My mom always says... great minds think alike.
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When Gary and Donna got home, he helped her into bed.
"Are you comfortable Donna?"
Looking at her husband like he was insane, she said... "do I look comfortable to you. You try carrying all this weight around, along with the swollen ankles, and cramps."
"Ouch... sorry Honey. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you."
Sighing... "you didn't. I'm just cranky. I'm sorry Gar... I love you."
"I love you too sweetheart. I'm just going to check on Jessie, then I'll be back."
Walking into his daughters room, he found her sound asleep. bending down he kissed her, and whispered his love.
"Sleep tight Jessie. I love you."
Walking from her room, he left her door slightly ajar.
Meanwhile...
Once Danny had Judy settled in his room, and her son in the spare room. Danny took his pillow to the couch, and slept. hearing the sound of soft crying, he looked at the clock. Seeing it was three in the morning, he thought it best to check on Judy as she may be in pain.
Walking into his room, he found her curled up.
"Judy... what's the matter? You in pain?"
"Just a little Danny. I tried to reach the painkillers, but I dropped them."
Picking them up off the ground, he gave her one with a glass of water.
"Lay back Judy, let me check your dressing on your neck."
"As she laid back on the pillows, she continued to cry.
"Judy, is something else wrong?"
"I know I'm safe here Danny, but I'm still scared."
Taking his hand, Danny caressed her cheek.
"I want you to listen to me Judy. Nothing or no one will ever hurt you, or your son again. I promise to protect you both. Try and sleep."
"Will you stay with me?"
"Sure. Climbing in beside her, he stayed above the sheets, and held her. Try and sleep."
"Danny?"
"Yeah?"
"If I asked you to love me, would you?"
"I don't know Judy. I've never really thought about it. Though now... you've given me something to think about." He laughed.
"What's so funny about it?"
"Years ago, with a proposition like that, I would have accepted it in a second. I guess I'm getting old."
"Well... if you're getting old, then I must be ancient. For I've never been turned down." She said smartly.
Laughing together, Danny curled her back under his neck, and told her to sleep.
When Jess arrived at the Inn, she could hear Teresa yelling for Don.
Stepping off the elevator, the Officers knew right away, that Jess knew about Teresa's fixation.
"Thank God Jess... she won't shut the hell up. The manager is just about ready to kick us out of here."
Not saying a word to them, she unlocked the door, walked in, and clicked the lock.
"Shit... fifty bucks on Jess, that we don't hear a peep from Teresa when she leaves."
"Deal... though we better check on her after. Just in case Jess gets carried away."
Leaning their ear against the door, they waited for the firworks to begin.