Note: This story takes place after Michelle has found out about DandD and gotten drunk. Danny and Michelle have left Millennium, and are heading over to the Bauer house...
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Michelle winced at the slamming of her door as Danny walked around to the other side. Heaven help her, her head already hurt.
As her got into the car and started the ignition, she kept her eyes steadily ahead.
Ignore him, she thought. Give him the silent treatment all the way home.
Don't give him the satisfaction.
"Danny, I want out of this car right now."
So much for the silent treatment
"Danny�"
"I am talking you home Michelle, no arguments.," Danny said forcefully as he speed to the Bauer home.
"I can do whatever I want Danny," stated Michelle. "You certainly did."
"Are we back to this again," asked Danny, clearly frustrated.
"Yes Danny, we are back to this again," mimicked Michelle. "This is not you normal chit-chat."
"Oh, I bought a new leather jacket today," she parodied. "Isn't the weather beautiful... I can't wait for the draft�I SLEPT WITH DREW. Uh-huh, nope, no way, I ain't forgetting that one Mr. Adulterer."
"Michelle, this ends now."
No it doesn't Danny," screamed Michelle. "It ended the minute you crawled into Drew's bed. Finito. Over. Done. I am done with you Daniel Santos."
"To bad I am not done with you Michelle Santos," whispered Danny.
"Don't call me that," slurred Michelle. "I'm not a wife anymore Danny, and you were NEVER my husband."
"Yes I was," said Danny patiently. "I was, and I still am."
Danny then looked over to find Michelle fumbling with the dashboard in front of her.
"What are you doing Michelle?" He wouldn't let himself get frustrated.
"I am looking for the on/off switch," came her reply. "I want to turn you off."
He brought the car to a halt.
"We are home Michelle."
"It's not your home Danny, its mine. Not ours, but mine."
"Fine Michelle, let me help you into your house," he agreed as he lifted her into her arms to carry her inside.
"Why don't you try Drew's home Danny, maybe she left her light on for you."
She tossed her head back and laughed.
" I can't believe it. Drew has slept with both of my men, and I have only slept with one."
"Shhh baby," came Danny's reply.
Michelle nearly closed her eyes, and for one moment savored Danny's arms as he carried her through the door.
She couldn't help but wish it were another time, and another threshold.
THE END