Paul: Hey, Danny.

Chris: Hey.

Danny: Hi. So is this a private conversation, or can anyone join in?

Danny: I'm sorry I'm late.

Chris: Just by a few minutes. Paul kept me company.

Danny: Yeah, I, uh, I see that.

Paul: So what do you kiddies have planned for tonight?

Danny: Dinner. You know, we'll just, uh, what, improvise?

Paul: Oh, rich rock star like you, uh, we're probably talking the colonnade room, aren't we?

Danny: Would you like me to bring you back a doggie bag?

Paul: No, thanks.

Danny: So what about you? What's on your schedule for this evening?

Paul: What, you mean besides work? Well, Lauren’s joining me.

Chris: Oh, surprise, surprise.

Danny: Okay. Well, we better, uh...

Chris: Yeah.

Danny: Get going.

Paul: Okay.

Chris: I'll see ya.

Paul: Later.

Danny: Allow me.

Chris: Thank you

Chris: Let's see, I think I have leftover pot roast, or we could order in. Whatever you want.

Danny: Man, are you a cheap date or what?

Chris: And a tired one. I am sorry.

Danny: Oh, hey, don't worry about it. We'll, uh, we'll go out another time. I'm not that hungry anyway.

Chris: Neither am I.

Danny: All keyed up for the big day tomorrow in court?

Chris: Never in my wildest dreams...

Danny: You against Victor Newman. Wow. Pretty heavy stuff.

Chris: I took this job because I wanted to be a part of big, important cases. Talk about being careful what you wish for. Anyway, it will be nice to just kind of have a quiet evening, get to bed early.

Danny: Is that the only reason you didn't want to go out tonight?

Chris: What do you mean?

Danny: Well, when I called you were totally up for it. And then after we met at the coffeehouse, well, your mood changed. I mean, not that I mind being here and having you all to myself, of course. It's just...

Chris: What?

Danny: I don't know. I feel there's a little wall between us. And I can't help wondering if it has something to do with what you and Paul were talking about.

Danny: I don't know. It sounds like Paul was warning you off me.

Chris: No.

Danny: You sure he wasn't acting out of self-interest?

Chris: He wasn't acting jealous or possessive at all. Why would he? He's got Lauren keeping him so busy.

Danny: I'm still not sure what to think about all that "concern" of his.

Chris: Especially 'cause it's you. I mean, God, it's not like we just met. I don't think we could pull the wool over each other's eyes even if we wanted to.

Danny: Have I told you how much it means to me being a part of your life again? I have treasured and cherished this time we've spent together.

Chris: Me too. I feel like I can be my whole self with you-- the good and the bad. No walking on eggshells or hiding my feelings, worrying about if I've said the wrong thing.

Danny: It's sort of like falling off a log.

Chris: Kind of.

Danny: I mean, it's the way it should be.

Chris: A true friendship, you mean.

Danny: Let me tell you something. Wherever you go, that's my home. I mean, it's the one place in this world, the one place I was meant to be. When I'm with you, it's like nothing else matters.

Danny: That's the truth

Chris: I should get some sleep.

Danny: Right. I should get going.

Chris: Okay.

Danny: All right. So good night.

Chris: Good night