2 hours had passed since Alice had left. All I could think about was when she'd said she loved me. It had somehow sounded like a plea. God if he was like this after 2 hours what was he going to be like after 2 days, 2 weeks? It didn't matter, she was still gone. He'd sent her away. He heard a car rambling and pull to a stop outside the front door. What was this they weren't expecting any deliveries. He walked outside and saw a police car and Charlotte jumped out of the back. Oh no, Alice was hurt again was his first thought.
"Oh Danny you should have seen mum, she was soooo cool!" Charlotte said excitedly. "He admitted everything and she BROKE his jaw! You should have seen it!" she exclaimed.
The police car drove off. Danny was lost Alice had been arrested, for breaking someone's jaw?
"Ok Charlie, it's great to see you but could you slow down and tell me what's going on?"
"Well, I'd been cheeking Terry all day; did I mention I hate him? He's such a jerk!" Danny smiled and Charlotte carried on." I think I'd annoyed mum so she asked me to get her a drink. I came back and mum was really pale, so I was like mum you ok? And she said she remembered everything. I was like yay we can go home now and then Terry came over and was like I love you Alice now Danny's out the way we can go to Namibia together and be happy. And mum was like you bastard, and punched him and broke his jaw. She's so cool! Sorry about the language Danny."
Danny was stunned. "What do you mean, Got Danny out of the way?"
"I dunno - he said something about you telling mum to go because you weren't good enough or something. Can I get a drink Danny?"
"Yeah sure." I motioned to the house with my hand.
Charlotte skipped inside shouting that she was back; I was still stood still stunned.
*****
Charlotte went in search of Olivia, c'mon I've got an idea. I need some stuff out of my bag. I grabbed a CD, placed in the CD player in the study and turned it up; I programmed it to play 2 songs and pressed play.
"Charlie you're a genius, if he doesn't run after her after hearing those songs I'll kill him myself!"
"Yeah!" she laughed. C'mon I'll give you all the details. You should have heard mum when he threatened me, she was brilliant!" the girls linked their arms and walked through the house.
"I'm glad your back Charlie, Dupes no good at girl talk." Olivia laughed.
"Me too, I just hope I stay this time." she said frowning.
"You will." Olivia said confidently. "Danny won't send Alice away twice in one day and if he does I'm telling everyone I'm adopting you!" they smiled and went into the kitchen to talk.
*****
Danny heard the soft strains of music behind him; he was sat on the veranda by the study window. Charlie must have turned on the music, LOUD he thought. It was definitely music Charlie listened to, she listened to them almost religiously. The words started and without meaning to he listened.
Do I cry, in the night?
Do I long to hold you tight?
And do I wake, wanting you?
Yes I do
Do I recall, everyday,
How you took my breath away?
Do I remember loving you?
Yes I do
Yes I do dream of all we had together
Yes it's true we lost it all forever
And do I pray anyway?
Yes I do
I don't live in the past
Wanting love that wouldn't last
I don't ache, like I used to
Yes I do
Yes I do dream of all we had together
Yes it's true we lost it all forever
And do I pray anyway?
Yes I do
That song fit them so well, he thought, he would dream of her he knew he'd lost something special forever. God why did she have to listen to that song, it made him feel worse! The next song started and he ignored it, he could deal with anymore depressing music, he was depressed enough. Although he tried not to listen the music and words caught his attention.
There you are, Standin' strong
I'm a leaf, Holdin' on
You believe like a child
in this fire running wild
Oh I love, How you see
Right to the heart of me
You're a waterfall, Washin' over me
I'm a thirsty man, Let me drink you in
For I am on my way, You're a mountain top
When I reach for you, You love lifts me up
All I want is to be, Where you are
I'm the frozen ground, You're the warm sunlight
Shinin' down on me, Baby just in time
I have never been, In a love like this
Oh, you move my soul, Everytime we kiss
And I love how you heal
I can't believe how alive I feel
You're a waterfall, Washin' over me
I'm a thirsty man, Let me drink you in
For I am on my way, You're a mountain top
When I reach for you, You love lifts me up
All I want is to be, Where you are
He listened to the song and a thought occurred to him, what was he doing? Alice loved him, he loved you Alice what more was there to say? He'd been too hurt to listen to her when she'd been leaving she'd tried but he'd pushed her away he'd been too focused on blocking out his own pain he'd never thought about hers! He had to go to her and talk to her! He jumped in his truck and it roared to life. He drove off.
Meanwhile in the kitchen… Olivia and Charlotte were sitting in the kitchen, the second song reached a crescendo they both counted down 5, 4,3,2,1. Suddenly they heard a car door slam and an engine start gravel spluttered as the wheels spun.
"See Charlotte pure Genius." both girls laughed.
*****
Danny arrived at the police station, "Hello, I'm here to see Alice Collins."
"If you'll wait 5 minutes sir, she's just about to be released. The gentleman involved didn't want to press charges. They are just looking at her hand." the officer said.
"Ok, Thank you." he replied and took a seat. 5 minutes passed, No Alice it was edging closer to 10 when a door opened and Alice walked out. She was around the corner and she couldn't see him they stopped walking and chatted.
"You'll have to go and get this x-rayed, I can't tell if it's broken or not."
"Ok, thanks." Alice smiled at the officer.
"Take care and no more punching men in the airport!" the officer said smiling.
"Hey - he deserved it he tried to come between me and the man I love. I'll do worse if he tries again!" Alice said seriously.
Danny smiled at that comment.
"I really shouldn't be hearing this, Am I going to have to lock you up again?" the officer laughed.
"No, no I'll be good, promise." Alice said.
I walked around the corner and said, "I'll make sure of that."
Alice's smile slipped for a minute. "Danny? What are you doing here?"
"Charlotte told me what happened."
The officer walked away. "Goodbye Alice." she said Alice waved.
"You didn't just hear all that did you?" Alice asked nervously.
He nodded and a smile broke across his face.
"So you broke your hand for me?" he said cockily.
"Well, I wouldn't say that." She grinned at him "Can you drive me to the hospital I need to have this x-rayed."
"Sure, hop in."
They drove in silence for a few moments.
"I'm sorry." they said simultaneously.
"I'll go first!" Alice said.
"You remember!" Danny said.
She frowned at him, "How'd you know - did charlotte tell you?"
"No, well yeah she did but I'd know anyway your being bossy again." Danny said smiling.
"Hey!" she said and hit him playfully on the arm.
"Ow, I've got to stop doing that!!!"
"Doing what?" he asked.
"Hitting men, even though sometimes they do deserve it!" she said.
"But Danny seriously, I'm so sorry - I can't even tell you how rubbish I feel. God I never wanted to hurt you for anything but I did, many times. I don't blame you for hating me. I hate myself at the minute too. You, your my soul mate, my other half, the best part of me and I don't want to lose you! I can understand if you don't…"
Danny pulled the car over and killed the engine.
"you know what Alice, you talk too much!" he pulled her into his arms and kissed her. They both poured all their emotions into the kiss, all the heartbreak, love and passion. They stopped and rested their forehead on the other, their eyes were closed. They were both breathing hard.
"Alice."
"Mmmmm" was the only response she could muster at the moment, her brain had turned to mush.
"I'm sorry too, you tried to talk to me but I was too focused on my own heart breaking that I forgot that you had amnesia. Weird huh, that I forgot."
Alice smiled.
"Let's just take it a day at a time huh?"
"Yeah my thoughts exactly! Anyway, what you do to my daughter?"
Danny shook his head, "Nothing why."
"coz she defended you to the hilt with terry, she needled him mercilessly about you, she even called you dad."
"I knew I loved that girl."
"Do you mind that she called you dad?"
"Definitely not, I love her like my own, I was going to ask to adopt her after the marriage. I love you Alice, I'm so glad your back."
"Me too Danny, I love you always. C'mon lets get to the hospital. The pain pills are wearing off."
A/N i know i used rascal flatts in my other story what can i say, i'm just addicted to them, they do great angsty songs :) added 1 final chapter at the end. :)