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Don looked into the room and saw his sister lying peacefully. The talk with his mother didn't go over very well. His dad, like always, was more worried about Julia then their mother ever was.

Julia and Marie Flack never did get along. For as long as Don could remember, Julia did everything she could to please their mother, but it never worked. Getting straight A's, getting into the Police Academy, and getting a degree in chemistry never really did impress their mother. Don Sr. couldn't have been happier that his two children were following in his foot steps. He really didn't want his little girl to be a cop, but if it was what she wanted to do then that was what he was going to let her do.

Don silently walked into his sister's room and sat down in the lonely chair beside the bed. He bowed his head and gave a silent prayer of thanks.

"Did she actually care this time?" Julia asked as she awoke.

"Do you want me to be honest or just lie?"

"Never mind. What about dad?"

"He was just happy that you were out of there. He wants to come down and see you but I told him that Mac was going to be questioning you and that you needed your rest."

"Did you tell him where I was?"

"No, you really think that that would be the smartest thing. He would go and murder Sonny."

Julia rolled over and looked her older brother in the eye. She could see how upset he really was with the situation. She hadn't seen him since she was put under; sure she had sent him emails but that wasn't enough. They had been the best of friends during school. Sure, Don was 2 years older then she was but no matter what, wherever one Flack was, you would be able to find the other one. Don was never ashamed to be seen with his sister. They had been through so much together when they were younger, for him to be ashamed of her. She was one of the strongest women that he knew. Julia felt the same way about Don. Julia knew that if it hadn't have been for Louie, there would have been no way that she would ever have seen her brother again. That thought alone scared her.

Both Flacks were shaken from their thoughts by the door opening. Don turned around and saw Danny walking in with a bunch of flowers.

"I come bearing gifts." He said with a smile on his face.

Julia sat up in the bed and put her arms out. Danny handed her the flowers along with a few stuffed animals. "Please tell me that you didn't buy all of these?"

"Of course not." Don knew differently and he shook his head.

Julia looked at Danny with a small smile. "You didn't need to do that. I like having company and I don't need any fancy gifts."

"I'll keep that in mind next time. Even though I can guarantee that there won't be a next time."

"Any news?" Don asked trying to bring the two back to the real world. For some reason it didn't bother him that Danny was attempting to flirt with his sister and he didn't know why.

"According to Stella, they've been able to track down Sonny. They were getting ready to bring him in when I left. Mac didn't want me around in case something came out that we knew who she really was. Actually, he wanted me to tell you he wants you in the interview with him when he talks to Sonny."

"He doesn't think that this would get in the way?"

"What about fact that she's your sister?" Don nodded.

"He doesn't know Donnie. He only knows who he thought I was. He never knew that I was a cop or who my family was. Don't worry. Go and do your job. Messer and I need to catch up anyways." Don slowly got up and gave Julia a kiss on the forehead. "Just be careful with being in a room with him please! I don't need you to get hurt or in any trouble." Julia said as she squeezed his hand.

Don smiled, "But it would be worth it. I understand what you mean and I will be careful." He walked out of the room and shook his head. He knew that his sister was in safe hands when Danny was around.

Danny quickly took the seat that Don had previously occupied. He slowly took Julia's hand in his and looked her in the eye. "How are you feeling?"

She smiled lightly. "A little bit better now that I know that Sonny is going to pay for what he did. I hope they get him for Louie and your family."

"Don't worry about it. Mac has been waiting for this moment since they first crossed paths a year ago."

Danny looked at the person sitting in front of him. He couldn't believe that here was someone who knew who he was, not entirely, but was still sitting there. Surely, Louie had told some of the stories of both of their youth. The things that they did to get into trouble, like what actually happened in the stadium the night that nearly ruined Danny's career.

"So, what crazy stories did Louie tell you about me?"

"Nothing too bad. He did tell me what happened that night. He wasn't going to let you get into trouble for something that Sonny did. He knew that Sonny was trying to ruin the person that you are now, he wasn't going to let that happen. He loves you too much for that to happen. I really tried to help him that night."

"Why didn't you come in with him?"

"Because no one knew that I was there. I was the one who called the ambulance; I couldn't let you lose your brother. I visited once, you weren't there. I made sure that you had gone before I went in. How is he doing now?"

"Getting better. Still hasn't woken up but the doctors are hopeful that he will." Just as he finished his sentence there was a soft knock on the door.

"Come in." Julia yelled. The door slowly opened and in walked Don Flack Sr. Julia's face lit up as she saw her father walk in the door. "What are you doing here? I thought Donnie told you not to worry about coming to see me."

"Well you know me. I haven't seen my baby girl in years and here she is sitting in the hospital. I wasn't just going to sit around and wait for your brother to bring you by."

"I missed you too daddy. Have you met Danny Messer?"

Danny stood up to shake the man's hand. "Nice to see you again sir."

"Nice to see you son. How has your brother been lately?"

"Getting better each day but hasn't woken up yet. I will let you two catch up. Maybe I'll pay him a visit."

"Tell him I said hi and that I will come and visit him soon." Danny nodded and headed out the door. "I haven't been able to have a decent conversation with that man since I got here. Everyone keeps interrupting us."

Flack Sr. let out a small laugh. "Sorry, I didn't know that there was anything important going on in here."

"We were just talking daddy. Don't worry. You and Don can threaten him later. How have you been?"

"Better now that I know that you are ok. When are you getting out of here?"

"Soon I hope."


Meanwhile back at the crime lab

Stella and Mac stood in the observation room watching Sonny Sassone sit and stare at the four walls that he was in. The door beside them opened and Flack walked in and gave them a small smile. Stella gave him a look of sympathy and looked back through the window.

"How is she doing?" Stella questioned.

"Better then I thought she would be. When I left Danny was sitting with her but I passed my dad on the way out. Has he said anything?"

Mac shook his head, "No he's actually being smart this time. But once we get in there, I'll let you try and crack him."

"Are you sure that you want me in there?"

"I trust that you can keep your cool and you can keep your sisters identity under wraps."

Don slowly nodded and headed into the interview room. He took a deep breath as he sat down in front of the scum that had tried to ruin two of the most important people in his life.

"Oh, so they send in the big guns now." Sonny sneered.

"Yeah well, I was the only one that would deal with you right now. Got a few questions for ya Sonny. Where were you last night?"

"Sitting at home watching the game. Did you see how badly those Yank's kicked the Cardinals ass?"

"No, because I had to clean up your mess."

"Mess, what mess?"

"You know what mess I'm talking about Sonny. The two dead bodies in the warehouse."

"I don't know anything about any dead bodies in any warehouse."

"I'm sure you don't. How about the fact that they were two of your people."

"What people?"

"You're good at playing dumb Sonny. Do the names Joey Hayes and Marissa Montoya ring a bell to you?"

"Joey is a distant cousin of mine; I don't know any Marissa Montoya."

Sonny was beginning to get on Don's nerves and everyone watching knew it. Mac trusted Don enough not to loose his cool. He started to pace around Sonny. "Well, that's where I know your lying. Joey may have been a distant cousin of yours but he was also one of your runners and look outs. Now, Marissa we had a little bit of fun trying to figure out. Word around is that you thought she was a rat and she had to be quieted." Sonny's eyes flickered and he sat up straight. "What, did I hit a nerve? Guess we all know the truth now. So you realize that you are under arrested for two counts of murder and one attempted murder? Stand up."

As Sonny got to his feet, he looked Don in the eyes. "That bitch deserved everything she got. Messer had no right bringing her into the business. He got what he deserved too."

"Get moving." It took everything in Don's mind not to feed into Sonny's bait. He couldn't let him know that Julia, or Marissa, was alive and let him know who she really was. In his mind, the minute Sonny shot Julia, Marissa died then and there. He handed Sonny off to a uniform that was waiting outside and turned and saw Mac, Stella and Hawkes waiting for him.

"Everything ok?" Mac asked.

"I hope he gets life for everything that he has put these people through."

"Don't worry we have enough evidence, plus Julia's statement will be the final nail on his coffin."

"What if he finds out the truth?"

"Then he finds out the truth. But by the time he does, he'll be in jail and can't get to anyone."