"Oh baby
Are you feeling guilty for what you did?
If you think you're hurting
You ain't seen nothing yet
Was it really worth it?
Was she everything that you were looking for?
(Feel like a man)
I hope you know that you can't go back
Cause all we had is broken like shattered glass"
- Britney Spears ("Shattered Glass")
Lindsay angrily glares at the man standing before her; waiting for him to try to deny what she knows is true. She watches as horror spreads across Danny's face. He feels as though he has been kicked in the stomach. He wants to throw up. She knows. How did she know? He's never told anyone. Not even Don. He quickly looks over to his best friend, who is slowly clenching and unclenching his fists. This is going to get ugly.
Don cannot believe the words he just heard Lindsay utter. Danny slept with another woman? No. No. No. That can't be right. He had to have heard that incorrectly. Maybe Don needs some hearing aids. Or at least start cleaning his ears out better. Danny wouldn't do that to her, would he? He's not stupid, is he? Surely, the answer is no to both counts. But judging from Danny's eerie silence, Don groans. Damn it. He did do that to her. He is that stupid. Don suddenly sees red.
Outside. You and me. Right now, Mess, Don demands as he brushes past the petite woman. He stands toe to toe with Danny. You are one stupid son of a bitch and I am going to knock some friggin' sense into you, so help me God. You selfish prick. Why would you do that? How could you?
Lindsay quietly shakes her head as she gently places her hand on Don's arm and pulls him back towards her. Don't, she whispers to him. This is between him and me. This is not your battle to fight for me. She kisses Don on the cheek. It's been a long night. Go home, Don. I'll be all right.
Don turns and cups her cheek. Are you sure? She nods stubbornly. He sighs before quickly kissing her on her forehead. You have my number. You call me if you need anything.
I will, she assures him. Thank you for being here for me, Don. You are a true friend.
Satisfied with one friend's well being but pissed off at the other, Don slowly exits and closes the door softly behind him, leaving Lindsay and Danny staring at each other, alone in her apartment.
