Disclaimer: I don't own a damn thing. I just like writing about these folks.

Summary: Daniel Meade thought he could keep his feelings a secret. What happens when the object of his affection gets hurt in an accident?

A/N: I'm baaack! The final installment of this story is here. Hope you enjoy.

"Mode magazine, please hold. Mode magazine, please hold..." Amanda answered the phone unenthusiastically, thumbing through an old issue.

"Mandy! Mandy...you'll never guess what happened!" Marc ran to the receptionist desk, pulling his inhaler from his pocket. "Just breathe. What is it?"

"Look!" he shoved two tabloids in her face. "It's Daniel and Betty. They were seen together all weekend holding hands, cuddling, kissing...ick! All sorts of things. I just can't believe- Mandy? Why aren't you acting more surprised? Or more grossed out for that matter?" Marc seemed mildly offended.

Amanda rolled her eyes, glancing briefly at the pair kissing in front of a restaurant. She let out a sigh. "Let's just say I saw it coming," she replied, flipping another page of the magazine. Marc let out a dramatic gasp and moved closer to Amanda. "Did you know about this before me? How'd you know?"

"Oh come on Marc! Anyone that has eyes and has watched the two of them together knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. As much as it pains me to admit...they probably are meant for each other. Wow...I can't believe I just said that," she sighed again.

"Well...okay. Yeah. Even I saw some sparks, but it's Daniel Meade we're talking about here. I never thought it would actually happen," Marc had caught his breath at this point and was gawking at the pictures of the two.

"Love can make you do some crazy things..." Amanda stated, surprisingly sounding very knowledgeable about the subject. "Do you think I'll ever fall in love?" she wondered, placing her head in her hands.

"Aww, Mandy. Don't feel down. Of course you will. There's someone out there for everyone. Probably someone you'd never expect. I mean, look at the tabloid. Look at me and Cliff. Total opposites. It'll happen for you," he rubbed her shoulder sympathetically. Amanda opened her mouth to explain how she'd realized Daniel and Betty really weren't that different, but decided to leave it alone.

"Where are the two lovebirds anyway? It's almost 9:00," he glanced at his watch. Amanda pulled her nail file out, leaning back in her chair. "Well...Daniel is 'sick' and Betty had a 'family emergency'," she raised an eyebrow, giving Marc an all-knowing look. "Hmm. How convenient."

"I know. But I'm jealous."

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Betty rolled over in bed, squinting at the alarm clock. Or...where she thought the alarm clock should be. Then she remembered...she wasn't in Queens. She was -

"Morning beautiful." His breath on her neck made her squirm a little. She giggled softly, rolling over to meet the most amazing set of blue eyes she'd ever gazed into. "Morning," Betty replied, smiling broadly. "How'd you sleep?" he propped himself up on his right arm, staring down at her. "Like a baby. I had the most wonderful dream," she smirked. "And what was that?" he wondered grinning. "I had a dream that Daniel Meade had fallen madly in love with me. Doesn't that sound crazy?"

"Not so much. Did you love him back or did he live alone miserably pining away for you the rest of his life?"

Betty sat herself up, leaning against the headboard. "I loved him with all my heart," she replied with a grin, hearing him let out a sigh. "And did you two live happily ever after?"

"Well...I woke up before the dream was over, so I can't be for sure. It sure seemed like we would," Daniel took her hand in his, softly caressing it. "I think I know the ending to your dream," he sat up with a smirk. "You do?"

"Yep. I think Daniel loves you so much that he's never gonna let you go. He wants to spend the rest of his life showing you just how much you're loved. So I'm 100 percent sure that your happy ending is in sight, my dear," Daniel smiled at her, leaning in for a kiss. "Really?" she smiled, resting her forehead against his.

"Really."

"Hmm...that's great news. So you think Mode is enjoying the tabloids today?" Betty asked him. He shrugged, leaning over to the nightstand to check his phone. "I'm sure they are...but then again I could care less. Looks like I've got a message from Mom and Dad on here. I guess they're curious," he sighed, leaning over to rest his head in her lap.

"Lots of people are gonna be curious about us," she pointed out, playing with his brown locks. "Don't worry about anything. It doesn't matter what people think. All that matters is us. I love you, and you love me. And we're gonna get through this together. Just like we get through everything together," Daniel's blue eyes gazed up into hers, their clasped hands resting over his heart. Betty grinned, leaning down and passionately pressing her lips against his. Betty giggled as Daniel swiftly pulled her down on top of him. They continued to kiss, quickly forgetting about any and everything in the outside world and focusing solely on the task at hand...

A/N-2: Hope everyone enjoyed that last little bit of mushy-ness. The sequel (if I write it) will focus on Daniel and Betty starting their life together and new challenges along the way. I also might include a little of Amanda's love life. And finally, I'd like to give one more BIG thanks to my loyal reviewers!