Sorry this chapter is so short!


Mac and Stella stood in the break room going over the completed case files the team turned in while they were gone. Out of nowhere Adam flew into the room and wrapped his arms around Stella. She was taking by surprise and nearly dropped her cup of coffee. Mac took the cup from her hand before it spilt.

"Uh hi Adam" Stella said finally as the young lab tech continued to hug her.

"Stella, I'm so glad your back!" He gushed.

"I'm glad to be back too, Adam" She laughed.

"Mac was a mean old man the entire time you were gone" Adam mentioned, still not letting her go. Stella gave Mac a pointed look.

"Adam, I'm sorry. I know I was out of line while Stella was on vacation. Now please let go of my fiancé and get back to work" Mac interrupted.

"Oh ok boss" Adam stuttered and took out of the room just as quickly as he came in.

"How many other people are going to hug me like that?" Stella wondered.

"I don't know, I'll just start talking to everyone by apologizing" Mac planned.

"You better" Stella replied heading to her office.

"Hey Stel, did you have a good vacation?" Lindsay wondered when Stella walked into the office.

"Yes, it was great, thanks for asking" Stella smiled. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Angell walked down the hallway. She rushed out after her. "Jess!" She called.

"Oh Stel, you're back" Jess noted.

"Yeah, can we talk?" Stella asked with a smirk.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry" Jess said playfully.

"So you did tell Mac where I was" Stella assumed.

"No, I told Don and Don told Mac" Jess explained.

"Well thanks" Stella smiled. "It sounds like Mac was quite the terror before he left" she added.

"Oh he was, Don had to drag him out of interrogation more than once" Jess laughed.

"Oh wow, it sounds like he has a lot of apologizing to do" Stella stated.

"They'll all forgive him, they know he can't function without you" Jess pointed out and went on her way.

Mac was settled in his office. He had spent the day catching up on paperwork and checking up on open cases. Towards the end of shift, Flack decided to check on Mac. He hadn't seen him since he left for Mexico but rumor had it he was in better spirits.

"Well look who's all tan and relaxed" Flack mused.

"Hey Flack" Mac greeted.

"How's it going?" Flack wondered.

"good, uh sorry for my mood and well thanks" Mac managed to say.

"No problem, I was just looking out for you" Flack shrugged. "so did you have a good time in Mexico?" He asked.

"Yes, a very good time" Mac smiled, his eyes landing the newest picture frame on his desk. Flack picked up the frame and looked at the picture. Mac and Stella were on the beach . Mac was behind her in only his swim trunk and Stella was in a green paisley bikini. His arms were wrapped around her waist and both were laughing hysterically. Mexico was good for them. They just needed a get way to have sometime to get reacquainted. Don was proud of himself for making it all happen. Just then Stella walked in.

"Oh hey Don!" she grinned, hugging him and dropping a kiss on his cheek. "thanks" She whispered in his ear. Flack smiled and nodded. Stella walked around Mac's desk and placed herself in his lap. Mac shifted uncomfortably as they were at work.

"We're off the clock" she provided knowingly. Mac breathed a light laugh and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Alright, well, I'm headed home to my wife and child. I'll catch you two late. I'm glad you two worked things out" Don excused himself.

"Rumor going round is Mac Taylor is the most relaxed anyone has ever seen him" Stella mentioned.

"Is that so?" Mac replied with an amused grin.

"Yes, and I agree, so where do you think the next trip should be?" Stella asked. Mac laughed.

"Anywhere as long as we go together" He answered inconclusively. Stella twisted so she could kiss him.

THE END!!!