AN Damnit Dream what is up with Danny and Lindsay NEVER talking? I know it's true but this will happen. Soon…like next chapter. So endure this one and let me know what you think. ;)

Disclaimer I unfortunately do not own Danny or Flack, if I did believe me I'd have to sensor the stuff I'd be writing. Since they belong to CBS you'll have to make due with what I've written. Mandy is mine, you can't have her, the other characters belong to Anthony Zuiker, I'm just borrowing them and will return them when I'm done.

"So next we'll try the floor."

RIING!

Lindsay shot up and blinked a couple of times. It took her afew seconds to realize she had been sleeping, dreaming actually, and the phone was ringing. "Hullo?" She mumbled and rubbed her eyes.

"Hey there, were you napping?" Mandy's bubbly voice spilled over the line.

Lindsay checked the clock by her bed, she must have fallen asleep as soon as she had gotten home from work it was barely eight o'clock. "Yeah, yeah I guess I was."

"Is he still being a moron?"

"I fell asleep because I've been working this case really hard Mandy." Lindsay said with a sigh as she swung her legs over the side of the bed slowly got up, "It has nothing to do with Danny."

"Uh huh and his eyes aren't that blue and his body isn't that hot. Whatever helps you sleep at night," Mandy scoffed then laughed, "Oh wait if you're thinking about his hot body and blue eyes you probably aren't sleeping are you?"

"You," Lindsay licked her lips, "Are NOT helping!"

"Right, sorry. I did have a point to this phone call."

"No kidding, that's a first."

"Oh you are witty and slightly bitchy this could be fun," Mandy laughed, "Wanna meet me at that pub in between our apartments? I think you need a stiff drink."

Lindsay didn't really want to leave her apartment. She wanted to do a lot of moping, which meant that Mandy knew that and wouldn't let up till she gave in. So she figured there wasn't any harm, "Yeah sure, I'll meet you there in half an hour."

"See you then, bye."

Precisely half an hour later both sisters got out of a cab at the same time, "Wow it's like we're choreographed." Mandy said with a grin giving her sister a tight hug.

Despite her initial reluctance to having Mandy around Lindsay was quite grateful to have her sister there. It was very reassuring having someone around who understood everything about you. She smiled as they walked into the pub, "I hate how contagious your good moods are."

"No you don't sweetie, it's what is so irresistible about me." Mandy said with flourish as they sat at a corner table.

"I'm torn between irresistible and annoying." Lindsay said scanning the bar like she always did, in the back of her mind hoping that Danny was there.

"This is the last time Messer," Aiden said with a sigh as they walked down the street.

"Yeah, yeah fine I'll talk to her I swear." He said, "I just…" He opened the door to the pub for her.

"You're just chicken shit," She finished off for him as she walked by him and swatted his stomach.

"Damn, Aiden," He smiled, "Can't you cushion this tough love by making me feel better?"

She shook her head, "No can do, you're being an idiot, it's my duty to tell you that."

"Fine, be that way, you're getting the first round." He said as they slid across from each other at a booth.

"Why is that exactly?" She asked.

"Because I'm the friend in need of council, you owe me a beer to console me."

"You are pathetic Danny Messer," She said with a shake of her head.

"Oh see now you just owe me cause you keep insulting me."

She sighed and got up to go to the bar, "I'm remembering this when I need you to console me."

"I'm getting the first round," Mandy said as she stood, "It's the least I can do since I appear to have landed the more sensitive cop."

"Danny's sensitive," Lindsay said defensively.

Mandy raised her eyebrow with a smirk, "Whoa, I thought you were pissed at him."

"I am," She ran her hand over her face, "But that doesn't mean he's a heartless bastard, he's just confused."

"Wow," Mandy whistled as she went to the bar, "You are so hooked." She got to the bar and accidentally bumped into someone, "Sorry." She said with a smile.

The woman returned the smile, "No problem, it's kinda crowded in here."

"You're telling me, I feel like a damn sardine." Mandy said as they both squeezed in near the bar.

She laughed, "No kidding, what are you ordering?"

"Just two Buds." Mandy said.

The woman held up four fingers at the bartender who knew her, "Buds." She said.

"Thanks," Mandy smiled, "I'm Mandy by the way."

"You're welcome, I'm Aiden," She shook the other woman's hand as the bartender brought them their beers.

"Nice to meet you Aiden," She said with a nod of her head as she headed back to her sister.

"You too Mandy," Aiden smiled back then headed over to Danny.

"Whoever said that New Yorkers aren't friendly really haven't had good experiences." Mandy said as she sat down and passed Lindsay her drink.

"You could make friends with anyone sweetie." Lindsay smiled, "So I think you have biased experiences, besides all men like to talk to you."

"Her name was Aiden thank you very much," Mandy stuck out her tongue.

"Well then you are branching out," Lindsay laughed, "So tell me how are you liking New York?"

"This place is like another universe. It's eclectic, diverse and uh has the GQ police department so I love it."

"Can we possibly have an entire conversation without mentioning Flack, Danny or the PD?" Lindsay asked.

"The place is packed tonight." Aiden said as she sat down and handed Danny his beer.

"I hadn't noticed," He said taking a long drink.

"You are so self absorbed Messer."

He sighed, "You're right I am, tell me about your new job. I'll stop wallowing."

"You're only wallowing cause you aren't dealing with the situation." Aiden pointed out.

"See now that right there, that is you continuing to talk about me." He said with a laugh.

"Right my job, I never thought I'd teach forensic science to high school kids but it's kinda fun."

Both conversations strayed away from the huge pink elephant of a situation that enveloped Danny and Lindsay. About an hour and a half later Lindsay yawned, "I really need to get home; I'm going to the lab early tomorrow."

Mandy nodded and looked at her watch, "Yeah I told Don I'd stop by after he was finished his shift and that was at nine."

Inhaling Lindsay pushed down the feelings of jealousy. How did Mandy managed to get the guy who had no issue about relationships. She stood and put her coat on then did her regular glance around the room then gasped. "Damn him." She said.

"Damn who what?" Mandy stood and looked where Lindsay was staring, "Oh that is not Danny with some chick…" She squinted, "Hey! That's the woman I met."

Lindsay was already making her way out of the bar. She wasn't going to talk to him now because she knew she'd do something embarrassing she spun around to look at her sister who had followed her out, "Wait, that woman's name is Aiden?"

Mandy nodded, "Yeah why?"

"I didn't know he still talked to his old partner." Lindsay tried not to jump to conclusions.

"His old partner is a hot Latina woman?" Mandy asked, "They really do only hire the especially beautiful at that lab."

Lindsay glared at her sister, "Again you aren't helping."

Hailing a cab Mandy hugged her sister and forced her to get into the back, "Make him talk to you tomorrow, he'll have to give you answers. For all you know he could just be hanging out with an old friend."

"A stunningly beautiful old friend." Lindsay muttered.

"Go home," Mandy said with a laugh, "Your soap opera 'As the Lab Turns' can resume in the morning."

She tried not to think about it, but all that ran through her mind was Danny looking at her saying that he couldn't help it he was in love with his old partner. Did he make a habit of this? Was she just another notch? How could she be so stupid?

Mandy smiled at the older lady who let her into Flack's apartment building. She pulled out her phone and dialled as she got off the elevator on his floor.

"Flack."

"Your delivery has arrived." She said as she knocked.

He chuckled hung up and opened his door, "Remind me to thank the delivery service, you're exactly what I wanted."

She smiled, "Hey baby."

Pulling her into the room he shut the door as he brought her close to him, "Hey yourself," He whispered against her mouth, "I've had a long day."

"Well then you deserve extra special treatment." Mandy said, "I do believe I owe you a massage."

He grinned at her, "It's true you do."

"You know," She ran her fingers over his face, "You have some fantastic dimples."

He kept grinning, "You've mentioned that before."

"Well they are so fantastic it needs to be mentioned again," She kissed either side of his mouth.

He captured her mouth with his, "At this rate we're gonna pre-empt that massage again."

"Right," She pulled away from him, "Massage first."

Danny woke up the next morning and felt better. He was scared shitless about talking to Lindsay but he knew that she had waited long enough. He lolled his head from side to side as he took off his coat and hung it in his locker. He did not expect what was going to happen next.

She grabbed his arm pulled it behind him and pushed him up against the locker. It would have been erotic if he didn't know she was quite pissed. "We're talking today Messer, no excuses, no arguments, you're going to explain things to me. Starting with the other women you spend time with."

His heart raced. How did she know about Cindy?