Note: sorry that it took me a while but I had to really think about the direction I wanted the story to take. I've had so many supporting emails and am so glad that you've taken Danny and Ellen into your hearts. Enjoy. All rights reserved.
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The next two weeks brought even more joy to both Danny and Ellen. Between the games, school work and activities they really didn't see much of each other during the weekdays but on the weekends managed to spend hot private moments on the boat.
Janet and Allan also became closer after their commitment of love for each other and things were looking up. One big issue that came up was that Maria was assigned to the same department in the hospital that Janet worked.
It was in the pharmacy, as Janet waited for some medication, that Maria greeted her. "I guess we should at least say hello."
Janet turned and saw the ex-wife. She moved back a few feet to keep her distance. "Oh...uh..uh...yes...uh hello."
Maria smiled. "I've heard a lot of good things about you from the other doctors and nurses. I'm glad that we will be working together." She held out her hand.
Janet smiled and took the woman's hand in hers. After a quick contact she quickly dropped it. "I look forward to working with you." Another nurse came into the room so Janet signed for the drugs and headed quickly away.
She helped a new patient get situated in one of the rooms and headed to the cafeteria to meet with Allan. When she walked in she saw him sitting and talking with Maria. She stood frozen not sure what to do until he looked up and waved for her to join them.
Janet sat down next to him across the table from Maria. "Hello again."
Allan noticed most of the others in the cafeteria were looking at them. "I guess everyone knows that I'm dating a nurse and my ex-wife just moved to town."
Janet took his hand under the table and they remained silent not sure what to talk about.
"Aunt Helen wants us all for dinner on Sunday," Maria said.
"All of us meaning..." Allan said.
"All," Maria said again. "You, Janet, Ellen and the cute boy I've seen her with at the ball games."
"He's my son Danny," said Janet quickly.
"Your son," Maria repeated almost choking on her sandwich. She glanced at Allan. "That must be interesting."
He laughed. "Believe me it has been quite interesting."
"I'm so happy that Ellen came to see me," Maria said feeling more relaxed but then she saw the confused look on both of their faces. "Oh god, she didn't tell you. I shouldn't have said anything."
"Well, she did say that she wanted to speak with you," Allan said somewhat embarrassed. "How did it go?"
Maria looked at Janet not wanting to get into it in front of her. "Can we uh...you know...discuss this...another time?"
"I can go," Janet said not wanting to get into a private matter between the two of them. She started to stand but Allan held her hand and her body down.
He turned and looked into Janet's eyes. "What you say to me can also be said to Janet." They both turned and looked at Maria.
"That's fine," Maria said feeling somewhat jealous. Although they had dated and been married for a number of years they never looked at each other the way Allan and Janet had looked at each other. "Basically, Ellen told me that she doesn't hate me and only came over to meet Andy."
"She said she wanted to meet her half-brother," Allan grinned. But his smile went away when Maria slowly stood up.
"He is her whole brother Allan."
Allan was too stunned to speak and could only watch as she took her empty tray and glass to the collection area. "What did she just say?"
Janet squeezed his hand. "I think she just said that you are Andy's daddy."
"Holy shit," was the best Dr. Allan Brand could come up with.
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One thing did change with Danny and that was that he quickly became the most popular boy in the school. The teachers and other kids all tried to get close to him. This was overwhelming especially to Ellen who wanted all of his time and attention and now had to share it. She walked into the lunch room and stopped when she saw a bunch of young underclass girls flocking around Danny sitting at their favorite table.
"What is your name?" Danny asked the tall skinny blonde girl wearing braces.
"Amy," the girl giggled. She held out her arm for him to sign his name with permanent ink. Danny took her hand and she quickly sat down next to him. "I'm too weak to stand," she whispered.
"To Amy from Danny," he said as he wrote the same on her inner forearm. "How is that?"
"I'll never wash my arm again," she said. After she took her pen back she whispered. "Can I write my phone number on your arm?"
Danny was about to laugh when he heard Ellen's raised voice behind them.
"How about I stick that pen where the sun doesn't shine?" Ellen glared at the girl.
"OH GOD!" Amy cried as she jumped back and hurried out of the lunch room.
"Jesus Ellen. You scared the shit out of that girl," Danny gasped.
She sat next to him and saw others turning around. "How many have propositioned you? Tell me that. How would you like it if guys were giving me their phone numbers?"
Danny could see that she was upset. "Let's talk about it later." He leaned over and whispered. "How many times do I have to tell you that I only love you?"
Ellen smiled and moved closer to allow his strong arm to surround and pull her closer. She relaxed and was doing well until Candy Underwood walked up.
"So are you coming to my party tomorrow night or not?"
Danny glanced at Ellen. "I didn't have a chance to tell you. Candy invited "US" to her party tomorrow night."
Ellen had been to a few of Candy's parties in the past and knew that there would be booze and a lot of messing around. "I thought we were going to a movie tomorrow night?"
Danny looked at Candy and noticed that she couldn't be wearing a bra. "Can we tell you before the end of the last period?"
"Sure," Candy smiled. "But don't forget." She turned and wiggled away.
"But don't forget," Ellen repeated as she elbowed him in his side.
"Ouch," Danny groaned. "You are invited too you know."
"Yes, but if we go you are not getting out of my eyesight."
