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Can't sleep?

Middle of the night panic attacks aren't much fun.

Couldn't get back to sleep after it.

Yikes. That doesn't sound pleasant at all.

Do they happen often?

Nope.

Not so much anymore. They kind of pop up every once in awhile, usually after a bad case or a nice little reminder of something.

At least they don't happen very often, are you going to try and get a nap in this afternoon?

[ooc: Is Danny going to post in the other thread or are the ladies going to be on their own?]

Yea, they've gotten much better over the years, which I'm grateful for,

Maybe. We'll see. Have Liv today, so... *shrugs*

Depends on what it is you should be used to.

Panic attacks.

That's not really something you should have to get used to.

Ya okay?

Maybe not, but fourteen years, you'd think I'd be used to 'em.

I'll live.

*Rubs her back comfortingly because he's not sure what else he should do.* Things that hurt you aren't really something you can ever really come to terms with, I mean I'm no doctor or anythin' but I know even if you've lived with something for a while it can still be hard.

And I didn't ask if you'd live. Because I already know you will.

*rests her head on his shoulder at the comforting touch* Ya just deal the best you can. Ride out the bad times, because you know it'll get better over time.

Just gotta soldier through it. Just surprises me sometimes how it can sneak up.

*Places a soft kiss on her forehead as he continues massaging her back* Soldiering on is the best we can do sometimes, and you're right, there's always better times ahead.

That's acceptable, I'm sure you're never like "Okay, bout time I had a panic attack."

Exactly. It'll get better. Just hafta give it time.

*offers a weak laugh at this* Nope, can't say I've ever thought that.

Time heals most wounds.

*Smiles back at her* Good, because I'd worry even more if you had.

I'm always here, if you need me ya know.

Ain't that the truth?

*laughs* So would my shrink.

I know. Thanks.

It is. Time and Coffee life's greatest medicines.

*shakes his head and chuckles* So I'd imagine, although, she'd get to keep you longer.

You're welcome, its worth it. Because I'm pretty sure I love you...

Yes. Time and coffee. Must get some coffee soon.

*laughs* She's had me nine years. I flipped her coffee table a few weeks back. Not sure if she'd want me longer.

*smiles* Glad you think so.

I don't know where I'd be without coffee. Probably dead.

*Is amused by the concept, even though he knows he shouldn't be.* You flipped her coffee table? I've never flipped tables on a therapist, but I have been known to do it while interrogating a suspect.

*Returns her smile with one of his own* I do, because it is. Yeah, maybe... Just a little bit. *smirk*

That makes two of us.

*smiles a little, it was kind of funny* I visited her office after hours. After a bad case. And I just kinda lost it, flipped her coffee table, and collapsed in tears. It wasn't pretty.

Good, good.