A/n Thanks for the reviews. Sorry I didn't reply to all of them, but I was really tired when I got home. Someone pointed out that I had Lindsay acting like the younger sister through out the story. My intent was to show that their Dad's death hit Lindsay harder at that particular time. Don't worry Lindsay will get to play the big sister role as well. As for how Molly acted overprotective about Danny younger sisters can be overprotective as well. Someone said they were surprised that Danny didn't put up more of a fight. He knew that if Lindsay really needed him she would tell him, and I've got something planned, just be patient. Well that's enough rambling from me enjoy, and review, please.

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Lindsay hung up the phone with a heavy heart. She decided she needed some ice cream so she headed for the kitchen and the ice cream that she and Molly had bought earlier that day. She was stopped at the door to the living room, though. Molly was sitting on the couch holding a very worn teddy bear. She had been given the teddy bear by their father when she went into the hospital to have her tonsils out. She was crying and rocking back and forth. Lindsay patted silently across the carpet and sat down next to her sister.

"Hey it's ok, sweetie. Just go ahead and cry," Lindsay soothed as she pulled her baby sister into her arms.

"I miss him so much, Linds. It all just hit me. Daddy's really gone isn't he?" Molly asked brokenly.

"Yes, he is, Molly."

"But it's not fair, why did he have to leave us? First Mama now him?"

"I know it's not fair, but, you have to remember they are always here in our heart, sweetheart. I know it's hard, but remember we're not alone, you told me that and it's true.

"Yeah, I know," Molly said.

"I love you, Moll," Lindsay said.

"I love you too. Are you ok you seem a bit distracted?" Molly asked.

"I'm worried about Danny. He's having nightmares about that day on the roof. I still jump, but, he can't catch me and everyone blames him for my death," Lindsay explained.

"Oh that's horrible, poor Danny. I hope you told him that we don't blame him?" Molly asked. Lindsay nodded as she pushed a strand of hair behind her ear. Just then Casey walked in from the kitchen.

"Hey I thought we all could use some ice cream," he said handing each of them a bowl.

"Thanks that does sound good Casey," Lindsay said.

"You're welcome," Casey replied.

"I'm going to call Mac and see if he will give Danny sometime to come out here. I think he needs to see me in order to truly believe that I'm safe," Lindsay decided.

"That's a good idea. I can pick him up from the airport if you guys are busy," Casey offered as he gave Molly a kiss on the cheek.

"Ok, thank you, Casey," Lindsay said as she stood up and headed into her bedroom to call Mac. She dialed Mac's cell phone, but got voice mail.

"Hey Mac, its Lindsay could you give me a call when you get this message, please? Thanks talk to you later." Lindsay let out a sigh and walked back into the living room to continue making the funeral arrangements.

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Mac and Stella were sitting on Stella's couch watching a movie when Mac's cell phone rang. "I really hope this isn't work related," Mac grumbled as he reached for his phone.

"Taylor," Mac said into the phone.

"Mac, its Don."

"Hey Don, what are you calling me this late at night for, is everything ok?"

"Actually, Mac, no it isn't. We have a situation here. You know how Danny's not been lookin' so good lately?" Don asked.

"Yes I do," Mac said.

"Well I found out what's goin' on," Don said.

"What is it, Don?" Mac asked.

"He's havin' nightmares of the day on the roof. Lindsay still jumps, but he can't catch her and everyone blames him for her death. I came over to hang out and watch the game. He fell asleep and had a really bad time with the nightmare. I had to call Lindsay to get him calmed down," Don explained. Mac gasped and gripped the phone so hard his knuckles turned white.

"You told him we don't blame him for what happened and reassured him she was alive, didn't you?" Mac asked.

"Yes of course I did. I'm staying the night on his couch I convinced him to go to bed," Don said. Stella reached over and placed her hand on top of Mac's.

"What is it, Mac? You're going to break the phone with the death grip you have on it." As if he just realized how tightly he was holding the phone Mac's fingers loosened somewhat. Mac turned and explained the situation to Stella.

"Let me talk to Don, please," Stella said.

"Don, Stella wants to talk to you," Mac said handing her the phone.

"Don, where are you right now?" Stella asked.

"I'm on his couch. I promised Lindsay I would stay the night. Besides I wouldn't leave him anyway," Don told her.

"Well that's good I'm going to talk to Mac and see what we can do," Stella said. Don was about to reply, but, he was cut off by Danny screaming out Lindsay's name.

"Shit! I gotta go he needs me," Don said franticly as he hung up the phone and ran into Danny's bedroom to wake him from yet another nightmare. Stella turned to Mac and contemplated him thoughtfully.

"What are you thinking, Stel?" Mac asked.

"I'm thinking can we spare another CSI for a few days? At least until he is reassured she's ok?" Stella asked.

"That's funny because I was thinking the same thing," Mac said. Mac's phone made the sound signifying that he had a new voice mail. Stella handed the phone back and waited expectantly to see who it was from.

"It's from Lindsay," Mac said as he pressed the speed dial for Lindsay's number and waited for it to connect.

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Danny bolted up breathing hard. Flack was at his side doing his best to calm him down.

"Was it the same one, Danny?" flack asked.

"Yeah, but, this time Mac fired me at the end. He said that I was a liability that he couldn't have on the team," Danny said softly.

"You know that's not true, Danny. You really need to get some sleep. Is their anything I can do to help you?" Flack asked. Danny shook his head. Flack got up and headed for the door. "I'll be right back," he said.

"Where yaw goin'?" Danny asked.

"I'm going to make you some warm milk. It should help you sleep my Mom did that for me when I had nightmares as a kid," Flack explained. Danny nodded his thanks as he settled back against the pillows and took a couple of deep calming breaths. Flack returned five minutes later with a cup of warm milk. Shortly after he drank it Danny was fast asleep. Flack settled onto the floor beside Danny's bed determined to stay by his side until he was sure that Danny wasn't going to have anymore nightmares.

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"Hey Lindsay its Mac I got your voice mail how are you?" Mac asked.

"I'm ok, but I'm worried about Danny," Lindsay said.

"Yeah, I know Flack called me," Mac replied. He decided that he would leave out the part about Danny having another nightmare unless Lindsay asked about it. As if she was reading his mind, Lindsay asked,

"Has he had another nightmare?"

"Yes he has," Mac admitted.

"Damn!" Lindsay swore. Mac was shocked he had rarely if ever heard the young woman swear. "I'm sorry Mac it's just that this so frustrating," Lindsay apologized.

"It's ok I understand. I tell you what Stella and I have talked it over and we can spare another CSI for a few days. I'm going to get him a plane ticket for a flight out tomorrow," Mac said.

"Don't worry about the ticket that was what I was calling to ask you about. I can buy it I just need your approval for his vacation time," Lindsay explained.

"Well consider it approved," Mac replied.

"Thanks Mac, well I'm going to hang up so I can start looking for flights. I'll call Flack in the morning. If he's got Danny to sleep I don't want to risk waking him," Lindsay said.

"Ok I'll talk to you later, and, you call us if you need anything ok?" Mac asked.

"I will, don't worry, Mac," Lindsay said.

"Ok then good bye, Lindsay," Mac said as he hung up the phone. Stella turned to him and pulled him in for a kiss.

"Everything's going to be ok. I love you, Mac," Stella whispered before claiming his mouth in another kiss.

TBC?

A/n That's why Danny didn't put so much of a fight. He'll get to Montana in the next chapter. In the next couple of chapters I'm going to jump ahead a few months or so. Hope you enjoy, and don't forget to review.