Okay, I realise that chapter 7 was a bit too short so here's what we're going to do: This will be chapter 7b and we will stay in Vegas for a little while longer. I do understand that my chapters are often too short. I'll try to work on that. I do not own the characters and if anybody is out of character I apologise.
Nick visited Grissom in his office the next day. He seemed uncertain about Danny coming to Vegas. "How will this solve his problems?" Grissom asked. "I know how much you want to help Danny, but this seemed more like running away. Yes, Danny would be getting away for awhile but sooner or later he'd have to go home. If nothing's changed in New York he'll be right back where he started."
"So what am I susposed to do, Griss? I can't just do nothing!" said Nick. He felt sick to his stomach remembering his nightmare.
"If you're really worried why don't you call one of Danny's friends? Tell them you're worried about Danny and ask if they've noticed anything wrong. Maybe they need an outsider to speak up."
"Maybe..." said Nick. He thought of calling Mac Taylor. Danny had seemed more devestated about losing Mac's trust than he had about killing Minhas. It was clear that Mac's trust was important to Danny. Danny never volunteered much information about his childhood but he did mention that he and his father were not exactly close. Maybe Mac had filled that void? Nick shook his head to clear it. Time was running out. He had to call Mac. It might be Danny's only chance. Nick asked Grissom if he could use the phone. Grissom nodded and left the room to give Nick some privacy. Taking a deep breath, Nick dialed Mac Taylor's office number.