The Evil Within Continues.
By MacsLovlyAngl (lovlyangl)
Story continues from the Evil within. This time we see Danny and Don work two cases. One on a child molester, and the other on a young child who needs help with an evil foster father.
Story was done on talk in 2008. Has been re edit for mistakes.
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New York...
Danny and Flack had started a new case. They knew this would not be as bad, as the Michael case. At least they hoped.
"What do you think Danny," as they stood over the body.
"I'm not sure man, this doesn't get easy. Who the hell would murder a six year old boy, and get pleasure out of it? For that matter, where the hell were the parents?"
"Listen Danny, do not fall back on the Ruban case, this isn't the same. This young boy was physically molested, tortured, and left to die, understand?" said Don.
"Yeah man, I know but I can't...."
"Yes you can, Danny. Now let's get this paper work done, and I'll buy you a drink," said Don.
Flack knew Danny was still in alot of pain with feeling so responsible about Ruban, but he also knew, the last thing Danny needed was time to think about it.
"Listen Danny, they are spraying my apartment today, and I need a place to stay. So can I bunk with you tonight?" Flack knew it was a lie, but he also knew Danny was going to need someone tonight.
"Sure man, you can have the couch. When do Mac and Stella get back?"
"Their flight leaves at eight in the morning. We have to be there, to pick them up."
Finishing the last of the paper work, Don and Danny headed to the bar for a drink.
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After a few drinks at the bar, Don and Danny headed home, to his place. The first thing Don noticed, was Ruben's Memorial Card sitting on Danny's table. Not wanting to upset Danny with questions, Don let it be for now.
"Hey Don, you want another beer?"
"Sure Danno, that would be great. How bout a game of pool?"
"Rack em up, and get ready to lose, should we make a little bet?"
"Why... you want to lose your money, Danno?"
"Think so? Twenty bucks," said Danny.
"You got it, I'll break. Breaking the balls, Don sunk two solids. Looks like I'm solid."
Laughing, Danny allowed Don to think, he was going to win. After allowing Don to sink two more solids, Danny made a clean sweep, and sunk the remaining stripes, along with the eight ball. "Another round Don?"
"Christ Danno, are you kidding? You're to good, I'll pass and save my twenty bucks."
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Meanwhile...
Stella was sound asleep on Mac's chest, lifting her carefully in his arms, he carried her to bed, laying her upon the sheets. "Maaac.." she sighed.
"Shhh... it's okay Stel, I'm here, go back to sleep." Removing her clothes, he placed her in one of his black t-shirts covering her up.
Heading into the washroom, he ran the shower, and allowed the spray to massage his back. It had been a hell, of two weeks, and he knew he needed sleep. He could feel it everywhere. Turning off the shower, he dried off, put on his black bottoms, and crawled in beside her heat ,and scent, Mac pulled her into his arms with care, kissed her beautiful neck, and whispered he loved her
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The next time Mac woke, was when the alarm went off at six in the morning. "Stella... wake up love, we need to get dressed, our flight leaves in two hours."
"Mmmm... okay Mac, I'm up."
Trying to get out of bed, Stella felt the pain hit her quick.
"Auuuugh..."
"Stel...what is it love?"
"Just a stitch Mac, I'll be fine in a minute." Taking her time she pushed herself up and stood. Making her way to the washroom, she tried not to cry out again, as she dressed, and brushed her curls.
"Stella...what would you like for breakfast?"
"Just a coffee Mac," bending over in pain, Stella knew something wasn't right, but she also knew she wanted to get home to New York. So she decided to wait until they were home, to tell Mac.
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When they arrived in New York, Don and Danny were waiting for them.
"Hey...it's about time guys got back. What the hell took ya so long?" asked Danny.
Smiling Stella replied..."We took our time because we knew you would be here."
"Funny Stel, I knew there was something about you I missed."
"Hi Don, how are you?"
"I'm good Stella," leaning down to embrace her, she hissed.
"Stel...you okay."
"Yeah fine Don, just a stitch."
"Stella you've had quite a few of those, maybe we should get your wound check."
Knowing Mac was right, Stella agreed. "So catch me up, what's been happening here?"
"Not alot Mac, there is one case, a young boy. We found him assaulted and left for dead."
"How young?" asked Mac.
"Six Mac, he was only six," said Danny.
Mac knew right away by the expression on Danny's face. "Don't do this Danny, understand? Different case, different scenerio," said Mac.
Nodding his head, they left the Airport.
"Don, drop us off at the hospital, and we will meet you back at the lab later."
"Sure Mac, you'll let us know how she is?" asked Don.
"Of course I will, we'll see you later." said Mac.
Walking into the hospital, Mac informed the nurse of the situation, and they put Stella in one of the exam rooms.
"It shouldn't be to long detective," said the nurse.
"Thank you."
"Mac... is this really nessesary? It's most likely a stitch pulling."
"Doesn't matter Stella, it needs to be checked."
"Good morning... I'm doctor Deets , you must be ? Stella Bonasera."
"I am."
"Good, than I have the right patient, he grinned. I need you to remove your shirt, right after your boss leaves the room."
"It's okay, he's my husband."
"Lucky man, okay then, off with the shirt."
Lifting off her shirt, the doctor removed the dressing, and noticed the redness.
"Ouch... looks like you have a good infection going on there, how long have you been in pain?"
"A couple days now."
"A couple days Stella, why didn't you tell me?" asked Mac.
"That's why, you're angry, and I knew you would make me stay in Miami, when all I wanted to do, was come home."
"Okay detective, or may I call you, Stella?"
"You can call me Stella, that's fine."
"I'm going to have the nurse come in, do a few vitals. then send you for a quick chest x-ray, and we'll take it from there."
"Thanks Doc."
"You are welcome, see you soon."
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When the doctor left the room, Mac embraced her,
"I really wish you had of told me love, we could have had it taken care of sooner."
"I know Mac, and I'm sorry, it was stubborness on my part."
Taking his hands, placing them on her face he said...."that's one of the many things I love about you," as he kissed her.
"Ahem... excuse me, don't mean to interrupt." said the nurse.
"Oh... sorry, that's okay come on in."
"I'm just going to check your vitals, and temperature."
Once the nurse was done, the orderly took her to x-ray. When she returned to the room, the doctor was right behind her.
"Wow... that was quick he smiled. Did the nurse do the bloodwork Stella?"
"She did."
"Then, I shall be right back." Looking over the results from the lab work, the doctor knew they were looking at an infection.
"Okay, it looks like you have an infection, so we are going to give you a shot in the hip, and a prescription for Antibiotics."
"Should she be off work?" asked Mac.
"She should, at least until the antibiotics are done and she's given the all clear that the infection is gone. Just remember, any sudden spike in fever, or severe pain, bring her right back."
"I will, thanks for everything," said Mac.
"You are welcome Det Taylor. Stella, take care."
"Okay love, let's get you home, and into bed."
"I don't want to go home"
"Well you are going home, I'll pick up your clothes later, and bring them to our place.
Smiling cause she knew Mac meant their home, they left the hospital.