"I'd like to make a toast. To Danny and Lindsay may your baby be happy and healthy," Flack said raising his glass.
"Here here," everyone echoed as they lifted their glasses as well. They had chosen to go to a nice Italian restaurant that Danny had suggested for the celebratory dinner. Lindsay had just placed her sparkling cider back on the table when her cell phone rang.
"Hello?" Lindsay answered.
"Hey it's Molly Casey said you called?"
"Yeah your just now getting home?" Lindsay asked.
"One of my students was in a fight so I had to help sort it out," she explained.
"Oh, I see, well I've got some news. Your going to be an Aunt," Lindsay said with a smile. Molly let out an excited shreek that everyone at the table was able to hear. "Thanks I didn't need that ear anyway, Moll," Lindsay said with a chuckle.
"Oh, sorry, but, I'm so happy. How far along are you, Sis?"
"About two months," Lindsay replied.
"How'd Danny take it?" Molly asked.
"He was very happy. We're out with the team for a celebratory dinner."
"That's wonderful, well I'll let you go for now, but congratulations, Linds. Talk to you later, love you."
"I love you too," Lindsay replied as she hung up.
"So what do you want a boy or a girl?" Hawkes asked turning to Danny.
"I don't care as long as it's healthy," Danny answered. "However, if I have to choose I really want a girl," Danny said.
"Daddy's little girl," Stella said with a smile.
"What about you, Linds?" Mac asked.
"I don't care either, but I also kind of want a little girl," she replied. Finally it was time for dessert and coffee. Danny had excused himself to go to the bathroom and Lindsay stared longingly at his coffee. Everyone else was engrossed in their conversations and weren't paying attention to her so she decided to chance reaching for the coffee. However, she didn't see Danny walk up behind her. Her fingers had just grasped the handle when she heard a familiar voice.
"I wouldn't pick up that coffee if I were you, Montana," Danny said as he sat back down next to her and moved the coffee out of Lindsay's reach. Lindsay pouted.
"But Danny…," Lindsay whined.
"Ah ah you know the rules no caffeen while your pregnant," Danny gently chided. Lindsay stuck out her tongue at him, but she knew he was right.
"It's only for a few more months you can do it, Linds," Stella said with a supportive smile.
"Ok, I guess so," Lindsay reluctantly agreed. At that moment the bill was placed on the table. Danny reached for his credit card, but Mac stopped him.
"No, I got this, Danny."
"You sure?" Danny asked.
"Yes I am it's my treat."
"Don't argue with Mac when he's offering to pay for dinner," Stella said.
"Ok, I guess you have a good point, Stel, well thank you Mac," Danny said.
"Your welcome," Mac replied. They continued to talk for a few more minutes until Lindsay accidentally let a yawn escape that she was trying to hide.
"Come on lets get you home, Montana," Danny said.
"Ok, I'm kind of tired," Lindsay reluctantly admitted.
"See you two tomorrow, and congratulations again," Mac said.
"Thanks," Danny replied as he stood and held out a hand to help Lindsay to her feet.
"Call me if you need any help with anything," Flack offered.
"That goes for all of us," Hawkes added.
"Ok we will," Lindsay said as she got to her feet smiling as she felt Danny place his hand at the small of her back.
"Good night I'll see you guys--- tomorrow," Lindsay tried to say just as another yawn started. Everyone nodded as they stood to walk with their friends out of the restaurant.
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Danny smiled over at his girlfriend as he pulled up in front of their apartment. Lindsay had fallen asleep the moment the car had started moving. Rather than waking her Danny decided to carry her up to bed. Lindsay's eyes fluttered open as he was gently laying her down on the bed.
"MMM- what?" Lindsay asked sleepily.
"It's ok, go back to sleep, Montana. I'm just gonna lock up," Danny said as he removed Lindsay's shoes and turned to leave the room. Lindsay just nodded as she removed the rest of her clothes pulling a NYU t-shirt of Danny's over her head. Danny smiled when he came back into the room to see that Lindsay had fallen back to sleep.
"Good night, sweetheart. I love you," Dannny whispered as he kissed her lips then leaned down and placed a tender kiss on her stomach.
"Good night and I love you too," Lindsay replied as she snuggled up to Danny and closed her eyes. Danny pulled her closer and kissed the top of her head. His last thought before falling asleep was /I'm going to be a Daddy!/
TBC?
A/n I am so, so, so, so, sorry that I haven't updated in forever. I have had a really tough time as of late. My Grandpa who I was very close to and who this story was started because of died on October 14 and I'm having a lot of problems with my schedule for next semester in college. So a lot of reviews would make me very happy. I've got the next chapter written down I just need to type it out so I hope to have it up tomorrow.
