Chapter 8

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"So im back with Laura," Danny says casually one morning, a week after the operation. 

Maria nearly spits out her coffee. "Since when, tell me everything!"

Danny grins. "Last night. At the Italian place near here,"

Maria smiles at him. "Glad she doesnt give up after one try." 

"Yeah thats for sure," Danny says. 


"Do you love her?" Erin asks. 

Danny, sitting at her island counter, frowns. "I dont know,"

"Are you gonna get married?" Erin pesters.

"I dont know, Erin." He sighs. 

Erin shrugs. 

"Youre back with Jack arent you?" Danny says. 

"Says who?" Erin blushes. 

"What did it feel like?" 

"Like i stopped lying to myself,"

"Thats why you didnt run for DA," 

She nods. 

They chat about different things for the night. 

When Danny is leaving Erin calls him back. 

"Who would bail you out of jail?" She asks. "I asked myself a different question, but yours suits you better,"

Danny turns. "Goodnight Erin," 

She smiles as he walks out. 


"Who would bail you out of jail?" Danny asks. 

Maria grins. "Erin asked you too?" 

He narrows his eyes. "What?

"I told her a better one. Who would you lift out of harms way before protecting yourself?"

Danny shakes his head. "Wow. My sister is everyones therapist now,"

Maria nods, turning a corner. Theyre on patrol in the car. 

Someone runs out in front of them. 

Maria presses the brakes in time. 

The person turns towards them, pointing a gun at the car. 

Danny pulls himself and Maria down. Opening the doors they point their guns out. 

The man points his gun at them in turn. "Back off," he snarls. 

"Police," Danny yells. "Put the gun down,"

"No," he screams back. 

Three shots ring out. The guy falls. 


They call an ambulance and head back to the squad. 

"Pizza?" Maria says.  

Danny nods. 

"I dont know about the jail question." Danny says. 

"The answer is hard," Maria replies. 


Maria simply cant answer it. Until shes stuck in a basement again. 

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