Ok I have a new fic I might make a few chapters to this if you want me to stop the story let me know again. Ok this is going to be Smacked and DL as well so if you like both you might enjoy this and if you like either then you might enjoy this.

Parings: Smacked (established) and DL maybe Hawkes/OC and Flack/OC

Disclaimer: Do not own anything they belong to cbs and the wonderful creator Anthony Zuiker and the producers of csi own them just borrowing the characters for my fic.

Spoilers: 'All Access' references well only Frankie

Summary: What if you were in a situation that put you loved one at risk every day and one day was powerless to stop it.

Chapter 1 - Let Me Be

Mac Taylor is the CSI Supervisor but there is one person in the crime lab that has his heart and he works with her day by day. Stella Bonasera his close friend and confidant had his heart and still does. Secretly have been testing their relationship as couple since Stella killed Frankie in self-defense. Ever since they found out they shared their feelings between one another they began to date. Stella had no problem trusting Mac at all she always had and will always. Each day they would meet after work and go for dinner sharing their stories on cases. There was one case that would always haunt them a serial rapist they convicted a while back promised Mac that he would get his 'girl' meaning Stella at the time. Both had forgotten about him at the time till a few days ago where a copycat killer was copying the murders.

Mac and Stella laid in each others arms that morning Mac's phone went off he untangled from Stella and turned to reach for his phone. He looked at it and it read dispatch to central park he sighed and turned to face Stella. She was still asleep she looked so peaceful and content he smiled and kissed her on the lips to wake her up. Stella began to stir and slowly wake up when she opened her eyes she smiled and could see Mac looking down on her.

"Morning" she said groggily

"Good morning" he smiled "Sleep well?"

"Of course" she replied and then continued "Why did you wake me up so early?"

"Dispatch they need me to go to central park for a murder and as the boss I'm supposed to call you" he smiled.

"Well at least you did it in a nice way instead of the usual phone call at 5am" she smiled and leaned up to kiss him he kissed her back. He pulled out of the kiss and got up and made his way to his wardrobe and pulled out his suit and walked towards the draws and pulled out boxers. As he bent down he saw Stella's underwear and threw them at her as she lay in bed with the sheet over her she giggled as her underwear was thrown at her.

"I'll get changed some where else you change in here" he smiled

"Ok" said Stella cheerily

When both dressed they made their way down to the car Stella slipped her hand into Mac's as a symbol that she would be with him through out. He opened the passenger side for Stella so she could sit in it before he could shut the door he grabbed his tie and pulled him slowly down for a sweet kiss, both unaware that someone from the past was watching nearby at the exchange between the two of them. When the kiss was over Mac smiled and stood up and closed her door pulled out his sunglasses and put them on. He made his way to the driver's side and slid in and closed the door behind him and started the engine. On the way to the crime scene Stella began to put her make up on looking into the pocket size mirror she carried with her.

Once they arrived at the scene both switched to the boss and co-worker relationship without any one suspecting anything, Mac got out of the car followed by Stella he walked round to the trunk of the car and pulled two out the crime scene kits. He handed one to Stella and both walked side by side to the crime side they were greeted by the two younger CSI's Danny Messer and Lindsey Monroe. Lindsey was taking photos of the scene along with Danny while Flack was taking statements.

"Mac, Stella" called Flack

"What have we got?" asked Mac

"Female, Late- 20s found here in the park face down, that man" pointed Flack "discovered her he said I quote 'I was just walking and found her' at this time in the morning you gotta be crazy"

"Thanks Flack" replied Stella. Flack nodded and walked back to interview the guy. Mac and Stella walked together side by side their hands that weren't carrying their kits brushed past each other's. Mac looked at Stella and smiled they stopped next to Lindsey.

"Hey' she smiled

"Morning" replied Stella. She placed her kit down and pulled out her gloves on along with Mac.

He bent down next to the victim and examined her "Looks as if she's been here a while" he spoke.

"Yeah about two hours and I just finished with taking photographs" replied Danny "What about you Montana?"

"I'm done" she smiled "Oh and I collected some evidence fibres and hairs"

Flack walked back to the group "Ok I'm done I swear these people get crazier each day"

Stella smirked "Mac how about we roll her over?"

"Sure" replied Mac "Danny want to give me a hand with this"

"Alright' replied Danny and handed Flack his camera none of them were prepared for what happened to her on the front. Danny and Mac stood up and looked at the victim she was battered her face was unrecognisable she had cuts on her arms and legs and was just in her underwear. Stella stood went to stand next to Mac she looked down at the victim and on impulse in horror turned to face Mac and buried her face in his shoulder. Both remembered a case a while back that had the same markings on the body. When Lindsey turned she saw the body she couldn't look for long before she looked away Danny noticed and walked beside her and placed an arm over her shoulder.

"You ok Montana?" asked Danny

"Yeah I'm, I'm fine just need a minute, how could someone do this to a woman to be so cruel?" asked Lindsey

"Don't know Montana, I wish I knew" he replied softly "want to get back to the scene"

Lindsey nodded in reply.

"You ok Stel?" Mac asked as while she still had her head in his shoulder before she could reply Danny's voice interrupted her.

"Mac I've found something" said Danny he pulled out a piece of paper that wad soaked in blood that had Mac's name one it. Stella turned to face him and Mac walked forward, Danny handed the note to Mac, Mac opened it still gloved it read:

'Detective Taylor I'm back this was to jog your memory from a few years ago remember like I said I'm back and I'm taking your girl like the rest'

Mac shut the note and turned to face the rest of the team while bagging the note. "I have something to tell you a man called Michael Stevens was put in prison a few years ago, he's a serial rapist and we need to catch him fast no one in this city sleeps until I find him" all three nodded and Stella stood next to Mac.

"Stel, I think its best you stay with me for a while" stated Mac

"Why?" she asked "I remember Michael Stevens" then it hit her she remembered the words he said to Mac

"I will get your girl" he pointed at Stella in the interrogation room and blew a kiss at her at the time as he was escorted out.

That scene played through her mind "Do you think he'll come after me?" asked Stella

"As long as I'm around he won't be anywhere near you and I will protect you" Mac replied with sincerity in his eyes. She nodded.

"I'll need to get some things from my apartment after" Stella said. Mac nodded and both continued to process the scene.

TBC. He he anyway if you want me to review please review and if you have suggestions for ideas or me improving let me know anyway review msgirl.