Chapter thirteen
Everyone started heading back inside the station. After handing over the envelope the couple were told to go home with someone tailing them for protection, whilst things were investigated further.
Danny was mad..Maria a little shook up but mostly annoyed they got their things and headed home straight away.
After picking up Sofia first from the sitter they arrived home her safety now first priority. Luckily they had a sitter close by a kind older lady that sat for Jack and Sean a few times so they knew she was in good hands but the three of them now needed to stay home together.
Danny had one of his conversations with Frank over a drink at his house that night.
Maria and Danny were ordered to stay home the next couple of days.
Danny was ready to ask Maria to love with him permanently with Sofia. He was both nervous and excited at the same time. He had a long conversation over dinner an arcade with Sean about it the other day and cleared it with Jack too.
Maria was starting dinner whilst Danny was playing with the baby. They had a baby mat next to her chair with stuffed animals and other various toys and things to keep her entertained. Maria came out with a bottle and Danny headed over to the couch.
"I can give her her bottle..." Danny offered
"You sure?" she asked
"I'd like to" He smiled and Maria handed him the bottle and sat down
"There was something I've been meaning to talk to you about.." Danny began
"Yeah?" she asked
"Would you like to live here permanently.. both you and the baby?" Danny asked
Maria was stunned but in a good way..
"Danny..are you sure?" she asked
"More than anything" he told her taking her hand..
"If life has taught me anything it is too short, if it's what you want I would love to, I don't think I could bear going back anyway" Maria told Danny and they kissed.
"I have already made sure Jack and Sean are okay with it" Danny told her kissing her again
"This just feels right, I need you both here with me" Danny said with no hesitation.
"We have a couple of days off, I can help pack from your place.." Danny suggested
"That would be amazing" Maria said taking Sofia from Danny after she finished her bottle
I could get used to this Maria smiled to herself as she took Sofia from her fath... woah where did that come from she thought..father? it just felt right though and Sofia giggled and smiled...was that a sign?
Maria could never remember feeling like this, did not even think she could anymore, she had been a bit of a lone wolf for a little while now and was used to it.
That night Maria moved her stuff out the guest room and into Danny's room and made love again as a proper couple.
TBC
