Author's Note: "The heart has its reasons which Reason knows nothing of". Blaise Pascal, French Philosopher. Thanks, to my friend, Severine!

Daniel sat in front of the fireplace, pulling his legs up against his chest. The only light came from the fireplace which illuminated the living room. Heavy rain pounded rapidly against the outside walls of his house. It was moments like this that he would reminisce back to his conversation with Betty which changed the course of his life.

Flashback

"Have you ever had your heart broken, Betty? If not, you don't know anything about love. You broke my heart."

"I'm so sorry, Daniel. It's just that..."

"That what, Miss Suarez? You think I can't love someone forever? Love you forever?"

"Loving someone forever, loving me forever was never in the picture, Daniel. I've watched you, you don't know how to love forever. And that scares me. I'll get in so deep with you, and like always, as with your other relationships, it won't last. We won't last...can't last. And I'll be the one hurting in the end."

"You're afraid to take risks? What is it about me that you..."

"You're Daniel Meade! I'm sorry. Taking a risk with you frightens me. We got along so much better when we were just friends. We...we shouldn't have even had that first date."

"It's not like I jumped on you the first night we went out!"

"Oh, you mean, like with your other women friends!"

"I respected you. I still do. Betty, just give us a chance. What are you afraid of?"

"Me. I'm afraid of me. Look at you and look at me."

"What about you? I love the way you look."

"People look at you, Daniel, and wonder what you're doing with me. Me, Ugly Betty."

"I've told you before you're not ugly. Why do keep putting yourself down? I find you beautiful. And they're looking at me, and wonder why someone as sweet as you would be with someone like me. God, Betty, you drive me crazy sometimes."

"I rest my case. I can't be with you, since apparently I drive you crazy."

"I would rather be crazy some of the time with you, Betty, than be crazy all of the time without you."

"Oh, Daniel."

End Of Flashback

Daniel felt arms hug him from behind. As he turned around, he was welcomed by a tight embrace.

"Looks like you were deep in thought. What were you thinking about?"

"Days gone by."

"Care to elaborate?"

"It was just like this night, the weather. Never mind. It doesn't matter anymore. It was a long time ago."

"Ah, I remember. It was the night you thought I'd be leaving you. Wanted to end our relationship," Betty said.

His baby blues sparkled at her. "I'd never been so scared in my life."

"But, I'm here," she held out her arms. "And I'm not going anywhere."

Drawing her into him, they kissed passionately.

"Daddy!" A voice squeaked. "Daddy! Carry me," the little voice hollered from down the hall.

"Thought you put her to bed," Daniel said, murmuring in her ear.

"The rain must have woken her up."

"Daddy!" Again, their little pride and joy hollered.

"I'll meet you in bed." Prying himself away from his wife, he walked toward the sound of their daughter's voice.

"Hey, sweetheart," Daniel cooed, as he approached her bed. "Why are you still up? Didn't mommy sing you a song? Thought you were sound asleep."

She held out her tiny arms. "Daddy," she giggled. "Carry me. Carry me."

Picking up the little three year old, he cuddled her in his arms. She stroked her daddy's cheek, and with her chocolate browns which she inherited from her mother, little Selma stared into her fathers sky blue eyes.

"Want to sleep with mommy and daddy tonight?"

"Sleep," she giggled, as she rocked back and forth in his arms.

"Okay, let's go join mommy. Just for tonight."

Betty laid patiently in bed. She loved the warmth of her husband's strong arms wrapped around her as she laid her head against his chest, listening to the sound of his heartbeat.

"We have company," Daniel chirped.

"Mommy!" Selma said cheerfully. "Surprise!"

"Sweetheart, you're still up. Did the rain wake you?"

She nodded, climbing atop her mommy.

"Daniel," Betty whispered, "you're spoiling her."

"I know. But, I guess you two will have to share me in bed."

"Daddy! Sleep!" Commanded little Selma.

"Then sleep, it is, huh, Betty?"

"There's always tomorrow night, Daniel."

The End