new story! :)
some other random idea i had. again, with all my fanfics, i have no idea where this is headed. just a jumbled mix-match of inspirations and ideas from all the other lovely newsroom stories. let me know your thoughts...
"Jim will take over for me."
"Mac, can you just stop for a second ad breathe."
"I am breathing, Will. That hasn't stopped."
"I know," Will came around to her side of the desk. "I think you need to slow down your breathing."
"The rate of my breathing is fine."
"He'll be okay, Mac." Will was leaning against her desk.
"I know." Mackenzie dropped the papers she was fussing with and turned her attention to her best friend.
"Do you want someone to go with you?" Will asked.
"Don't be ridiculous. There is no one who could come-"
"Say the word." He interrupted her.
"You need to do the show tonight."
"I can find someone else."
"Do the how Will. End of story." Mackenzie turned back to her computer.
"You are impossible." Will turned to leave her office.
"I am not." She replied quietly to herself after he left.
She gathered her things and left in a hurry. Mackenzie didn't even stop at home, she took a gab straight to the airport.
She had received a phone call from her brother earlier - her mother could be heard in the back ground in hysterics. They had taken her father to the emergency room, they proceeded to perform heart surgery. In the back of her mind, she was worried, but she had to put on a brave front for he family.
She was nervous. Anyone that could see her would be able to tell that she was nervous. Her foot bounced up and down, her breathing was slightly sped up, she was hot and clammy. She hated flying.
"Ms. McHale?" A young lady from the airport flight crew was standing over her.
"Y-yes." Mackenzie looked up, suddenly worried even more.
"If you'll follow me."
"I've already been cleared-"
"Ma'am, they are boarding the first class right now. We are waiting for you."
"But I didn't purchase a first... Class..."
"Ma'am?" The attendant looked at her, motioning forward.
Mackenzie followed the attendant to the gate, scanning her ticket and sending her down to the plane. Once she was one board, she realized what was going on.
"This is all you, isn't it?"
"It's about time." Will stood to take her carryon bag and store it above their seats.
"You didn't have to do this."
"I know. But I am."
"Will-" Mackenzie gave in. It was hopeless, the more she'd push, the harder he would pull.
"So I know you don't usually like the window seats, but they said that the window seat is more comfortable for sleeping."
"You know I don't sleep on plane."
"Which is why I brought these." He held up a bottle of sleeping pills. She gave him a hard look as if trying to say, 'I'm not taking that.' Mackenzie's nerves always got the best of her when flying.
"Mac," he pulled her down to the seat. "I know you're worried about your dad. It shows. I can tell you haven't slept in a while and don't even try to lie to me about that. It's a 6 hour flight to Seattle, just please, try to rest."
"Fine." She huffed.
"Thank you." He slipped her a pill and watched her chase it was a gulp of water.
The flight filled up, leaving Mackenzie very quiet. Will read a newspaper to try and pass the time. He knew that he would eventually close his eyes on Mackenzie settled down.
"Are you planning on staying with me the whole time?" Mackenzie questioned sleepily.
"As long as you need me." Will leaned his head back and looked down at her.
The plane was about to take off, they were heading down the runway.
"You can stay," Mackenzie reached for his hand. "I hate this part."
"I know." He squeezed it back.
"Thank you," her voice was almost a whisper.
He waited a few minutes before looking back down at her. She was struggling I keep her eyes open. He pushed the armrest up between them and put his arm around her shoulders, pulling her as close as the seatbelt would allow.
"Relax Kenzie." He whispered into her hair. That was all she needed. She gave up the fight to the sleep aid and let her eyes close completely, sinking into Will's warmth.
...so? should i continue or just leave it as it is?