I don't really love this chapter, but decided to keep it because: (a) something happens in here that relates to the last chapter, and (b) it indirectly inspired my upcoming story. I didn't expected to write again (other than the 4th of July one-shot), but an idea came to me! So, I hope you'll all keep your eyes out soon for Six Days, Seven Nights.

It was a blustery February afternoon and Mindy was at Gwen's house outside the city. It was Riley's birthday so there were about a million little girls running around. Mindy was in the kitchen, away from the chaos and helping Gwen with the food. Danny had come with her to the party and was somewhere amidst the insanity. She had been talking with Gwen about other things when Gwen suddenly made what apparently seemed to be a grand proclamation in her eyes.

"Danny's great, you know."

"Well, obviously, Gwen. I'd like to think I pick good friends."

"So, not so much of a handsome jerk anymore?"

"Jeez, Gwen, not so loud! Would you mind not broadcasting that? ...What is that look on your face? Did you tell him I called him that?!"

"It was after I hurt my arm. It was the pain talking! Besides, that's history now."

"I guess, but it's still embarrassing."

"Sweetie, I'm sure he knows he's handsome and you obviously don't think he's a jerk anymore. I mean, how could you think that of any guy that would accompany you to a child's birthday party and he's not even dating you? Not that I mind, but how exactly did Danny end up here with you anyway?"

"I don't know really. We went for a run and I had to stop for Riley's gift and then he got her one too and somehow it just made sense that we both come here today."

"He got her a gift? He got a gift for a child he doesn't really know? Remind me again, why aren't you giving him some sweet, sweet love?"

"Jeez Gwen, is that child-appropriate? He just felt bad that the last gift he helped with ended up with her mother in the hospital."

"I'm just saying maybe you should do something about this whole Danny thing…"

"Oh, God, not you too, Gwen? Danny and I are just friends. Just like you and me."

"I love you and all, Mindy, but trust me, I have never looked at you the way Danny looks at you."

"How does he look at me?"

"Like he can't believe you're real and he wants to jump your bones just to make sure…"

"Classy description. Not to mention, ridiculous. I'm sure Danny looks at me the way he looks at everyone else."

"Mindy, are you blind? Danny Castellano is over there right now having a freaking tea party with my daughter and her friends. I'm a little disturbed that they're all in love with him already because I swear I am not old enough to have a daughter with a crush on an older man, but if you think this is normal behavior for a guy who doesn't have a major things for the godmother of the kid, you're insane. He clearly has the hots for you."

"You're reading way too much into this, Gwen. Danny is great with kids. He has tons of nieces and nephews. This is about Riley's birthday. It has absolutely nothing to do with him having a thing for me."

"Oh, I give up. Fine, you're right and I'm wrong."

"Yes, as always. Now be quiet, he's coming in here!"

"Hey, can I hide in here? It's a little crazy out there and the little red-head keeps following me around."

"Aw, that's cute. She must love you, Danny," Gwen said as she left the kitchen with food trays in hand.

"That's ridiculous," he said, turning to Mindy. "I could be her father."

"She doesn't know that. At that age, everyone is 5, 18, or 80."

"Well, my daughter is not going to date until she's well past 18."

Mindy boosted herself onto the counter next to Danny, sampling some of the carrots and dip that Gwen left in the kitchen.

"You want kids, Danny?"

"Yea, does that surprise you?"

"No. It's just that I know you were married for a while and didn't have any…"

"Christina wasn't sure if she wanted kids. So, I guess there's another reason it wasn't meant to be with her."

"I definitely want them. I hope I don't get too old before I meet someone…"

"Is this because of what I said last year? I was an idiot. You could meet someone tomorrow. Besides, women have children well into their 40's now…and we of all people know this! Not to mention that adoption makes parenthood viable for much longer."

"That is true. There's hope for little Angelina and Brad."

"Exactly, though please don't name your children that."

"I was just kidding. I guess Rainbow Aurora is out too?"

"Please don't tell me that is an actual name. Lie to me if you have to."

Mindy smiled at his incredulous face and bumped her shoulder into Danny's.

"And what will you name your kids?"

"I don't know. I mean I figure my wife would have more of a say given that they're coming out of her."

"Good call, my friend."

"But trust me; our kids will be far more awesome than these rug rats."

"That's lovely, Danny. Way to insult my goddaughter and her friends. But, I get where you're coming from. We're awesome, so our kids will be super-awesome."

When she got home later that night and was playing around on the computer, Mindy decided to try out one of those websites that show you how your future children would look. Just out of curiosity, she put in pictures of her and Danny. What? She was just curious! Those kids were damn adorable though.