Hey ya'll I'm sorry it's taken be so long to get this chapter up. I was trying to get the story done before Christmas was over...but I didn't. The last couple days have been crazy lol. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! So I hope ya'll don't mind a christmas story even though it's past christmas. This chapter is Danny and Lindsay...hope you all enjoy it. Much love to all my reviewers :)

Disclaimer: I do not own CSI NY or the characters. Not mine lol. This version of I'll Be Home for Christmas belongs to Josh Groban

I am dreaming tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you

Lindsay daydreamed as she stared out the train window, her head resting on the glass, not really seeing anything passing by the windows. Her thoughts were a thousand miles away on a certain someone waiting for her as home in New York.

She could picture their apartment decorated for Christmas, the tree standing in the corner, lights and garland strung around the room. And Danny sitting by himself in the chaise by the picture window, a beer in his hand as he listened to music and watched the snow.

She'd been travelling since this morning. Her flight had been cancelled due to snow and determined to keep her promise to get back to New York to spend Christmas with Danny, she hopped the last train leaving Bozeman. She hadn't had a chance to call Danny and tell him she was going to make it home before she jumped on the train. She could still hear the disappointment he'd tried to hide from her on the phone and wanting to surprise him she hadn't told him she was going to make it home.

As the train got closer to New York, the butterflies started. She just wanted to get home and be with Danny. Being home with her family had been fun, but she'd felt like part of her was missing and she knew she wouldn't feel complete till she was with Danny again. Nothing else mattered right now; she was bound and determined to make it home in time.

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree

The train finally made it into the station around 11pm and grabbing her luggage she walked out to the street to try and hail a cab. Unsurprisingly, the street was quiet. Snow had started to fall silently, leaving a soft blanket of white on everything.

Digging through her bag to get her gloves, and stocking hat, she pulled them on and buttoned up her coat against the cold. With that she set off walking, pulling her suitcase behind her, towards her and Danny's apartment.

It was absolutely perfect out. The snow glistened under the city lights, the sound of her boots crunching in the snow the only sound she heard besides an occasional car passing. Every so often she would pass a house or apartment, Christmas trees lighting up front windows, people gathered around laughing and talking. She gazed in wonder at the all the lights strung up the buildings and the trees along the street. Many set off a soft yellow glow of light, others leaving multicolored spots on the fresh snow.

Christmas Eve will find you
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Approaching her apartment building she stopped for a moment to stare up at it, trying to find the window for her and Danny's apartment. They were on the fifth floor four in from the right side of the building. Counting the windows she found it, and sure enough she could see the Christmas tree lights on, twinkling merrily as if welcoming her home.

Pulling out her key she unlocked the front door to the building before quickly heading for the elevator. As soon as she was through the doors she hit the button for the 5th floor, willing the elevator to move faster. It didn't of course, moving at its usual slow speed.

Butterflies started fluttering again as she shifted her weight back and forth anxiously. Letting out a girly squeal she bounced up and down on her toes. She was so excited to see Danny; she'd missed him so much.

The doors dinged and slid open; stepping out of the elevator she walked quickly to their front door. Pulling out her key again she unlocked the door, opening it quietly. The apartment was dim, the Christmas lights giving off a soft glow for her to see by. Looking around the living room, she smiled at the sight of all the decorations Danny had put up while she was gone. There was garland strung with lights, candles, and the stockings were hung with holders on the bar.

Glancing across the room, a gentle smile crossed her face as she found Danny exactly where she'd imagined him. He was asleep, sprawled out on the chaise, a beer bottle sitting on the floor and Christmas music playing softly from the stereo. Quietly walking over she sat down on the edge of the chaise, leaning forward to brush a gentle kiss across his forehead. Pulling back she ran a hand through his hair taking in how innocent and peaceful he looked when he slept.

His blue eyes fluttered open sleepily at her touch. They clouded with confusion when he saw her sitting next to him. "Montana? Am I still dreamin' or are you really here?" he asked his accent more pronounced from sleep.

Running her hand through his hair again she smiled gently. "I'm really here Dan. I told you I'd be home for Christmas and I wasn't going to let something like a cancelled flight keep me from being here with you. I caught the last train out of Bozeman this morning." Leaning forward she kissed him lovingly.

After she pulled away he shivered slightly. "Babe you're freezing. Why're you covered in snow? Did you walk here from the station?" he asked in disbelief.

Nodding she pulled off her outerwear, leaving her in a long sleeved thermal shirt and jeans. Kicking off her boots she crawled onto the chaise and curled up in his arms laying her head on his chest.

"You shoulda called me. I'da come picked you up." He said as he wrapped his arms around her.

"I know, but I wanted to surprise you. I promised you I'd be home for Christmas." She sighed in contentment and her eyes started to droop sleepily. "What time is it?"

Lifting his wrist he glanced at his watch. "Just before midnight."

"I missed you so much Danny, while I was in Montana. All I wanted was to be here spending Christmas with you. I dreamed about you every night. Merry Christmas Danny, I love you. I'm glad I made it home…" her voice trailed off.

As he watched he fall asleep he whispered softly. "I'm glad too. Merry Christmas Montana. I love you."

With that he laid back with her in his arms, the two of them falling asleep curled up together, bathed in the soft glow of their love as the night slowly shifted to Christmas morning.

Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams

I'll Be Home for Christmas- Josh Groban

There's DL :) I hope ya'll liked it. Thanks so much for reading. Please Review! Next chapter will be up soon hopefully :)