Chapter 10: Captive Heart

Carter opened his eyes and things were a bit fuzzy at first and then things became clear. "Well, welcome back to the land of the living," Dana commented. Carter looked over at her.

"Dana…you're okay…" he murmured.

Dana nodded with a smile. "Thanks to you," she answered. She sat next to him on the side of the bed. Carter sighed.

"What happened to Dan and the rest?" He asked.

"The police tracked them down easily."

Carter sighed in relief and Dana held his hand. "You scared me…I thought you were going to be gone forever," she murmured. Carter shook his head.

"I have too much to live for," he answered.

Dana smiled and Carter reached up to kiss her when the door opened. "Carter! You're okay!" Rebecca gasped. Dana quickly pulled away and stood up. Rebecca sat on the edge of his bed. "How are you feeling?" She asked. Carter glanced at Dana before forcing a smile on his face while looking at Rebecca.

"Better now," he replied.

Dana felt a lump rise in her throat when he pulled Rebecca down for a kiss. She turned and left the room feeling her heart snap.

(Dana's House)

Dana sighed as she got out of the shower. She was wrapped up in a towel as she walked out of the bathroom and was drying her now really long blonde hair. She rubbed her forehead as she walked into the room. She sighed when there was a knock on her door. "Coming, coming," she answered. She opened the door and saw Carter standing there. "Carter!" She gasped.

"Dana…um…sorry I'll…um…come back later," he told her.

"No, no, it's okay, come in," she assured him.
"You sure?"

"Ah uh."

She closed the door once he came in. "It's nothing you haven't seen before," she reminded. Carter felt his face go as red as his old uniform. "Megan's in the nursery down the hall," she informed. Carter nodded and he went to the nursery and Dana went into her room to get dressed.

Carter sat in the living room after he left Megan in her crib to nap. Dana came out of her room, her blonde hair that now fell to the middle of her back, was pulled back in a braid. "Wow…" he murmured. Dana smiled slightly.

She was wearing socks, blue jean shorts, and a light blue shirt that was a little bit tight.

Carter shook his head slightly. "How's Ryan?" He asked, trying to keep distracted. Dana sat down in a chair, her legs underneath her and propped herself up on her elbow on the arm of the chair.

"He's good. He and Kelsey are inseparable now," she replied.

"I can't imagine why."

Dana laughed and she shook her head. "Megan is beautiful, Day," he commented. Dana smiled and she nodded her head slowly.

"Yeah well…she is half yours," she answered.

"That doesn't mean anything. She acts like you and she looks like you."

"She's four months old."

"Look at her, Day."

Dana sighed and she looked at the pattern in the chair. "Day…" he started. She shook her head and she stood up.

"You should go back to Rebecca," she muttered.

Carter gave her a quizzical look. Dana crossed her arms over her chest. "You shouldn't be here," she told him.

"Why?" He asked.

Dana looked at him with a quizzical look on her face. "If I recall she's your fiancé. She's going to be your wife in a few weeks," she reminded. Dana handed him his jacket that was sitting on the couch. "Please go," she told him. She turned her back to him and she heard him walking across the floor, she expected him to leave. Carter walked over and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist.

"I'm not going anywhere," he said into her ear.

Dana closed her eyes and she leaned back against his chest. Carter kissed her shoulder. "Rebecca has been on my nerves," he murmured. She let out a sigh and she placed her hands over his. "When I get the chance, I'm breaking it off," he added. Dana bit her bottom lip and she turned around in his arms. She grabbed him by the front of his shirt and she pulled him down for a kiss. He pulled her closer before picking her up and carrying her to her room.

(Next Morning)

Dana woke up to the sun hitting her face and a smile came across her face. She bit her lip as she looked up into Carter's still sleeping face. Her thoughts drifted back to the night before. She bit her lip and she let out a sigh. "What have I done? I made Carter cheat on his fiancé! How could I do this!?" She thought. She looked at him and she smiled gently. She closed her eyes and placed her head on his chest.

(Flashback)

Dana was looking at her clipboard, her shoulder-length hair was put up in a bun. "Well, this is a new look," a voice commented. Dana looked up and smiled to see Carter walking up to her.

"Hey, Carter," she greeted.

"How's it going?" He asked.

"A slow day is a good day I always say."

Carter smiled and he leaned against the counter. "Dana, I've been wondering…" he started.

"Uh huh…" she answered.

She was putting a few files away. "Um…how would you like to join me for dinner Saturday?" He asked. Dana stood up and smiled.

"You mean like a date?" She asked.
"I've heard it referred to that," he replied.

Dana smiled. "Well, Saturday I get off my shift at five…so you can pick me up at maybe…seven?" She asked. Carter nodded with a smile.

"Sounds good to me," he agreed.

"Good see you Saturday."

Carter started walking backwards while talking to her. "Carter…" she called.

"Yeah?" He answered.

"Watch out behind you, I don't want to be mending a broken nose."

Carter looked over his shoulder to see the wall not too far behind him. "Oh…right…" he agreed, laughing nervously. Dana laughed and she shook her head.

"I'll see you Saturday, Carter," she told him.

"Yeah…see ya…"

(End Flashback)

Dana smiled as she reached over and held his hand. He was hers again and that's all she cared about at that very moment.