-1Chapter 7: A nightmare and a blessing.

I don't own CSI:NY

A week later, the hospital released Lindsay. She was happy to finally leave. Danny took her home. As soon as they got there, Lindsay went straight to bed. Danny stayed up on the couch, he thought she was resting comfortably, but he was far from being right. Lindsay was in their bed tossing and turned. The movement became more violent. Lindsay suddenly sat up, in a cold sweat. She looked around for Danny then gave a sigh of relief when she didn't see him. She tried to go back to sleep.

One hour later, Lindsay was tossing and turning again. She started screaming loud enough that Danny, who was asleep, woke up. Danny got off of the couch and ran to their bedroom. She was still asleep. Danny grabbed her by her shoulder and shook her, in attempt to wake her from her nightmare. She jump up in a cold sweat again. Danny moved his arms to go around her body. Lindsay didn't bother pushing him away. She cried onto his chest.

"Sshh. You're alright, Linds. I've got you."

He rubbed her back.

"Calm down, Montana. You're going to be alright. I've got you."

"Danny, what if he comes back," she said through her sobs.

"Don't worry. I'm going to make sure he doesn't come after you."

"What about you, Danny?"

He might come after you."

"Why?"

"Because you're the only thing standing in this way to get

to me."

She looked up at him. She put her arms around his neck.

"I love you. I can't loss you."

"You won't."

Danny went back to the living room and shut off the TV. Then went back to their bed. That night Lindsay fell asleep in his arms.

The next morning, Danny was awoken to the phone ringing. Danny searched his nightstand, looking for the phone, knocking over his glasses in the process. He picked up the phone, hoping the person on the other line was still there.

"Hello." he said putting the phone to his ear.

Danny listened closely to the person on the other end. When they were done with their quick conversion, Danny went pale. He put the phone down and turned to Lindsay but changed his mind. He got up and walked out to the kitchen. He sat down, just starring off into space. He was still pale.

He didn't know how long he sat there, but he broke out of his trace to see Lindsay starring at him.

"Danny, what's wrong?"

Danny got up, helped Lindsay to the couch and let her sit.

"You'd better sit down."

Lindsay did.

"What's wrong?"

Danny took a hold of her hands, as he sat down.

"Lindsay, the doctor from the hospital called this morning.

They said that what they found they weren't looking for it when they tested your blood. That's why it took them almost a week to find out."

"What is it?"

"Lindsay, you're pregnant."

Lindsay didn't reply. She got up and paced around the room. While Danny remained on the couch, giving her the space she needed.

"Lindsay, I'm so sorry. This is my…………."

"Don't Danny," she interrupted him. She didn't sound angry, more scared. Lindsay walked back to the couch and sat down with Danny. She looked him right in the eye as she said what she needed to.

"I love you, Danny. I know this is unexpected on both our parts, but I would like to keep this baby. I don't want to put pressure on you, but ……"

"I want to stay, if you want me to."

Lindsay put her arms around his neck and whispered 'yes' in his ear.

The next seven months had its ups and downs. A month and a half before the baby was expected, Lindsay took her maturity leave. That day, everyone in the lab throw her a party. They wished her luck and congratulated her. Danny and Lindsay were still unmarried, but the wedding has been scheduled for two months after the baby is born. With still a month to go, Lindsay went into labor. At the time, Stella was visiting. The quickly went to the hospital and decided to wait til they got there to call Danny. Unfortunately, by the time they got to the hospital, the contractions were so close, everything was chaos, they forgot to call Danny. Four hours later at 4 o'clock, Danny came home form work. When he couldn't find Lindsay, he went hysterical. He knew Stella was supposed to visit, but she wasn't answering her home phone and her cell phone was off. He called Lindsay's cell phone but heard the ring coming from their bedroom. He lost hope and called Mac.

"Mac, it's Danny. Lindsay's missing."

He was still hysterical.

"Danny, calm down."

"Mac, I'm worried. What if Kent came back?"

"I'll check and see if he is still in jail, personally. You

stay there and wait to hear from me."

"Thanks."

Danny hung up the phone. He went to the couch and accidentally fell asleep. He was awoken to the phone. At first he had forgotten about Lindsay. He forgotten about the phone call to Mac. But when the phone rang again it all came back like a giant wave. He sat up while he didn't bother putting his glasses on and answered the phone.

"Danny, I have some bad news and good news."

"Bad," he said without thinking. He kept his hand over this

eyes.

"Bobby Kent got out of jail on bail."

"And there's good news, how?"

"Stella called me because she couldn't get a hold of you.

She's very sorry that she worried you……"

"Mac," he said in a warning voice.

"Lindsay's in labor."

Danny jumped up and hung up the phone, then ran back to the phone, called Mac back and put his glasses on before he ran into a wall or pole, when he got into his car.

"Where is she?"

Mac told Danny that Lindsay was at the NYC hospital. Danny raced to the hospital. When he got there he went straight to the desk.

"Where is Lindsay Monroe?"

"Who are you?"

"Her fiancé."

The nurse gave him a strange look. Luckily Stella heard

this.

"He's okay."

The nurse nodded and Stella dragged Danny to Lindsay's room.

"Please don't tell me the baby's been born," he begged.

"Don't worry. The only thing you missed was Lindsay cursing you."

"Why?"

"Because she's giving birth. She's in pain. Don't worry, all women curse their husband or fiancé."

Stella helped Danny get dressed him the doctor garb and hurried him into the labor room. Lindsay didn't notice Danny in the room.

"Lindsay, I know your busy, honey, but someone came to visit."

Lindsay looked up. She had sweat pouring down her face. Her cheeks were red and so were her eyes. Her face brightened when she saw Danny. He walked up to her. He stoked her hair and gave her a quick kiss.

"Okay, Lindsay. Push again," said the doctor.

Lindsay pushed as Danny held her hand. Danny saw that Lindsay was in pain and regretted what they did eight months ago. He also worried about their baby, it was premature. Within a few minutes, at 4:41 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2007. They heard the crying. Danny gave Lindsay another kiss. Stella walked over to the doctor and after he was done wrapping it up. He gave the baby to Stella who quickly gave it to Lindsay.

"It's a girl."

TBC………………………………...

Please review. Next chapter in early January. Sorry I haven't written it yet. But I'm afraid it might be the last chapter.