Chapter One

It was a cold day in New York City. It was raining, and not that cool rain you loved in the summertime. No, the chilling cold rain you hated in the winter that made you want to stay inside and watch TV. But ah, today Donald Flack had a mission. He had on his best suit, favorite tie and had made sure his face was smooth as a baby's bottom. He was ready for anything. Criminals, criminals with guns, runaway criminals and-
Not rain.
The minute he opened his door, he groaned and gave a heavy sigh, grabbing the umbrella just inside the door. He opened it as he stepped into the rain and began to whistle as he headed towards his car.

"Hey, Mr. Flack!"

Don turned, almost slamming into the boy that was grinning up at him. "Eric! My boy, whaddya doing here?"

"I'm out of school, today. For Christmas. I just wanted to ask you something." The little boy was an eight year old son of one of Don's neighbors. He had spiky blonde hair and sparkling green eyes that blinked up at Don with anticipation.

"Sure, kid, what is it?"

"Can you come by my school on Saturday, to see my play?"

Saturday. That was the day before Christmas Eve. And the part wasn't until Christmas eve.. "Of course! What time?"

"7:30." Eric smiled, and a minute later ran off into the rain back home

CSI NY

"Someone's in a good mood." Lindsay teased, coming up behind Don who was sitting at his desk, whistling.

Don looked up and grinned at her, leaning back and proudly crossing his arms across his chest. "Well it just so happens, I plan to ask that Lilly Graham out."

Lindsay raised an eyebrow. "The new girl?"

"Yep. And, I plan to catch her under the mistletoe at the party."

"In.. what order?" Lindsay had a bad feeling about this.

"Well.. Kiss her. Ask her out. In a year, get married have kids.."

"Whoa, who's planning who's life?" Danny held out his hands and gave Lindsay and Don a weird look.

"Don's planning his wedding and life with the new girl, Lilly."

"C'mon, Flack. You and I both know that even if you and.. Lilly even end up going out it could very easily not be like you're thinking."

Don shrugged. "One can dream."

"Just don't come cryin' to me if that dream gets shattered," Danny muttered, glancing at Lindsay. "Yo, Montana. Going to the party?"

Lindsay merely shrugged, and walked off without another word.

CSI NY

"..Mm, I think if he were going to kill her, he'd wouldn't have called her. Of course, that's just my opinion. I'd keep tabs on him and pursue the other lead with the boyfriend. He was hitting her, so that could be a sign."

Stella nodded, smiled at Lilly and walked off just as Don slunk around the corner. Lilly stared at him for a second, not sure of what he was doing. The way he was acting, there should have been the Pink Panther music in the background. He slunk across the hall and around the other corner, looking back and forth.

"Uh.. Don, isn't it?" Lilly smiled at him, suppressing a laugh.

He didn't answer, but slid along the wall, finally diving down beside her desk and staying there. He looked up at her and smiled.

"Why Hello, Lilly. Didn't know this was your desk." He said her name slowly, his face slowly spreading into a grin.

Lilly blinked. "Yeah.. So.."

Don shrugged. "You going to the Christmas party?"

Lilly nodded. "Yeah, you?"

"Yup." He paused. "Wanna go with me to see a play Saturday night?"

Lilly blinked. Well, that was blunt. She didn't even know the guy, but what the heck. What did she have to lose? She smiled. "Sure. I'd love to."

Don grinned. "I'll pick you up at your place, 6:30." He walked off without another word.

Lilly stared after him, mildly amused and freaked out. But hey.. He could find out where she lived. Maybe he was just being cute? Sighing and shaking her head, she went back to her papers.

CSI NY

Lindsay, who had been watching the scene, looked at Danny. "Does he think he's attractive?"

Danny shrugged. "He can pass for crazy and eccentric but if he's looking for suave and debonair, He's out of luck. And he's going for something waaay out of his league."

Lindsay turned to him before leaving as well. "I bet that's what you thought about me."

Danny watched her go, laughing as he rubbed his hands together and walked away.

Author's Note: Yes, I decided to add some M&Ms and SMacked in here. You'll see SMacked in the next chapter. And our little Flackie's getting gutsy, asking a girl he doesn't even know out on a date! And didn't even tell her it was an Elementary School play either.. Oh well, he is a grown man after all. Remember to review!