* Eli pulled the old stretch/put arm around her shoulder trick about halfway through the movie. Raven repeatedly picked his arm off and set it back at his side, scootching away from him and turning up the volume. She and Eli had always been such good friends, so why was he being such a creep now? Thank God! Raven thought as the phone rang. She decided to answer on the phone in the kitchen, it would give her an excuse to get up and away from Eli. "Excuse me a sec, Eli," she said, jumping to her feet and hightailing it to the kitchen. "But there's a phone right-" Eli began, beckoning to the phone on the coffee table. "I DON'T CARE!" Raven called as the kitchen door swung behind her. Once she was safe in the private sanctuary of the kitchen, she swiped the phone of the wall and answered. "Hello?" "Hey, baby. It's me," Danny said. "Oh, hi! I tried calling you earlier," Raven said, smiling even though he could not see her. "I know, my dad told me." "So how did the benefit go?" "Oh, you know, same old biddies who've been pinching my cheeks since I was born," Danny joked. Raven laughed. "So, are you still feeling okay?" Danny asked with his Irish accent shining through. "Uh, yeah..." Raven said slowly. "Good, cause I thought maybe I could come over and-" "NO!" Raven spat quickly. She regretted it right after she'd said so. She smacked herself on the forehead. "What?" Danny asked, confused. "I-I just meant that...my parents are out, and I'd be in deep if they came home and you were here with me," Raven stammered, hoping it would be good enough. It was harder than hell to lie to Danny. "Oh," Danny said, sounding sad and offended. "No, baby, no! I didn't mean finding you here, I meant finding anyone here without them knowing, you know?" Raven said, feeling worse every second. "Oh, okay. I miss you, though. Can I see you tomorrow?" Danny asked, sounding relieved. "I'd love that." "Great. I love you, Raven," Danny said, kissing the phone. "Love you too. See you tomorrow." "I can't wait. Bye," Danny said before hanging up. Raven wondered as she replaced the phone on it's cradle why she felt so guilty about having Eli here. It was no big deal, after all, he was just a friend. She wasn't ashamed or anything. But if you aren't ashamed, why didn't you mention it to Danny? she prodded herself. "Raven?" Eli's voice shook her out of her thoughts. "Are you coming?" he asked, leaning into the kitchen. Raven smiled and nodded before striding into the living room. After she got there, she changed her mind. "Eli, you know what? Maybe we should do this another time," she said, grabbing him by the shoulder and walking him towards the front door. "What? Why?" Eli asked, confused and feeling gypped. "Just go, Eli!" Raven slammed the door. "Wait a minute...what's this about? Raven! Who was on the phone?" Eli called from the porch, banging on the front door. "Good night, Eli!" Raven called out as she clicked off the television and sat on the couch. She wasn't quite sure how long she'd been sitting there when she heard another knock on the door. Irritated, she stomped over to the door, and threw it open. "I said good-night!" she yelled huffily. "Oh, Danny, it's you!" she said, relieved. "Yeah....expecting someone else?" he asked suspiciously. He was holding a pot in his hands. "No, I just....what's that?" Raven asked, embarassed, changing the subject. "My mom wanted me to bring you some soup," Danny said dejectedly, holding out the pot. "Aw, how sweet! Tell her thanks for me." Raven took it from him and walked into the kitchen. Danny followed her. "So what was that you were saying earlier?" Danny asked, leaning against the counter. Raven closed the refrigerator door and sighed. "Danny. I told you, it was nothing!" she insisted. She breezed past him into the living room. What is up with her? Danny thought. He wandered into the living room, where he sat on the couch next to his girlfriend. She looked distracted. He put his arm around her. Finally, Raven felt safe, almost normal again as she rested her head on his chest. "Danny, look....." Raven began, sitting up. Danny put his finger over her lips, and quieted her. Then he kissed her. She pushed him away. "I need to talk to you," she persisted, her hand on his chest. "I bet you wouldn't have so much to say with me in your mouth," Danny said seductively, pulling her over to him again and kissing her. Raven kissed back for a moment, and then stopped. "Danny, I'm really tired. I think I'm going to go to bed," she said, standing up and starting for the stairs. "Want some company?" Danny asked jokingly. Raven shook her head without looking back.

* The next morning at GH, Chris seemed alot more optimistic. He had a big grin on his face as he approached Colleen at the front desk. "Well, hey there, Dr. Ramsey! Looks like you're in a fine mood," she said cheerfully. She smiled warmly, and Chris returned it without his usual grumbling. "Good morning, Colleen. I need to see the schedule, please," Chris said. "Oh? Taking some time off?" Colleen chirped, handing the manila folder to Chris. He smiled. "Yes I am!" "Great! You deserve it! You've been working way too hard lately!" Colleen replied. "Ramsey's not the only one around here who's been working hard!" exclaimed Eve as she approached the desk with an armful of clipboards. She smiled at Chris. "Taking a vacation? What will I do without you?" she teased. "Well, it's not exactly a vacation. It's more of a.....quest," Chris remarked. Eve looked confused. "A quest?" Chris nodded. "Quest for what?" interjected Colleen. Chris took a deep breath. "I'm going to find Julie."