Lacey waited in her mother's car for Danny a few blocks down from his home , she tapped the wheel and waited patiently for him to arrive when she spotted Archie and his side piece from a distance . Archie was not the brightest in the bunch especially since he was parading around town with a girl from the rival school , his behavior was beyond insulting to Lacey and she wanted to get out of the car and embarrass him so badly but she knew she couldn't do that for the time being. Lacey felt hurt and betrayed by Archie's cheating ways and at this point all she wanted to him to do was just admit that he didn't want to be with her anymore , she was on the verge of crying when Danny texted that he was on his way to the car. Lacey quickly straightened herself out before Danny could see the sadness in her eyes as Archie and his lady friend were out of sight.
" Knock knock " Danny knocked on Lacey's car window " Ready for our trip to Brooklyn ? " he made his way to the other side and got inside of the car " Sure " Lacey returned a half smile " Really ? you don't seem excited at all " Danny noticed her transparent attitude " Lace ? " he touched her shoulder " I'm okay Danny …. ready to go ? " she asked " Let's roll " Danny sighed and leaned into his seat.
" So Lace…. I saw Clara and her friend Morton earlier " Danny said picking at his upper ear piercing " You know him ? " Lacey asked surprisingly " I never spoke to the kid but I've seen him around , his family is really protective and they don't socialize much … but that poor kid … I just feel bad for him you know ? " Lacey continued to look ahead " Did you ever try talking to him ? " she asked " Nah, I didn't wanna frighten him because he seemed really disturbed … but I think Clara makes him happy " he looks to Lacey and smiles " I'm glad " Lacey giggles " That was her goal and she appears to really like him , I would like to see what he's like " she sighs " You know I don't know what it is about the Porter women that … nevermind " Lacey catches herself about to slip " Are you gonna finish the sentence or what ? " Danny asks " It's nothing ….. " Lacey bites her bottom lip " I just don't know …. what draws us to you dark boys …. " Lacey glimpses at Danny and thinks about her words. " Danny , perhaps you should befriend Morton …. is he an only child ? " she quickly changes the subject " Well " Danny says in disappointment " From what I understand …. no , it's just him and his parents whom I don't think would appreciate a convicted murderer playing big brother to their son " he folds his hands into his lap " What put that into your head Lace ? " Danny asked " I don't know , I thought maybe he just needed some guidance " she shrugged and continued to drive " Well I'm not sure if I am the one to guide him … but I wouldn't mind befriending the little guy " he scratched his nose and Lacey smiled at him " You two would probably get along really well " she nodded .
Danny took some time to admire Lacey's beauty as they drove through a lane of orange and yellow , he knew that it would take time for her to come around to him but he figured he would check in on her and Archie " So …. you make up with Archie yet ? " he asked " We never had an argument … I think you meant to ask if he was still seeing Barbie and the answer is yes " she sucked her teeth " Lace …. why won't you drop this guy ? " he asked in frustration " He's not very loyal boyfriend " Lacey rolled her eyes into her hands and sighed " I don't know what I am going to do Danny …. because I am very confused " she gulped " I don't know what I want …. " Lacey pulled over the car " Why did you stop ? " Danny asked as Lacey stretched in her seat and then took a breather " Danny , where do you think we would be right now had you not gone to Juvenile hall ? " Danny's eyes stretched at Lacey's words and the sadness in her eyes , he was not prepared for that at all " Lace … I have no idea how to answer that …. but I often wonder about it " he takes her hand " I like to believe that we would be going strong … I'm sorry I ruined that " Danny felt Lacey's hand shaking " Do you need to cry again ? " Lacey turned to Danny and shook her head " No …. " Danny massaged her wrist quickly " Fine " he knew she was lying to him but as always he respected her space " I'm sorry for stopping like that , we need to hurry up before sundown " she smiled " Well are you sure you can continue ? " Danny was deeply concerned for Lacey " Yeah I'm okay , just so much on my mind … thanks Danny " she winked her eye and continues to move forward.
" I noticed you are in your mother's car …. what gives ? " he asked " My car is in the shop , I dented it earlier after I dropped Jo off " she gulped " Wow …. were you in harm's way ? " Danny expressed more concern " I didn't get hurt , just some jerk was out of control and caused a huge mess , not a big deal " Lacey shrugged " Thanks for checking on me though " Danny moved his hair from his face " Anytime Lace ….. " Danny responded with suspicion in his voice , maybe he was overthinking things and being overprotective of the girl he loved but could someone have tried to harm Lacey because she knew how Danny got injured ? that was the first thought that entered his mind " So , about these leaves , soon the trees will be in the nude " " Yep ! it's such a beautiful sight , I remember when me you and Jo used to collect the pretty ones and create the best collages in class " Lacey laughed " Those were the good ol days " Danny nodded his head " I remember our presentation in 5th grade too , I'll never forget that orange dress your mom made you wear " " I hated that dress Danny and I was upset that my mother made me put it on " she cringed playfully " Well … I was too shy to tell you then , but I thought you looked great " Danny rubs his chin and chuckles " Really ? " Lacey begins to blush " You know I did … don't get me wrong I was drawn to tomboy Lacey more than anything but you were always like a shining star to me … Lace when I returned to school and saw the woman you've become … " Danny pauses as Lacey keeps her eye on the road " Danny ! " Lacey sighs and pulls over once again , this time she wipes the sweat off of her forehead and then turns to Danny " Lace , let me finish before you chew my head off " he takes her hand once again " I know you probably think I'm pouring my heart out for my own gain … but last night was everything to me … everything I ever hoped and dreamed for " Lacey's meet his and her body begins to tense " I know …. me too Danny … " she bites her lip " So then what is holding us back ? " Danny leans into her " Everything … I just don't understand myself right now , please don't take it personal " she exhales as Danny leans back in disappointment " I understand Lace , don't worry ".
Danny tugged at his seatbelt when he sees a Boy Meets World dvd underneath Lacey's seat " Hey , I see your mom is a fan of Boy Meets World " he points at the dvd " What is that doing under there ? " Lacey picks up the dvd " Oh this must be one of Clara's birthday presents , she loves this show … as did I growing up " " Can I see that ? " Danny asks " Sure , knock yourself out " Lacey hands Danny the box set " Season 2 , very important in the series " he nods " Really ? I always liked season 3 because that was when Cory and Topanga established their relationship you know ? " Lacey smiles at Danny " Yeah but things were budding between them in season 2 … like remember that one episode where Topanga put that really epic quote in the yearbook ? and then Cory told her to put the same for him ? " Lacey taps the wheel and her skin begins to cherry up once again as she understands the message Danny is trying to send , she gathered that he was subtly admitting to waiting for her " You mean the Frederick E Pearl quote … right ? " she nods " Yeah … but I can't seem to remember it " Danny's sad tone pierces Lacey's soul " Neither can I …. " she gulps in guilt " We should get moving again …. sorry for stopping " once again Lacey starts the car and continues their journey to Williamsburg.