Disclaimer: I am not Anthony Zuiker, Ann Donahue or Carol Mendelsohn. All the characters of CSI: NY are not mine…I'm just borrowing them for a little bit. I promise that I will put them back, exactly the way I found them when I'm done….Oh, Cory Reid is mine and I will take credit for anything she does. :)
A/N: Okay. Here is more of the much needed fluff! Also, I do not own any part of: Dogma, From Russia with Love or Sleepless in Seattle. As always, please, please, please R&R! My muse loves the attention!
A/N#2:OK. So I've decided to do another author's contest. Whoever writes review #200, I will write into the story for at least 1 chapter (Axellia-you are exempt from this, since you won the first one!). Happy Reviewing!
Chapter 34.
Chick Flicks, Fallen Angels and Bond, James Bond
After Cory put the movie into her DVD player she sat down on the couch next to Danny. He was sitting on the left side of the couch, so he could put his right arm around her. Lindsay was sitting next to her, with Flack next to her.
The movie started and Cory let herself be sucked into the comedy. "I love this movie. It's so blasphemous, but it's hilarious!" She put her head on Danny's shoulder, loving the feeling of security she got in his arms.
Lindsay was enjoying a similar feeling with Flack. She responded to Cory's comment. "I know. This movie always has me in stitches."
Neither of the guys cared. They just wanted to spend some time with their girlfriends. Both of them were paying rapt attention to the screen when Selma Hayek appeared.
Cory looked up at Danny and saw him staring at the screen. "See something you like?"
Danny looked down at her. "No. Not at all."
Cory rolled her eyes. "Please. Selma Hayek is hot! How can you not like her? Hell, if I was so inclined, I'd do her in a heartbeat." Cory watched as Danny's mouth fell open.
"What!" Both Flack and Lindsay turned to look at Cory when Danny yelled.
"Come on, Danny. Don't deny that if she walked up to you on the street and told you she wanted to have sex with you, you would not say no. Don't worry about it. It's completely understood."
"Um...Um...I can't think right now." Danny turned his attention back to the movie. "I can't believe that she just said that. Gawd! Now I know what I'm dreaming about tonight!"
The group fell silent as the movie continued.
When the movie was over, Cory reluctantly got off the couch and out of Danny's arms to change the DVD. "Y'all want anything to drink?"
The other three nodded and Cory went into the kitchen to get the drinks. She got water for everyone except her. She got another glass of sweet tea. Carefully balancing the four glasses she walked back into the living room. She set them down on the coffee table.
"Thanks, Cory. You're the best." Flack said.
Cory just smiled and said, "No problem. Y'all are my guests."
Danny smiled at Cory as she sat back down. He put his arm back around her. "What's next?"
Cory hit play on the DVD player. "From Russia with Love."
Danny nodded his head. "Nice. Can't go wrong with…" Danny paused for a second and then put on a fake British accent. "Bond. James Bond."
Cory almost choked trying not to laugh. Flack was not so successful. "What was that, Messer?"
Danny look offended. "It was the voice of Sean Connery."
Cory and Lindsay both were unable to keep from laughing. Cory tried to catch her breath. "I'm sorry, Danny, but…" She broke off laughing again.
"What? Ya saying that I can't do an impression of Sean Connery?"
"That's exactly what we're saying, Messer." Flack was trying his best to get his words out.
Danny finally gave in and he started laughing, too. "Awright. I admit it, it's a horrible impression. Can ya stop laughin' now?"
Cory took some deep breaths. "Mon cherie. I'm sorry. Just promise never to do that again."
"Can I tell Stella about this?" Lindsay asked.
"Montana, ya tell Stella 'bout this and I will stick you with dumpster diving on every case we work together!"
Lindsay held up her hands in defeat. "Fine. Fine. Your secret's safe with me."
Flack couldn't help but needle Danny some more. "Whatcha goin' do with me if I tell? Huh, Messer?"
Danny just rolled his eyes. "Can we watch the movie now? It's Sean Connery playing Bond. That's just the best combination ever!"
Cory hit play on the menu screen. When she settled back into Danny's arms, she said, "I agree. The only person that even comes close to him is Pierce Brosnan. And please do not get me started on Timothy Dalton." She shuddered in mock horror.
Danny looked down at her. He leaned his head and gave her a quick kiss. "I knew there was a reason that I like you. You have impeccable taste."
Flack and Lindsay just rolled their eyes at his comment. Lindsay snuggled into Flack, resting her head on his shoulder. He ran his hand lightly up and down her arm, softly caressing her. Lindsay looked up at him with a question in her eyes. She was still thinking about what they were going to talk about later. "Don?"
He was engrossed in the movie and it took a moment for her soft comment to register. "What?"
"What were you about to say to me in the hospital?"
Flack just smiled. "I tell you when we are alone." He bent down his head and kissed her, hoping to distract her. He was successful. When they broke apart a few moments later, Lindsay just snuggled further into his arms.
A couple of hours later, the movie was over. The girls got up to stretch and the guys looked at each other. "Ya hungry?" They both asked the question at the same time.
Lindsay laughed. "I know Flack is. I could hear his stomach rumbling through the last half of the movie."
Cory agreed. "Why don't we order pizza? Cause, I'm not cooking again today!"
They all agreed and Danny made the call. "Hey, Feebie! What do ya want on your pie?"
Cory thought for a moment. "Anything but olives or anchovies."
The group waited to put the movie in until the pizza got here. In the interlude, Flack asked Cory and Danny what it was like being kidnapped.
Seriously, Cory and Danny told them the story. When they were done, Flack and Lindsay's faces were lined with anger. Flack growled, "Cory, did you leave any part of Ortiz unharmed?"
She smiled. "Nope. It was cathartic for me to kick his ass. I'm glad that things played out that way. Hopefully he understands that he can't control me anymore."
Just then both the doorbell and Cory's cell phone rang. Danny got up to go get the pizza and Cory grabbed her cell. "Reid."
"Agent Reid. Are you feeling any better?"
"Hi, Agent Michaels. I'm doing okay. I'll be back to work tomorrow."
"Good. We are going to go process Ortiz's apartment tomorrow. I thought you'd like to be present."
"Definitely, sir. I'm looking forward to that. I'm also looking forward to interrogating Ortiz."
"You will definitely get your shot at that. He's refusing to speak to anyone but you."
"Arrogant bastard. I'll gladly take him down a couple of pegs."
Agent Michaels laughed. "See you tomorrow at 9 am. Good night."
"Thanks. See you tomorrow." Cory flipped her phone shut and smiled.
Danny looked at her. "Why are you grinning like the Cheshire cat?"
Cory just shook her head in disbelief. "Ortiz is one stupid SOB. He's refusing to talk to anyone but me. So I get to interrogate him." Cory got the look of a hunter back into her eyes. "I can't wait. I'm so going to break him!"
Danny, Flack and Lindsay just grinned along with her. They quickly ate their pizza and Cory put Sleepless in Seattle into the DVD player. "I love this movie. It's just so romantic that they meet at the top of the Empire State Building."
Lindsay nodded in agreement. "I know. And they took that from An Affair to Remember. That was such a good movie. Cary Grant and Deborah Carr agree to meet there, but she gets hit by a cab and doesn't show up. He's too proud to find out why…" Lindsay trailed off, tearing up at the thought of the movie.
Cory nodded as she felt herself tear up. "I know. It's just so romantic!"
Both Flack and Danny looked at them. Flack shook his head. "Must be a woman thing. I know that if some woman did that to me…I'd never see her again!"
Lindsay gasped and lightly slapped him on the arm. "You mean that if you and I had plans and I didn't show up, you wouldn't want to know why?"
Danny laughed. "Damn, Flack. Sucks to be you right now."
"Darling, that's different. I would know that something was wrong with you and of course I would try to find out what happened." Flack desperately tried to backpedal.
Lindsay looked a little mollified. "Okay. Let's watch the movie."
Both women teared up at the point were Annie's mom was telling about how she had met Annie's father. "That is so romantic. I wish….I just want that one perfect romantic moment." Cory nodded in her agreement.
When they got to the part of the movie where Jonah called the radio program, both women were thoroughly engrossed. "This is so sad," said Cory.
The story progressed and when Annie saw Sam with the other woman, both women sniffed. Danny looked down at Cory, amazed how moved she was. He gently took her chin in his fingers and lifted her face up. He bent his head and gently took her lips in his own. The kiss was unlike any other. It was soft and probing and Cory felt her bones weaken at the strength of emotion that surged through her.
Beside them on the couch, Flack was also coaxing Lindsay to kiss him. "Don? Danny and Cory?"
Flack lifted his head and smiled. He nodded to the pair with his head. "I don't think that they will notice."
Lindsay looked over her shoulder and smiled. She turned back to Flack and lost herself in his kiss.
The two couples broke apart when Annie was running to the Empire State Building. Both women sighed when Sam and Annie found each other.
When the credits started rolling, both were a little teary-eyed. "That was so great."
Flack looked at the clock. "It's almost 9 pm. I'd better go. Linds, can I take you home?"
Lindsay nodded yes and the two left.
Cory looked at Danny. "Hey. How are you doing? We haven't really had a chance to talk about what happened. God, Danny. I was so scared when Mac called me. I…I…" Cory started shaking.
Gently, Danny took her in his arms. "It's okay. I'm alright."
Cory nodded her head into his chest. "I know. It's just…Danny. I almost lost you."
Danny tightened his hold on her. "But you didn't. I'm here and I'm not going anywhere. Why don't I put you to bed?"
"Okay."
Cory walked back to her room and got her pajamas out of the dresser. She went to the bathroom and got changed. She smiled when she saw that Danny had turned down the sheets. She climbed into bed and felt protected when Danny tucked her in.
Danny got ready to leave but the sound of Cory's voice stopped him. "Danny? Will you sit with me until I fall asleep?"
Danny turned back to the bed. "Sure, bella." Danny walked over to the bed and climbed in next to her. She sighed contently as he pulled her into his arms.
(Flack's Apartment)
Flack and Lindsay got back to Flack's apartment about an hour of leaving Cory's. They had walked a little of the way and then took a cab for the rest.
Lindsay looked at Flack, who was acting nervous. "Are you okay?"
Flack looked up. "Yeah, I'm fine. It's just…These last couple of days has made me realize that with our job, every moment is precious." Flack pulled Lindsay to him. "Linds? I love you. I needed to tell you. The thought that something could happen to me without you knowing that I love you? It scared me."
Lindsay felt tears welling in her eyes. "I love you, too Don. Is that a problem?"
Flack breathed a sigh of relief. "No. It's perfect." Flack grabbed her hand and walked with her back to his bedroom.
A/N:
screaming-poetically- Glad to see you're back! I was wondering if everything was OK. I love enchilada's too, especially stacked enchiladas. The only restaurant I know that serves them around here is Joe T Garcia's (which btw, is the absolutely most fab restaurant!). I'm addicted to sweet tea, too. I think it's still a little early for marriage between Flack and Linds, but you never know! Feel free to spam me!
the little corinthian- sorry that your grandmother gave you bad enchiladas..I'm biased since I live in Texas and the Tex-Mex around here...Yum! (as long as it's not Taco Bell, which I only eat before I go out drinking...I prefer Taco Bueno). I understand about wanting to watch the movie, I watched it as I wrote the chapter. As for what will happen when Cory goes back to Texas, I don't know. I haven't written that far yet.
chili-peppers- I'm glad I made your day:D Writing like me would be okay, but really everyone has to write for themselves, but I've been doing this for a while. I must thing, when I look back at some of the stories I wrote when I was in high-school, I cringe. The ideas are good, but the actual execution of said stories was awful! It just takes practice.
tylerhiltongroupie53- Her life is in Dallas right now and she's so independent that she will not move just for a man...With that said, it's gonna suck when she does go back! How was this inclusion of fm radio? There is so more in the next chapter, too. Thank you, and I will try to keep up the good work!
axellia- I kinda figured it was you for a couple of reasons. 1. Thewhole mwahahaha. 2. It came in about the same time your chapter update did! I just had to have Flack being sarcastic, since Danny wasn't in the room at that time. Plus it was the first thing that came to my mind! I can honestly say that I have no idea what TPTB have planned for her...It was just right to write that part and I have no clue where that is going...Maybe if I do a sequel, it will explore that...Are you, Volente and I having a party in the gutter? That is creepy that you are listening to the Top Gun Anthem...I was definately a Maverick girl when I first saw the movie, but I have since become an Ice girl. As for Cory's movie collection...I want it, too! I was writing all the movies that I wish I had! (The Birds is like my fav horror movie ever. I still get freaked out at the sight of big flocks of birds!) Only one thing will will cure America-sickness...Coming back for a visit:D I've considered her taking his job, but my muse and I are arguing about that right now. I just love Kevin Smith movies!
pnrckprncss- I figured that she needed the closure with James, which is why I wrote it...They are back on track for now, but I have a feeling that things may fall apart soon (but I've only written up to 36, so I don't know for sure yet!). It's up to my muse and she's been in a mood, recently.
