Fighting for Love Ch. 04

: Chapter Four :

Jessica peeked in the window of the oven and smiled when she saw the corn bread rising and getting golden brown. "Jess, do you have a minute?" Jake asked from the doorway.

Jessica nodded. "What's going on Jake?" she asked, standing up and turning around.

Jake hesitated. "Danny was hurt on the op," Jake told her. He watched all the color drain out of Jessica's face. Danny had been gone for nearly four months and she really missed him, even if she wasn't ready to admit it.

"Is he okay?" Jessica asked, hoping her expression didn't betray how she felt. Jake shook his head.

"I don't know Jess. The other members of his team are bringing him back now," Jake answered, knowing it wasn't enough. Jake and Jessica looked up when they heard a noise in the doorway.

"What is it Devin?" Jake asked, noting the look of concern in his friend's eyes.

"They just took Danny into the infirmary," Devin reported. Jake nodded and watched as Devin left the room before turning back to Jessica.

"I want to see him," Jessica told Jake. Jake nodded and hid a smile. He watched as Jessica turned off the oven and pulled out the corn bread before following Jake to the infirmary.

Cal blocked their way. "You don't want to go in there right now," Cal said softly. Jessica looked at him defiantly and Cal sighed but moved away to let Jessica into the infirmary. Jessica gasped and covered her mouth with her hand. Danny was laying on the table pale and bloody. His once brown hair was now so matted with blood that it appeared black and blood trailed down his face. "Danny?" Jessica whispered.

Claire glanced over her shoulder and gave the girl a sympathetic smile. "Jess, why don't you go wait outside. I'll help Danny and then I'll let you spend all the time you want with him," Claire said gently. Jake's eyes met Claire's and he knew from the look on her face that it didn't look good and he led Jessica out of the room. "Is he going to be okay?" Jessica asked softly, her body shaking. Jake squeezed Jessica's hand. "I don't know, Jess, I hope so," Jake murmured. Jake watched Jessica take out her frustrations on a batch of dough rising in a bowl. As Jessica dumped the dough in a bread pan, she burst into tears. "What happened?" Jake looked up to see several operatives in the doorway. He walked over to the them. "Danny was injured during his mission," Jake said softly.

"Hey if Danny doesn't survive, will you finally go on a date with me?" Paul asked. Jake slugged Paul roughly and Jessica gave him a dirty look as she poured the chili into the warmers. Jake put the corn bread into baskets and put them on the tables. "Jess, c'mon, lets get some air," Jake said softly. Jessica followed Jake outside and fell apart.

"He needs to be okay," Jessica wailed. Jake held her while she cried and only let go when Cal stepped out to join them.

"How's Danny?" Jessica asked through her tears. Cal smiled.

"He's going to live. He looks a little worse for wear, but he's awake and he's asking to see Will," Cal told Jessica.

Jessica laughed and wiped the tears off her cheek. "I'll give you a few minutes to compose yourself and I'll see you both in the infirmary," Cal added before walking away. Jessica threw her arms around Jake's neck and hugged him tightly. "Thank God," Jake breathed. Jessica almost ran to Danny's room. She washed her face in the bathroom and applied a bit of blush to her cheeks. William gurgled in his crib. "He's dry," Jake told Jessica. Jessica thanked Jake before lifting William out of the crib. "Let's go see daddy," Jessica cooed.

Jessica stood nervously in the doorway. "Danny?" she said softly. Danny looked up through bruised eyes and smiled.

"God Jess, you're a sight for sore eyes," Danny said with a grin. Jessica laughed.

"Now I know you'll be alright, that was so cheesy," Jessica muttered. Danny chuckled and his eyes fell on the baby in Jessica's arms.

"He's gotten so big!" Danny exclaimed, his eyes widening. Jessica smiled and nodded as she stepped closer. "Hey buddy," Danny said softly, reaching his hand out to touch his son. William gurgled and wrapped his hand around one of Danny's fingers. Jessica gently set William on the bed next to Danny. "You've been crying," Danny accused. Jessica nodded, knowing her face was giving her away.

"I didn't know how badly you were hurt, I was worried about you," Jessica murmured. Danny smiled at her. "I've felt better, but now that you and Will are here, I think I could survive anything," Danny said. Jessica laughed.

"Danny, when you're feeling better, we need to talk," Jessica said softly. Danny's heart clenched but he nodded and turned his attention back to his son. Jessica knew she was being brushed off, but let it go.

-Three weeks later-

Jessica sat nervously on the bed as she waited for Danny. Jake poked his head in and Jessica tightened the sash on her robe. "He's on his way up," Jake told Jessica with a grin. Jessica thanked Jake and closed the door behind him. Jessica took a deep breath and let it out as she continued to wait for Danny. She didn't have to wait long. She looked up as the door opened. Danny looked surprised to see Jessica waiting for him. "What are you doing here?" he asked. Jessica resisted the urge to roll her eyes.

"You had me move in here," Jessica reminded him. Danny laughed at himself.

"Sorry, I'm still having some memory issues." Danny began unbuttoning his shirt. "Clark's been caught, you can go back home if you want," Danny told her. Jessica sighed and looked sharply at Danny when he winced.

"God Danny, those bruises look so painful," she murmured. Danny nodded.

"They hurt like hell," Danny grumbled. Jessica frowned a little and crossed the space between them. "Jess, what are you doing?" Danny wanted to know. Jessica smiled and kissed him.

"I forgive you Danny and I've missed you," Jessica murmured. Danny stared at her. "I love you Danny," Jessica said softly, undoing the knot in the sash of her robe before she let it fall to the floor. Danny's jaw dropped and once his shock wore off, he grinned and wrapped his arms around Jessica. "I've missed you too," he growled, pressing kisses down her neck. Jessica moaned as Danny pulled away. "What about Will?" Danny asked. Jessica smiled and pulled him to the bed.

"Will is staying with Claire tonight," Jessica said with a smile. Danny grinned and reached for Jessica again. Jessica moaned as she felt Danny's fingers press into her. Danny's eyes met Jessica's. "Don't tease me Danny, please," Jessica breathed. Danny grinned again and pushed his cock inside her. Jessica moaned and lifted her hips to match Danny thrust for thrust. "Oh God Danny!" Jessica cried out. Danny grinned and pulled almost completely out. "Danny!" Jessica protested. Danny laughed and thrust in hard and fast. Jessica bit back a scream as she neared her climax. Danny groaned and Jessica could tell that he was holding back. Danny thrust once more hard and fast and Jessica came with a shaky scream. One more thrust had Danny's seed spilling deep inside. "Are you okay?" Danny asked, rolling off of Jessica and laying flat on the bed.

"I should be asking you that," Jessica said with a satisfied moan. Danny laughed.

"I feel so much better now," Danny told Jessica with a grin.