Danny sat on the floor of his bedroom In his apartment. He was leaning against his bed, staring down at his cell phone. He had sent a massive text chain to the rest of the team, saying that he'd found Lindsay and she was safe with him. Almost immediately, after the text went out, he received extensive replies, asking about her condition. Danny had put off replying until Lindsay had fallen asleep. He stared down at the 'sent' screen on his phone. Danny shut his phone and set it beside the bed.
Danny turned his back, leaning on the bed on his right side. Lindsay was lying on his bed, finally asleep. It had taken Danny nearly an hour to bring Lindsay to his apartment from the beach. He had given her some clothes to change into. Her birthday present that he was planning to give her today, but he kept that to himself. She refused to eat anything…and said next to nothing. Danny hadn't pushed her either. He helped her when she needed it and never left her side.
Lindsay inhaled deeply in her sleep. She shifted on the bed, burrowing herself deeper into the blankets. A stray curl swung itself in front of her face. Danny slowly reached out and brushed the strand back behind Lindsay's ear. As he brought his hand back, Danny brushed Lindsay skin. Her skin temperature was still low. She felt like an ice cube.
Danny pushed himself off his bedroom floor. He walked slowly to his dresser and pulled out a clean shirt. He hadn't changed immediately upon returning, because he was more concerned with Lindsay. Danny changed his shirt and placed the old one into the hamper in the corner of his room. Danny looked back at Lindsay's figure in bed. The lights in the living room were still on, illuminating her with a rectangle of light. She was a vision. A dream. The way the color of her hair appeared in the dim light, the way her skin lightened several shades, even her position in the bed, all of it was mesmerizing.
Danny walked to the opposite side of his bed and sat down. He pulled up another blanket, wrapping it around Lindsay's shoulders. Danny kicked his shoes off and lay down beside her. He left plenty of room not to scare her. He should probably sleep on the couch in all honesty, but Danny wanted to be close to her if she needed anything during the night. Danny angled his body toward Lindsay and closed his eyes. His mind was restless, giving him no ease escape. Danny merely lay in bed, listening to Lindsay breathing. It was even and deep. A definite comfort from earlier.
The bed shifted a little. Danny heard the ruffle of the blankets beside him. As Danny opened his eyes, he felt a lightweight on his chest. He looked down to see Lindsay lying across him. The blankets were partially drawn around him. Danny gave a small smile. He slowly fixed the blankets around both of them. Lindsay shifted again against Danny chest. Her arm was draped over his chest with her head lying on his shoulder. Danny took her hand into his and kissed it lightly. He brought his arm around Lindsay and lightly stroked her back.
"You're alright now, Montana." Danny whispered. He leaned down and kissed her hair. Closing his eyes once more, Danny's mind settled. He slowly drifted off from his bedroom, but holding Lindsay in his arms.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
tada...not the best ending, but that'smy endings for you.
i own nothing.
