A Real Hero
Notes: Tag to "Heroes".
"We got him," Stella tells Mac, although he already knows. She feels a surge of satisfaction go through her along with relief (they've finally got him!) and renewed pain for the loss of her friend.
"We got him," she repeats, softer.
Mac smiles grimly and places a hand on her arm. "Yes," he agrees. "We did."
They share a look.
It's over.
Aiden finally nailed DJ Pratt.
She had sacrificed herself to do so and now the guy was behind bars where he should be.
"She's a hero," Mac adds. "A real hero."
A tear slips down Stella's cheek. "Yeah."