On The Road With Danny Concannon: O4'05

by Ms.M

Where was Danny in season six? Read the adventures of Danny Concannon and what lead him to ask CJ to dinner in season seven. Please R & R each chapter if you can. It really helps the writer. FINISHED

10. Somewhere over the Midwest: Fall

On The Road With Danny Concannon 04'-05': Somewhere over the Midwest

"Airborne"

Companion Piece: The Hubbert Peak (6.5)

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Early Wednesday Morning

"The seat belt sign has been turned off, which means you are now able to walk about the cabin." The flight attendant spoke, as another female flight attendance walked down the dark row of the airplane, checking the overhead compartments, and setting her hands on the sides of the aisle chairs as she passed. "—You may also use any electronic devices..." The second flight attendant slid her hand past Danny's row as the other attendant's words ran through the air. Danny, of course, didn't have to hear the rest of that sentence; he knew what the light meant. From so many years of flying he had the whole thing pretty much memorized.

Danny had already switched the overhead light on. Most of the passengers were asleep, including the couple next to Danny, as he sat in the window seat. The quiet made him feel alone and isolated. Pretty much a night person lately, while most used late night flights to catch up on sleep, Danny used the time to catch up on work.

Typing in his password, Danny went directly to his browser and opened an Internet widow. Danny logged into the Airborne Data Server and used the code he was given as a frequent flyer. He just had to take another look at Josh and the SUV all over the Internet. He had never found his way to the blog, District Scene before, so he was happy it could give him a good laugh. Danny continued laughing to himself as he opened his email, deciding to have a little fun with his friend.

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To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Hey Josh,

I was wondering if you were moonlighting as a stunt man? I was thinking of crashing my car for insurance purposes. Or maybe we can send you in your SUV and CJ with her purse to Gaza, we won't need the peace keeping mission.

Josh heard his computer sound, telling him he had an email, waking him for he had fallen asleep on his hands on his desk. His head popped up, unsure where he was for the moment. Josh's eyes squinted as he figured out he had an email.

Danny looked over to see he had an email.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

Subject:

Ha haha hahahaha. Oh and ha. And I already told that joke to Toby. Told him he should send CJ to Compton. I think we'd see a slow down in drug lords. What do you think?

--J

Ps. I was trying to buy a Prius.

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Josh,

Yeah, I think CJ could take 'um. And buying a Prius? That's not what the blogger on District Scene is saying. They say the "arrogant and cocky Lyman."

--DC

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

I chose to ignore it.

--J

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Not what I'm reading, Lyman. You called her? Bad idea Josh.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

She was writing un-true gossip and I told her I was off the record. It was off the record!

--Josh

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Bloggers aren't journalists, Josh.

--Danny

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

There needs to be some integrity here. I was off the record.

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Josh,

You think I like it?. They have bloggers doing post-show commentary on State of the Unions and debates. It's the thing of the future and we have to deal with it –or try to work with it. It is a free country – they have every right to write what they want, as I do.

--Danny

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

Or delegate it.

---Josh

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

That's your job not mine. And I don't do opinion columns.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

All I'm saying is I was just buying a Prius. And why you ask? Well, I'm glad you asked that. Just because it's my job to –it doesn't mean –well you know what it doesn't mean. I'm done giving quotes for the day. Are we done with the raging? Speaking of raging – where have you been? Haven't heard from you in a few months.

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Been good. Just busy. Took a little break. I needed to cleanse the pallet for a few. Rented a friend's cabin in Montana.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

Montana? What do people do in Montana?

To: JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Arts and crafts. Mostly. I made a nice lanyard.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

I hope you didn't make me a lopsided ashtray.

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

No, that's next year. So what's it like having CJ as your boss?

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

I don't know--- how was it for you?

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Ha.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

I am a vengeful god as well as being cocky and arrogant. Not to mention funny with a boyish charm.

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

That's what I always say.

How's Donna?

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

She's good. Still in the cast, but she's out of the wheel chair and on crutches.

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Great.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

Listen, Danny, you sure you're okay? It's just been awhile. Haven't seen your byline in the paper as often.

To: JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Yeah, I'm fine. I told you I was just a way for a while. Needed some away time. You know.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

I called Maisy -- she didn't even know where you were. She tried to cover, but I don't think she even knew where you were. If you need to talk....

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Thanks, Josh. I'm good. If I need to talk I'll give a call.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

No, I meant I know a guy. Helped me out after Roslyn. But yeah, if you need to talk. By the way when are you coming back?

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Not yet. I still got some stuff I need to take care of. I'm off to an interview now. I might be back for Christmas, but I may just set up shop in Iowa early. See what's going on.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

What's the rush, Danny?

To: JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

No rush, just a new angle I'm thinking of trying. Who knows, we'll see what the day brings. Something's in the air, Josh. I have a feeling this Presidential year will be like no other.

To:

From JoshLymanwhitehouse.gov

Well, I'm here if you need me, man. We all are. We miss ya. It's not the same with no one yapping at our heals. And let me know when you're back in town again.

To: Joshlymanwhitehouse.gov

From:

Will do. And thanks, Josh. When I'm ready.....I'll let you know.

--Danny

That seemed to be the end of their conversation and both Danny and Josh went back to their work. Josh too felt there was something in the air, but it wasn't just about who the next President would be.