have felt on mine instead of on my cheek. I walked in the house and put my back to the door as I let out a breath. All I could think about was Danny. All I could think was God, please don't ever let me return to my own time. I love this man.