New Orleans Blues

Summary: Stella gets transferred to New Orleans, months after her departure she sends letters to all of her old team mates. One letter will make Mac Taylor realize that he needs Stella in his life, and he makes a surprise visit to New Orleans. friendship and romance (of course SMacked)

Disclaimer: I DONT OWN CSI NY but so glad they didn't kill Stella off instead she's been moved to New Orleans, so just becuz its not mentioned she can still keep in contact with Mac which is a good thing

and in my fic there is no new lady... Mac's right hands are Danny and Hawkes as of this (my) story

PART 1/2

It was a cold winter morning in New York City. The lab was really quiet. Stella had left for New Orleans a few months ago. No one had heard from her ever since she landed in New Orleans.

The team was upset when she left, but had to deal with the facts. She wasn't ever coming back. Out of all the team Mac of course miss Stella the most. He broke it off with Peyton and Aubrey because he wouldn't be happy with either of them. He wanted his best friend and work partner back.

He was sitting in his office when Danny came in.

"Hey Mac, how are you holding up?"

"I miss when she was here," he frowns looking up at his friend.

"Have you ever thought about going down there to visit?" he asked, sitting down.

"I don't know why I let her go."

"You care for her Mac. She wanted to do this."

"She told me at the last minute, and she hasn't called any of us since she landed in New Orleans."

"She's probably busy Mac. You haven't smiled since you had the broken ribs and she was always visiting you."

"She's my friend, what do you expect?"

"You have a crap load of accumulated days off. You should go surprise her."

"I don't know Danny, is that all you wanted?"

He nods, "I guess I'll let you get back to whatever you were doing."

"Thanks," he offers a slight smile, and Danny left.

Mac sighs and looks at his phone, no text's or voicemails from Stella. Maybe our relationship isn't as close as it used to be.

A few hours had passed and it finally had gotten bright outside. Mac looks at the picture on his computer Stella and him having a good time at the racing track.

"I miss us. I should have acted like a better friend this past year," Mac frowns, running his thumb over her cheek.

"Boss?" Adam says standing by his door.

"Yeah Adam?"

"I'm worried about you, are you going to be okay?"

"Thanks for worrying Adam, but I'm fine," Mac threw on a fake smile, got up from his chair. "Just probably need a walk."

Adam sighs as he saw Mac disappear. "Poor Mac," he frowns.

"Hey Ross, where's Mac?" Don asked when he came over to him.

"He went on a walk, why?"

"Stella left me a message asking how Mac was doing and I told her I would call her back. Oh and she sent letters to us which should be coming tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll go help you find Mac."

"Thanks Adam," Don started walking and Adam followed.

They searched for him for a few minutes and then ran into Danny.

"Hey Mess," Don greets.

"Hey, what are you guys doing?"

"Trying to find Mac."

"He told me he was going out for some fresh air."

"Thanks Danny," Don nods.

"What's the matter anyways?"

"Stella called me, she was going to call Mac, but thinks he's mad at her, so didn't want to argue over the phone."

"Well, he isn't mad, just really depressed. I'll help you guys find him quicker," he took out his phone, and traced Mac's phone.

"Well where is he?"

"Sullivan's..."

"Okay let's go," Don nods, and the two guys follow him.

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When Mac got down to the bar he sat down and ordered two bottles.

"Hey Mac, you barely ever come here alone. Where's your partner is crime?" the bartender smirks.

"You mean Stella," he frowns. "She left me for New Orleans."

"Now I understand why you are here. Just don't get too drunk though.'

"Don't count on it."

The bartender just shook his head and went to serve someone else.

Mac finished his first bottle when Don, Danny, and Adam arrived.

"Mac! There you are," Danny sighed. "So this is how you get fresh air."

"How'd you find me?"

"I tracked down your cell."

"Why are you guys here?"

"Don said Stella called."

"Why couldn't she call me?"

"She was worried that you would be mad at her."

"It's Stella my best friend we're talking about. I'm mad at myself, not her."

"You didn't do anything wrong Mac."

"I let her go with out a fight. I haven't been a good friend to her this past year either."

"We have all been real occupied this year."

"I think I'm just going to head home."

"We can drop you off," Don suggests.

"Sure, I don't have enough money for a cab anyways."

He pays for his two bottles and they took Mac home.

"I'll be in work tomorrow, thanks for the ride."

"Your welcome Mac, hope you feel a little better."

Mac just nodded and went into his building.

"Poor Mac," Don sighs.

"He'll cheer up tomorrow probably when we get our letters from Stella."

"We should really get back to the lab, Lindsay might be worried where I ran off to," Danny sighs.

"I'll get you guys back," Don nods and drove off to the lab.

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The next morning came which was brighter than the day before. Once Mac woke up he got ready and headed back to the lab.

"Hey Mac, surprised that your not the first one here," Hawkes greets when Mac entered his office.

"Hey Sheldon, any cases came in yet?"

"Not one, looks like it's too cold for killing people. I swear people get more lazy each year."

"Is everyone else here?"

"Yeah," Hawkes nods. "I just dropped off my case file I was finishing up yesterday."

"Thanks Sheldon," Mac nods, sitting down at his desk.

"Oh and you got some mail. And something from Stella."

"Really?" Mac asked with a slight frown.

"Yeah, right here," Sheldon took it off his desk and gave him the manila envelope. Mac opened it. "I'll just be going now."

"Sheldon," Mac nods. "Everybody got something," he handed Hawkes' his envelope. He opens it.

Hey Hawkes, heard you were Mac's second hand, that must be good, at least I got replaced by someone I care about. I know your life had been hard this year. It's a good thing it got better before I left because I would feel guilty leaving you in your time of need. It's weird leaving behind your family, but I hope you understand it's what I needed to do. I love you guys, and sometimes regret leaving, but it's all for the best. And I'll be up for Christmas until New Year's. If you can wait until then to see me that will be great.

Love Stella

"Want me to go get everyone else?"

"Sure. Thanks Sheldon," he nods and went to go get everyone else.

Mac sat in silence holding his envelope. He just couldn't come to opening it. He sighs and put it by his computer.

A few minutes later his team made it to his office.

"I brought you guys here because Stella sent us letters."

"Oh, well can we have them?" Danny asked.

Mac nods and handed them out. They opened their letters.

Lindsay almost got watery eyes reading hers.

Hey kiddo. I'm sorry that I left you with all of the guys of the lab. You were my best girl friend, and must admit I missed all of our good times we had when I was still in the city. New orleans is great and so is my team. It's just not much the same as being in New York. I am truely sorry I am going to miss Lucy growing up, she was such a precious girl. So far I know I can come up to New York for Christmas to New Years Day. I'm going to take that offer because, you guys are my real family, who I came to love over the years.

I miss you kiddo, and I've been busy ever since I got here, which is why I couldn't call. Tell Lucy that I miss her.

Stella

"Lindsay, are you actually crying," Danny smiled patting her back. "I'm not even crying."

"You guys always want to be tough."

Danny shook his head and read his.

Hey Danny, you better be treating your wife right. Just because I'm not there doesn't mean I don't have my eyes on you. I miss you guys, there's my second hand. He likes getting in trouble. They should be glad I'm here instead of Mac. I'm not as strict as he is. Give your love to Lucy for me, I miss her alot. I can come up for Christmas this year, so that's a good thing.

Stella

Don shook his head at Lindsay.

"Not all guys always want to be tough. You know," his eyes slightly watered from reading his letter.

Don, you are like a brother to me. You were a hard one to leave behind, but not the hardest. I know your year has already been a mess since Jess passed, and my leaving probably made it worse. I'm glad you don't hate me for that, but you know when a great opportunity comes up, I always take it. Of course I rather be in New York with all you guys, but this is what I wanted to do. I'll still always keep in touch with you. And I'm supposed to be coming up for Christmas holiday until New Year's. Still feel like I could have been a better sister for you. I will always love you Don.

Love Stella

"See I have a heart," Don half smiled wiping his tears.

"Young people these days," Sid shook his head, reading his letter.

Sid, I miss you, always going to that creepy place, none of my team down here does that. Sometimes I do regret leaving the city, but I love this job down here just as much. Being away from a father figure is harder than I thought. No one can help me with problems I have, feels like people up in New York understand things better. And nobody has as much experience as you because your older than most people. I'm going to miss your crazy, and sometimes nasty stories. I'll be up for christmas, so maybe it won't be the last time I hear you make jokes and stuff. I love you too, just as much as everyone else. I can just hear you know telling me something about Mac, and I must admit I miss it. I miss everything from New York, will be glad once I come up to visit.

Stella

"You guys are lame," Adam smirks.

"Sure, then why are your eyes red Ross?" Danny teases.

"They are not," Adam frowns, looking down at his letter.

Adam, we grown a close bond over the years. You are a great person, helping me a few years back when I had to take the HIV test. I was so relieved when I found out I didnt have it. Glad you were there for me. Even that moment we shared after Jess died. I still remember it, still kind of shock that it happened between us, but I needed comfort and you were there and Mac, of course was busy. Some how I think that made you more mature and comfortable around people. Your a good kid Adam. You will find a girl who appreciates you more than I ever did. I know it's tough but you can make it through this. I'll be up around the christmas season. But even though we're in different cities, I will always be there for you, because you were there for me.

Love Stella

"I just miss her is all," Adam smiles.

"We all do buddy," Danny pats his back.

"Now that you guys got your stuff, you don't have to stay in my office all day," Mac announces, they all nod and left.

Mac sighs and looks at his envelope. He slowly opens it...

TBC...

Okay so please don't hate me for the cliffy ending but there is more I promise... cuz u needa read the letter, PLEASE Leave any sort of review so you can get another update, which will OF COURSE include the letter at the beginning, and then the rest of the story