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that she has been listening to his old album "Rock On", her favorite and requests a preview of one of his new songs. Joking that he doesn't sing on demand, Danny manages to avoid an impromptu performance and tells her that he does have a new album which was released in Europe, for Christmas. When she asks if he can get her a copy he says he will put out some feelers. Pushing to hear more about his career, Chris asks how he can be away so long from his adoring fans. Replying that he needed a break and to visit with his sister, Danny manages to steer the conversation away from work. They agree that they were both destined for great things and reflect on the dreams they shared all those years ago. Danny says there is one disappointment he will always regret and confesses that he has never once stopped thinking about her and then kisses her.

Feeling a little awkward after the kiss both Danny and Chris admit it felt great. Danny is aware that Chris has many complications in her life right now and that she may not want to add Danny Romalotti as another. Before she can answer however, they are interrupted by the door bell. Paul Williams is surprised to find Danny with Chris, he dropped by to run a new case he is working on, by her. Paul comments to Danny they have not had a chance to catch up and asks what he's up to. Unsure, Danny confirms that Paul is referring to his career and Chris butts in that his career is going gangbusters right now. Uncomfortably, Danny goes on to say that he has an album out in Europe, recently wrapped up some concert dates in Germany and hopes to go on tour in the States in the summer and perhaps make Genoa City his home base again. Chris states that she bets Gina will be happy to have him around and Paul takes the opportunity to question Danny about his absent son, who is currently in boarding school and must be missing his father. Daniel is doing great, they keep in contact by phone and e-mail several times a week, Danny replies and Paul states that it's not the same as being together. Turning the tables on Paul, Danny mentions he hears that he too has a young son and is there any chance he might meet him, whilst he's in town. On hearing that the boy is staying with his grandparents in California, Danny comments that it has to be tough, as it's not the same as being together and changes the subject to Paul's detective business and the fact that it has to be grueling for him, as neither of them are kids anymore. Paul deny's he finds the work hard going and notes that Danny's line of work is also more of a young man's game. Danny jokes "not to tell Mick Jagger that, he'd be crushed". As they are talking about touring, Danny suggests that perhaps Lauren could join him on stage sometime for a duet, for old times sake. Paul says that he thinks Lauren would like that as she misses performing. Danny notes that the more things change the more they stay the same. Paul agrees and excuses himself after arranging to catch up with Chris about his case later.

Alone again, Chris remarks that the conversation had been entertaining and declines Danny's invitation to go out for some dinner. Danny suspects that she wants to visit Paul about the case and she admits that as he had behaved himself earlier, she does. Danny can tell that things are still a little tense between her and her ex and Chris acknowledges that although part of her still misses Paul, she knows they are doing the right thing by being apart. Danny says, that is all part of letting go and Chris reveals that seeing Paul was a little easier this time.

When Danny drops by the Boutique to visit Lauren he is unaware that back at his office Paul and secretary Lynne are paying a visit to his website. Lynne, a big fan wants to find out whether Danny had any tour dates coming up and soon discovers that his career is not as successful as it used to be. Encouraging Lynne to dig deeper into Danny's album releases Paul wonders what Danny is playing at. When Chris arrives and sees them checking out Danny's site Paul tells her that he caught Lynne drooling over her keyboard. Chris laughs and admits she does the same thing, as she accompanies Paul into his office to discuss work.

Meanwhile, Lauren greets Danny and wonders whether he has a deep dark reason for coming to see her. Joking, he asks if he needs to have a fancy reason to come to see his favorite redhead and Lauren replies she is pleased to have the edge over Phyllis. Declining his invitation to join him for a drink, due to being dead on her feet, she invites him to take a seat so they can catch up. Danny rubs her feet and Lauren is reminded of how he would always massage her feet after a show. The two old singing partners reminisce about their concert days - it was electrifying remembers Lauren, a rush from beginning to end, the applause, the screaming fans, she was just along for the ride, it was Danny's show but what a glorious ride it was. Danny wants to know what it was like for Lauren when it all ended, how it felt when she finally realized that that phase of her life was over. She admits that she was sad, as is natural when anything that's wonderful in your life ends but she moved on because that is what you have to do. Lauren says that doesn't mean that she doesn't envy Danny still performing and goes on to question him about whether he is rehearsing and still keeping his voice tuned up. He's doing what is necessary, he assures her and when she asks if he's writing while in town and hopes that he's not being distracted by Christine, he laughs and says he had been waiting for that! The two friends laugh and Lauren asks Danny to carry her out to her car.

Running into Paul at Crimson Lights, Chris sits at his table with him to wait for Danny. Paul notes that Chris seems really happy and warns her about not getting in too deep too soon with Danny. Paul doesn't reveal that he and Lynne have discovered that Danny is no longer a big rock star. Danny interrupts their conversation and Paul questions him about his plans for his date with Chris. Paul admits he is there to meet Lauren. Chris mutters surprise! surprise! as she and Danny leave.

Later at Chris' apartment Danny feels as if a wall has come between them when she apologizes for not wanting to have dinner and says that she needs an early night, as she has a big court case in the morning. He questions whether it has something to do with the conversation she and Paul were having earlier and is concerned that Paul has been warning her away from him. Danny thinks perhaps Paul's comments to Chris were self serving but she doesn't think he is jealous and is surprised by Paul's protectiveness of her against Danny, as they have known each other for years and would find it hard to pull the wool over the other's eyes. Danny shares with Chris that he cherishes the time they have spent together and is glad

The following morning Chris is up and dressed, ready for work when Danny appears wearing an old robe of Paul's. There's nothing in the fridge and when Danny offers to run out to buy eggs, so that he can whip up some omelets, Chris informs him that she doesn't have a lot of time and besides, she's too nervous to eat due to her big court case. Danny says he shouldn't have kept her up so late and Chris states she's not complaining and when Danny broaches the subject of the previous night, Chris confides that she's surprised she let it happen but also to her surprise, she has no regrets. Seeking reassurance that Chris has no regrets about them spending the night together, Danny notes that it felt so natural being with her again. Chris points out that they are hardly strangers but Danny is aware of the complications in her life right now and that he just turned up on her doorstep out of the blue one morning. Chris confirms that she was stunned by his sudden return to her life but that he was exactly what she needed and has been enjoying his company, hanging out with an ex husband and dear friend. She tells him that she hasn't laughed so much in ages and he has made her realize just how dull and serious her life had become. Danny agrees that they are indeed dear friends and that he had had no idea what to expect when he saw her again and says it feels as if he never left. Telling him how happy she is to have him with her, Chris kisses Danny.

Later Danny's day is interrupted by Paul's arrival at Christine's apartment. Thinking that Paul must be calling to see Chris, Danny is surprised when Paul tells him he is there to talk to him and guessed his whereabouts when he received no answer from Danny's room at the Athletic Club. Danny says he had not expected to be at Chris's place himself and finds it interesting that Paul would think of finding him there. Paul admits that it happened sooner than he had expected but under the circumstances, he saw it coming. Danny wants him to get to the point and tell him what is so important that he had to track him down. Paul knows what Danny is up to, he says and he is being unfair to Chris. Thinking that Paul doesn't like seeing Chris with any other man than himself, Danny tells Paul that he has double standards if he thinks it's ok for him to move on with Lauren but not for Chris to be seeing him. Admitting that it hasn't been easy, Paul says that he still cares about Chris and intends to watch out for her. Danny tells him he can relax, he's no threat and still believing that Paul is referring to the past pain that he caused Chris, he informs Paul that he has no right to talk. When Paul says that it has nothing to do with the past but with what he is doing now, Danny demands to know what these supposedly terrible things he is doing to Chris are. Paul announces that he knows the truth about Danny's career, that it's not the huge success that he has been leading everyone to believe and then admits that Lynne accidentally discovered the information when she visited his website. Defensively, Danny says he didn't realize he was under investigation and that it's not the way Paul believes it to be; he's not trying to play games or to impress anyone, he didn't want anyone's pity and believed that he would be able to turn his career around. Danny knows that his career will never be what it used to be but that he has a lot to be thankful for, reaching heights that many artists will never achieve. Danny realises his life is changing and it's tough and asks Paul why "he can't cut him some slack" and suggests that Paul is enjoying seeing him in this position and can't wait to rub his face in it. Paul deny's he feels that way and when asked by Danny if he plans on running to Chris to tell her about his career, Paul instructs Danny that it will be him who tells her, as he doesn't think it's fair for Chris to be falling for some out of date image of Danny Romalotti. Paul goes on to preach that you can not build a relationship on dishonesty, that Chris isn't interested in his career and it's about who Danny is as a person. Danny asks how to tell someone as special as Chris that everything she believes about him is a lie, that he thought he had it all in perspective and that he feels a fool. Before leaving, Paul imputes Danny to level with Chris before she finds out on her own.

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