Words in bold are from the series
Set around Season 3 Episode 7
"What is with Connor this morning" Abby complained as her and Sarah moved across the ops room.
"Dunno" Sarah replied just as confused at Connor's strange behaviour. "Perhaps he's just missing you"
Abby pulled a face at her "How was your evening?" she asked changing the subject.
"OK" Sarah replied evasively "How was yours?"
"Fine. If you call Becker and Connor arguing over the pros and cons of nicknames fun"
"Really. Who got shot first Connor or Danny?" Sarah smiled
"Danny wasn't there. He didn't arrive till later. Said he had to do something" Abby replied.
"Really" Sarah tried to look busy and hoped the red glow she felt didn't show.
"Abby!"
They turned to see Danny striding towards them "There's a problem with the tranq orders. Can you go check them?"
"Yeah, I'll do it now. Catch you later Sarah."
"Yeah. See ya Abby"
Abby left them and Sarah looked up at Danny hesitantly. "Hi"
"Hi" He hesitated in response "Look Sarah can we talk"
"Sure"
He took her arm and guided her towards the corridor leading to the lab. Once inside he faced her. "I wanted to apologise for
turning up at your flat last night"
"Regretting it already" She tilted her head
"No, nothing like that. I shouldn't have just turned up unannounced but I meant what I said and I would like to take you to dinner."
"If I was sure you meant it and you weren't just stringing me along, maybe I'd say yes."
"So you don't trust me"
"All I've seen is the charmer. A risk taker. Someone who couldn't be serious for more than five seconds."
"Yeah and that is me. Part of me"
"I don't know Danny. This job needs us focussed"
"Any more excuses" Danny stared at her "A no would have done"
The look was broken by a knock at the closed door and Sarah beckoned Becker in.
"Sorry Danny. Lester wants to see you."
"Fine" He snapped and left.
"Everything OK?" Becker asked as Sarah watched Danny leave.
She turned back to him "Yeah, everything's fine"
He nodded and left.
.
Several hours later, Sarah looked up from her work and rubbed her tired eyes. She looked around the ops area and sighed.
"Thought you could use this" Abby put a cup of coffee in front of her.
"Thanks. I need a break" Sarah sighed
"Looks like you missed lunch" Abby indicated Sarah's half eaten sandwich on the desk.
"Yeah, this artefact is driving me mad. Nothing about it makes sense."
"It's probably just waiting for the right piece to fall into place, like a jigsaw" Abby suggested.
"Maybe." Sarah followed Abby's gaze across to Connor "How's things with you two?"
"What?" Abby's attention snapped back.
Sarah rolled her eyes towards Connor.
"It's just complicated" Abby sighed
"These things always are. But he clearly adores you" Sarah stated.
"I know. It's just me" Abby said quietly.
"Have you girls got nothing better to do than gossip" Danny's voice boomed across the ops as he came down the stairs.
"Better go" Abby smiled, as she took her coffee and left.
"What else do you know about this thing?" Danny indicated the artefact coming over to her.
"Nothing. I just keep drawing a blank."
"Well, your supposed to find out. I thought you were good at this." Danny grumbled
"I am very good, but it just takes time" Sarah snapped back. "What's got your knickers in a twist?"
Before Danny could answer, the anomaly detector began blaring. Connor ran over and got the information as they all gathered in
the ops.
"Where is it?" Danny asked as they strode down the corridor to the car park.
"Not far" Sarah answered putting her bag over her head .
"Where you going?" Danny asked
"Danny, I am sick of working on the artefact. I need a break" She complained
"No, no, no. We need you here" Danny retaliated
"Well I'm coming" Sarah stated defiantly.
Danny rolled his eyes. Why did no-one ever just follow orders around here.
"I'm coming with you" Abby whispered to Becker as they followed behind listening to the bickering.
"Me too" Connor added quietly "And it's my turn to drive"
This time it was Becker who rolled his eyes.
As much as Sarah wanted to sort things with Danny there and then, the presence of two soldiers in the truck made it impossible, so
they both just concentrated on the job in hand and drove to the anomaly in silence.
When Sir William De Mornay had calmed down, he realised he needed to retrieve his armour, so Becker was dispatched to fetch it,
taking Connor to bring back the other truck Sarah had left at the ruined church. Abby went to help Sir William find water for his horse.
While they were all occupied, Danny pulled Sarah to one side.
"Sarah, I wanted to apologise "
"Again?"
He gave a small grin "Yeah again. I'm sorry for behaving like an idiot today. I shouldn't have spoken to you the way I did this
morning. I was out of order."
"Yeah you were" Sarah suppressed a smile at Danny's grovelling
"Put it down to wounded pride or something. Am I forgiven?" He gave a grin.
"I suppose so." She sighed "But if you talk to me like that again and you will regret it."
Danny laughed "Yeah I get it. Come on we'd better go."
"Danny!" Sarah called after him "That offer for dinner...is it still open"
"Well that depends" He replied returning to her side with a smirk "Only if the answer's yes"
"I did think about it" Sarah teased taking a few steps away before turning back to him. " But I don't know,...maybe I c..."
"I'll pick you up at eight" Danny smiled throwing an arm around her shoulders as they walked back to the others.
"I'll be ready" She said kissing his cheek quickly and walking away.
They spent the evening in a quite restaurant, nothing too fancy, just somewhere they could talk. Work was off limits in case
someone overheard, so that left their colleagues and themselves. Danny laughed at how Abby and Connor should just get
it together and put everyone out of their misery, because they worked so much better than when they were avoiding each
other. Sarah talked about her travels and things she had discovered and Danny surprised her with his knowledge.
He was far cleverer than the impression he portrayed. They spoke about their families and as they walked back to Sarah's,
Danny talked about his brother and why it was so important for him to get involved with the anomaly project. The walk was
relaxed with Danny's arm draped casually over her shoulder and Sarah's around his waist.
"So tell me" Danny grinned changing the subject "What made you change your mind about dinner?"
"Watching you today. I was glad I'd said no when you behaved like a spoilt child this morning..." Sarah frowned.
Danny chuckled "I thought I was forgiven for that"
"Yeah you were later. Today at the anomaly you were different. You weren't just a chancer, you were focussed and calm and
caring."
"Told you I could be" Danny grinned. "You didn't believe me"
"I like the fun side of you, but I like to know you can be serious when it matters." Sarah turned to him as they stopped outside her
flats.
"So does that mean you'll go out with me again?" Danny rubbed her shoulders as he spoke, looking serious.
"Yeah I will" she smiled
"You were pretty amazing yourself today too." Danny said seriously. "I couldn't have done it without you."
"I suppose we do make a pretty good team"
"Yeah we do." He leaned down to give her a soft gentle kiss.
"So do you want to come in for a coffee?" Sarah asked tentatively
Danny smiled "I'd better get back...Sarah Thank you for tonight. I've enjoyed it"
"Me too" He turned and started walking away "Danny!" He turned back to her "How are we going to play this...tomorrow...you
know...at work?"
"I'm happy to do this anyway you want" He replied walking back towards her "But I do think everyone needs to be focussing right
now rather than gossiping about our private lives"
"Yeah right"
"Besides, that's what we keep Abby and Connor for" He grinned gave her a peck on the cheek "See you tomorrow"