Jesse McGarrett

Book 2: Chapter 11

Jesse's POV
After our reunion, we decided just to go home. I wanted to see Alison and Nicholas and Grace and Charlie. Grace wasn't in school because it was summer break so I was glad she would have the opportunity to cope with everything without worrying about school. After all, she had thought I was dead for the past year so I knew it would be hard for her to understand. As we pulled into the driveway, Danny said he would go in first and have Grace and Charlie come to the living room and bring the twins. And that's when I would come in. I stood at the door after Danny went in and listened for the kids to get downstairs and then I opened the door. The look on Grace's face turned to a shocked smile. Before I had a chance to say a word, she jumped up and came running at me. She hugged me tightly and then Charlie came and wrapped his arms around my legs, the only thing he could reach.
Grace: I knew it! I knew you were still alive.
Me: What do you mean?
Grace: I just had this feeling. I'm just so glad you're back.
Charlie: Hi Jesse. Mommy and Stan got hurt.
Me: I know buddy. I'm so sorry.
I looked over at the twins who were sitting on the couch. I walked over to them and picked each of them up. They were too young to understand anything but I still hugged them both. It wasn't until then that I noticed that Danny was standing in the kitchen by himself. He was leaning against the counter,hands in his pockets, staring at the floor. I could see the shine of tears on his face.
Me: I'll be right back. How about you guys go get cleaned up and we'll go out to eat.
Grace: Okay sure. I'll dress the twins if you want me to.
Me: That's fine. Thank you!
Grace: You're welcome.
Once all the kids were upstairs, I walked into the kitchen and over to Danny. I could hear the Grace and Charlie laughing upstairs, probably playing with the twins. I grabbed Danny's hands.
Me: I need you to know something.
He looked at me in the eyes waiting for me to finish.
Me: I love you. So so much. You have to understand that what I did, I did out of love.
Danny: I know. That's what you keep saying. But I keep wondering.
Me: Danny please. Don't do this.
Danny: Don't do what? Be mad that my wife FAKED HER DEATH AND STAYED MISSING FOR A YEAR? Yeah good luck with stopping me.
Danny was yelling, loud enough for Grace and Charlie to fall silent upstairs.
Me: Stop it you're scaring them.
Danny: Oh so now you care about them?
Me: I've ALWAYS CARED ABOUT THEM!
Danny: Look who's yelling now!
Me: Danny what can I do to make you forgive me?
Danny: You know what? I don't know yet.
I put my hand on his face.
Me: Please Danny. You don't understand how much I love you. Just keep that in mind.
He couldn't look me in the eye he just kept looking at the ground. I wrapped my arms around him, my head on his chest. He sighed and wrapped his arms around me finally. After a few minutes, I tried to let go but he didn't budge. So I put my arms back around him and stayed in his arms a little while longer.

Danny's POV
As I held Jesse in my arms, I thought about the hell I'd gone through in the aftermath of her leaving. But then I thought of how much I loved her. No matter how much she hurt me I would always love her with all of my heart.