part 18...

Don arrived at the hospital only to find that Lindsay was gone. And he knew just who had her too. It was only a matter of time when their feelings would show for each other.

He would have to talk to Danny later about taking Lindsay out of the hospital before she was ready. With a smile on his face, he walked away. It would have to wait.

Danny helped Lindsay slowly up the stairs of her apartment. He held on to her as he cautiously opened the double doors for her. She tried to rush to the elevators, but Danny gently placed a hand on her arm to stop her.

"Slow down, sweetie, we'll get there," Danny said, smiling. "You have to wait for the New York legs to catch up." Lindsay looked up at Danny and smiled, "Okay, Messer you got me there."

He gave her waist a gentle squeeze and pushed the button for the 5th floor at the elevator. The elevator dinged and the door opened up and Danny led her inside. The door shut and the elevator started up.

Lindsay looked around the elevator and finally found a home in Danny's blue eyes. "Danny, when we get upstairs I want to talk about what happened. Will you listen?"

Danny turned and took her face in the palms of his hands. "I'll always listen for you."

to be continued...