10/25/07UPDATE! This fic WILL be completed! My life is way to busy right now to even think of siting and typing a story (it'd be a nice dream though...). Ch. 8 general idea is thought out. I know what it's going to be about. I'm sorry but a realistic hope would be my Christmas Break. I know that's quite a while but I don't want to make any promises I know I might be forced to break. I'll try for Thanksgiving break (Nov. 22-ish) but that might not be possible. I can do Christmas, promise! Sorry for the wait but at least you all know now.

SORRY!-Sammie (AKA Lady Wolf Eyes)

DP Show characters © Butch Hartman

Plot & Text © DivaGurl277

Plot & Text © Lady Wolf Eyes

"YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!" shouted once Eric had pulled away in his car.

Breaking out of Danny's hold, Sam started, "Ellie! What in the world was-" Sam stopped.

Ellie was ecstatic. She walked over to Danny. "THANK YOU!!" she said almost screaming with joy, she gave Danny a tight squeezing hug.

Not able to match Ellie's overwhelming excitement, "You're welcome?"

Sam nearly fell over laughing.

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All of them ended up having a movie marathon. Ellie said that way she wasn't totally lying to Eric, because she was just "hanging out" with Danny. All three of them sat on the sofa, Danny and Sam with Ellie in the middle. It was amazing how Danny just appeared and fit into their lives so easily. He had just met Ellie yet here they were sharing a popcorn bowl, and teasing each other. The last movie started around 9:00. Ellie was out three-quarters of the way through. Sam paused the movie.

"Danny, do you think you can help me put her to bed?" Sam asked softly.

"Sure." He said as he gently raised Ellie off the couch.

Danny started up the stair after Sam. Sam pushed Ellie's bedroom door open and when to pull down the covers. Danny set Ellie down on her bed. Sam pulled the covers over her daughter. Danny walked out slowly and Sam followed him closing Ellie's door behind her.

"Sam would you like to fly with me? We haven't really gotten a chance to just hang out since...well...you know." Danny said, somewhat sheepishly.

"I know it's been a long time…can we?"

Then Danny changed before her very eyes. His hair turned from black to white, and his eyes crystal blue to a glowing green. In a way he was no longer Danny Fenton, but Danny Phantom. He scooped Sam up in his arms and phased through the hallway ceiling.

Outside Danny flew over Amity for awhile. Sam could not be happier. The wind blew over her and Danny ruffling their hair. He finally set her down on her roof. She sat down and watched as he changed back and settled himself next to her.

"Do you have any idea how amazing you are, Sammie?"

"Danny what do you mean? I'm the same as ever. A workaholic, with a too smart for her own good teenage daughter, oh and did I mention I'm divorced with a strewed up love life?"

"No one's life is prefect Sam, but that doesn't change how amazing you truly are. Something happened before I came, what was it? You don't need to answer but I would feel better knowing. That's why I came."

"I thought your car broke down…"

"I only said that so I won't scare you, but I always know when you're in trouble."

"But how...so wait your car's okay?"

"My car's perfectly fine. What I'm more worried about is you. So what happened?"

Sam sighed, "You really want to know?"

"Yes Sammie. I do." Danny replied his eyes shining with curiosity and sympathy.

Sam was blown away by the amount of kindness and gentleness she saw in those eyes. She couldn't say no. She had no choice but to tell him.

"Well, Yesterday…" Was it really only yesterday? Sam continued, "I got a call from the hospital. My fiancé, Alex, was brought in after some sort of accident. When I arrived a nurse told me that he had asthma attack while in a 'heated' moment with his girlfriend." Danny's arm around her tightened. "It turned out it was his 'wife'. He said he met her in India and he didn't understand that they were legally married there. One of the worse parts about it was that she was only a few years older than Ellie. It was horrible…" At this point Sam was sobbing. "Being used in such a way…to be lied to. Why is it always me? Why?" Sam knew she must look like a mess but she didn't care.

"Sammie, I'm so sorry." His eyes told her how sincere he truly was.

Sam saw that sincerity. Why had Eric never looked at her like that? Why hadn't Alexander listen and give her support in difficult times? Why was Danny doing this? Was it possible he cared for her the way she cared for him? Was it possible he loved her?

"Oh Sammie I wish I could have protected you. I can't stand seeing you so upset."

"I'm so sorry Danny." Danny started shaking his head.

"Sam…" he whispered.

But Sam ignored him wanting to apologize for being a bawling idiot. " I most be such a mess-" Danny silenced her with gentle kiss.

"There I think I got your attention now, Sammie" he grinning sweetly.

He was so very right and wrong at the same time. Sam's thoughts were of nothing but Danny yet her head felt like it was about to explode. What was going on? Did what she thought just happen actually happen? Was this a dream?

Danny saw a million emotions rage across Samantha Manson's face. The ranged from confusion to…was that delight. Good it was going to be easier than he thought. Was she that unaware to be surprised? How did she not know he loved her? And they called him the clueless one…well he was going to clear up any confusion it appeared she still had.

"Oh Sammie are you that clueless?" he said softly as he stroked her cheek tenderly. "Do you have any idea how much I care for you?"

"Apparently not…I mean, I hoped you did…but I was afraid it was just too much to hope for…" Sam murmered.

"My silly Sammie. I love you, and I've always have." He replied earnestly.

He had appeared like magic, and she vaguely wondered if everything that had happened once before was happening again.

So here it is honestly it was almost done Wednesday, I just added a line or two. Oh well, here it is as promised by Friday. I've started school so updating is going to be whenever I get the chance to write the chapters. Chapter 8's plot is planned out, and I have a loose idea of 9's. Hope you enjoyed this lovely fluff! 3

R&R! Thanks! -Lady Wolf Eyes

NOTE: I also might be going back and start naming chapters just to give you all a head's up.