"Relax, Montana. You're a fantastic CSI, you're a great partner and friend. Don't be so hard to yourself. One thing I learnt with the time. I have to think first and act then, but also I shouldn't question everything I do. Hey, no one's perfect, right? I definitely am not, and I'm not trying to be. I'm trying to be as good as possible, but perfection isn't my goal. Maybe you should try to slow down a bit as well. Makes everything a lot more enjoyable."

Truer words were never spoken! Danny taking the time to let Lindsay know she isn't alone in thinking this way was awesome! He truly does care about her in here, and you can definitely see this is the start of something more. :) Lindsay questioning herself and her methods should be a big flag in showing how deeply she does care about getting the bad guy.

To care is definitely better than being a machine, but she shouldn't beat herself up about letting it get to her. She just needs to take each day as it comes. The friendship in here is amazing! I can't wait to see more of your one shots, Brinchen! And the way you brought up Louie, marvelous!

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Woohoo! Another season two oneshot! Thank you so super much for writing them. I know I keep repeating myself, but I love them, it’s so much fun to see how Danny and Lindsay get closer and closer. Brilliant job hon!

I can totally understand why this case affected Lindsay so much, she simply saw herself in that woman. She also left Montana to see the world, left her parents and family behind to start a new life in New York. I’m not sure how her dad reacted, but I can imagine that he wasn’t too happy losing his little girl. Don’t get me wrong, I think she has a great relationship with her parents, but I also think her father took it hard that his only daughter left. Of course she can’t just forget the case and act like nothing is wrong. In moments like this she obviously misses her family the most, so I can see why she doesn’t want to go home to her apartment where she’s alone.

Instead she visited James Vackner and tried to find out why he killed the woman. I knew that he wouldn’t tell her anything, he knows that it drives Lindsay crazy not knowing why he did it. He’s a sick son of a bitch. (Sorry for the swearing, but it’s true!) I think one reason why it affects Lindsay so much, is the fact that she’s not in control in situations like that. And even though Mac and Danny told her already that she did a great job she still feels helpless and sad. But she knows she can’t stay at work all night long, but she also doesn’t want to go home, so she sits down on a bench near the lab, trying to get her feelings under control. But she doesn’t stay alone for long, someone obviously followed her. Someone who knew she needs a friend to talk to. “You do know being out all by yourself as a woman isn't that safe in this city?” … “The case is still bothering you?” - “I visited Vackner. Because I wanted to know why he did it,” Lindsay answered, feeling how her cheeks reddened in slight embarrassment. She knew she had made a step too much regarding this case; it wasn't part of her job to question this man even after being arrested. “What did he say?” - “He didn't say anything,” - “Doesn't surprise me,” Danny replied. “Such a cold man. Came across kinda creepy if you ask me.”

Amen to that! Vackner definitely has no heart at all. I’m sure he enjoys seeing Lindsay so down and desperate, he loves seeing other people suffer. That’s probably also why he killed Sarah, which makes it even worse than it already is. Killing people because it’s fun? That’s so sick; I don’t even have words for it. I’m glad that, even though she didn’t want at first, she opens up to Danny and talks to him about what’s bothering her so much. She knows she can tell him everything and that he won’t judge her, she trust him. Danny worked on some difficult cases himself as well, he will understand and will know what to do. “Can I ask you something?” she wanted to know then. Danny nodded. “Sure. What's up?” For another moment, she hesitated. Then she asked, “Do you sometimes wonder if this is the right job for you?” - “No idea,” he said. “Sometimes the job is driving me crazy and sometimes I really wonder what would have happened if I had become a professional baseball player. But I guess there's a reason why I became a crime scene investigator.” He studied her. “Why? Do you think this isn't the right job for you?”

I think it’s normal that you question yourself with a job like Danny’s and Lindsay’s. When cases affect you so much, you will always ask yourself if you can do it and if you’re strong enough. It’s also normal to compare yourself with the victim of the case hits you close to home, I would rather be worried of she wouldn’t. I mean she and Sarah really have a lot in common; of course this case affects her more. But that doesn’t mean she’s not a good CSI, because she is. She is determinate, caring and strong, plus she loves this job and can’t imagine doing anything else. I’m glad that Danny agrees with her on that. “No,” Lindsay answered. “I love this job. I have my reasons why I wanted to become a CSI. But see...sometimes I wonder if maybe I'm not professional enough. Look at this case today. It affected me that Sarah was from Montana as well. And that she had such a difficult relationship with her father. She moved to the city because she had a dream, and she and her father had those problems because he didn't want her to start fresh somewhere else. That reminds me of myself so much. I couldn't just push those feelings away. I was really affected by this. Maybe that's why I couldn't stop asking questions. I mean, we arrested him. There was no need to keep on asking him why he did it. I should have just accepted that I wouldn't get answers. Maybe with another case, I would have done that. But this time?” She sighed. “I see.” Danny nodded again. “Do you want to know what I'm thinking?” When she nodded, he continued, “I think it's normal that some cases affect us. Don't ask how many times that happened to me before. Especially when it comes to cases that remind me of what happened with my brother. It's hard to ignore your feelings. Even Mac and Stella can't do that. You'll see it with the time. It happened before that they got obsessed with cases and wanted to find answers, no matter what it cost. All of us have our cases that follow us and affect us. We're just human.”

Agreed! I couldn’t have said it any better. She’s human and has feelings, of course there are some cases which are harder for her to handle than others. And Danny is right, everyone knows what she’s going through, they won’t think that she’s a bad CSI and cop, they knows exactly how she feels. All of her co-workers know what a tough cookie she is, they won’t think any less of her or doubt her professionalism. Like I said, showing emotion only means that she’s a caring human being. “I'd rather say it'd be bad if we acted like machines all of the sudden,” Danny said. “Every normal person has feelings and that some cases are rougher for us than others is surely okay. Like I said, even Mac has his cases that follow him. Like DJ Pratt. Aiden got fired because of Pratt, and Mac promised he would keep his file on his desk until Pratt was arrested. I think getting affected has nothing to do with being professional.” - “So you think I didn't go too far?”

Absolutely not! I know that Lindsay likes to be in control over her feelings, but that doesn’t work with a job like hers. Sometime she will feel helpless and lost, but that’s normal. She’s a human being with feelings and emotions, how can she not be affected by some cases? If she wouldn’t it would mean that she’s cold-hearted and Lindsay is everything but that, she’s one of the most caring and loving persons I know. So I agree completely with Danny, everyone has cases which affect them more than other ones, cases which remind you of your experiences from the past or reflect you r own life will always affect you more than the other ones. But that definitely happens to everyone, Lindsay has no reason to doubt herself or to feel bad. She’s doing a wonderful job and never fails to amaze Danny with her skills; she really is fantastic at her job. I really love how Danny listens to her, calms her down, buoys her up and supports her, he’s an amazing friend. Lindsay is lucky to have him; he always finds the right words to make her feel better. And really, when will Lindsay finally realize that she’s worrying way too much? Even Danny knows it and he only knows her for a few months. LOL I love all the beautiful things Danny says to her, he is amazed by her and knows she’s a tough and fantastic CSI, she just needs to be reminded of that every now and then.

“I think you're doing just fine,” Danny told her. “Of course I don't know what's going on in your pretty head, but I really think you shouldn't be so hard to yourself. You're really good. I love working together with you because we're an awesome team. You're a great partner. Who cares if sometimes cases get too much for you? It happens to all of us. That's why you have co-workers and friends who you can talk to when you think the job is overwhelming you. Like me.” …. “You're a great friend. I didn't forget how you supported me after what happened to Louie, and how you let me listen to that tape. I like to be there for you as well. And believe me, you didn't go too far today. If I had been in your situation, I'd also have tried everything to get answers.”-“I'm thinking too much, huh?” Lindsay asked, smiling at him. The offer of support felt good, especially as it was coming from him. “Yeah, you do,” Danny answered with a grin. “But so do I sometimes. And Mac, and Stella and everyone else. Relax, Montana. You're a fantastic CSI, you're a great partner and friend. Don't be so hard to yourself. One thing I learnt with the time. I have to think first and act then, but also I shouldn't question everything I do. Hey, no one's perfect, right? I definitely am not, and I'm not trying to be. I'm trying to be as good as possible, but perfection isn't my goal. Maybe you should try to slow down a bit as well. Makes everything a lot more enjoyable.”-“Yeah, that's true,” Lindsay agreed. “You're a great friend as well, you know that? Thanks for listening.”

You really have no idea how amazing this part is. It’s sweet, beautiful and full of appreciation for each other. It’s awesome how close they, their friendship is something special and unique, they are lucky to have each other. For Lindsay and Danny it’s hard to let someone else in, but somehow they trust each other more than anybody else, I love that. Like I said, thanks for writing those season two oneshots, I love them so much. :D