Chapter 128: Daniel McAlister II
Parking Lot, Guys Hospital
Sam walked beside Daniel to the parking lot, thanking him once more for bringing her pocket knife and for the coffee and muffin--which she will most likely give to Elle since she only drinks black coffee. Daniel stood by his car, "Mr. Jackson is an....interesting man," he commented, struggling to define him and not sound rude. Sam knew the blond Irishman had that effect in people; she nodded, "One is never bored." she said.
Daniel fished his keys and opened the driver seat door and then looked at her, wondering. "Does he??" he started, ’Does he know about us?’ he wanted to ask.
"Yes, unfortunately," Sam admitted; she knew what he was trying to say. Daniel chuckled humorlessly, "That explains the whole awkward situation," he said.
Before getting in, he stepped closer towards her, and he leaned over. He wasn’t sure if he could kiss her there, but he went for it. He leaned in, aiming to kiss her lips, but she shifted her face at the last second apologetically. "Have a good day, Daniel." She said.
He nodded before getting in his car, disappointed, and he drove away.
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A week later, 7 Eastbourne Rd.
Sam walked into the familiar house, shrugging her jacket off.
"Hey." Daniel greeted from the kitchen; there was something different Sam knew. She could smell something cooking, and he had scheduled earlier than usual.