Left Behind

A Bad Call Home

February-

While Danny was at work, Jessica decided to go help Sarah at her store. She needed help lifting boxes and putting them away. Jessica brought her camera to take pictures for Sarah's website.

"I'm here with your favorite snack!" Jessica says swinging open the door.

Sarah was resting on a lounge chair when Jessica walked in. She had been exhausted from all of the work she had been doing. Sarah was relieved to see Jessica.

"Thank goodness!" Sarah says trying to stand up.

"Maybe you should just sit down and rest. You're six months now, aren't you?" Jessica says helping her back in the chair.

Sarah nods then sighs in exhaustion. "I'm ready for the baby to be born. Work has been so stressful."

"That's why I'm here, to help! You just tell me what to do and I'll do it!"

**

Around four Jessica and Sarah were still doing things around the shop. Jessica finished putting away clothes and then moved onto taking pictures of the store and the models with the clothes on. While Jessica was packing up her camera gear she heard someone breathing heavily by the doorway. She turned her head and smiled when she saw Danny waiting for her.

"Oh! You're here! I didn't expect to see you." She runs up to Danny and gives him a long hug.

"I went back home then realized you were still here. I thought that maybe I could come pick you up so you don't have to ride home alone." Danny says happily

"Aww, how sweet! Well we are just finishing up." Jessica says looking to Sarah.

"You two go! I have some people coming in for a meeting at five." Sarah says trying to get them to leave.

"Are you sure? We don't want you going home alone." Danny says

"Nope, I'm just fine! Evan is coming after work so I'll be fine. But thank you both."

"Alright, call me if you need anything." Jessica insist.

**

Jessica sat in the back of the taxi with Danny. Her head rested on his shoulder while his hand rested on her lap. She was about to close her eyes when she noticed the taxi driver take the wrong turn. She jumped up from her seat to get his attention but Danny slowly pushed her back and put his finger over her lip.

"Shhhh." He whispers

"Danny, he took the wrong turn. Our building is back there!" She whispers

"Yeah, I know. Just rest for a bit." He says putting her head back on his shoulder.

Jessica raises her eyebrows and crosses her arms. "What's going on?" She giggles

"Can't I surprise you? Now shhh!!" He chuckles, kissing her forehead.

**

Momentarily Jessica and Danny arrived at a small corner sushi restaurant a few miles away from the city. Danny paid the taxi driver, got out of the car, and opened the door for Jessica helping her out.

"Aww, Danny. Is it date night?" Jessica says taking his hand.

"In a way... I was just craving sushi so much. I knew if I was, you totally were. Now here we are!"

"You know me better than I know myself!" They say walking in.

**

Durning dinner Danny's phone continued to ring. It was his mother, but he continuously sent it to voicemail.