(Hey There Mindy is a pun on the song Hey There Delilah)
It was Thursday. Her last day and the last time she'd see Danny. She had the perfect goodbye yesterday but it wasn't enough. She felt like there were so many words to say to him but she was scared. What exactly would she say? Just last week she had spent her time with him, in Staten Island. And now, she would casually slip away and the fear of losing touch with him and the other important people in her life struck her.
The day was long. She had three patients to see, all of whom were near to giving birth. The last patient was Mrs. Rachel Holloway and she was going to be transferred to Danny. Mindy loved Rachel; she was so bubbly and kind. She frequently bought Mindy gifts as well. If only all her patients were like that, Mindy wished. She was really going to miss delivering babies. It was always stressful but she loved her job. Every baby was different and unique. Going to Haiti would change things.
The office decided to go out for drinks as it was her last day, even though it was a Thursday. She was all dressed up, in a red blouse and black shorts, trying to pull off a Michael Jackson look. Whether she was successful or not, was debatable. Mindy, Danny and Morgan were in one cab while the other three were in another one.
'It's so clear that Dr. Reed and Betsy have a thing for each other.' Mindy announced.
Morgan nodded. 'I know. I don't get why he can't ask her out, he's such a ladies man already.'
'I know! I mean, they suit each other so much. Everyone knows their deal except them.'
'Hmm, if he told her how he felt, then I'm sure things would be a lot easier.' Morgan implied to which Danny stared at him, nudging him in the elbow. He was not going to tell Mindy anything. She would be happier not knowing.
They all spent the night drinking and enjoying themselves. Danny couldn't help but feel depressed. Mindy had constantly tried to get him to dance with the others but he stayed sitting at the bar. Tonight was supposed to be a good night. Why couldn't he just enjoy the last day they had together?
Mindy had noticed his behaviour. It was starting to anger her. Their last day and he couldn't even dance with her? Yeah, he was depressed at her leaving but so was she. It was no excuse.
Grabbing his leather jacket, she pulled him outside of the club.
'What is wrong with you Danny?'
'Nothing's wrong Mindy. I'm just tired.'
'Don't pull that crap with me, Danny. I read your card and I know how much me leaving is affecting you. But you have no right to act depressed when it's my last day! We won't see each other for a long time and you decide to stay in a corner to yourself? I'm sorry but you're disgusting.'
'I'm disgusting?' They were causing passers-by to stare at them with weird looks. 'You're calling me disgusting?'
'Yes. I'm fed up of your attitude and it's just a downer on what is supposed to be a great night.'
'I'm sorry I'm not acting ecstatic but what do you expect? As you said, you're leaving. I'm sad about that and when I'm sad, I don't dance to try and make myself feel better.'
'I know you're sad Danny. But do you really think sitting by yourself is going to solve the problem?'
'Mindy, just be quiet. I'm fed up of your callous attitude. How can you go to Haiti with a boyfriend you've only known for three months? It makes no sense! Your obsession with romance is going over the top okay?'
Mindy grabbed his arm. 'Don't tell me what to do Danny. I'm going to Haiti whether you like it or not.'
'Fine, go! It's not like I matter to you anyway.'
'Of course you matter to me! Otherwise we wouldn't be having this discussion!'
'Well if I matter to you, why are you going?'
Mindy was silent.
'Exactly.'
'I'm going because I don't think I can ever find love again. Remember you said that I might have a kid under the buzzer? I don't want that okay? I want to find someone now so I don't have to go through heartbreak again. It's the only option I have.'
Danny was silent this time. Mindy started to cry.
'I'm scared, Danny. Maybe Casey isn't the right guy for me. But how do I know without taking a chance?'
'There is someone out there for you Min.'
'Yeah right, because you know that Danny. You yourself are divorced. How can you guarantee you will find someone?'
'I…'
'See? You can't even answer the question. So don't tell me that I'm making the wrong choice.'
'You are making the wrong choice.'
'What did I just say Danny?'
'You are making the wrong choice.'
'You're unbelievable.' She was about to turn into the club when he grabbed her hand.
'I've found someone.'
Mindy looked at him in shock.
'She's amazing, really. I love talking to her even though we disagree on almost anything. She makes me laugh. She makes me look forward to waking up the next day all because I see her face. When I'm with her, I don't know what to do. She makes me nervous. I pray I don't sweat excessively in front of her; otherwise she'd just laugh at me. Her laugh. It's like a drug. Her voice is so high pitched I used to hate it but now it's the only voice I long to hear. She had beautiful long hair that went past her shoulders and whenever I was near her I'd try to smell it because she smelt like peaches. Then she cut it and now we have the same haircut. But it doesn't matter, because she's perfect to me. When she cries, I feel like crying. The only time she should cry is when she is happy. It breaks my heart to see her cry. It kills me. When she's in danger, I get scared. I don't want anything to happen to her. I want to protect her from all the scumbags that just use her and dump her like she's a Chinese takeaway. The only reason why she goes after these guys is because she's scared herself. She's scared that she'll end up as some weird old cat lady. She loves to love. When she loves someone, she puts her all into it. That person is the centre of her mind, that person revolves around her. She doesn't hold back, even if that means going to another country. I love annoying her. She punches me and hits me, but it never hurts. I see a small smile each time I irritate her, because she loves it. I live just to see that smile. I wish I could kiss her right now and hold her. I wish she was mine. She is everything I want to be and more. I can't imagine life without her. I love her and I know that deep down she loves me too.'
Mindy stared at this person in front of her for a split second. And then she ran away.
