A/N: I have to say it has been great! I want to thank you all for your reviews and insight, it was really appreciated. Here is what you all have been waiting for….the final chapter!


Chapter 7: Going Home

Just two days after the night in the park, Danny and Lindsay were packing her parents truck with their bags. The whole family stood outside the house preparing to say good-byes.

Lindsay walked up to her parents and gave them each a hug. "I'm going to miss you guy, but I promise I'm come back to visit soon." In respond Chris gave her a kiss on the cheek as did Kyle.

"And you can bring him with you." Kyle said motioning towards Danny who was loading the last of the luggage. "I like him and he's good for you. I can tell by the way he looks at you he loves you."

Lindsay hugged her dad and whispered in his ear, "I know Daddy, I know." When she pulled out of the embrace Danny was standing by her side. "Well, I'm going to go say good-bye to Becky Lynn and Brad." With that she walked off towards her sister leaving Danny alone with her parents.

"It was great to meet both of you and I really appreciate you letting me stay." Danny thanked then as he gave Chris a hug and shook hands with Kyle.

"No problem." Kyle said putting a hand on Danny's shoulder. "Now we know she's being well taken care of in New York. We won't worry as much anymore." Chris nodded her agreement.

Danny smiled. "I'd never let anything happen to her." He said to reassure then that Lindsay was safe with him. Danny then walked over to Lindsay, who was talking to the twins.

"You guys are going to be good for mommy and daddy, right?" Lindsay asked and received eager nods from both Josh and Jaime.

Jaime spoke up, "Aunt Lindsay, can you bring Danny with you the next time you come to visit?"

Lindsay looked up at Danny who was smiling proudly and then back down at the twins, "I guess I could if you really want." She earned a cheer from the two kids. Lindsay smiled when Danny bent down and received two high fives.

As Danny was being chatted up by Josh and Jaime, Lindsay gave her sister a hug. "You should come to New York more often with Brad to visit." Lindsay told her sister.

Becky just shook her head. "I could say the same thing for you." The two laughed. Becky looked over at Danny who was now talking to her husband then back at her older sister. "It's good to see you smiling again. I was worried about you when we found out about Matt because I knew it was going to break your heart. I didn't know how you were going to get through it but then Danny comes along. I'll thank God everyday for him." Becky Lynn squeezed Lindsay's hand gently.

"He's really something, isn't he?" Lindsay asked stealing a glance at Danny. Becky nodded in answer even though she knew it was more of a statement than a question.

Danny noticed Lindsay's glance and walked over to her and Becky Lynn. "So what are you two up to?" He asked with a smirk.

Becky gave him a hug and whispered in his ear, "Take care of her."

Danny nodded and took hold of Lindsay's hand, intertwining their fingers. "Don't worry I will." Danny gave Lindsay a peck on the cheek. She just laughed because sometimes she wondered whether her family thought she could get alone on her own. She highly doubted it but she knew they meant well.

After final good-byes were said Chris and Kyle headed back into the house and Becky Lynn helped Brad put the twin in the car. They would follow Lindsay and Danny to the airport so Brad could drive the truck back to the ranch. Lindsay took one more look around her and closed her eyes as they stood alone in the driveway. In that moment she realized that, although she will always love Montana, New York was her home now. Her home was back in the city with Danny and all their friends.

Danny watched her for a moment. She looked so much more peaceful than she had when they had arrived. "You ready to go, Montana?' Danny asked quietly and squeezed her hand.

Lindsay looked at him and whispered back, "Yeah Danny, I'm ready to go home."

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Hope can be found in any situation, no matter how painful and no matter what the loss. You just have to be willing to find it and fight for the joy it can bring. After you find the hope you can find the strength to move on. And when life goes on, you can choose what to make of it.

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The End (at least for this part anyway)

Sequel coming soon….to be titled: Life Goes On.


A/N: I really hoped you liked this story but don't forget about it. I have a lot in mind for the sequel. And the wait shouldn't be that long because I have already begun to right the first chapter. Ash