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Danny Messer woke up for work feeling very relieved. Usually, he reluctantly climbed out of bed, slid his glasses on, took a quick shower, got dressed, ate breakfast, then kissed his girls goodbye, careful not to wake them. And within half an hour, he was out the door and on his way. But today there was one twist.
His day started as normal. He woke up, stubbornly staying in bed and silently daring the alarm clock to buzz. It complied. If hadn't been for Lindsay slumbering peacfully to his right, he would have been debating whether or not to call in sick. Instead, he quickly shut off the alarm clock yelling into his ear, and rolled out of bed. He walked over to the bathroom and took a shower, and returned to the bedroom to get dressed.
Once he was dressed, he turned towards the bureau at the end of the room. He picked up a small container, which appeared to be two smaller circular cases combined.
A contacts case.
With some un-practiced difficulty, he attempts to place one contact in his right eye, but with little sucess. He tries again, with the same result, repeating this process, while carefully trying not to drop the small, flexible lens.
"Having fun?"
Startled, he spun around to see Lindsay's amused and tired expression smiling at him.
"How do people make this look so easy?" He asked in a tone of amazment.
"Who said it was easy?"
At this, Danny returns to focus, concentrating at the task at hand. He tries once again, struggling to keep his eyes open. His hand draws nearer, and by the time they are mere half-inch from his eye, he blinks harshly, sending the contact flying to the top of the dresser. Before it has a chance to land softly however, it is caught by a very irritated Danny.
Although Danny wasn't one to give up, this was beginning to be a bit ridiculous.
Meanwhile, Lindsay had pushed herself up into a sitting position, resting against the headboard. She sat watching silently, but very entertained, from her spot on the bed, trying to not to giggle at his many clumsy attempts. After a few minutes of watching her husband struggle with his first attempt at contacts, she spoke up to offer a hand.
"Need some help?"
Sighing, he walked around to the side of his bed, handed her the small lens, then laid down next to where she was sitting.
"Okay, so just lay still and keeps your eyes open." She instructed.
"Yes, Ma'am." He said, winking. "But it's easier said than done."
"I'm sure I can handle it."
Lindsay leaned over Danny, and, holding the lens gently between two fingers, dropped it into his right eye. Danny blinked his dry eyes a few times, then slowed opened them so that he saw his wife smiling brightly down at him.
"So, exactly how hard do you have to try to show off like that?"
Lindsay laughed. "Would you like to try, butter-fingers, or should I work my magic again?"
"Wasn't your magic when you took down a suspect twice your size in heels, before Flack even got a chance?"
"That too." She replied smugly.
Danny laughed as he got up and got the second lens, giving it to Lindsay. "Here."
She placed it in with ease, then said, "So is this going to be a regular thing?"
"No, I'll figure out." He said, blinking. "I should really get going. Mac's waiting."
"Yeah, you're right." The two kissed goodbye and Danny got up, heading for the door. Before leaving, he walked down the hall, into the pastel painted room. Walking over to the crib, he bent down to look his daughter in the eye.
Careful not to disturb his daughter, he said quietly, "Good morning, Lucy Lu." She stirred slightly, half opening her eyes. He continued, "How do you like Daddy with contacts? I got them, cause I was starting to get the impression that you have a thing against me having glasses and I didn't want you to break them any more." Danny chuckled as Lucy, watching him through her half opened eyes, smiled mischievously. He stood up a bit more, saying, "Be a good girl, today. Love you." He kissed her nose, causing her to smile happily. He stood up, smiling back at her admiringly. Yes, he had glasses for quite a while and, looking down at his beautiful baby girl, he realized just how much he would do for her.
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