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Dani POV
It's been over a week since I last saw Santana. I'd been in the studio every day since and not once did I get out before 10pm. They were such long days but I knew it would be worth it in the long run. My producer gave me an early mark today which is why I'm pulling in to the parking garage at 3pm.
Lucky for me, the paparazzi found out where I'm living a couple of days ago. Most days they've been gone from the front of the building by the time I get home but today it's still early. I ride the elevator up to the ground floor to check my mail before heading home for a much needed nap. I'm surprised when I get there to see someone has stuck a 'No Junk Mail' sign on my mailbox which makes me smile because it could only have been one person. I take a quick selfie of me and the mailbox with my thumb up and send it to Santana.
I'm halfway to my floor when my phone starts ringing and I'm happy to see it's Santana. I answer the call and head out of the elevator towards my place.
"Hey sticker fairy"
"Hey, I see you finally checked your mail"
"When did you do it? I check my mail regularly" To be honest,I think the last time I checked my mail was when I ran in to her and Bailey but I don't tell her that.
"A couple of days ago"
"Well thank you, I had far less junk today than expected"
"No problem. When I saw that you hadn't put one up, I figured I would save you the trouble"
"Who needs a building super, when I have you. Should I call you when my water pressure acts up too?" She laughs at this.
"Of course you can. And I would be happy to give you the number of our plumber"
"Smartass. How are you anyway?" I say after throwing myself on my couch.
"I'm good. Long day today, I think I'll be here until 7 or 8. What about you, I haven't seen you around?"
"Yeah it's been crazy. And the evil paps found me too"
"I noticed them out the front of the building. Bailey thought they were making a movie. Are they causing you any problems?"
"Not really. As long as I use the garage to get in and out of the building it's fine. How's Bailey? What do you do with him while you're working?"
"He's good. He's usually pretty good during the week because we keep to routine. There's a daycare at my firm where he can stay and play with the other kids. They close at 5:30 though so today he'll get to hang with me in my office til I'm done"
"Well that sounds boring" We both laugh.
"Gee thanks"
"No I'm just thinking that maybe I could come get him and we can hang out while you're finishing up at work. I have the afternoon off so we can watch movies or something until you get home"
I'm not sure why I made that offer when I really wanted to nap but she didn't respond so I took it as a no.
"Or not.."
"Dani, I appreciate the offer, I do, I just don't think it's a good idea. He can be a handful"
"It's only a couple of hours and he seemed fine when I was with you guys last week. It's not like I can disappear with him cuz the paps always find me" I joke awkwardly
"You seem really nice and Bailey likes you but I can't risk him ending up on the cover of a tabloid"
Ouch. I didn't see that coming.
"Okay.. Sorry I offered. I gotta go. "
I hang up before she has a chance to reply. So much for making new friends in New York.
Santana POV
"Okay.. Sorry I offered. I gotta go."
"Dani, wait..." She'd already hung up. I try to call her back but the phone rings out.
Dammit. I think that came out a lot harsher than it was meant to. I try to put it out of my mind and get back to work because I know once I get Bailey in here in a couple of hours, I'm not gonna get as much done.
After 20 minutes of failing to focus, I decide to just go and get Bailey. Maybe if we have an early dinner, i can settle him down and get some work done.
When I get to the day care, Bailey is playing with one of my colleagues' little girl, Sasha. I watch them for a while and it instantly puts me in a better mood.
"They're so cute aren't they?" says the daycare owner, Michelle from beside me.
Michelle is someone I consider a good friend. I had to go back to work not long after everything happened with Britt and Bailey since I had just started at the firm. Michelle was a lifesaver and still is.
"For an only child, he plays so well with the other kids. I had an older brother and I still behaved like a spoilt brat at his age. Or so my mother tells me" I laugh after saying this.
"You were a spoilt brat, that's why" she retorts
"Whatever" I smile at her.
"I thought you weren't coming to get him until closing?"
"I was in a mood and needed some Bailey cuddles"
"What's up? I know you said this latest case is a bit stressful" she asks looking concerned.
"It is.. It's not that. Remember I told you about my new neighbour? Dani?"
"I vaguely recall you gushing a little" she smirks.
"I kind of offended her on the phone earlier and she hung up on me"
"What? How did you manage that? I know you're socially awkward but surely not enough for someone to hang up on you. Well not so soon in to a friendship anyway"
"She offered to look after Bailey this afternoon and I told her no." I said, not giving up exactly what I had said.
"Well that doesn't seem like it would make someone hang up on you. I'm sure she understands that you guys just met and all."
"Yeah, that wasn't really the reason.. it's kind of a long story" I said, not wanting to give up Dani's identity.
"Okay, well I'm sure you can sort it out. You said Bailey really liked her, so maybe you can ask her to look after him while you run some errands on the weekend or something to try and fix it."
"I guess. I tried to call her back but she didn't answer. "
"Well she's your neighbour so it's not like you'll never see her again"
"You're right. I'm gonna take Bailey to get some food. Do you want me to bring you anything back?"
"No it's okay, Sean is taking me out for dinner tonight so I'm taking advantage and planning to order three courses"
I laugh at this then move towards Bailey getting his attention.
"Hey kiddo, you wanna go get some dinner?"
He looks back at Sasha and then to me with a puzzled look on his face. Sasha normally leaves daycare before him, so I think I've thrown him a little.
"Come on, say bye to Sasha" I try to convince him, hoping that making him leave his friend doesn't result in a tantrum.
He stands up and waves to Sasha while I grab his bag and we start to walk out of the daycare.
"Let me know how it goes with Dani" Michelle calls out.
"Den!" Bailey says.
"Yeah I will. " I wave to Michelle and grab Bailey's hand leaving the centre.
It's 12pm the following day and I haven't heard back from Dani at all. Not that I expected to, I haven't tried to contact her since trying after she hung up. I have a killer headache after spending most of last night awake preparing for court this morning.
Bailey was perfectly fine during our dinner last night but when we got back to my office he turned in to a terror. He really doesn't like having to spend time in my office because he gets bored easily and I'm guessing he didn't have his nap yesterday. His tantrum meant I got no work done so by the time we got home, I was in an even worse mood than after my phone call with Dani. I had every intention of knocking on her door when I got home last night, but Bailey had worked himself in to quite a state and it all seemed too hard.
After finally getting him to sleep around 9.30, I started back on the work for my case. My guess was that I fell asleep around 3, with my alarm waking me at 5:30.
The case was adjourned for a couple of weeks so at least I could probably leave work early.
It's Wednesday and my mom looks after Bailey today so I'm thinking I might see if she can watch him overnight so I can get some sleep. I pick up my phone and dial her number. She picks up straight away.
"Hey Santanita, how's work?"
"It's okay, I'll probably leave early. How's B been today?"
"An angel as always." I roll my eyes at this. He can do no wrong in her eyes.
"Oh yeah. Listen Mami, I was wondering if you could watch Bailey overnight for me?"
"Of course darling, do you have plans? You didn't mention them earlier"
"No, I'm just really tired and grumpy and I don't wanna take it out on him"
"You know Brittany's birthday is next week, you always get a bit emotional around this time of year"
I scoff at this. I know she's right but seriously. "Thanks for reminding me"
"Sorry, I just don't like to see you upset, you know that."
"I know, I'll be okay, I just really need some sleep"
"Okay well I'm happy to keep Bailey here anytime. You know he loves playing with his grandfather."
I smile thinking of the way Bailey and my dad's faces light up when they're playing.
"I know. I'll call him later to say goodnight, okay?"
"Okay sweetheart. Look after yourself. I love you."
"Love you too Mami. Bye."
I hang up and decide to head straight home. If I'm lucky, I won't run in to Dani. I don't think my brain could form the right apology at the moment.