Ch. 20
Everyone sat in a stunned silence. Danny was red as a beat. I could tell he was embarrassed by what the movie exposed, but we knew that wasn't what really happened. Rafe looked pissed. He looked like he was ready to kill someone, he just didn't know who, and Red, just sat there. I was a little upset at all their reactions. This was one of my favorite movies. The only one who seemed to be taking this light heartedly was Evelyn. Danny didn't seem too bothered by it, though. I was relieved at that. Rafe was the first to speak.
"You mean to tell me, someone made a movie of our lives?"
What was anyone supposed to say? Evelyn looked like she was too scared to speak, and I could tell no one else knew what to say. I sat there for a moment debating whether or not to speak. Rafe was getting angrier and angrier.
"How do they know about us? Weren't we erased from history? What the hell?"
I knew I had to speak. He needed to be calmed down. Immediately.
"How about we all relax? Yes, you were all erased from history. You all belong in this time. Nobody knows any different except us. The movie isn't a documentary. If it was, Danny wouldn't be here, and you and Evelyn would have a child by now. To Hollywood, all the characters in the movie are fake. Made up. The history in the movie is real, but the characters are fictional. None of that happened. Think about it. If it did, you and Danny would have fought when you first came back. Evelyn would only be with you because Danny died. Red, I don't know where he would be. But, none of this happened. It's all fictional."
I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. It was all true. Nobody in the world knew that Danny, Rafe, Evelyn, and Red truly existed. I could see that Rafe visibly relaxed. He knew I was right. It seemed lately, that if it wasn't Danny, it was me that was his voice of reason. Especially when it came to things like this. He and I have grown closer since they had gotten here. I was happy about that. Danny shifted uncomfortably beside me. He wanted to say something, but I could tell he wasn't ready to. I could tell he was wanting to test the waters. Rafe was in deep thought, and Red and Emily were talking quietly together. They didn't want to get the rest of us involved in their conversation. Danny was the first to speak. It seemed his interest was piqued.
"Well, what are you thinking Rafe?"
I smirked at Danny. By his actions, I could tell he was curious. He wanted to see the movie just as much as I wanted him to. After all, it is my favorite.
Rafe shifted uncomfortably. Evelyn rested a comforting hand on his shoulder. She was hesitant about it before she decided to do so. None of us knew how he was going to react. He sighed before he finally spoke.
"I don't know, Danny. What do you think?"
I could see the curiosity in Rafe's eyes. It was crazy. One minute he was angry as hell, the next, calm as could be.
"I think I'm hungry."
Thank God for Danny. We all chuckled a little. I hadn't realized, but I was also hungry. At the mention of food my stomach started rumbling. It was getting late, and I don't think anybody felt like cooking. I was so glad that Danny had broken the tension in the air. I made a decision for all of us.
"How about we order some pizza? I think that sounds like a great idea."
Everyone was in agreement.
Evelyn had gone to order the pizza, and all the boys were outside talking. They seemed quiet about their conversation. I decided I was going to join them. I wanted to know what was going on. As soon as I walked out the door, the conversation immediately stopped. Danny walked over to me, and gave me a soft kiss on the lips. I blushed lightly. He wrapped his arms around me, and gave me a big hug. I couldn't help but smile. When we pulled away, he was looking in my eyes intently.
"What was all that for, Mr. Walker?"
He smiled with a sparkle in his eye.
"I just wanted to let you know how happy I am things worked the way they did."
I knew what he meant. He was glad he didn't ruin his relationship with Rafe, he was glad he didn't end up with Evelyn, and he was glad that he and I were together. Everything was perfect. I gave him a quick kiss on the lips. I had to let him know that I was glad too.
"So am I Danny."
I just smiled at him. I had never been happier. I was glad Danny wasn't angry about the movie, and I was glad that Rafe had gotten over his anger. Danny led me over to the guys, and we all grouped together to start a conversation. I was the first to speak.
"So, what were you guys talking about before I came out here?"
They all looked at each other. They seemed like they didn't want to say. I looked up at them with such curiosity. I wanted to know. I looked pleadingly at Danny. Rafe could see the look in my face. He nodded at Danny.
"We want to watch the movie."