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You slowly opened your eyes to the sound of beeping. You looked around as your eyes adjusted to the lights of the room. You smiled softly when you looked to your right and noticed Danny was resting his head on the hospital bed, gently holding your hand. Snoring softly with every breath he took. You gently used your left hand to tousle his hair so that he’d wake up. “Hey, sleepy head.” You attempted to say. “Hey, you’re awake.” Danny sat up straighter with a smile. “Yeah, will you get me a glass of water?” You asked. “Of course.” Danny walked out of the room to get water.
When he returned Steve and Booth were following behind him. He gently handed you the water. “Thank you.” You told him. “You had us worried for a minute there.” Booth admitted as he patted your covered foot. “I was worried myself.” You admitted when you set the glass of water down. “Scot
Winters is no more.” Steve said. You nodded in understanding. “How long was I out for?” You asked. “Three days.” Sweets announced when he walked into the room. “Three days...” You repeated softly. “I, uh, I’ve got to go get Grace. I’ll be back later.” Danny stated awkwardly. “Bring her with?” You asked. “Will do.” Danny started to step away without another word until you grabbed his wrist. “I meant what I said before.” You pulled him in for a kiss. “Now you can go.” You smiled as he walked out of the room, looking slightly embarrassed.
“He didn’t leave your side the entire time you were asleep. He even had Grace in here a few times.” Steve told you. “This may sound weird to you guys, but I could feel their presence even though I was asleep.” You admitted. Everyone in the room smiled at that statement. They didn’t think it weird it all.
“I hope you don’t mind that I bought new furniture.” Danny said as he opened the front door. “That’s fine. I’m just glad to be out of the hospital and home.” You admitted. Even though it was nice to be home, thoughts of what happened began to fill your mind. Danny noticed that you began to tense up. “It’s going to be an adjustment period, but I’m here for you.” Danny said gently. You nodded in understanding. “I put a second deadbolt and a new deadbolt plus new locks on both doors.” Danny pointed out. You walked to the front door and inspected it.
“Steve also had someone come and check the locks on all of the windows including the second story windows.” Danny said. That eased some of your worry. “Danny, would it be all right if I stayed in your room with you. I don’t want to stay in my room alone.” You admitted sadly. “Yes. I’m perfectly okay with that. Especially if it helps you.” Danny told you.
“Honestly, my room, it’ll be a long time before I’m comfortable with being in there.” You admitted to him. “I understand.” Danny replied. He fully understood that adjusting to life again would be difficult. “Were you able to make a counseling or therapy appointment?” Danny asked when you sat down on the new couch. “I got into counseling. I start next week, it’s the earliest appointment they had.” You replied. Danny set your things down beside the door for now. Not wanting to leave your side, he slowly made his way to sit next to you.
You curled into his side as he leaned back. The two of you enjoying the peace the silence brought for the moment. Suddenly the silence was broken when the deadbolts began to unlock. Danny could feel your body tense up at the sound. “Don’t worry, it’s just Steve. He went to pick up Grace earlier.” Danny assured you. You sighed when the door opened to reveal Grace and Steve. “Hey, monkey.” Danny leaned forward when Grace ran towards him. You slowly sat up. Grimacing a little at the movement. “Danno, you hurt Y/N.” Grace said when she looked at you.
“Honey, I’m fine. My muscles just ache. That’s all.” You assured Grace before giving her a hug. “Welcome, home.” Steve said when he sat down. “Thanks.” You told him when you released Grace. “Are you up for a small surprise?” Grace asked. You looked to Steve with your brow raised. Steve smiled and shrugged. “All right.” You replied. Grace leaped with joy. She calmed down a bit when she gently took your hand and pulled you from the couch. She tried to be as gentle as possible.
You she led you towards the kitchen. When you got by the back door she turned toward you “you need to close your eyes.” She said with excitement. “Please.” She continued. “All right.” You obliged. She continued to lead you outside. When you were finally outside she allowed you to open your eyes. You smiled when you saw the ‘welcome home’ banner. Booth, Sweets, Chin, and Kono were there too. Along with a few faces you weren’t familiar with.
Danny came up beside you and wrapped his arm around your waist. You leaned your weight against him. “This was mostly Grace’s idea. She asked us and Booth who to invite.” Danny said. “Go, mingle.” Danny smiled happily as he gently pushed you towards your small group of friends. Steve strolled up beside Danny. “It’s going to be a long adjustment period.” Steve stated. “I know.” Danny stated.
“Hey, Booth.” You greeted Booth. “Good to see you on your feet again.” Booth hugged you. “So, this is Sweets, Angela, and Brennan. They work at the Jeffersonian. Sweets works with the FBI. It’s time you two officially met.” Booth introduced you to everyone. “It’s nice to finally meet you, Booth is always talking about you back home.” Angela spoke. You smiled. “You’re not what I was expecting. I’m glad you survived what you did.” Brennan was the next to speak. “You’re the blunt one, Booth always spoke about.” You smiled at Brennan. Everyone laughed. Including Brennan. Booth had wanted everyone to be able to meet you, but he knew that everyone couldn’t be here. Some had to stay back at the Jeffersonian.
As everyone mingled Steve happily grilled dinner. He’s was glad to see that you were enjoying yourself a little bit. He knew there were going to be moments where all would seem lost. He wasn’t lying when he told Danny that it’s going to be a long adjustment period. Not just for yourself, but for your relationship with Danny, your home life, and everyone around you. Steve wouldn’t admit it out loud, but he was mad about Wo Fat escaping. He doesn’t blame you or anyone else for it, he blames himself. Sadly, Steve also blames himself for what happened to you. His thoughts shifted when he saw Booth approaching him.
Danny was joking around with Sweets when his thoughts suddenly made him go silent. He began to look around the yard at the scene before him. He saw you laughing with Grace, Brennan, and Angela. Booth was standing next to Steve at the grill talking. He honestly enjoyed the scene that was playing out in front of him. Except he couldn’t shake the guilt that was nagging at him. “You blame yourself for what happened.” Sweets spoke softly with a sad tone. “Yeah.” Danny replied even though he knew it wasn’t a question. “You mean more than you think to her. It’s obvious that she means just as much to you.” Sweets looked to where you were standing. Danny nodded. After several minutes of Sweets and Danny silently observing, Steve announced that it was time to eat.
For several hours, everyone ate, talked, and had a merry time. The moment Grace announced she was getting tired, everyone began to help clean up and say good night. You were happy with how things had ended that evening. You were anxious with what new adventures tomorrow may bring.