Romance Dark Division - Dani by bdbeauty

[Ramesh_Rocky]

Once they were able to stop and get some take out pasta, they were all set to head back and make the last night of their little home perfect. Nick watched as Vince walked into the bunker and on through the small hallway to the kitchen. His partner was putting on a brave front, but he saw the cracks around the edges. The man wore his heart on his sleeve sometimes, and this was definitely one of those times. Nick knew it would be hard to say goodbye to Dani tomorrow for them both, but somehow the quiet that would follow would be worse. She and Vince had a special bond and it wasn't going to matter if they kept talking as friends. Her presence being gone was going to send the ginger-haired idiot into a spiral. Nick's only hope was that it wouldn't be as deep as when Dani first came to stay there.

He gave his partner a soft smile as they dumped the bags from their hands onto the counter. Dani was nowhere to be seen.

"Do you want to go find Dani, so we can eat? I'll unpack everything."

"Why don't you go find her Nick? I'll put things together." Vince barely returned his gaze as he picked up the cake and hid it towards the back of the counter. He didn't question him; just let Vince do what he needed to in order to be okay. Tonight, he wanted time with Dani, his new found friend, but he knew Vince needed the time. And, if he wasn't ready for it, then far be it for Nick to push too hard.

Nick left him in the kitchen and walked down the hallway towards Dani's room. He found it open, and there inside was a sight that nearly broke his heart. Dani had two suitcases sitting just inside the door and was working on putting things into two other duffle bags that sat on the bed. He knocked on the door, more out of formality than anything.

"Hey, I was wondering when you guys would be getting back. You've been gone for hours." She smiled at him and it was almost like a normal day there, if not for the suitcases on the floor near where he stood.

"We sort of went out to get something special for our last dinner together. I hope you didn't eat already." He smiled at her.

"Nope, and I'm starving. You guys didn't have to do that though."

"I know. We wanted to give you a proper good bye, though. Vince and I could have cooked, but well, we figured you should have something really good before you left."

"Sounds great! I was just finishing up the packing in here. You know I think I nearly doubled what I came with. It's kind of crazy." She laughed softly as she came over.

"You know I am really going to miss you around here Dani." Nick broke then and pulled her in for a hug.

"Don't get sappy on me just yet. Let's have drinks first."

"Sorry. It's just seeing you pack makes it a little too real you know."

"I'm not going to be dead or retired or anything. We'll probably see each other for something soon. I mean I saw you guys before I moved in here didn't I?"

"Yea, but it won't be the same and you know it."

"I do, but life moves Nick and I have to also."

"I know that; just promise me you'll stay safe no matter what. You're like a sister to me and I don't want to get that call from Oz that something's happened."

"I'll do my best. And we'll see what young idiot they partner me with. Hopefully, it'll be someone as good as Stan."

"Hopefully. Hey, can you just do me one favor before you leave?"

"I suppose. What do you have in mind?"

"Spend some time with Vince."

"I planned on spending the rest of the night with you both, if that's okay." She pulled back in his arms to look at him."

"I meant maybe crash with him or something. I figured we'd have dinner, dessert, a drink or two and then I'll head to bed early. And, I think it would mean a lot to Vince to have some time with just the two of you."