Title: Secret Wish Come True

Disclaimer: I do not own CSI:NY, Anthony Zuiker and CBS do.

Author's Note: Includes Stella, Mac and Jo. So takes place June 2012. Not sure of the Myerson's age when "On the Job" was aired but I am writing as they were in their late 40s. Also this will be a two-parter.

Beta'd by: csiny96

Genre: General

Rating: K

Chapter 1: The Beginning

Mentions of/Spoilers for: On the Job (1.21)

-June, 2012-

The lawyer read a part of the will, that surprised her, "Miss Stella Bonasera, we are forever grateful for your effort in solving Sandra's murder. Since Daniella has no other relatives to watch over her should anything happen we want you to be her guardian because we know that you will be able to care for her."

-Stella's POV-

I couldn't believe what happened; well I could but it was surprising nevertheless. I had been granted guardianship of Daniella Myerson; yes the same Daniella Myerson whose nanny Sandra Lopez was murdered when she was seven months old.

Maybe I should go back a little bit and start from the beginning.

May, 2012

It started out as any other day but not quite as busy which was a welcome change of pace. I had gone and got my coffee and went into and was now finishing up some paperwork and sign off on other paperwork that needed my signature when my phone rang. When I saw who it was I smiled but that was before I found out what it was about, "Hey Mac."

Mac rubbed his forehead as he was about to tell what happened, "Stella, do you remember your case from ten years ago, the Myerson nanny homicide?"

I answered, "Yeah Sandra Lopez, why what is going on?"

"Well Stella, the Myersons were murdered a few hours ago and their place was trashed and that is not all… their maid and butler was killed to prevent any potential witnesses."

I felt a breath hitch in my throat and after a brief moment of silence and asked, "Mac what about Daniella?"

Mac answered, "Daniella is alive because she and her current nanny, Annalisa, had taken shelter in a secret closet."

I went deep into thought I bit my lip, how much does a girl need to go to through?

I was so lost in thought that I almost didn't hear Mac talking to me, "Stella, are you still there?"

I shook my head and then replied, "Yeah I am here, sorry."

Mac nodded and added, "Here is the thing Jo and Flack managed to get Daniella out. Right now Jo is sitting with her in her office but she is not speaking much but is asking for you."

That was when I surprised. I thought to myself, she remembers me? How is that possible?

I met my successor Jo Danville, during my first Christmas visit since moving to New Orleans and am pretty impressed. I had also found out that she is a mother of two and am glad that she with the preteen.

I shook my head and said before Mac said anything else, "I will come as soon as I can."

Mac answered, "Okay give me a call when you arrive and I'll come pick you up."

"Thanks Mac."

As soon as I hung up, I finished up the last of the paperwork and went straight to see my superior's office and when I reached Saffi Anderson's office and went in she immediately looked up and smiled and asked, "What can I do for you Detective Bonasera?"

I smiled Saffi Anderson was a woman in her late sixties who had been in with the NOPD for forty years and I had come to see as a mother I never had and when I first arrived she had also taken me under her wing and given me tips to managing a team (on top of what I already learned from Mac of course).

I cleared my throat and explained that one of my old cases from New York had come up and needed my attention which would require me to take time off. Saffi nodded and said, "Okay Detective Bonasera I am giving you two week's paid leave, don't hesitate to let me know if you need more time. In the meantime go and find Shannon and let her know she will be in charge."

Stella nodded, "Thank you Saffi for understanding."

I went in search of my second in command, Shannon Donne to let her know she would be in charge for a few weeks. Once that was taken care of I booked the first flight out of New Orleans and went home to pack my bags. Luckily for me right now I didn't have much food left in her fridge and gave what was remaining in it to the young lady living across the way who was always needed food (who always reminded me of Lucy Messer) and had asked the landlady to hold my mail for me.

After a quick ride to the airport and then a two hour flight to New York I called Mac and he was there within twenty minutes to pick me up.

Mac gave me a quick hug and said, "Thanks for coming I know that Daniella will be happy to see you."

I could only imagine what is going through the young girl's head but I had to ask, "How is she? How is the case going?"

As soon we had my suitcase in the his department issued SUV we were on our way and Mac answered, "Well she is still not talking and neither her nanny nor Jo could make any progress, as for the case we have a lead to follow and it looks promising."

I nodded and before long we are at the crime lab and my old office, and there with Jo was Daniella and a young girl not much older than twenty, who I presume is her nanny.

Once I reach the door, and opened it, I called out, "Daniella."

Daniella who is now seven is as adorable when I saw her last. When she looked up her brown eyes met up with my hazel ones and within instant a pair of arms was hugging me tightly.

A/N 2: Thanks for reading "Secret Wish Coming True". As always reviews are appreciated!