A little Christmas Spirit by The Stylish Elf
"OK, who spiked the eggnog?" Mac asked the members of his CSI team, the
police officers and the lab techs gathered to celebrate tomorrow's holiday a little early.
"You guys really want me to believe no one saw a thing? Fine, I give up!" Mac
exclaimed starting to sound like an indulgent parent. Across the room Danny handed
Flack a cup of eggnog. "Thanks but I can't. I'm on call." Flack said trying to refuse the
outstretched cup. Smiling a little mischievously the CSI handed him the cup. "I know, I
poured yours before I spiked the bowl." "Nice Messer, somehow I knew you'd be
involved." Taking a sip from his drink the CSI beamed "Now it's a party!" Following
his gaze Flack smirked as he thought to himself he should have known. There on the
other side of the room was Lindsay looking lovely in a mini-red santa dress. Flack was
happy they had finally put aside their baggage and had started dating. Lindsay was good
for Danny. Flack was even a little jealous of his friend, he was still looking for that
person that completed him, and it was always a little lonely around this time of year.
"Hey Don, good dream?" Lindsay teased as she gave her boyfriend a kiss. "Oh yeah,
want to know what you were wearing?" Flack teased back, wiggling his eyebrows. "Hey,
watch it there Flack." Danny amusedly acted like the jealous boyfriend. "I thought you
said Danny was the cheeky one?" asked the little redhead beside Lindsay. Swatting at
Flack Lindsay replied "Yeah this one used to be nice. I think my boyfriend's a bad
influence on him." Lindsay smiled at the woman Flack was noticing for the first time.
She was even a little smaller then Lindsay. Dark red hair hung past her slim shoulders.
She was attractive and had highly intelligent piercing blue eyes. She wore a similar mini
santa dress only hers was a 2 piece emerald number designed to show off her abs. She
wore little make-up and was definitely attractive. Just as he was about to introduce
himself Mac came up behind the group. "It's time, are you ladies ready?" he asked
eyeing Flack and the unknown female. "You bet Mac." Lindsay smiled. "Hey Mac
Daddy. We starting now?" the redhead asked. "Yes, and please Micheal, try to behave
yourself." Mac smirked.
The 3 made their way to a make shift stage. A couple other musician's were
already setting up. Mac picked up his bass and shouted out "Now for your listening
pleasure we have a real treat tonight. A couple of lovely carolers, our own Lindsay
Monroe and my friend Micheal Hemmings. They started into some updated Christmas
carols with Michael singing lead. She was very comfortable on stage. Danny and Flack
both noticed the way she looked at Mac after every song for approval. "I think Mac has a
fan." Danny mused aloud. "Yeah, definitely looks that way." Flack agreed. "I wonder
if he knows." Flack continued. "She's pretty young for him don't you think?" "Well
man I'm kinda in the whatever makes you happy frame of mind." Danny smiled. 'This
last song is dedicated to my favorite kind of man – my boys in blue." Michael started an
uptempo song. "I know my Christmas wish will be, that you spend the holidays with me.
You can keep me warm, in that good old fashioned form." Michael left the stage and
worked her way back to Danny and Don. Directing her attention to Don she pointed
above him, that was when the guys noticed Don was standing under a bunch of mistletoe.
"My Christmas wish will be, a bunch of Christmas kisses starting with one for you from
me." Yanking on his tie Michael pulled Don down to where she could and did kiss him
lightly. Pulling back she gave the guys a wink. "Cause if you ask me I choose Naughty
over Nice!" Danny noticed back on stage Mac did not look too happy. "Careful there, I
don't think Mac likes seeing you with his friend." "That was hot." Don took a second
look at Michael. She was definitely a looker. Especially on stage, she seemed to really
be at ease. Then Don noticed Mac. Danny was right, he was definitely not amused.
"Maybe he does know, maybe they got something going on the sly." Don wondered. "I
don't know, could be." Danny replied.
The song ended and the 2 made their way up to the stage. Mac quickly
announced the end of the live music, wished everyone a safe and happy holiday and
joined Stella at the refreshment table. "Wow, that was a rush." Lindsay exclaimed
practically jumping into Danny's arms. "You were great" Danny beamed with pride.
Don turned and noticed a patrolman had taken a liking to Michael. "Thanks, but I'm
sorry I don't think you need to know whether I can put my legs behind my head or not."
Micheal was quickly losing patience with the guy who showed no sign of letting up.
"Babe, I could blow your mind." Don walked over smiling "So Monaghan, you look like
you've had a good time tonight. Should I call you a cab, or your wife?" Flack slapped
the man on the back and gave him a knowing look. "I'll get Booker to drop me at home,
thanks Detective." The Officer glared at Flack but left. "Well do you save damsels
often?" Michael smiled. "Only the good kissers" Don teased. Michael blushed and
looked down. "Well thanks for the compliment." Michael seemed to about to say more
when Mac appeared at her side. "Michael, come on I'll give you a lift home."
Something in his tone made Michael know not to argue. "Sure Mac, let me grab my
things from your office. Goodnight Don, thanks for your help." "Goodnight Michael, I
hope to hear you sing again, if not more." Mac looked furious and headed to his office
with Michael following.
A few days later Mac was in his office looking over a case file that had come in
through the night when Don walked by with Stella. Mac glared and went back to the file.
"Well that can't be good, what'd you do?" the curly haired beauty asked as she smirked.
"I don't think Mac likes to share his toys." Don stated flatly. "Well go in there and make
nice would you please. No one likes fights in the sandbox." Stella squeezed his arm as
she continued down the hall to the lab. Gritting his teeth he entered Mac's office and
stood in front of his desk. "So you want to talk, or you going to keep glaring at me?"
Just as Flack finished the statement Michael rushed in to the office looking really
flustered. "I need you to investigate a kidnapping." Mac stood up calmly. "OK, Michael
have a seat and tell me who's been kidnapped?" Michael sat on Mac's couch and
answered. "Me."