*Tabitha*
“I would have happily picked you up”. Danny says as he opens the door to his hotel room. “I could have tried talking to your mom again”.
“I thought it better to walk here ... Mom might need a little more time to get used to the idea”. I hurry into his arms, enjoying the feeling of his strong embrace.
He sighs softly. “I get her wanting to protect you, especially with ... you know ... what happened to her, but I would never abandon you ... no matter what”.
“I know that Danny”. I mumble against his shoulder. “My mom just needs to realize that too and she will ... with time ... I hope”.
“I will do my very best to convince her. I promise you that”. He is gently caressing my back. “Oh by the way. I got something for you”.
I look up at him. “You got something for me ? Danny, you
