A/N: Please enjoy this supplemental chapter, you greedy girls you. Until 3! xox-G

Chapter Two

"Grant?" She sighed. "Thank God you answered. Listen - I'm coming home and I need you to pick me up at the bus station - OK?"

He was immediately concerned. "Kate - what happened? I thought you were visiting Danny."

Kate fought to keep herself from crying. "I was - I'm not now. Grant - please. I'll tell you all about it when I get home. Just promise me you'll pick me up OK? And don't tell Dad."

"I won't tell Dad - don't worry. OK - what time?" He had plans but he'd have to change them. She sounded really upset.

"I'll call you when I know what bus I'm on. Thanks." She said softly.

"No problem." He said as he hung up the phone.

"No problem with what?" Rafe asked his son. "And what won't you tell me?"

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"Kate - please." Danny said as he finally caught up with her. "Let me explain."

She wiped at her eyes and turned to face him. "Explain what? That I wouldn't sleep with you so you found someone who would?"

"That's not it at all." Danny insisted.

She'd never even seen this coming. "Oh. OK. You figured you could have fun here, and have me at home and I'd never have to find out?" Tears ran down her face as she began to yell. People had gathered and were starting to watch. Now, not only was she incredibly hurt and angry, she was embarrassed beyond belief. "That's great Danny. You're not who I thought you were." She started to storm off again. "GOD! I can't believe I was so stupid!!"

He grabbed her arm and brought her back to face him. Danny felt awful. He truly wanted to tell her, he just thought he had some time. He never wanted to hurt her. "Kate. It's totally different. It has nothing to do with you. I just – it just happened. I got to know her and then – before I knew it - I fell in love with her."

That was the last thing she expected him to say. It would be so much easier if he was just a total jerk. It would be easier to leave angry at him. But there he was, his hair dripping wet, his eyes glimmering with tears of his own. She knew him so well – she could see he was telling the truth.

"Danny…" she said with a sob.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for it to happen. You know I love you Katie. I always have. But - it's not the same as what I have with Taylor."

"How long have you known this?" She asked her voice finally beginning to calm as she sank down on the grass.


"The last couple of months." He replied. "I was going to talk to you when I got home next week. I never dreamed you'd come up here."

"That's why you've been so busy…" She said, the realization of it all finally dawning on her. "That's why you haven't really talked to me in weeks."

She looked over at him and almost whispered. "I'm such an idiot. I was coming here to tell you I was ready."

He figured as much. He took her hand and kissed it. "You're not an idiot. I must be for not loving you the way you deserve to be loved. This has been killing me. I'm so glad that you finally know – and that it happened before we actually…" He drifted off. "This would be so much worse if you'd wasted your first time on me."

"Danny…" She began to cry again. She didn't know what to do. She'd always loved him. She didn't know how not to love him. How could this have happened?


"Kate. I've known you forever and I know what you really want. You believe in once in a lifetime true love. You believe in what your parents have."

Kate shook her head at him and he laughed softly. "Ah - c'mon Katie - you know it's true." He reached out and swept a stray tear off her cheek. "You want that. And I want that for you. You shouldn't have to settle for less."

He stared at her then, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. "By the way - is your dad on drugs or something? How the hell did you get him to let you come up here?"

"Mom worked her magic, and Aunt Abby helped a bit."

"I'm surprised he didn't make the twins come with you. " Danny remarked. His voice got quiet. "Please, Katie - I'm begging you. Don't tell him about this OK? He'll kick my ass."

"He'll kick it anyway." She replied with a weak smile. "You dared to hurt his Princess." She laughed at the nickname her father still used for her.

"I didn't mean to. I really didn't." Danny pulled her into a hug. "You're so amazing Kate. You're my best friend. I really do love you."

"Just not like you love Taylor. I get it." Kate said with a sigh. "She's beautiful."

"Yeah she is." he said with stars in his eyes. He ran a hand over her hair. "And so are you."

She was so hurt and confused all she wanted at that moment was to be home. She pushed him away a bit too forcefully. "Well. I guess there's no use in staying where I'm not wanted." She said with a sigh. "I've had enough humiliation for one day."

Her words stung, but he knew he deserved them. Danny stood and helped her get up. "Kate. Let me drive you to the station."

She shook her head vehemently. "No. It's OK. I'll walk. It's really close. I'm just going to go." She saw the look on his face and continued. "It's alright. Grant's going to pick me up. I'll be OK." She grabbed her bag and began to leave.

Danny bent down and kissed her forehead, making her want to cry again. She eased away and took a deep breath. "Kate. I'm really sorry." He called out after her, wanting to follow but knowing she wouldn't want him to.


"Me too." She said sadly as she walked away.

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"Hey Dad." Grant said, a bit guiltily.

"What's going on?" Rafe asked as he looked at his son. God, he was getting tall. He was almost his height now. It was amazing watching them; they looked so much alike, both standing facing each other in the exact same way.

This was going to be tough, Grant sighed as he fought to not betray his sister. They were born barely a year apart and though they occasionally got on each other's nerves mostly they were the best of friends.

It probably had to do with the fact that Grant's personality was just like Alison's. He had a heart as big as the world. He always tried to see the bright side of everything.

"Nothing." He answered as he stared at his feet.

Rafe's voice began to rise. "Grant Edward - don't even try it. What's wrong with your sister?"

"She's alright." Grant said, trying to keep his promise to her. "She's just coming home early."

"What happened?" Rafe demanded. "I knew that something would go wrong. Did she get mugged on her way up there or something?"

Grant looked at his father and laughed. He couldn't help it. "God - Dad. Seriously. You have to relax. Kate can take care of herself. She kick boxes like a pro. I seem to remember that she's even kicked your butt on more than one occasion."

Rafe smiled, but his mind was filled with worry. "She's a smart girl - and she can defend herself but trust me Grant - there are a lot of nut jobs out there. You can never be too careful."

Grant knew when it was time to give in, before his father started on how to survey a place the minute you get there to see where danger might be lurking. He didn't have to remind him. It came as second nature now. He'd taught them all so well. That fact, of course, didn't stop his dad from being a champion worrier.

"You're right - Dad." He said with a grin. "But I really think it's that she's just not having a good time. She's coming home early - that's all." He looked around, hoping his mother would come along soon. She was so good at getting Dad to calm down.

As if an answer to a prayer, just then, Rebecca came running in and wrapped her arms around Rafe's knees. "Daddy? Mom said to ask you if we can go for ice cream after dinner. I finished my homework and everything. Please say yes? Please - please - please!?!"

Well - that's the next best thing. Grant thought with a smile. Becky could always distract his father easily. She was so much younger than he and Kate were and was as sweet as could be.

"Hey Angel Face." Rafe smiled as he scooped Becky up in his arms. They were all getting so big. He couldn't believe it. Even their baby was nearly eight years old now. "If you did all your homework and everything then how can I say no?"

"Yay! Thanks Daddy. You're the best! I love-love-love you," She cried as she rained kisses on Rafe's cheeks.

Grant laughed at his little sister. She was so cute. That was her new thing, saying everything three times in a row.

Rafe put her down gently and kissed the top of her silky blond head. "Love - love - love you too." He chuckled at her.

As Becky dashed off Rafe turned his attention back to Grant. "What time is her bus coming in?"

"Dad - c'mon. Just let me pick her up." Grant pleaded.

"What time?" Rafe shook his head.

Grant gave in, he knew when he'd never win. "She's going to call back and tell me."


Rafe turned and walked upstairs. "When she does, let me know - OK?"

"OK." Grant sighed. He knew he was in for it now. When Kate saw who was picking her up - boy, was she going to be pissed.