AN: Thank you all so much for the reviews it really means alot to me. Here is chapter 2. I hope you enjoy it. I will have chapter 3 up soon. And thanks again for all the reviews.

Chapter 2 – Broken Hearts and Falling Hearts

Danny pulled up in front of Lindsay's apartment building, turned off the engine to the truck, and went around to open the door for Lindsay. He held out his hand for her as she stepped out of the truck. She took his hand and looked up at him as he held on to hers. It was almost as if he didn't know how to let go. Her nerves began to get the best of her as she quickly pulled away from his grip and proceeded toward her apartment building.

Danny sighed as he watched her walk away. She made his world turn and his heart break. He followed her up to her apartment and waited for her to open the door. As she opened the door, she set her keys down and turned to look at Danny. She could feel her stomach doing flip-flops. Her crying and emotions were making her sick. She shook her head and quickly ran for the bathroom. She slammed the door behind her as she fell to her knees and allowed herself to empty the contents of her stomach. She hated him for making her feel like this. She froze as she heard a knock on the bathroom door.

"Lindsay? Everything okay?" Danny asked with deep concern.

Her mind raced as she sat there. She didn't know whether to yell at him or to let him in. After realizing that yelling got her into this mess in the first place, she decided to go with the softer touch. She reached up and opened the bathroom door.

Danny hesitated for a moment, and then realized he wasn't helping her by just standing there. He walked over, sat down next to her on the floor, and took her in his arms.

"Linds…I'm sorry that you are having a bad day, and I'm even more sorry if I made it worse." He said softly as he continued to hold her.

Lindsay looked up at him, "Danny…you didn't make my day worse. I have just had a lot on my mind recently. I didn't mean to take it out on you or Flack. I should be apologizing to you." She said.

"No you shouldn't. Everyone has bad days Linds, and no one expects you to just deal with them alone. Believe it or not…there are people in this city that do care 'bout ya." Danny explained with a smile.

"You think so?" She replied with a small smile.

"I know so." He said as he brushed a piece of hair from her face. "So what do ya say we go watch a movie or something? Unless you feel like your gunna toss your cookies again?" He continued playfully.

She smiled and stood up. "I just got Jarhead. Wanna watch it?" She asked, holding out her hand for him.

He took her hand and stood, "You are so hot!" He started as she blushed and looked at the floor. "Lindsay…"He continued as he raised her chin to look at him.

"Yeah…" She said as she stared up into his eyes.

"Do you have a date for the fundraiser?"

"No…"

"Would you want to go with me?"

This was it…he had actually just asked her out. Was it a date? She didn't want to go with him if it wasn't!

"Like as your date or as what?" She asked cautiously.

"Well I was thinking like a first date of many. Unless you don't want that, then we can go as friends." He said with a slightly saddened tone.

Oh my God! She thought. He really was asking her out. And about damn time! She continued to think. She couldn't keep him waiting any longer.

"Danny, I would love to go with you…as your…date." She said with a small smile.

"Seriously?" He said like a little boy getting a pony for his birthday.

"Yes."

"So, how about that movie?" He said with his devilishly attractive smirk that made her go weak in the knees. They spent the afternoon watching movies, talking like long lost friends over a few beers, and just cuddling close to each other.

Danny felt like he was finally right were he belonged. He held the one girl who made him feel like there were no more missing pieces in his life.

Lindsay's wish had finally come true; she was actually going to go on a date with the wonderful, Danny Messer. She couldn't find a safer place than in his arms.

Over the next couple of days, the anticipation of the fundraiser dinner was at an ultimate high. Danny and Lindsay spent most of their time working, but always stealing secret glances and soft touches as the passed by each other.

The day of the fundraiser Lindsay spent shopping, getting her nails done, and trying to keep from letting on how excited she really was. Danny spent the most of his day wondering what the night would bring him. As the sun began to set, they realized it was 'Show Time.'

AN: Coming up...The fundraiser, the awards, and the tango!