Notes: Thanks to Mariel for your help.

Disclaimer: I don't own WAT or the wonderful characters.

Part of the reason that Anna wanted Danny to move in was because his job took him away from her so often. Their dates and evenings together were often interrupted or cancelled by emergency situations. Not to mention her job…as a rape crisis counselor, she was also used to getting late night calls that took her away from him. She'd often cursed both of their demanding jobs that took them away from each other so often, but she also knew what their jobs meant to them. She knew he loved his job because of the way he talked about it. He needed to do well in his job to give him meaning and purpose. When she'd dated Danny in college, he'd often been so negative and pessimistic, but now his job seemed to make him a more hopeful person. And for that, Anna was thankful.

One Friday afternoon, she was waiting to meet Danny in the lobby of the federal building when she heard her named called.

"Anna Ridley?" Samantha asked as she approached her.

"Yes…Samantha, right?" Anna asked remembering the slight jealousy she'd felt when she'd first met Samantha.

"Yes. How are you? I guess I haven't seen you since…."

"Since Angela Simpson…" Anna said quietly.

"Right," Sam replied sadly. "Have you kept in touch with her family?"

"I talk to her sister. They are holding up remarkably well. I think they felt like they'd lost her long before she died. It was a tragic situation."

"I guess we can take solace in knowing that her boss is doing time for hurting her. Your deposition really helped."

Anna had testified to what Angela had told her about her abusive boss. The DA had been able to get him to plead to six months in jail instead of going to trial.

"I guess it's comforting to know he can't hurt anyone anytime soon."

"Sometimes we have to take comfort in the little victories," Samantha responded. "So are you here to meet Danny?"

"Yes…uh…he said he would try to get away at around six. I'm a little early."

"You know what…I think he is just finishing paperwork. Why don't you come up with me and let's see if we can't spring him early."

"I don't want to interrupt…"

"No interruption. Something tells me he'll be very happy to see you. We wrapped up kind of tough case this morning."

Anna smiled as she followed Sam to the elevators. It made her feel good to know that his co-workers knew they were together. Sam guided her over to the bullpen area where Danny was hunched over the conference table with Martin.

"Look who I found," Sam exclaimed.

Danny and Martin both looked up. "Hey…Did I lose track of time?" he asked as he stood up and looked at his watch.

"No. I'm early. I guess I am ready for the weekend. I didn't want to interrupt, but Sam…"

"You're fine," Danny said as he leaned down to give her a kiss on the cheek. "I'm almost ready…."

"You're more than almost ready," Martin chimed in. "You can get out here. I'll finish this…"

"Are you sure?" Danny asked already reaching for his coat.

"Yeah…go ahead," Martin replied motioning toward the table. "I got this. It will only take me a little while longer."

"Big plans?" Samantha asked with a smile.

Danny and Anna exchanged lighthearted glances. "It's actually a surprise," Anna responded.

"And I hate surprises…" Danny said shaking his head.

"Danny just hates it when he's the last to know anything," Samantha responded with a laugh.

Anna smiled uncomfortably as she saw Samantha touch Danny's arm as they exchanged playful stares.

"You may have a point, Sam," he answered happily and then looked to Martin. "Thanks, man. I owe you. You guys have a good weekend. I'll see you Monday."

"Bye," Anna said as she took Danny's hand and followed him out of the office.

As Martin and Sam watched them walk to the elevator, Sam commented, "I've never seen him that happy."

Martin looked confused. "Danny? Unless he's pissed about something, isn't he always pretty happy?"

"He always acts likes he happy, but most of the time…it's just an act. Lately, he looks like he is at peace. They are lucky to have found each other again. It gives me hope…"

"Hope?" he asked with a confused glance.

Samantha started to explain, but then stopped. She just gave Martin a shy smile and walked back to her desk. She didn't want to say it out loud, but seeing Danny with Anna Ridley made her think that maybe someday she could have another chance with Jack. They gave her hope that it was never too late.

Danny and Anna went to her place first to pick up her overnight bag. And then they took a cab to his place to get his stuff together. As they walked up the stairs, Anna said, "See...we'd be gone by now if you just lived with me."

He smirked and shook his head. "What? You don't like fighting cross-town traffic on a Friday night? I've actually been thinking about the whole moving in concept..."

"Have you, really?" she asked in a excited tone.

"Don't get too excited. I've been thinking that I probably don't even make enough to pay for the association fees. You really want a free-loader for a live-in boyfriend?" he asked as they continued to climb the stairs.

"I don't pay my association fees..."

Danny laughed. "Oh...that explains it. Well, I definitely can't live off your father..."

"I could live with you."

He laughed lightly again. "Have you actually looked around my tiny apartment? One floor to go, and then you'll be reminded as to why you will want to recant that statement," he responded and then quickly changed the subject. "So we are driving to this place?"

"Yep," Anna answered slightly out of breath.

"It's already 7…so we can't be going that far away. Whose car are we taking?"

"I'm not saying another word," she replied as they entered his small studio. "You know I've never actually been up here long enough to look around. We are always in such a hurry to get back to my place…"

"There's not much to see here," Danny said as he grabbed his duffle bag and started to fill it. "Still thinking you want to move in..."

"Well...we'd definitely get closer if we lived here," she replied as she walked around the small living and sleeping area. When he went into the bathroom to gather his toiletries, Anna tried to take a closer look around. "You're right. There is really nothing to see," she called out.

She heard Danny let out an audible smirk. "Sorry to disappoint you…"

"You could at least have a picture or two…"

"That is a good idea. Why don't you give me a picture of you?" he said as he came out of the bathroom.

"That's not what I mean…"

"I know. I'll look around for some family pictures, but I don't have much. I think I have one at the office," he responded knowing from previous conversations that she was curious about his family.

Anna looked up at him sadly and caressed his cheek. "We'll take some pictures this weekend."

"So we are going some place scenic?" Danny asked deflecting her sympathy with a lighthearted smile.

Anna sighed. "No interrogations tonight. You'll know soon enough. Are you ready?"

"Yep. Let's roll," Danny said as he opened his door and guided her out. As they walked down the steps of Danny's front entrance, he asked, "So how are we getting to this surprise location?"

"A car is meeting us," Anna replied looking at her watch. "Should be here in a couple of minutes," she said as she took a seat on the second to last step.

Danny put their bags on the sidewalk and sat down next to her. "If I guess where it is, will you confirm?" he asked in an official manner.

"You don't really want to take the fun out of this for me, do you?"

He smiled as he looked at her innocent expression. "No…I don't. But we're not doing anything outdoorsy, are we? You know me well enough to know that I don't do camping or hiking or…"

Anna nodded emphatically. "Oh…I know. I would never subject you to such conditions. It will only be pampering and luxury for us…all weekend."

"Then I don't care where we go…as long as I am with you…and at least more than half the time is spent naked…" he said as he leaned in to kiss her.

Anna rolled her eyes as she blushed, but returned his kiss. "You really have a one-track mind…you know that…"

"I can't help it. I think about you plus a weekend getaway…and my mind just goes there," he replied continuing to kiss her.

As they got lost in the kiss, they heard a man clear his throat in front of them. They both looked up startled. Anna then looked down in embarrassment and was surprised when Danny addressed the man.

"What are you doing here?" he asked as he stood up.

Anna looked up to get a better look at the man. He was about Danny's height and looked vaguely familiar to her.

"Relax, Danny. Is that any way to greet your brother?"

Anna stood up when she realized it was Rafael, Danny's brother. She could almost feel Danny tense up as he looked at his brother.

"I'm just surprised to see you. I didn't know you even knew where I lived."

"My lawyer knew. She told me. I figured this is the best shot I had of talking to you…since you haven't returned any of my calls."

"I've been busy. Work is…"

"Yeah. I'm sure things are real busy," Raffi responded at he looked Anna up and down.

When he made eye contact with her, Anna smiled. "I'm Anna Ridley…a friend of Danny's. It's nice to meet you…finally."

"You, too. I'm impressed that you even know about me," Rafael responded in a surprised tone.

"Of course, I do," Anna said quietly.

"So what do you want, Raffi?" Danny asked impatiently.

"Well…I…uh…I wanted to thank you again for helping me like you did. That meant a lot to Sylvia…and Nicky…and me. And…and…"

A car horn interrupted him. "That's our car," Anna said. "Um…I'll have him load our bags and tell him to wait a few minutes," she said as she walked over to the car.

Raffi looked over at the expensive-looking town car. "Wow…I'm impressed. Either they are paying Feds really well, or you have a rich girlfriend."

Danny rolled his eyes. "We're going away for the weekend. It's just a car service."

"You've come a long way, Danny boy. There weren't too many girls like that where we came from. I'm surprised you would even tell her about me. Does she know I did time?"

Danny nodded. "I've told her everything. She understands…She knows I'm nothing like you," he said knowing it was way too harsh, but still feeling apprehensive about letting Raffi in.

Raffi smirked a little and shook his head. Danny still looked at him with mistrust in his eyes. "Good. I'm happy you're doing so well. Listen…maybe this wasn't such a great idea…coming here, but Sylvia wanted me to ask you to come to our wedding. It's a week from Saturday."

Anna returned to them just in time to hear the end of Raffi's invitation. "Who's getting married?"

"Me…and Sylvia, my fiancée," Raffi answered. "We figure we have a nine year old kid. It's time to make it official."

Anna smiled. "Congratulations. That's really great," she said as she glanced at Danny who had an annoyed expression on his face. "You said a week from Saturday?"

"Right. At St. Mathew's in Queens…2 p.m. It's nothing fancy…just Sylvia's family and friends."

"We'll be there," Anna said quickly and then immediately regretted it when she saw Danny's face. "I mean we'll try to make it."

"Great. You guys have a great weekend," Raffi said as he backed away from them. "Hopefully, we'll see you next week."

"Bye," Anna replied with a slight wave. When Raffi was out of ear shot, she asked, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Let's just go. It's getting late," Danny said as he walked quickly to the waiting car.

Anna followed and slid into the car first as Danny held the door for her. He got in beside her and motioned to the driver that they were ready to go. Anna knew she shouldn't push it, but couldn't help it. "You don't want to go to your brother's wedding?"

Danny raked a hand over his face and hair. "I don't want to talk about it."

Anna bit her lip, but then asked, "If you're still angry with him, then why did you testify for him?"

Danny shook his head. "I'm not angry. And just because I testified doesn't mean I trust him. Too much has happened…too many things I can't forget."

"I'm sorry that I butted in like that. I just…he seemed happy to see you. And you of all people know that people can change…"

Danny looked at her sharply with wounded eyes. "I'm nothing like him."

"I didn't say that, Danny. I just said…"

"You said that people can change…like I changed. And it's not the same thing. I am nothing like him." he responded vehemently.

Anna could tell she had touched a very deep nerve. She didn't want to ruin their weekend by continuing to irritate him. "I know you're not. I shouldn't have said anything. I'm sorry."

Danny raked his hand through his hair as he looked away from her. "Can we just not talk about him?"

"We won't. Let's just focus on having a great weekend."

"Okay," he responded quietly.

"I planned on making you wear a blindfold and everything, but that was a silly idea," she said self-consciously.

Danny looked at her sympathetically. He knew she didn't mean to agitate him and he shouldn't take it out on her. "It's not silly," he replied with a smile. "I'll wear the blindfold."

"You don't have to. I know you don't like surprises."

"I like making you happy, so today I like surprises. Where's the blindfold?"

She pulled it out of her purse and put it over his eyes, and then she took hold of his hand. "We have about an hour in the car."

Danny gave her a mischievous smile. "A whole hour…in the back of a car with a blindfold on…, "he said taking her other hand. "I didn't think you were into to this kind of thing…"

Anna rolled her eyes. "You wish…," she said as she kissed him.