It was after dinner and Danielle decided it was time to call Bright. She picked up the phone to dial, but was interrupted by Ashley’s voice.

“DANI! You’ve got a visitor.” She called out.

Danielle stuck her head out into the hallway and saw Bright walking up the stairs.

“Hey.” He said.

“Hey.” She replied. “You can come in.”

Bright walked into her room and she sat down on the bed.

“I just wanted to apologize.” He said. “I really blew it with you. You probably hate me.”

“No I don’t.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

“So if I told if I tell you how sorry I am will you forgive me?”

“You could try.”

“I’m sorry Danielle.”

“You could do a little better than that.”

“I should never have believed Amy without getting your side of the story. Please forgive me…you mean so much to me and I need you in my life.”

“You know when I first moved here I cried every night.” She told him suddenly.

“You did?” he asked not sure where she was headed.

“Yeah, I was completely unhappy. I missed my old life and I wasn’t about to make Everwood home.”

“Wow…it didn’t seem like that.”

“I’m pretty good at masking my real feelings. But then you came along and I didn’t have to pretend anymore. When I’m with you I really am happy.” She told him.

“You make me feel the same way.” He admitted.

Danielle smiled and walked towards him.

“Let’s never fight again…especially about stupid stuff…okay?”

“Sounds good to me.” He replied.

“Excellent. Now kiss me.” She instructed him.

Bright laughed. “Someone’s a little bossy.”

“Bright…” she whined.

He leaned down and when his lips touched hers she knew she was home.