A scream rippled through the air...

"God, that was lucky." Alice sighed as Danny pulled Mary to safety, he dragged her right out. She was covered in blood, her clothes mainly in tatters. He let the rope go, allowing her to thump heavily to the floor, she winced in pain.

"Maybe it's taught her a lesson?" Zoe suggested.

"Okay... here's the deal." Danny said kneeling down in front of Mary and Louise. "You two get the hell out of here, never come back and oh... don't bother with the police, and we can all forget what happened?"

"And if we don't?" Mary asked.

"Comply or die." Danny announced.

"Good horse that, won me a bomb on the national!" Zoe interrupted.

"Zoe." Alice scolded her.

"Sorry, inappropriate comments!" Zoe put her poker face back on. "Right yeh, comply with his rules or die by death of lion."

"We'll do it." Louise said quickly, Alice and Danny nodded, but Mary looked at her. "I'm sorry mum but it's over. I want nothing to do with you. You've nearly lost your life, all for your stupid ideas. I know I've made mistakes but it doesn't mean I want to make more like this. It's over."

Mary just nodded.

"Fine." Mary finally admitted.

"Dupe!" Danny shouted.

"Yes?" Dupe asked his gun still in his hand.

"Untie them and take them to the airport please?" Danny asked, he wanted to spend some time with his family.

"No problem." Dupe nodded. Danny gently took Alice's hand and pulled her away, on his way past Zoe he rounded her into him, placing her under his arm.

Zoe smiled at Danny as they reached the rest of the family, she rushed up to Liv who gave her the box.

"Thank you." Zoe whispered as she crushed Liv against her.

"Go on, Matt needs you." Liv smiled pulling away, Zoe nodded and smiled at all the family.

"We'll go over tomorrow." Danny added.

"Keep safe." Alice smiled, she watched Zoe leave.

"Nomsa, will you care for Lyndon a bit longer?" Danny asked softly, he sensed Alice needed him.

"No problem." Nomsa grinned. Danny and Alice nodded appreciatively; he led her caringly to their room, a place where they could be alone and in privacy.

The minute Danny sat her down on their bed, the minute Alice burst into tears. He took her caringly into his tight embrace, holding her close to him. He whispered words of comfort into her hair, kissing it every now and then. They swayed slightly as Alice tried to control her tears, yet it was all in vain.

"I'm sorry Danny... she's your family." Alice mumbled finally managing to speak, her head was now just resting on his chest, staring out of the window towards the bush.

"No she's not." Danny replied.

"It's just... I saw red Danny... I couldn't stop myself, I scared myself. I mean... I was ready to feed her to the lions. I mean, the rage was their when she threatened Zoe, threatened me, but when she threatened you, mentioned killing you... I dunno, I just... went mad. I was so angry..." Alice took a deep breath, "Then it began to run through my mind, losing you, the kids, life, I realised how pointless it would be... I wanted them to pay..."

"I understand Alice. I felt angry too, shocked, upset. I mean, god knows how I managed to think for the kids. I just knew I had to get them in. When I saw your face... I didn't recognise it, you know, I knew you were for the first time truly losing it. I got them in and then rushed down. I didn't want to stop you, but I imagined a life without you and that hurt me." Danny admitted, one lone tear rolling down his cheek.

"I'm sorry I scared you Danny." Alice whispered. "I just didn't think, I never do. You know me, firecracker, it's like I'm doused in petrol and just a naked spark can set it off!" Alice sighed.

"Yes you are a firecracker, and yeh I do agree with that metaphor." Alice looked at him. "Wait," Danny told her. "But you're also amazing, beautiful, a fantastic mother, the best wife any man could ever ask for, and no matter what Mrs Trevanion, I love you."

"You are so sweet, far too good for me, but I love you far too much to let anyone else have you!" Alice smiled, Danny kissed her softly.

"I'd hate to see anyone try! God help them!" Danny chuckled.

"Oh, that was just a starter Danny, I mean imagine the main, imagine the desert." Alice winked.

"Am I safe?" Danny asked pretending to be scared.

"Depends what from?" Alice giggled.

"Your ways." Danny replied.

"Which ones?" Alice asked teasing him.

"The one's that murder me." Danny smiled.

"Erm... I think so." Alice giggled, she pulled him to her for a passionate kiss.

As they pulled away Danny smiled.

"Nope, I'm not safe, think my heart just went a bit too fast and my breath has just gone woosh!" Danny laughed.

Alice just grinned before pushing him down onto their bed and kissing him with an ardour.

(x)

Matt grinned when he saw Zoe. He loved her so much, he had to tell her!

"Hello." Matt smiled as she walked in.

"Hey." Zoe replied, she looked at the small black box in her hands. She sat down.

"Hey no kiss?" Matt asked.

Zoe paused for a moment before doing as she was told. She couldn't deny him, she sat back down and they sat in silence for a few moments.

"I love you Zoe." Matt broke the silence. "I know we split up, and we did some stupid things, but I need you, more than my life. You're the only one who can get me through. Can we make another go of us?"

Zoe nodded and smiled, she was slightly lost for words.

"I love you Matt." She whispered as he hugged her tightly. She was carefully avoiding all his wires, but she couldn't stop the tears that were falling.

"Hey." Matt said softly. "Don't you wet my wires, you'll be electrocuting me, then again... you would probably like that."

"Oh you have no idea mate." Zoe laughed.

"Just one question for you." Matt smiled as she grabbed the box.

"Erm yes?" Zoe asked, she saw a speck of blood on the box and grumbled.

"2 actually now you've just grumbled. One, why do you stink of dettol, two, why is there blood on our box?" Matt frowned.

"Tell you later." Zoe smiled. "You'll start being stupid."

"If I wasn't being good, I'd be being bad." Matt smiled, he didn't realise how stupid it sounded.

"Well duh!" Zoe laughed, she was so pleased to be back with him, and they'd fell straight back into their old ways. Laughing, joking, playful banter.

"That did sound stupid." Matt realised.

"Yep!" Zoe laughed.

"Anyway how's Lyndon?" Matt asked. "I've never seen the little guy!"

"He's gorgeous Matt, just gorgeous. Amazing! Very Danny but you see so much of Alice too." Zoe was in dreamy land now.

"Listen to you going all broody and dreamy!" Matt laughed.

"I am NOT brooding." Zoe grumbled.

"Yes you ARE." Matt replied.

"No you will find I am NOT, so erm, you best remember your birth control matey!" Zoe told him sternly.

"Oh you are so cute when you get all stubborn!" Matt giggled.

Zoe just titled her head, before kissing him lightly.

A/N – Bit of fluff there :) x