AN: I don't own any of the CSI:NY Characters or any of the show's storylines that I may refer to from time to time, but the rest of the plot is mine.

1. Sinclair's Revenge

"Chief, what's the rush? I should get back we're backed up with cases being prepped for court right now." Said Mac on entering Chief Sinclair's office at 1 Police Plaza.

"You will, I just wanted to let you know I've assigned your team to the publicity documentary we're running to counteract your handling of the Dobson case last month and seeing as how your team were involved it's only fair you take the responsibility for having the film crew." Said Sinclair in an accusatory tone.

"Film crew? That's not advisable it could jeopardise cases if they release information before the trials." Protested Mac.

"Already covered by legal, they've signed a confidentiality clause, nothing will be broadcast without my say so, ... so redeem yourself Taylor and make this good. You never know it may gain you some new recruits." Stated Sinclair firmly, almost glaring at Mac as if asking him to argue.

"How long will they be around?" Sighed Mac, realising that the Chief would not budge on this decision, even if it was clearly wrong.

"As long as it takes and I expect you and your team to give them full co-operation" said Chief Sinclair, effectively dismissing Mac. "All the details you need are in this file." He added handing Mac a folder. Mac flipped it open. "Remember full co-operation, the cameraman is the commissioner's grandson, so I will hear." He finished stressing the last few words.

"For the record I think this is ill advised and leaves the department open to further adverse publicity." Mac stated calmly.

"The decision is made." Replied Sinclair firmly. Mac realise that he wouldn't win and left the office.

x X x

"Welcome to the New York City Crime Lab located on the 35th floor of a modern midtown building next door to the police precinct. The crime lab is home to the scientists and investigators responsible for-" The reporter was cut off as Stella yelled as she crossed the lobby towards them from her office.

"Hey, shut that off now! There's no recording allowed up here." Stella commanded.

"There is now." Mumbled the cameraman with a sly smile to the reporter, while keeping the camera rolling on Stella. She glared at them then raised her hand to cover the lens.

"Switch that off right now or I'll be calling back up to have you thrown out." She commanded.

"Sorry can't do that, Chief Sinclair asked us to come in." Replied the reporter curtly then softened seeing the fleeting confused look on the other woman's face. " Ok, hold it Ben. ... I'm Alex Marsh. My cameraman Ben Russell. I take it you haven't been told about us?"

"Told about you? The chief asked you?" Stella muttered as Alex fished through a bag at her feet and handed Stella an envelope.

Stella opened the envelope and scanned the contents, "This was the Chief's idea?" Snarled Stella.

"I'm not sure whose idea exactly, but we have been invited. I'm sorry if we surprised you, but we were told to start now, so here we are." Said Alex. "I didn't think it would be a problem to do a set up scene while we waited for Mac Taylor."

"Yeah, well Mac's out right now, why don't you wait in the break room and I'll talk to Mac." Stella suggested warily as she indicated where to go and definitely not happy with them just showing up out of the blue.

Ben and Alex packed up their kit and headed to the break room. Stella pulled out her phone as they disappeared from sight. Dialling a familiar number she was surprised to hear a phone ringing behind her. Mac stepped off the elevator.

"Stella, you're calling?" He said grinning and holding up his phone.

"You're right I am!" She seethed as they headed into his office.

"I've just stopped damned reporters from filming here in the lab!" Yelled Stella. "All approved by Sinclair! What's going on Mac?" She held out the authorisation to him.

"I-" Mac began

"We can't let them Mac! It could jeopardise everything we work for if they release information that will let killers walk!" Stella ranted.

"St-" Mac tried again to speak.

"Mac, you honestly don't agree with this do you?" She continued.

"Stella!" Mac shouted finally cutting her off and gaining her attention. "If you let me speak ... I've just come from Sinclair's office. We have been instructed to accommodate this project of the Commissioner's. They will be shadowing us for a while trying to put a positive spin on NYPD and the lab in light of the Clay Dobson case." Sighed Mac. "I told the Chief everything you're about to tell me, but he's decided and we drew the short straw."

"So we're going to agree?" she asked shocked.

"We don't have a choice Stella and I'll warn you now the cameraman is the Commissioner's grandson, so be careful what you say." Mac warned. "Where's the film crew?"

"Break room ... I figured they couldn't do a lot of damage in there until I could throw them out."

"Call the team in, I'll go say hello." Mac advised as he wearily headed for the door.

x X x

A few minutes later Mac had his team assembled in his office and gave them the bad news.

"Mac!" choked Danny. "You're telling us they're-?"

"Danny! We don't have a choice and you're not going to tell me anything I haven't already said to the Chief or heard from Stella. ... We will be co-operative and do what the brass want. The quicker they get their footage the quicker they'll be out of our way. So play nice and answer all their questions." Said Mac staring firmly at Danny as he shut him up, before casting his eye over Lindsay, Hawkes and Stella.

A knock on the door announced the film crew and he beckoned them in. "Alex Marsh and Ben Russell, Stella Bonasera I believe you have met." Mac went on to introduce the rest of the team.

"The next one of you on a call out will take Ben and Alex with you. Lindsay, can you give them a tour and take them to meet Flack and Angell."

"Sure Mac." Lindsay answered.

"I'd like to finish our set up scene first before starting on the lab if that's ok." Alex requested.

"How about a tour first then you can take it from there?" Suggested Mac and Alex agreed.

AN: ...Ok so this is where you can contribute...

While being followed by the film crew we need questions for the team to be asked. There will be some case related ones, but some to delve into the personal lives of the team and past cases. All suggestions will be credited to their owners.

Just press the review button to submit your question and tell me who it is for.