Chapter 25
Joe's Bar
When Richie arrived at the bar it was already quite crowded, the band was playing but he couldn't see Joe with them. As he looked around he spotted Joe sitting at a table near the stage with him was Duncan, Methos and Hamilton. As Richie approached they all turned towards him "Hey Richie.pull up a chair" said Joe pointing to an empty chair at the next table "Yeah.in a minute Joe.Mac can I have a word" Richie said as he motioned towards the bar.
"Trouble?" Duncan said as he followed Richie "Not one of us.well not exactly" Richie replied as he leaned on the bar "it's Dani Mac.she's acting really kinda weird," Richie then told Duncan what had happened after he left. While they were talking neither had noticed Methos silently approached he raised his empty glass at the barman, who nodded and refilled his glass, he then stood behind Richie listening "I don't understand it Richie she seemed fine on the island.I'd better get back" he said, he then noticed Methos "have you heard of anything like this before?" Duncan asked, Methos shook his head "No.but I'll check around if you want" Duncan patted Methos on the arm "Thanks" he then walked back to the table where Joe and Robert were sitting "sorry guys.but I've got to run.Richie just reminded me of a prior engagement.Robert drop by the dojo tomorrow" Robert nodded to Duncan as he left the bar. Methos's eyes narrowed as he watched Robert there was something about this new Immortal that had his nerves on edge 'I'm not turning my back on you.friend" Methos thought as he raised his glass in return to Robert's raised glass.
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The Loft
As Duncan entered the elevator in the dojo he could hear Dani shouting, he thumped the control panel trying to will the elevator to go faster. Duncan flung the gate up his eyes scanned the room; the only person in the room was Dani who was thrashing about in the bed. Duncan ran over to the bed, he could see Dani's face was etched with pain and fear, he sat on the bed taking hold of her arms "Dani.Dani.it's all right.I'm here.your safe now" he spoke softly to her, her eyes shot open and for a moment they seemed to look straight through him, she then sat up and flung her arms around him "Duncan" he held her in his arms smoothing her hair "Your safe.I'm here" the tears flowed from her as her body shook, he held her close until she had cried herself back to sleep. It was only then that he gently laid her back down on the bed and quietly went to get a drink.
At first he sat on the sofa just staring into space trying to come up with an answer to what was happening, he then stretched out trying to sleep but several times during the night he was woken by Dani shouting, a few times he had tried to decipher what she was saying but he couldn't leave her in distress for long enough. Finally, he laid down beside her on the bed, Dani seemed to be comforted by his presences, he lay on his back with one arm behind his head and the other one holding her close 'I don't understand.what's happening to you' he thought.
The next morning
Dani awoke the next morning to find Duncan sat on the edge of the bed with a cup of coffee in his hand, he asked her about the nightmares, she told him that she didn't remember what the nightmares were about but he could tell she wasn't telling him the truth but he decided not to press her about it, for now. They enjoyed a light breakfast, as Dani didn't have much of an appetite. Duncan watched as Dani cleared the breakfast things, she seemed a little brighter today but he was sure that he could see pain in her eyes 'I'm going to find the answer' he thought to himself "Dani.I have some errands to run.will you be all right here?" Duncan smiled at her "I'll be fine.I'll just take it easy" she replied. Duncan picked up his coat and kissed her before leaving.
Duncan had been gone for over an hour, Dani was sat on the sofa, she had been trying to read a book but it seemed that she just kept reading the same page over and over again. Dani put the book down on the coffee table 'I just can't concentrate.maybe a workout will help' she thought as she got up.
The dojo was eerily silent when Dani came downstairs carrying her sword, she had the whole place to herself so she first practiced some moves that Duncan had show her when they were on the island, that seemed to be a long time ago now. After Dani had finished the routine with the sword she placed it on the bench, she then moved back into the centre of the room and started the Kata that Li Tse had taught to her years ago, she was lost in her movements, her mind started to clear. Dani was about half way through the Kata when she felt the presence of an Immortal; she turned towards the door expecting to see Duncan or Richie walk through "What do you want?.Duncan isn't here" Dani exclaimed as Robert Hamilton entered the dojo.
Dani backed away as Hamilton walked towards her "I know it's you've I've come to see" he said. Dani could fill panic rising in her "I know you killed Li Tse.why.he was your friend" Dani stammered, a smile appeared on Hamilton's face "there are no friends in the Game.he could've lived.he only had to give me what I wanted" Hamilton replied. Dani looked over to where her sword lay in its case, she wondered if she could reach it "what did you want?" Dani asked as she slowly inched closer to her sword "you my dear.but the stubborn old fool wanted to stop me.so he had to die.just as MacLeod will.if he gets in my way" Hamilton replied in a flat emotionless voice, it was then that he noticed the sword laying on the bench, he slid across the floor putting himself between Dani and the sword, he wagged his finger at her "naughty.naughty.you know you can't beat me.why prolong this.your gift has grown.you can't control it.can you?.you see Li Tse didn't get to finish your training.untrained your gift is like a light to a moth.it will bring others who want it after you.are you going to get MacLeod to fight them all.he might lose" Hamilton said as his hand went inside his coat.
"So if I'm not around you'll leave Duncan alone?" Dani asked, "You have my word" Hamilton replied bring out his sword, he raised it but before he could deliver the blow they both heard the laughing as two men entered the dojo, Hamilton quickly concealed the sword in his coat and leant over to whisper in Dani's ear "we'll finish this later.and if your thinking of running.don't worry I will find you" he then turned and walked out. The two young men came over to Dani "are you all right, Miss?" Dani nodded "Yeah.I'm fine" she then picked up the sword and went upstairs.
The Loft
Dani showered and changed, she then grabbed her holdall and packed most of her clothes, she then took it down and put it in her car. She picked up her sword, she put it in its sheath and laid it gently into the silk, she then closed the lid. She then walked over to the desk and she sat down, she picked up the gold pen that was lying there and wrote a letter to Duncan, she had just finished when the elevator rumbled into life as it descended to the dojo. Dani quickly folded the paper and put it in an envelope, she had just managed to slide it into one of the books on the shelf when she sensed an Immortal. The gate on the elevator rose and Duncan stepped out "your looking a lot better" he said as he walked over to her smiling "I feel a lot better" she said walking over to him "in fact.how about we go to Joe's tonight" Dani said as she put her arms around Duncan's neck "Are you sure?" Duncan said as he moved her hair away from her face "I'm sure"
Joe's Bar
Joe came over to greet them as they entered the bar "Hey, Mac.good to see you both.come on I'll buy you both a drink" they followed Joe to the bar "Beer OK?" both Duncan and Dani nodded "Shall I get us a table?" Dani asked "Good idea.I got a new guy from Chicago opening for us tonight and it's going to get crowded in here" Joe replied.
Dani walked off to a table near the stage "So Joe.have you found anything?" Joe picked up a glass and started filling it with beer "Sorry Mac.nothing yet but I've got the Watchers working on it.but it's going to take time" Joe said as he handed Duncan one of glasses and started to fill another "She looks fine to me now" Duncan looked over to where Dani was seated "but she isn't Joe.she had a really rough night last night.she's trying to hide the pain but I can see it in her eyes" Duncan replied taking a sip of his beer "this has got you really worried hasn't it?" Joe said as he filled the final glass, Duncan nodded picking up the other glass from the bar and they both walked over to Dani.
The band was just setting up, tuning in their instruments, there had been an awkward silence since Joe and Duncan had sat down, Joe finally spoke "So Dani tell us a bit about yourself?" Duncan raised his eyebrows "What.I'm just curious" Joe said. "It's all right Duncan I don't mind" Dani replied. Dani then told them all about her childhood and about Li Tse "So why did you leave.you seemed to be happy with this guy.Li Tse" Joe asked but then he wished that he hadn't as the pain in her eyes became obvious even to him "He was murdered.someone came one night and hacked his head off" before Joe could ask anything else he saw the distance look fall over both of them and he knew that another Immortal was approaching. All eyes went to the door and Methos walked in, he got himself a beer at the bar and then came over "So guys.what's happening?" Methos asked as he sat down "It's good to see you up and about Dani" Methos said as he put his glass on the table.
Dani smiled but her head was filling with images she was trying hard to block them out but her head started to ache and she knew that she need to get away to collect her thoughts, standing up she said "excuse me.I'll be back in a minute" before any of them could say anything Dani was already making her way to the bathroom. Methos turned to Duncan "She not getting any better is she?" Duncan finished his beer "No.she isn't.if anything it's getting worse" Duncan replied before telling Methos about what had been happening the last few days "on the island the headaches stopped.or seemed to"
Dani closed the bathroom door and rested her head back against it, her heart was pounding and her head ached, Dani went over to the sink and ran the cold tap, she cupped her hands under the running water and splashed the cold water on her face. She then looked up into the mirror "Come on.get a hold of yourself.you have to make it through tonight" she said out loud.
Duncan realised that Joe hadn't said a word for sometime "what's up Joe.you seem a little distracted" Joe ran his hand over his beard "this guy Li Tse.he was an Immortal.I remember reading his chronicle a few years ago.he was a remarkable man". Both Methos and Duncan leant forward "like what Joe?" Methos asked before Duncan could do it. "Well according to his Chronicle.he had some kinda a power.I'm not sure what it was but he helped a lot of people in his time.mortal and Immortals alike". They and been talking about Li Tse for quite awhile, Duncan kept checking to see if Dani had come out of the bathroom, he was just about to ask one of the waitresses to check on her when her saw Dani walking back to the table.
He got up and met her before she reached the table running his hands up and down her arms "Are you all right?" he said, Dani could see the concern in his eyes 'this is going to be hard to do.but it has to be done' Dani thought as she smiled at him "I'm fine Duncan.really" she ran her hand across his cheek and he leant forward kissing her, he put his arm around her and they walked back to join the others. Dani managed to get through the next few hours leaving the table, every so often but Duncan could see the pain, no matter how much she tried to hide it. Joe had joined the band and the bar had become even more crowded, Duncan could see that Dani was trying to enjoy herself or at least give the impression but she was but she look drawn and tired to him "Dani would you mind if we go.I've got to be up early" Duncan asked, he could see the relief on Dani's face "Tell Joe I'll call him tomorrow" Dani's condition had not gone unnoticed by Methos as well "No problem.I'll also do some digging about that thing we discussed" Duncan patted Methos on the shoulder as he walked passed "Thanks"
The Loft
Dani walked over to the sofa and sat down, Duncan picked up a bottle of red wine and two glasses from the kitchen counter and sat down beside her. He poured the wine handing one glass to Dani "Do you want to talk?" he said as he sat back "I don't know what to talk about.I've just been off colour" Dani replied. Duncan lent forward putting his glass down on the table, he moved to the edge of the sofa he then took Dani's glass from her putting it on the table, he then took her hands in his "That's just it Immortals don't feel off colour" Dani looked down at her hands in his "I don't know what to say.this is all new to me Duncan.I just know how I feel" Dani knew that she couldn't tell him any more, not with Hamilton around, she was sure that he would challenge Hamilton and she didn't want to take the risk of Duncan losing. "Can we forget earlier I feel fine now" Dani smiled at Duncan "You know I'll be here.what ever it is.we can get through this together" Duncan replied.
Dani reached up and cupped his face in her hands "I know" she leant forward their lips met, a warmth flowed between them, Duncan was going to say some more but the words were swept from his mind, he lent into the kiss gently pushing Dani back onto the sofa, his hands tracing the shape of her body. Dani unbuttoned his shirt and pushed it over his shoulders; Duncan lightly kissed Dani's neck while he unbuttoned her blouse Dani gasped as his lips moved down from her neck to her breasts. Duncan then knelt beside the sofa his arms going under Dani's trembling body, he picked her up in his arms and carried her over to the bed, as he lowered her down, Dani looked into his eyes "You mean a lot to me Duncan MacLeod" Duncan smiled down at her as he lowered himself onto the bed beside her, she reached up and caressed his face "You do know that.don't you" she said as his face got closer to hers "Aye.I know" he said just before their lips met.
After they had made love, they lay in each other's arms, Duncan drifted into sleep but Dani lay awake in his arms, she wiped away a single tear that had started to roll down her cheek. After a short while she gently moved his arm from around her pushing herself up onto her elbow, she looked down on Duncan as he slept, when she was sure that he wouldn't wake, she quietly got out of the bed and dressed. She then went over to the shelf where she had hided her note, taking it out she leant it against the lamp on the desk. She then crept back to the bed, she looked down at him, his face was bathed in moonlight as it streamed in through the windows "Please forgive me.but no one else is going to be hurt because of me" she whispered, Duncan stirred at the sound of her whispered voice but he didn't wake. Dani crept to the door, in her bare feet, she opened it slowly to trying to avoid any noise, closing it the same way, she then slipped on her shoes and went down to her car.
Joe's Bar
When Richie arrived at the bar it was already quite crowded, the band was playing but he couldn't see Joe with them. As he looked around he spotted Joe sitting at a table near the stage with him was Duncan, Methos and Hamilton. As Richie approached they all turned towards him "Hey Richie.pull up a chair" said Joe pointing to an empty chair at the next table "Yeah.in a minute Joe.Mac can I have a word" Richie said as he motioned towards the bar.
"Trouble?" Duncan said as he followed Richie "Not one of us.well not exactly" Richie replied as he leaned on the bar "it's Dani Mac.she's acting really kinda weird," Richie then told Duncan what had happened after he left. While they were talking neither had noticed Methos silently approached he raised his empty glass at the barman, who nodded and refilled his glass, he then stood behind Richie listening "I don't understand it Richie she seemed fine on the island.I'd better get back" he said, he then noticed Methos "have you heard of anything like this before?" Duncan asked, Methos shook his head "No.but I'll check around if you want" Duncan patted Methos on the arm "Thanks" he then walked back to the table where Joe and Robert were sitting "sorry guys.but I've got to run.Richie just reminded me of a prior engagement.Robert drop by the dojo tomorrow" Robert nodded to Duncan as he left the bar. Methos's eyes narrowed as he watched Robert there was something about this new Immortal that had his nerves on edge 'I'm not turning my back on you.friend" Methos thought as he raised his glass in return to Robert's raised glass.
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The Loft
As Duncan entered the elevator in the dojo he could hear Dani shouting, he thumped the control panel trying to will the elevator to go faster. Duncan flung the gate up his eyes scanned the room; the only person in the room was Dani who was thrashing about in the bed. Duncan ran over to the bed, he could see Dani's face was etched with pain and fear, he sat on the bed taking hold of her arms "Dani.Dani.it's all right.I'm here.your safe now" he spoke softly to her, her eyes shot open and for a moment they seemed to look straight through him, she then sat up and flung her arms around him "Duncan" he held her in his arms smoothing her hair "Your safe.I'm here" the tears flowed from her as her body shook, he held her close until she had cried herself back to sleep. It was only then that he gently laid her back down on the bed and quietly went to get a drink.
At first he sat on the sofa just staring into space trying to come up with an answer to what was happening, he then stretched out trying to sleep but several times during the night he was woken by Dani shouting, a few times he had tried to decipher what she was saying but he couldn't leave her in distress for long enough. Finally, he laid down beside her on the bed, Dani seemed to be comforted by his presences, he lay on his back with one arm behind his head and the other one holding her close 'I don't understand.what's happening to you' he thought.
The next morning
Dani awoke the next morning to find Duncan sat on the edge of the bed with a cup of coffee in his hand, he asked her about the nightmares, she told him that she didn't remember what the nightmares were about but he could tell she wasn't telling him the truth but he decided not to press her about it, for now. They enjoyed a light breakfast, as Dani didn't have much of an appetite. Duncan watched as Dani cleared the breakfast things, she seemed a little brighter today but he was sure that he could see pain in her eyes 'I'm going to find the answer' he thought to himself "Dani.I have some errands to run.will you be all right here?" Duncan smiled at her "I'll be fine.I'll just take it easy" she replied. Duncan picked up his coat and kissed her before leaving.
Duncan had been gone for over an hour, Dani was sat on the sofa, she had been trying to read a book but it seemed that she just kept reading the same page over and over again. Dani put the book down on the coffee table 'I just can't concentrate.maybe a workout will help' she thought as she got up.
The dojo was eerily silent when Dani came downstairs carrying her sword, she had the whole place to herself so she first practiced some moves that Duncan had show her when they were on the island, that seemed to be a long time ago now. After Dani had finished the routine with the sword she placed it on the bench, she then moved back into the centre of the room and started the Kata that Li Tse had taught to her years ago, she was lost in her movements, her mind started to clear. Dani was about half way through the Kata when she felt the presence of an Immortal; she turned towards the door expecting to see Duncan or Richie walk through "What do you want?.Duncan isn't here" Dani exclaimed as Robert Hamilton entered the dojo.
Dani backed away as Hamilton walked towards her "I know it's you've I've come to see" he said. Dani could fill panic rising in her "I know you killed Li Tse.why.he was your friend" Dani stammered, a smile appeared on Hamilton's face "there are no friends in the Game.he could've lived.he only had to give me what I wanted" Hamilton replied. Dani looked over to where her sword lay in its case, she wondered if she could reach it "what did you want?" Dani asked as she slowly inched closer to her sword "you my dear.but the stubborn old fool wanted to stop me.so he had to die.just as MacLeod will.if he gets in my way" Hamilton replied in a flat emotionless voice, it was then that he noticed the sword laying on the bench, he slid across the floor putting himself between Dani and the sword, he wagged his finger at her "naughty.naughty.you know you can't beat me.why prolong this.your gift has grown.you can't control it.can you?.you see Li Tse didn't get to finish your training.untrained your gift is like a light to a moth.it will bring others who want it after you.are you going to get MacLeod to fight them all.he might lose" Hamilton said as his hand went inside his coat.
"So if I'm not around you'll leave Duncan alone?" Dani asked, "You have my word" Hamilton replied bring out his sword, he raised it but before he could deliver the blow they both heard the laughing as two men entered the dojo, Hamilton quickly concealed the sword in his coat and leant over to whisper in Dani's ear "we'll finish this later.and if your thinking of running.don't worry I will find you" he then turned and walked out. The two young men came over to Dani "are you all right, Miss?" Dani nodded "Yeah.I'm fine" she then picked up the sword and went upstairs.
The Loft
Dani showered and changed, she then grabbed her holdall and packed most of her clothes, she then took it down and put it in her car. She picked up her sword, she put it in its sheath and laid it gently into the silk, she then closed the lid. She then walked over to the desk and she sat down, she picked up the gold pen that was lying there and wrote a letter to Duncan, she had just finished when the elevator rumbled into life as it descended to the dojo. Dani quickly folded the paper and put it in an envelope, she had just managed to slide it into one of the books on the shelf when she sensed an Immortal. The gate on the elevator rose and Duncan stepped out "your looking a lot better" he said as he walked over to her smiling "I feel a lot better" she said walking over to him "in fact.how about we go to Joe's tonight" Dani said as she put her arms around Duncan's neck "Are you sure?" Duncan said as he moved her hair away from her face "I'm sure"
Joe's Bar
Joe came over to greet them as they entered the bar "Hey, Mac.good to see you both.come on I'll buy you both a drink" they followed Joe to the bar "Beer OK?" both Duncan and Dani nodded "Shall I get us a table?" Dani asked "Good idea.I got a new guy from Chicago opening for us tonight and it's going to get crowded in here" Joe replied.
Dani walked off to a table near the stage "So Joe.have you found anything?" Joe picked up a glass and started filling it with beer "Sorry Mac.nothing yet but I've got the Watchers working on it.but it's going to take time" Joe said as he handed Duncan one of glasses and started to fill another "She looks fine to me now" Duncan looked over to where Dani was seated "but she isn't Joe.she had a really rough night last night.she's trying to hide the pain but I can see it in her eyes" Duncan replied taking a sip of his beer "this has got you really worried hasn't it?" Joe said as he filled the final glass, Duncan nodded picking up the other glass from the bar and they both walked over to Dani.
The band was just setting up, tuning in their instruments, there had been an awkward silence since Joe and Duncan had sat down, Joe finally spoke "So Dani tell us a bit about yourself?" Duncan raised his eyebrows "What.I'm just curious" Joe said. "It's all right Duncan I don't mind" Dani replied. Dani then told them all about her childhood and about Li Tse "So why did you leave.you seemed to be happy with this guy.Li Tse" Joe asked but then he wished that he hadn't as the pain in her eyes became obvious even to him "He was murdered.someone came one night and hacked his head off" before Joe could ask anything else he saw the distance look fall over both of them and he knew that another Immortal was approaching. All eyes went to the door and Methos walked in, he got himself a beer at the bar and then came over "So guys.what's happening?" Methos asked as he sat down "It's good to see you up and about Dani" Methos said as he put his glass on the table.
Dani smiled but her head was filling with images she was trying hard to block them out but her head started to ache and she knew that she need to get away to collect her thoughts, standing up she said "excuse me.I'll be back in a minute" before any of them could say anything Dani was already making her way to the bathroom. Methos turned to Duncan "She not getting any better is she?" Duncan finished his beer "No.she isn't.if anything it's getting worse" Duncan replied before telling Methos about what had been happening the last few days "on the island the headaches stopped.or seemed to"
Dani closed the bathroom door and rested her head back against it, her heart was pounding and her head ached, Dani went over to the sink and ran the cold tap, she cupped her hands under the running water and splashed the cold water on her face. She then looked up into the mirror "Come on.get a hold of yourself.you have to make it through tonight" she said out loud.
Duncan realised that Joe hadn't said a word for sometime "what's up Joe.you seem a little distracted" Joe ran his hand over his beard "this guy Li Tse.he was an Immortal.I remember reading his chronicle a few years ago.he was a remarkable man". Both Methos and Duncan leant forward "like what Joe?" Methos asked before Duncan could do it. "Well according to his Chronicle.he had some kinda a power.I'm not sure what it was but he helped a lot of people in his time.mortal and Immortals alike". They and been talking about Li Tse for quite awhile, Duncan kept checking to see if Dani had come out of the bathroom, he was just about to ask one of the waitresses to check on her when her saw Dani walking back to the table.
He got up and met her before she reached the table running his hands up and down her arms "Are you all right?" he said, Dani could see the concern in his eyes 'this is going to be hard to do.but it has to be done' Dani thought as she smiled at him "I'm fine Duncan.really" she ran her hand across his cheek and he leant forward kissing her, he put his arm around her and they walked back to join the others. Dani managed to get through the next few hours leaving the table, every so often but Duncan could see the pain, no matter how much she tried to hide it. Joe had joined the band and the bar had become even more crowded, Duncan could see that Dani was trying to enjoy herself or at least give the impression but she was but she look drawn and tired to him "Dani would you mind if we go.I've got to be up early" Duncan asked, he could see the relief on Dani's face "Tell Joe I'll call him tomorrow" Dani's condition had not gone unnoticed by Methos as well "No problem.I'll also do some digging about that thing we discussed" Duncan patted Methos on the shoulder as he walked passed "Thanks"
The Loft
Dani walked over to the sofa and sat down, Duncan picked up a bottle of red wine and two glasses from the kitchen counter and sat down beside her. He poured the wine handing one glass to Dani "Do you want to talk?" he said as he sat back "I don't know what to talk about.I've just been off colour" Dani replied. Duncan lent forward putting his glass down on the table, he moved to the edge of the sofa he then took Dani's glass from her putting it on the table, he then took her hands in his "That's just it Immortals don't feel off colour" Dani looked down at her hands in his "I don't know what to say.this is all new to me Duncan.I just know how I feel" Dani knew that she couldn't tell him any more, not with Hamilton around, she was sure that he would challenge Hamilton and she didn't want to take the risk of Duncan losing. "Can we forget earlier I feel fine now" Dani smiled at Duncan "You know I'll be here.what ever it is.we can get through this together" Duncan replied.
Dani reached up and cupped his face in her hands "I know" she leant forward their lips met, a warmth flowed between them, Duncan was going to say some more but the words were swept from his mind, he lent into the kiss gently pushing Dani back onto the sofa, his hands tracing the shape of her body. Dani unbuttoned his shirt and pushed it over his shoulders; Duncan lightly kissed Dani's neck while he unbuttoned her blouse Dani gasped as his lips moved down from her neck to her breasts. Duncan then knelt beside the sofa his arms going under Dani's trembling body, he picked her up in his arms and carried her over to the bed, as he lowered her down, Dani looked into his eyes "You mean a lot to me Duncan MacLeod" Duncan smiled down at her as he lowered himself onto the bed beside her, she reached up and caressed his face "You do know that.don't you" she said as his face got closer to hers "Aye.I know" he said just before their lips met.
After they had made love, they lay in each other's arms, Duncan drifted into sleep but Dani lay awake in his arms, she wiped away a single tear that had started to roll down her cheek. After a short while she gently moved his arm from around her pushing herself up onto her elbow, she looked down on Duncan as he slept, when she was sure that he wouldn't wake, she quietly got out of the bed and dressed. She then went over to the shelf where she had hided her note, taking it out she leant it against the lamp on the desk. She then crept back to the bed, she looked down at him, his face was bathed in moonlight as it streamed in through the windows "Please forgive me.but no one else is going to be hurt because of me" she whispered, Duncan stirred at the sound of her whispered voice but he didn't wake. Dani crept to the door, in her bare feet, she opened it slowly to trying to avoid any noise, closing it the same way, she then slipped on her shoes and went down to her car.