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Kane's spirits were lifting after a week. No word from Harris and things around the office were better now that her and Don were speaking. The others welcomed Kane back with open arms just like Danny had said. It seemed like a weight had finally lifted from the lab. Everything was going so well that Friday night everyone was off and they were going to see Kane sing with Mac's friends' band. The evening started off great but in the middle of the first set while Kane was singing Joy to the World by Three Dog Night she saw an attractive brunette woman walk up to Don and kiss him as if no one else was around. Kane didn't let it bother her. Don was happy and that's all that mattered.

The set ended so Kane made her way to the ladies room before meeting up with the others. While she was washing her hands, Nicole walked in to freshen up her makeup. "You're the singer right?" She asked after looking Kane over once. "Kandice Axel?"

"Yea, you a fan?"

"Not really. I'm Nicole. I'm with your ex Don."

"Oh."

"Yea. I can't believe you let him go. He is such a wonderful guy. But you really messed him up. He had a lot of baggage after you. I must say for being a detective your not that bright."

The rudeness of her words threw Kane off. It took all she had to keep herself from knocking this girl's lights out. She had no idea what Don and her had been through. Don would never tell another soul about Kane's ordeal. But Kane kept her cool for Don.

"Well listen sweetie. I'd rather be a little slow than just a rebound girl." Kane left the bathroom with a large smile on her face and an extremely pissed off woman in the bathroom.

The rest of the night Kane couldn't help but feel good. Even as Nicole made snide comments about her except when Don was around. Kane was determined to remain the bigger person. Though she didn't say anything some of the others noticed what was going on. Especially at dinner after the show. Don and Nicole were sitting down one end of the table with Adam and Sheldon while Kane and Lindsay were talking with Danny about Montana.

"Yea my parents and I went there once to visit relatives. It's beautiful."

"Growing up there was nice." The three were chatting when they noticed Don excused himself to use the bathroom. That was when they could hear Nicole begin to voice her opinions on Kane.

"Don and I are great together. We understand each other. And its not like I have any crazy ex's that will try and kill him unlike his last girl. But then again if it wasn't for her I may have never met him while he was in the hospital."

Kane stared daggers at Nicole but said nothing.

"Hey what's your problem?" Danny said defensively.

"Nothing. I was just commenting on how much better I am with Don than little miss reject. I see why Don broke up with you, your only good with freaks like yourself." At this point everyone was staring at Nicole with contempt. How could she speak this way of their friend. Danny was about to say something when Kane stopped him.

"Don't bother Danny. She's right. I am an idiot for letting Don go. But let's get something straight. I broke up with Don because I didn't want to see him in anymore danger. And the only reason I don't come across this table and beat you upside your face is because Don likes you. So as long as you keep Don happy your safe. However, the first time you hurt him, watch your back because I will be there." Fear showed in Nicole's eyes as Kane stood, threw some bills on the table, then went to leave the diner. Along the way she crossed paths with Don.

"Hey Kane were are you going?"

"I'm not feeling well. But it's cool have a good time."

"Okay see you tomorrow at work."

"Yea bye Don."

"Bye Axel."

Kane left the dinner, got in her car and headed home. Once she got there though, she couldn't sleep. It was one in the morning but she was too agitated. Her brothers were both in bed so she had to keep it quiet. She decided to watch tv on the couch. And that's where she fell asleep.

To her surprise Kane woke up the next morning with Danny sitting on the chair beside her. The sight of him startled her to the point she jumped up.

"What the hell Danny? Jesus. Why are you here?" Danny laughed. "Calm down. Your brother let me in. I just wanted to see if you wanted to go to breakfast before work."

"Yea sure. I'm gonna jump in the shower. Make yourself at home."

A quick shower later, Danny and Kane were sitting at a small restaurant around the corner from the office.

"Okay Danny what's up?" Kane asked after they had placed their orders.

"I just wanted to make sure you were okay after last night? You know the whole showdown with Nicole."

"Oh come on. If her and Don stay together then that was only round one. What happened after I left?"

"Sadly nothing. Don said how you told him you were sick. We took it that you didn't want us to say anything. After awhile everyone left because of the awkwardness."

"Well as long as they're together I'm going to behave myself. I don't want Don to think I'm jealous or anything."

"Are you?"

"No. I mean I don't know." She didn't think she was but she did still have feelings for Don.

"So what are you gonna do?"

"Wait and see what happens."