As days passed, Dan sunk into an inner shell. He barely spoke a word to anyone that wasn't work related. Others wisely kept their distance, and left Dan to himself.

Casey had no clue what had happened since the family reunion. He had tried to find out, but Dan hadn't given him an honest answer. He had tried asking Natalie, but all she would say was that Dan should tell him.

He hated to see his partner like this. Dan Rydell had his rough spots, but he was a good friend.

As he worked on the script for the next show, Dan walked in with a tape and sat down across the room.

"Hey Dan," Casey's voice cut through the silence.

"Casey," came Dan's reply.

Silence filled the room again as Dan started typing.

"Dan, what happened?" Casey questioned.

"Casey, I've told you, absolutely-"

"Cut the crap Dan, you know as well as I do something-"

"-Nothing happened Casey," Dan said finishing the statement.

"Then why won't you talk about the reunion?!" Casey asked.

"There's nothing to talk about! He didn't want me there, and rather then face me, he stormed out!" Dan yelled.