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Chapter Eight

Linda and Jamie arrived at the hospital just as the Doctor was speaking to Frank. Linda had done this several times during the course of Danny's career but it never got any easier. The tight knot in her stomach was the same now as it had been the first time he was injured, her heart still raced and she still had to fight to get her breathing under control.

The Doctor smiled as he tried to assure her that her husband was going to be fine. "We will keep him in for a few days. He has concussion, a broken jaw, lacerations to the face and upper body and a few cracked ribs but nothing that won't heal." Linda took a deep breath, grateful his injuries were not life threatening. "Can we see him?" Linda asked, anxious to see for herself what her husband's injuries were like. The Doctor shook his head causing Linda to panic even more. "I'm sorry, you can't see him for a few hours yet, he had to go straight to surgery to have his jaw reset then he will be in recovery for an hour or so. You are welcome to wait in a family room, it's more comfortable there and we will get you when you can see him," the doctor says, trying to offer whatever means of comfort he could to the officer's family. "My dad was on the job for over twenty five years so I know somewhat how you must be feeling, anything I can do to help let me know." He smiles as he shakes Linda's hand before leaving.

The family feel at ease with the doctor who is looking after Danny after Doctor Keeler it was a comfort doctor Shannon was on their side. As the family settle in the room and wait that wait they had done so many times for Danny to come out of surgery. Praying this time he would be fine, hoping they wouldn't find themselves here again, but knowing that Danny was the type of cop who would always put his own safety last and that meant days like today were part of the fabric that made Danny who he was.

That made them love him and be proud of him and to love Danny you had to accept this came with the job he would never change. So Linda sat and prayed and waited for doctor Shannon to take her to the man she loved more than life itself and wait for the healing process of trying to heal him back to health to start all over again.

Jamie told Linda he would go and look after the boys with her father and if Danny woke up before bedtime he would bring them over to see him. If not he would spend the night at their house so Linda could be there when Danny woke up. Linda was grateful to Jamie for being so thoughtful, he knew she wanted to be there when Danny woke up but she hated the boys not having a routine. "Thanks Jamie, I will be home as soon as I know Danny is settled," she told him as she kissed him goodbye.

As one Reagan left he was replaced by two more. As Erin and Henry came rushing through the door, Frank updated them on the situation and Linda offered a small weak smile to her sister in law as they sat making small talk, just wanting Danny to be out of surgery.

As Linda sat and waited for news of her husband her mind drifted back over time. A small smile formed on her face as she remembered seeing him for the first time in that bar when he was so young. Yet still even back then he looked so strong and when that smile flashed across his face she couldn't take her eyes of him. Yet when he spoke to her she couldn't believe how soft his voice was. She had never believed in love at first sight until that moment.

She couldn't stop the butterflies in her stomach when he spoke to her and she thought she would faint when he asked her if he could take her out the following night. But she almost fell through the floor when he told her his name was Danny Reagan. This couldn't be the same Danny Reagan all her friends had spoken about, the guy who had a different girl on his arm every night of the week? Surly this was another Danny Reagan or the gossip about him was wrong, because she knew this Danny Reagan that spoke so soft and smiled like an angel, could never break her heart.

She almost laughs out loud as she remembers how his Dad ribbed him when he brought Linda home for the first time and how his wonderful mother telling Linda this was the first time Danny had ever brought a girl home to meet the family. Danny's mother had always worried about that temper of his right up until the day she died. She worried one day it would get him into trouble that he couldn't get himself out of.

Linda and Mary knew Danny better than he knew himself and Mary had told Linda how much better she felt when Danny settled down with Linda. His mother knew Linda was good for Danny, how he had grown into a man once he met Linda and he had took to fatherhood like a duck to water, his love for his two boys stronger than anything in the whole world.

Tears formed in her eyes as she relives the moment Danny proposed to her before 9/11 and before Iraq, when life was just fun and Danny didn't have a care in the world.

He was always romantic towards Linda and strange as it seemed, he never tried to hide this in front of other people. He was always the tough guy on the job even with his family, but no matter who was around he was always the same with Linda. He would always hug and kiss her and hold her hand in the street. Being with Danny was like being the only person in the world.

It was a Sunday evening mid May when Linda's world became complete. Danny had taken her to a new restaurant that had just opened with a roof terrace. It was the only one of its kind in New York back then and he had booked a table for them over three months in advance.

The sun was just setting over Manhattan, a firework display had just started for the opening of the restaurant, Sinatra was playing in the background and when the waiter brought over the champagne Danny had ordered, Linda began to laugh. Her heart beat a little faster as Danny got down on one knee and produced the most amazing diamond ring Linda had ever seen. "Linda, will you make me the happiest man in the world and become my wife?" Danny asked and as their fellow dinners looked on and applauded, Linda gave Danny her hand and through tears said "yes, of course I will." Danny flashed his famous Reagan smile as he placed the ring on her finger before enveloping her into a passionate kiss.

A few years later it was Linda's turn to surprise Danny. He had just got home from a late shift. They had rented a small flat not far from the station since they had got married and Danny had tried to sneak in as quiet as he could so as not to wake Linda, but as he opened the door leading to the lounge he was surprised to see Linda was still up. A bottle of beer was chilling in the kitchenette and Linda stood up and kissed Danny as he entered the room. "Hey babe what's up?" he asked, "not like you to still be up on a work night." Linda handed Danny the beer and kissed him full on the lips. "I just wanted to see you before I went to sleep, I have missed you this week," said Linda, as she placed her head on his chest. Placing his hand on her tummy she looked up and held his gaze. "Do you think I look any different?" she asked him. "No babe you look gorgeous!" Danny smiled. "I'm not gaining weight or anything…?" Linda laughed playfully. "No babe you are fine." Danny moved away from Linda and dropped wearily onto the settee.

Linda rolled her eyes and walked into the kitchen and got another beer for her husband. Danny took it gratefully. "Do you think this flat will be big enough for another person?" Linda said as she sat in the chair opposite Danny. Flicking to the sports channel Danny rolled his eyes. "What's happened now, has Erin had another argument with that husband of hers?" Danny said, not looking up from the TV.

Linda sighed and tried again. No one had fallen out it's just we will be getting our own guest soon," Linda smiled but Danny still didn't look up from the TV. "Yeah, who?" "Not sure yet if it's a son or a daughter…" Linda beamed. Danny nodded and continued to watch TV for at least thirty seconds before the beer bottle smashed to the floor. Danny looked at Linda stunned and stammered. "You mean…?" unable to speak another word. "Yeah Danny, we are going to have a baby!"

Tears streamed down Danny's face as he hugged Linda to him, gently placing his hand on her stomach. That night as they lay in bed Linda excitedly talked about the future but Danny seemed quiet. Linda suddenly looked up horrified, maybe this wasn't what Danny wanted. They had spoken about kids but nothing serious. "Danny you do want a baby don't you?" Linda asked, her heart dropping to her stomach. Danny wiped a hand over his face. "Linda, what if I'm no good at being a dad, what if I screw up?" he asked in panic. Linda laughed. "Danny you will be a great Dad, the best. Our baby is going to have so much love it won't know what to do with it all."

Finally Danny looked up at Linda "All my life I've messed about, never taking anything serious, but now I know babe, now I understand what it's all about, this is what I've been waiting for all my life. I won't let you and Junior down. I swear Linda, no more messing about from now on. I'm gonna make a life for us I promise." The next day Danny put in to do his exam to become a detective and the rest is history.

As her mind runs over their life together, she remembers the first time she got a phone call to tell her Danny was in hospital. His partner had rung Linda to say Danny had been taken to hospital but not to worry, he was fine. Linda had lived with the dread of getting that call since she had meet Danny, but when it finally came, her throat had gone dry and her legs buckled underneath her. Even though his partner back then had assured Linda he was fine, she rushed to the hospital to find Danny sat in a cubicle looking embarrassed. Apparently Danny had been chasing a robber on foot when a child had run into Danny on a scooter and knocked him to the ground causing him to fall and break his ankle. They had laughed so much about the first call to the hospital but deep down she knew that one day she would receive a call and it would be a real injury.

Linda was broken from her thoughts as Frank walked in with four cups of coffee and Linda was back in reality again, waiting to see her Danny. Erin finished drinking her coffee then headed home to see to Nicky, telling Linda and her dad to phone as soon as Danny came round.

Erin must have passed the Doctor on her way to the lift as it was only minutes later the kind faced doctor came back into the room. He smiled at Linda as he told her Danny was now in recovery and she could see him. The Doctor explained Danny had to have his jaw wired up and he couldn't talk but Linda could sit with him awhile until he fell asleep.

Linda was up and out of the room as soon as the Doctor had finished speaking. He showed her into a room that Danny was in and as she saw him lying in the bed, her heart broke as he looked so helpless.

His face battered and bruised and his mouth swollen, the drip in his arm made visible the wounds he received when Hudson had tried to stab him. It made Linda wrench to think she was responsible for her husband being in this state.

As she walked over to his bed the tears stung her eyes. Danny unable to talk raised his thumb to let her know he was ok. She couldn't control the sobs that made her body shake. Feeling so responsible for her beloved Danny being held captive by a monster she had unintentionally led him too.

Danny put his arms out to Linda to bring her towards him and held her as she sobbed. Realising this was probably making Danny worse Linda tried to get her emotions together before looking up at Danny.

She rubbed a hand over her face and took a deep breath before talking. "I'm so sorry baby, this is all my fault. If I hadn't told you that monster was Hudson, you would never have gone after him and this would never have happened." Danny shakes his head and grabs Linda's hand and holds it to his face. Tears in his eyes, he is unable to speak but he puts Linda's two hands in his and holds them to his heart. This makes Linda's heart break as she knows Danny is telling her this is not her fault, but it makes her feel even more responsible for Danny's injuries.

Before Linda could say anymore the nurse comes in and tells Linda that Danny needs to rest and she would have to come back in the morning. Linda kisses Danny's hand and tells him again she loves him, trying not to cry as she walks away, not wanting the last image he has of her to carry him through the night is one of Linda in tears.

The next morning Linda is up with the lark and at the hospital before Danny has even woke up. It was only because the doctor was from a police family she was allowed in at all. As Danny opened his eyes he was delighted to see Linda sitting in the chair next to him. As the drugs had worn off he was more coherent and able to communicate better. He put his thumb up to tell Linda he was ok and she kissed his forehead. The nurse brought a pen and a pad into the room so Danny could communicate with messages. The first thing he wrote was "I LOVE YOU XX"

Linda smiled and told Danny she loved him too. He took the pad back and wrote "Linda babe this is not your doing. I shouldn't have tried to wage my own personal war on that creep. I shouldn't have let myself get into that situation and I'm so sorry for putting you and the boys through another hospital call, but this is not your fault so stop that worrying, do you promise?" Linda nodded her head. Ok I promise." Danny takes the pad and writes. "Will you bring the boys in tonight, I cant wait to see them, have they been ok with this?" Linda smiles and assures Danny. The boys think he is on a secret mission and didn't know he had been taken by Hudson. Jamie had told them last night about their daddy's injury but that he was ok, so they weren't too distressed, but they couldn't wait to come and see their daddy.

The doctor entered the room and shook Danny's hand as he introduced himself. "Hi, I'm doctor Shannon," he smiled as he started to examine Danny's jaw. "Its healing nicely, once you can tolerate drinking from a sip straw and we are happy that your obs are ok, you should be able to go home, probably tomorrow or the next day. Danny wrote 'thanks' on the pad and the doctor smiled. "Well I will leave you two alone. Buzz the nurse if you need anything," he told Linda as he left the room.

He had only gone a few moments when Frank and Henry appear. They tell Danny they won't stay long as the nurse advised them that Danny needed to rest. "Just wanted to check that you were ok son," Frank says, as he holds Danny's hand. He could tell Danny was getting agitated because he couldn't talk so he decided to head home and wait till Danny was feeling better later in the day before returning.

The nurse entered the room as Frank and Henry were about to leave and advises Linda she should give Danny a few hours rest as he was becoming restless and not being able to speak and this was making his blood pressure rise. Not wanting to cause Danny any more pain Linda kisses him gently and tried not to let her sorrow show as she was forced to leave him alone again.