This chapter deals with how Danny reacts to the argument with Lilith.

Danny Phantom flew over Amity Park, silently thinking over what had happened earlier. He had broken his promise to his daughter. He had let his anger get the best of him. But worst of all, a ghost had attacked Casper High. The attack had unnerved him the most. He landed on a nearby roof and began to pace and run his fingers through his hair. He didn't know what to do. He needed to talk to someone. He knew that Sam was busy calming down their daughter, so she was out of the question. He could go to his parents but he couldn't help but feel that they wouldn't be able to help him. He could go to Tucker except he was away on a business trip until tomorrow morning. He immediately discounted Valerie as they weren't the closest of friends. He didn't know where Dani was. However even as these thoughts came into Danny's mind, he was already flying to where he needed to go. His sister would be able to help.

Jazz was at home, waiting for the kettle to boil. Her son, Timmy would be home soon. Timmy was a couple of years younger than Lilith and went to Casper High. She spooned some instant coffee into a cup and sat against the counter until the kettle clicked. Then there was a knock on the door. Jazz glanced at her watch. Timmy was early home, he often forgot his key. Jazz calmly walked to the front door and opened it, only to see Danny standing on the doorstep. He looked very upset and his hair was a mess from him nervously combing it with his hands. He was still in his police uniform. Jazz was instantly worried. She opened the door wider. "What's wrong Danny? Did something happen to Sam or Lilith?" Jazz asked concerned. Danny shook his head. "No, nothing like that. It's just I've made a big mistake and I needed to talk to someone," Danny explained softly. Jazz could see that something was really bothering her younger brother. She motioned for him to come in.

The kettle clicked as they entered the kitchen. Danny took the liberty to sit down sideways on a chair at the dinner table. "Coffee?" Jazz offered as she made a cup for herself. Danny shook his head and she joined him at the table and waited for Danny to explain himself. He took a deep breath and rubbed his face with nervousness. "I broke a promise I made to Lilith. She asked me a few years ago to not go to her school as Danny Phantom. And I broke that promise," Danny stated simply. Jazz frowned.

"Why did Lilith ask you not to go to her school as Danny Phantom? Why did you break that promise?" Jazz prompted. She could tell that Danny was panicking. She had to keep him talking to calm him down a bit. "She told me that everyone talking about Danny Phantom made her feel uncomfortable and weird. If Danny Phantom kept his distance from her, it was easier," Danny recalled and rubbed his head again with his hand. He took another breath before continuing. "But I broke my promise today because a ghost attacked Casper High. I got the alert and honestly… I just dropped everything and flew as fast as I could to the school to stop the ghost," Danny answered.

Jazz scowled in confusion. "I don't understand. Why did you freak out when you saw that a ghost was attacking the school? I mean I get that you wanted to protect the student body and Lilith but you could have sent Valerie and kept your promise," Jazz pointed out gently. Danny nodded sullenly. "I realise that now but you don't understand Jazz. This is the first ghost to attack Casper High since Lilith was born. This is the first time I was put in that situation. I… like you said… I just freaked out and all reason went out the window. I wasn't thinking about my promise when I flew halfway across town to fight that ghost," Danny answered and rubbed his hand over his face again.

"When Lilith was born, Sam and I were worried that ghosts would target her and when we realised that she didn't have any powers… I knew I had to protect her but I couldn't be there all the time. So the first Christmas after Lilith was born, I went into the Ghost Zone. The ghosts have a Christmas Truce. No ghost is allowed to fight each other during Christmas and a lot of the ghosts get together and have a party. I'm always invited. I went that year and warned all the ghosts there that if any of them targeted Lilith, I would make them pay for it. I'd track them to wherever they were and make them pay. I told them to spread the word and ever since Lilith had never been directly targeted by any ghost attacks. At least until today," Danny continued. He stopped to take a steadying breath.

"I'm worried Jazz. What if the ghost that attacked Casper High today is a sign? What if I'm not seen as much of a threat anymore? What if the ghosts have forgotten my threat? Or was today just a misunderstanding? Maybe that ghost was new. I'm just scared that Lilith is going to be attacked by more ghosts. Jazz that's what freaked me out the most about today. That's why I broke my promise and now I'm not sure how to make this up to Lilith. I got a little too angry at her. Sam stopped the argument before it got too heated but I just don't know what to do," Danny concluded, turning his blue eyes to his sister pleading for her advice.

Jazz bit her lip. She had never really noticed that there hadn't been any ghost attacks on Casper High since Lilith was born. It was a case of it was more noticeable when it happened rather than when it didn't. Jazz could understand why Danny was panicking. She considered what to tell her brother. She had suspected that Lilith had a case of ghost envy for a few years now but never knew how to bring it up with her parents. She decided now was not the time. She mentally nodded to herself. She knew what her brother needed to hear.

"Danny, I think you might be overreacting about this ghost attack. Deal with the ghost you caught today but see what happens. Give Lilith some kind of protection and ask Valerie to respond to any and all ghost sightings at Casper High and other teen hangouts. Keep Danny Phantom away from Lilith for a little while. As for Lilith… give her a little time to herself. Don't force yourself on her. Let her come to you, unless Sam suggests something different, things could have changed for all we know. When you next talk to Lilith, keep a cool head and apologise to her and explain that you just panicked. I'm sure deep down Lilith understands that you only want to protect her," Jazz advised knowingly. Danny looked at Jazz for a moment and then smiled at her.

"Thanks Jazz. I needed to hear that. I guess I should probably get going and let you get back to whatever you were doing before I came here," Danny thanked Jazz gratefully as he got up. Jazz smiled back at him. "Your welcome little brother. I'm always here if you need me. Oh, and Danny, maybe you could organise a little getaway for Lilith, ghost free, and have some bonding time with her. I think it'll go a long way to fixing this little mess," Jazz suggested and pulled her brother in to a hug. Danny broke out of the hug gently after a few moments and nodded. "I'll think about that. See ya Jazz. And again thanks," Danny called as he phased out through the wall and transformed into Danny Phantom and flew over Amity Park to finish his ghost patrol, much calmer, before returning home.

I know a bit of a boring chapter again. But again I think it was important for understanding the importance of the ghost attack. You'll see what I mean later…

So until the next chapter.