A/N Almost there now guys, thanks for sticking with this story, here is the penultimate chapter...

Freddy got back from basketball practice to find Daphne was not at home. Ever since what happened with Moss, he always felt uneasy when she wasn't around, thinking somehow he had returned from the dead to claim her. They had tried to put everything behind them but it was seemingly impossible, they had grown distant, not like the young couple who were madly in love just weeks ago.

His eyes were drawn to the screwed up piece of paper on the table. Curious, he picked it up; there in his girlfriend's immaculate handwriting were hastily scrawled directions with a phone number written at the top. Jealousy was already beginning to mount in his head before he even dialled the number, fearing he knew all too well who it would belong to. With shaking hands he punched in the number on his cell and waited

"Hi you've reached Danny Taylor unfortunately I can't take your call right now please leave a message…" Fred hung up beyond angry. He was right! Not only did something happen between them he was still seeing her! Those directions probably led to his apartment as well. He didn't know what to do, after everything that had happened he was still going to lose her. He wasn't thinking clearly as he headed towards the bedroom, pulled out the false drawer and felt his hands close around the gun that he had hidden there since the apartment had been broken into. For a brief crazy moment, thoughts of suicide entered his head but then he regained control of his senses, why should he be the one to suffer after all they had been through at the hands of Moss. A crazy plan began to formulate in his head as he snatched up the gun, carefully tucking it away into his jacket. He grabbed the directions, and headed out into the night, his head full of jealousy, revenge and dark thoughts.

"Thanks for coming with me Danny, I really did appreciate it, I couldn't have gone alone." She smiled up at him "I'm going to tell him tonight, I'm going to tell him everything. We can't rebuild our relationship based on secrets and lies"

"I'm glad to hear that Daphne really I am, I want you to succeed, you need to be strong for each other and move on from everything that has happened"

"Thanks Danny I really hope we can and that you're back with your team as soon as possible finding all those missing people Agent Taylor. Hopefully I won't need to deal with you again"

"You deserve a happy life after all you've gone through" They embraced one final time outside Danny's apartment before going their separate ways. Inside Danny's apartment, Fred watched from the open window that he had broken in through, seeing the two together like that not only broke his heart but fuelled his anger and confirmed exactly what he suspected. Determined, he lay in wait for Agent Danny Taylor to return.

Danny walked back into his apartment it was all in darkness, he had just got inside when horrified he realised he wasn't alone. A voice in the shadows "Agent Taylor, I've got a question for you…" Danny's heart leapt into his mouth and for a split second he truly believed that Moss was back, he still had his crutch and felt extremely vulnerable. He tried to place the voice it sounded a bit like…….

Fred. He stepped out of the shadows flicking the switch and blinding Danny. Danny was confused, what the hell did he want? He tried to be calm.

"Fred what can I do for you?"

Fred laughed ironically "You can't do anything for me" He hissed "Apart from what you've already done"

Danny really was confused about what he could have possibly done to upset the young man "What am I supposed to have done?"

Fred was incredulous "You really are going to deny everything aren't you? Maybe this will help you change your mind" To Danny's horror, Fred produced a gun and he was immediately reminded of that moment last time a gun was pointed at him. "You don't like guns do you Danny?" Fred continued as Danny continued to stare wide-eyed at the glinting barrel aimed straight at his chest.

"Put the gun down" He calmly demanded, his palms outstretched defending himself.

"Tell the truth Danny" Fred insisted "I've seen the evidence with my own eyes" he spat out "I saw you with her outside; I know she has been calling you. Just admit it!"

So that was it! He thinks I've been sleeping with her! He almost laughed at the irony of the situation but that gun was very real and aimed straight towards him. He had to convince him of his innocence. "Look man, I can tell you I haven't touched her"

The denial seemed to stun Fred momentarily, expecting Danny to pour out his guilt. "Your arms were around her! She has been here I can smell her perfume! How can you deny it! I knew from that moment at the hospital and you were together. She's been calling you ever since"

Danny was actually becoming angry rather than scared, how dare this kid, and that's what he was, breaki nto his home and threaten him, accusing him of sleeping with his girlfriend! It was ludicrous, especially considering the truth. "She's called me once Fred I can assure you nothing has happened between me and Daphne" he coolly declared.

"Then why has she been here and called you?" Fred was becoming equally unhinged, looking nothing like the calm composed kid, he had interviewed some three weeks ago. Danny eyed the gun fearfully thinking he could pull that trigger at any minute.

Meanwhile, Daphne had returned home composed herself ready to tell Fred the heartbreaking news, she was calm and ready as she pushed the door open. Empty. He wasn't home. Odd, she thought basketball practice should be over well before now. She spotted the cell phone on the floor, in pieces, Freddy's cell phone. Her eyes went to the table, where she had carelessly left Danny's details and realised that it had gone. A pit of dread started to build in her stomach, she ran into the bedroom, tugging out the drawer where the gun was. Empty. Like her stomach. Oh god! She murmured, he's going after Danny. She grabbed her car keys and ran out of the house, her heart pumping; she prayed that Fred hadn't done anything stupid.

There was a knock at the door, as Fred continued to hold Danny hostage in his own home. "Not a word" Fred whispered. The knocking grew insistent followed by a voice.

"Danny?" It was Sam "Are you there?" The thought of calling out entered Danny's mind but one look at Fred told him that he would probably just shoot him outright if he dared open his mouth to her, he also didn't want to endanger Sam. He waited until Sam had gone before pleading reason with Fred again.

"I can't tell you why she was here that's up to her"

"Just tell me" He practically screamed, continuing to aim the gun to him. Danny realised he would have to tell him if he wanted to live but by telling him that soul destroying news would he just kill him anyway?