The visit with Benny was brief. The Leipua's wanted very much to meet
Danny. They took the information Benny gave them pretty hard. Danny was
still nervous about the meeting, but he needed to accept the
responsibilities and the facts just like his young friend in the waiting
room.
Steve drove Danny to see the Leipua's and went inside the house with him. At first the meeting was awkward but polite. Danny was sincere when he expressed his sorrow over their daughter's death. In return they thanked Danny for his part in trying to help their daughter and Danny couldn't believe it!
Benny had told them how Danny felt he had failed in saving their daughter, that he didn't try hard enough. Su-Li Leipua couldn't allow him to continue feeling that way. She and her husband both had an overwhelming feeling of compassion for the young man.
Su-Li stood and walked to where Danny was sitting. She knelt in front of him and lightly began to touch his wrists, tracing her fingers over the bandages. There were tears in her eyes as looked up at him, "We were told how you tried to get free, but you're hands were handcuffed in back of you." A smile began to form on her gentle tear streaked face, "I think you gave our daughter every chance of being rescued Mr. Williams. I find solace in the fact that my daughter had such a brave and kind man with her, one who tried so desperately to save her. My daughter is gone. And so are the men responsible for her death. I have managed to let that anger go and you are partly responsible for that. You were willing to give your life for her...and that helps me."
Benjamin went to where his wife was and put his arm around her shoulders. Looking at Danny he too was smiling with tears in his eyes. Benjamin placed his free hand on Danny's shoulder and squeezed in agreement with his wife. Danny wasn't able to hold his tears back either. But, they were not sad tears. He felt the guilt he had been carrying leave, completely washed away. He finally realized he did do his best for Mary. There were three of them and he knew even in the parking lot of that store that he never had a chance. But he did try and he never quit trying.
Danny looked at Steve and smiled. He nodded his head to let Steve know, he understood...and everything would be OK. Danny believed that if Mary's parents could let go of the ugliness, somehow he would too.
******
The next morning was symbolic for Danny. As he sat on the lanai watching the night give way to the bright sun, he thought the dark experience of the past few weeks were also gone...he had his life back. 'Well, most of it!' He thought as he looked down at the paper he held in his hand with the flight information he received yesterday. Danny tried but couldn't recall who the mystery woman was. Her flight was due in today...he wasn't quite sure what to do.
He asked everyone if they knew anything, but no one knew. It was Kono who mentioned he thought there was someone special...but that Danny never talked much about the women he dated. When Danny asked why he thought this one was special his reply was simple.
"You date more than anyone I know, that's for sure. And always someone different. You never mention names though. But with this one I overheard you talk to her on the phone not long ago 'Happy two months anniversary!' you said. I quit listening when you began to laugh. That was like sickening. I can't believe how you talk to her. Made me almost loose my appetite bruddah!"
Danny began to laugh. "I'll remember how you can hear my calls next time bruddah!" Danny teased.
Steve was busy with some final touches on the investigation to what had happened, but Danny managed to convince him to meet him at the airport. He hoped maybe he would know who the woman was if he saw her. If not, having Steve present may explain away the awkwardness of the moment. Looking at his watch he realized it was time to go. He felt nervous, but a bit excited at the same time.
******
At the airport Steve was enjoying teasing Danny. It was really one of the only things Danny didn't recall so he felt comfortable in teasing him.
Danny stood down from the gangway out of site in hopes Steve would spot the young woman before she spotted him. It didn't take long at all when he saw her. Instantly he remembered the beautiful dark haired woman. "It's OK Steve, you can leave," was all Danny said as he began to walk toward the gate.
At first Steve was tempted to see who Danny had spotted, but decided against it. Danny had kept this part of his life private and Steve would respect that. He turned and began to leave but temptation got the better of him. Slowly he turned back around to sneak a peek at the mystery woman. But all he could see was Danny's back as he wrapped his arms around a tiny woman out of Steve's view. He could see the couple began to kiss and weren't in a hurry to separate. Steve smiled and proceeded to leave, knowing that in due time he would be introduced to the young woman.
Danny didn't want to let go of the beautiful woman by his side. They had only been dating for a few months, but he was completely taken by her and she by him. He felt he knew her forever and though he wasn't ready for marriage just yet, he knew he was completely committed to her only.
******
The ride to her apartment was pleasant. They talked, laughed and even held hands while he drove. The radio was hardly ever heard, since they kept it low so they could talk. But the song that came on was unmistakable. It was a new one and Danny liked it the first time he heard it. He even bought the album just because he wanted that particular song.
Danny listened to the song as he remembered Mary Leipua. It was the same album she purchased at the store that day. He had missed Jane so much that he even saw a bit of Jane in Mary. Danny felt a tear in his eye, but it wasn't a sad one. Danny thought how sweet it was to have known Mary, even if it was just for a short time. Looking at his passenger he smiled, "I missed you more than you know! I'm so glad to have you back with me Jane!"
Jane moved closer to Danny and gave him a tender kiss on his cheek. She rested her head on his shoulder and spoke in her soft sultry voice, "I'm glad also Dan. It didn't feel right being away from you. Even though it was just a short time, it felt like forever to me."
Danny smiled as he felt Jane's body close to his. 'Yes, it felt like forever for me too.' He thought to himself, then began to lightly sing along with song.
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
Pau
Fogot to put the disclaimer in the beginning of the story. The characters that appeared in this fanfiction do not belong to us. No money was made from this story and no copyright infringement was meant. We were just having a bit of harmless fun.
The song is of course "Let it Be" by the Beatles (and doesn't belong to us either!)
Steve drove Danny to see the Leipua's and went inside the house with him. At first the meeting was awkward but polite. Danny was sincere when he expressed his sorrow over their daughter's death. In return they thanked Danny for his part in trying to help their daughter and Danny couldn't believe it!
Benny had told them how Danny felt he had failed in saving their daughter, that he didn't try hard enough. Su-Li Leipua couldn't allow him to continue feeling that way. She and her husband both had an overwhelming feeling of compassion for the young man.
Su-Li stood and walked to where Danny was sitting. She knelt in front of him and lightly began to touch his wrists, tracing her fingers over the bandages. There were tears in her eyes as looked up at him, "We were told how you tried to get free, but you're hands were handcuffed in back of you." A smile began to form on her gentle tear streaked face, "I think you gave our daughter every chance of being rescued Mr. Williams. I find solace in the fact that my daughter had such a brave and kind man with her, one who tried so desperately to save her. My daughter is gone. And so are the men responsible for her death. I have managed to let that anger go and you are partly responsible for that. You were willing to give your life for her...and that helps me."
Benjamin went to where his wife was and put his arm around her shoulders. Looking at Danny he too was smiling with tears in his eyes. Benjamin placed his free hand on Danny's shoulder and squeezed in agreement with his wife. Danny wasn't able to hold his tears back either. But, they were not sad tears. He felt the guilt he had been carrying leave, completely washed away. He finally realized he did do his best for Mary. There were three of them and he knew even in the parking lot of that store that he never had a chance. But he did try and he never quit trying.
Danny looked at Steve and smiled. He nodded his head to let Steve know, he understood...and everything would be OK. Danny believed that if Mary's parents could let go of the ugliness, somehow he would too.
******
The next morning was symbolic for Danny. As he sat on the lanai watching the night give way to the bright sun, he thought the dark experience of the past few weeks were also gone...he had his life back. 'Well, most of it!' He thought as he looked down at the paper he held in his hand with the flight information he received yesterday. Danny tried but couldn't recall who the mystery woman was. Her flight was due in today...he wasn't quite sure what to do.
He asked everyone if they knew anything, but no one knew. It was Kono who mentioned he thought there was someone special...but that Danny never talked much about the women he dated. When Danny asked why he thought this one was special his reply was simple.
"You date more than anyone I know, that's for sure. And always someone different. You never mention names though. But with this one I overheard you talk to her on the phone not long ago 'Happy two months anniversary!' you said. I quit listening when you began to laugh. That was like sickening. I can't believe how you talk to her. Made me almost loose my appetite bruddah!"
Danny began to laugh. "I'll remember how you can hear my calls next time bruddah!" Danny teased.
Steve was busy with some final touches on the investigation to what had happened, but Danny managed to convince him to meet him at the airport. He hoped maybe he would know who the woman was if he saw her. If not, having Steve present may explain away the awkwardness of the moment. Looking at his watch he realized it was time to go. He felt nervous, but a bit excited at the same time.
******
At the airport Steve was enjoying teasing Danny. It was really one of the only things Danny didn't recall so he felt comfortable in teasing him.
Danny stood down from the gangway out of site in hopes Steve would spot the young woman before she spotted him. It didn't take long at all when he saw her. Instantly he remembered the beautiful dark haired woman. "It's OK Steve, you can leave," was all Danny said as he began to walk toward the gate.
At first Steve was tempted to see who Danny had spotted, but decided against it. Danny had kept this part of his life private and Steve would respect that. He turned and began to leave but temptation got the better of him. Slowly he turned back around to sneak a peek at the mystery woman. But all he could see was Danny's back as he wrapped his arms around a tiny woman out of Steve's view. He could see the couple began to kiss and weren't in a hurry to separate. Steve smiled and proceeded to leave, knowing that in due time he would be introduced to the young woman.
Danny didn't want to let go of the beautiful woman by his side. They had only been dating for a few months, but he was completely taken by her and she by him. He felt he knew her forever and though he wasn't ready for marriage just yet, he knew he was completely committed to her only.
******
The ride to her apartment was pleasant. They talked, laughed and even held hands while he drove. The radio was hardly ever heard, since they kept it low so they could talk. But the song that came on was unmistakable. It was a new one and Danny liked it the first time he heard it. He even bought the album just because he wanted that particular song.
Danny listened to the song as he remembered Mary Leipua. It was the same album she purchased at the store that day. He had missed Jane so much that he even saw a bit of Jane in Mary. Danny felt a tear in his eye, but it wasn't a sad one. Danny thought how sweet it was to have known Mary, even if it was just for a short time. Looking at his passenger he smiled, "I missed you more than you know! I'm so glad to have you back with me Jane!"
Jane moved closer to Danny and gave him a tender kiss on his cheek. She rested her head on his shoulder and spoke in her soft sultry voice, "I'm glad also Dan. It didn't feel right being away from you. Even though it was just a short time, it felt like forever to me."
Danny smiled as he felt Jane's body close to his. 'Yes, it felt like forever for me too.' He thought to himself, then began to lightly sing along with song.
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
Pau
Fogot to put the disclaimer in the beginning of the story. The characters that appeared in this fanfiction do not belong to us. No money was made from this story and no copyright infringement was meant. We were just having a bit of harmless fun.
The song is of course "Let it Be" by the Beatles (and doesn't belong to us either!)
