A week later, Danny and Kathryn were on their way to attend a charity function at the home of Kathryn's parents. As they walked along the sidewalk holding hands, Danny let out an obvious yawn.

"Geez, Danny, it's only 8:00. We have a long night ahead of us."

"Sorry, babe…I think I've gotten like twenty minutes of sleep in the last week," Danny replied wearily. He had worked on a tough case all week spending late nights at the office. They finally wrapped it up that afternoon fortunately with a happy ending.

"I shouldn't drag you to this. I just hate going to these things alone. If you want to leave…"

"No way. We haven't gone out in a long time. I'll be fine."

"Thank you. I know these things are a pain, but my parents insist I attend. And I feel like I owe them, you know. They are so great with Michael."

"I agree. I just never realized one couple could hold so many charity functions. I think this is the third one since we've been married. They must be trying to save the planet."

"Actually, tonight…they are just trying to save the music in public schools."

"Thank god…I was so worried," Danny replied sarcastically.

Kathryn playfully punched him in the arm as they continued their walk to her parent's house.

When they arrived at the party, Maggie immediately whisked Kathryn away to talk to some old friend of theirs. Danny headed straight for the food. He hadn't eaten all day. Her mother's parties were incredibly boring, but she definitely knew how to put on a good spread. Danny thought this as he put some food on his plate. Then Kathryn's father came over to say hello to him. Her father was always friendly to Danny, but Danny was never sure how to act around him. He usually ended up making jokes. After a short conversation, Kathryn's father had to leave Danny to greet a new guest. Danny finished his food and went in search of a drink. He went to the bar and asked for a mineral water. Just as the bartender handed him the glass, he heard a familiar voice.

"Danny, it's been a long time."

Danny turned around to see Evan Wyatt, the man Kathryn was seeing before they got back together. "Evan," Danny responded not sure what to say.

"I guess you won the big prize," Evan said sarcastically.

Danny noticed that Evan was slightly intoxicated. "Look…no hard feelings, man. I'm sorry for the way things went down, but Kathryn and I…we needed to be together…especially for Michael."

As Danny started to walk away, Evan said, "Michael…it wasn't about Michael. Just like I told your whore in my office that morning, it's all about her twisted attachment to you. You two get off on making each other jealous. You had no interest in her until I came around."

Danny turned around and looked down in Evan's face. "You should shut your mouth…because you don't know what you are talking about."

Evan laughed, "You're probably already getting bored with her. She is probably tired of you. Poor Michael…that kid is in for one screwed up life."

Danny moved even closer Evan and stared him down with a wild look in his dark eyes. "Say one more word…one more word…and you'll regret it you little piece of slime. You want the truth, Evan? The truth is…the truth is you just didn't do it for her. So she had to come back to me. You made her skin crawl. I should really thank you for making her see the light," Danny whispered as he started to see the fear in Evan's eyes.

Just as Danny finished, Kathryn approached them. "What's going on? People are staring at the two of you," she whispered.

Danny backed away and said, "Nothing…right, Ev? We just needed a clear a few things up."

Evan looked at Kathryn with contempt. "You made a huge mistake, Kathryn," he said as he quickly walked away.

"What the hell was that about?" Kathryn asked as she watched Evan leave the party.

"Nothing. Did you go see him after we got back together?" Danny accused.

"No…" Kathryn stopped as she noticed people were still watching him. "Let's go upstairs to talk about this." She took him upstairs and went to her old bedroom.

As they entered the room, she started, "I don't know why my mother invited him. What was she thinking?"

"I know what she was thinking. She wanted to let you know what a mistake you made with me."

"Whatever, Danny. I'm sure it's just because he works for my father. And that's another reason why I shouldn't work there. That guy hates me."

"No…I think it is me he hates. So when did you talk to him?" asked Danny suspiciously.

"Before I left for my parents cabin when I went away to think about us. I thought I owed him an apology."

"You didn't owe him a thing. What did he say?"

"Why are you interrogating me? What difference does it make now?"

"Because it does…"

"He was awful. He said awful things about us…about our relationship. He made us sound like selfish, immoral parents. It was upsetting, but I knew in my heart it wasn't true. It's just after he caught us together…I felt like…I felt like a bad person, you know?"

"No, I don't know. We belong together. I swear I'd like to beat the hell out of that guy."

"Well control yourself, Danny. The last thing we need is an assault charge against you even if it is for defending my honor," Kathryn said as she put her arms around him. She shivered as he nuzzled her neck and pulled her closer. "Not to change the subject, but what do you think of my bedroom? You know you are the first guy I've ever brought up here."

Danny relaxed a little and laughed as he looked around the feminine room. Her mother hadn't changed a thing since she moved out when she was eighteen. "It's very nice."

"Can you believe my mother? It's like a shrine. She's kept my brother and sister's rooms the same as well."

"I think it's kind of nice -- the thought of having the same room forever. I hope our kids can have the same thing."

"Our kids…that's a nice thought."

"I think so," Danny responded as he kissed her.

"But you know…we actually have to work on having more kids, Danny. It just won't happen magically. I don't think we've been together for a whole week. That has to be some kind of record for us."

"I haven't been home, or we've both been exhausted."

"Excuses, excuses, Agent Taylor. I remember a time when you used to be very creative in finding opportunities to seduce me."

"Are you testing me, baby? Did you say before that you never brought anyone up here?"

"Nope, no one. I never even kissed anyone in here before now. Kind of hot, isn't it?" she replied as she looked around the heavily decorated room.

Danny nodded. "I think I know a way for this evening to get much more entertaining," Danny said as he started to walk her towards the bed. "I think we need to christen your bedroom."

Kathryn bit her lip as a smile escaped her lips. "Danny, my mother is probably already looking for us."

"Are you afraid she'll catch us?" he asked with a seductive smile.

"As a matter of fact…" Kathryn started, but before she could finish Danny's lips covered hers in a passionate kiss. Before she could recover from the kiss, he laid her down on the bed. Then he started to move his hand up her thighs pushing up her dress while he kissed her neck and shoulders.

Removing as little clothing as possible, they had sex on her twin-size pink rose comforter. Kathryn wasn't sure what Danny did to her or if it was the excitement of possibly getting caught, but she had one of the most intense orgasms of her life. She started to get so loud that Danny had to cover her mouth with his hand. "Shhhhh.I thought you didn't want to get caught," he whispered breathlessly in her ear.

It took Kathryn several minutes to catch her breath as she laid on the small bed. Danny got up and started to straighten himself. Then helped her to her feet and steadied her as she fixed her dress and hair. Kathryn bit her lip as she smiled up at him. "God that was...that was amazing."

"Amazing, huh?" Danny answered. "I think I just found a way to make these charity events much more bearable. We better get back."

Before they left the bedroom, Kathryn arched up to kiss Danny again as he was about to open the door. He backed her into the door to deepen the kiss. Their encounter in the bedroom only seemed to heighten their desire for each other. It didn't seem like anything would get them back to the party until they heard a knock at the door. "Kathryn…Kathryn are you in there?" her mother called out as she started to open the door.

Danny quickly pulled Kathryn away from the door so she didn't get knocked over. When her mother entered the room, they looked like deer caught in headlights. "What are you two doing? I thought you left."

Kathryn responded with an embarrassed smile on her face. "Um…we just…I just wanted to show Danny my room."

"Yeah…I think it's really great that you've kept everything the same," Danny explained.

Her mother eyed them suspiciously. "Are you OK, Kathryn? You looked flushed," she said as she felt Kathryn's cheeks. "You're burning up, dear."

"Oh no…It's just a little warm in here. We should head back to the party. I need a drink."

She and Danny started to leave, when her mother asked, "Why did Evan Wyatt leave so suddenly? He didn't even say goodbye."

Danny looked at Kathryn and said, "I'll…uh…get you that drink. I'm going to head downstairs." He nodded and smiled at Maggie and then left.

"God, mother…why was Evan even here? It was very insensitive of you to invite him considering our history."

"He's worked for your father for ten years. Of course, I invited him. Why did he leave?"

"Well…probably because he is uncomfortable around me and Danny."

"And of course, you have to rub it in by sneaking up here. What were you and Danny doing in here?"

Kathryn couldn't help but smile. "Nothing…we just…Evan didn't see us come up here. And honestly, I don't care what he thinks. He's been quite rude to me and Danny."

"Can't you two keep your hands off each other for one evening?" Maggie asked as she surveyed the wrinkled comforter and Kathryn's giddy expression.

"Well…we are still newlyweds," Kathryn replied slightly embarrassed.

"Newlyweds with an eighteen-month old child. Honestly, Kathryn," her mother said disapprovingly.

"Mom…I can't help it. I'm so happy. I can't even believe I am telling you this, but Danny makes me feel things I never thought I could feel. It's…he's…incredible. And he really loves me. God…we've been so crazed all week, and tonight we just connected again. For the first time in my life, I don't care what people think. I don't care what Evan Wyatt thinks. I don't care if that whole room full of people down there heard us having sex. Because he loves me…that's all I need."

"Kathryn, it takes more than just physical attraction to make a relationship work. I'm still not convinced you and Danny have what it takes to make it."

"I wouldn't expect you to understand. You've always wanted me to settle for something safe. I couldn't do that. Things with Danny may not always be easy, but I know he loves me. We take care of each other. I don't know if I could live without him now…that's how much I need him."

"Be careful. That kind of love can be very dangerous," her mother said with concern.

"Someday you'll see…you'll see that I made the right choice," Kathryn concluded as she walked out the door.