Just Desserts
Jess gave the girls directions to her place so when it was 6:30 they could be there for dinner.
The girls go back to their hotel.
"It's nice of Don and Jess to invite us over, especially with Daniel going over too."
"Daniel?"
"He said I could call him that. He's really nice Stella, I might have found the one."
"Lindsay, you just met him."
"So, he's everything I want in a man."
"You two do look cute together," Stella admitted.
"So did you and that Mac Taylor," Lindsay smiled.
"Your kidding me right? I saw him and I didn't feel anything."
"Stella, I saw you, you couldn't keep your eyes off that man, and not to mention that bright smile you had on your face the whole time."
"We should be getting ready, I don't want to arrive late."
"I wonder why that would be," Lindsay grinned and went to go change.
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Mac and Danny are done getting ready and are fixing to leave.
"Danny, why are you so dressed up for?"
"I want to impress Miss Monroe, why aren't you dressed up, don't want to impress Madam Bonasera?"
"Why would I do that?"
"Cause you like her that's why."
"Danny, I don't like her like that, we just met. I'm not rushing things, you remember what I told you about last night. Melina was rushing things and that's why I left. I for one am not a hypocrite."
"Who said you were Mac, plus I think she sort of likes you."
"Are you crazy Danny? We just met, plus… she doesn't deserve a guy like me."
"And how do you know that?"
"I just do, okay Danny, a woman like that deserves the best."
"You would know."
"Whatever Danny, let's just go, or else we'll be late."
"Since when are you worried about arriving somewhere late?" Danny asked.
"Never mind, let's just go," Mac sighed and Danny grabbed his keys and they left.
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A half an hour later Stella and Lindsay arrived to Jess and Don's place. It was a two story house with a small pond in the front.
"I wonder what the inside is going to look like," Lindsay says as they start walking to the door.
"I wonder if the guys are here yet," Stella frowned.
"Stella Bonasera, are you nervous?"
Stella looked at her, "No, why should I be nervous about anyways."
They arrive to the door and Lindsay knocks on it. Don answered.
"Good evening ladies, you're here before the guys, come on in."
They enter and immediately their jaws drop.
"This place looks amazing," Stella and Lindsay stated in surprise.
"Glad you like it, would you like the tour?" Jess came out from the kitchen.
"Um… sure."
"Don, show them around and I'll finish setting up the stuff."
"All right, come on ladies let's show you around," Don said and he showed them the place.
"Thanks for the tour Don, your place is amazing."
"So I've been told," Don smiles and as they sit on the couch there is a knock on the door.
"I'll be back you two."
"So, what do you think about the house?"
"I think it looks great, way better than the houses in Greece."
"I hate to admit it Linds, but that is so true," Stella was explaining just as the men come over.
"Miss Monroe, you look lovely this evening," Danny greeted and the girls stood up.
"You look pretty good yourself Daniel."
Jess comes out of the kitchen, "Oh glad for you to join us boys. You made it right on time, dinner is done."
They nod and Danny takes Lindsay by the hand, "I'll lead the way," Danny grinned and Lindsay blushed.
Mac and Stella follow everyone else.
Don, Danny and Lindsay sat on one side, Jess, Stella and Mac on the other.
"Dinner smells great Jess, thanks for inviting us over," Lindsay grinned.
"That's not the only thing that smells great," Danny complimented grabbing Lindsay's hand and giving it a light squeeze.
"Thanks Danny," Lindsay blushed and then looked at Stella.
Stella looks down and starts eating.
"Jess, this food is great, I never had Italian that tasted so good."
"Thanks, it means a lot to me that you two like it."
They all eat discussing what plans Lindsay and Stella had in mind. Once they all get done eating, Don and Jess go to get dessert.
"Well, Danny and Lindsay seem to like each other already, but Mac and Stella haven't said anything all night to each other."
"They're probably both nervous."
"Maybe," Jess sighs. "We just need something to help nudge them along."
"Jess, I can't believe I agreed playing matchmaker with you. Why do you want them together so badly?"
"Because Mac needs someone to help loosen him up."
"I guess, let's just serve dessert before they start worrying about us."
"Okay."
They cut four pieces of coconut cream pie. They exit the kitchen each holding two plates.
Once they placed the pie down in front of them Mac and Stella both spoke up.
"I don't like coconut," they said at the same time making them both look at each other and then they look away.
Lindsay looked up and smiled.
"Well, that's okay then, more for us," Lindsay said grabbing the plates.
"Geez Monroe, you can eat," Danny acknowledged her.
"I'm a very hungry person," she says with a few mouthfuls of pie in her mouth.
"You're a very adorable hungry woman," he states and gently kissed her cheek, making her core warm instantly.
"Thanks Danny," she says grabbing his hand. "I like you."
"I like you too."
Stella looked at Lindsay and Danny having their conversation and she shook her head.
"You guys look so cute together," Stella states in admiration.
"So do you and Mac." Danny says while Mac was drinking making him choke on his water.
"Danny, can I see you for a second?"
Danny looks at Lindsay and then at Mac, "Sure," he says getting up and Mac grabbed him by the arm and they went into the living room.
"Thanks Messer, you and your big mouth."
"What I was just making an observation."
"Now you just made me more nervous, then I was already, so thanks again… friend," he grunts and went out in the back. He sat on the swing thinking about what just happened.
Danny sighs and goes back into the dining room.
"Um… sorry about that Stella, I was just making an observation."
"Where'd Mac go?"
"He went out in the back on the swing," Danny told her and Stella got up.
"This should be very interesting, want to go hear how it goes?"
"Monroe, are you wanting to eavesdrop?"
"She's my best friend… of course I do."
"Then let's go," Danny took her by the hand and they stood by the back door listening to what would be going on.
Stella walked behind the swing Mac was on.
"Do you mind if I join you?" Stella asked.
"Not at all," Mac frowned and she sat next to him.
"I'm sorry about what Danny did, I truly am."
"Don't worry I'm kind of used to it. I'm going to miss him."
"Why where are you going?"
"Marine training for a month, and then I get to decide if I really want to go in the Marines or not."
"Oh, that sounds like an interesting thing to do, what got you interested?"
"My dad was in the Marines, he died then and now I've decided that I should follow in his footsteps."
"Oh, I'm sorry for your lost."
"No Stella, no need to be sorry, I barely even knew him."
"That's sad, I never knew my mother or father. So I was a foster child."
"I'm sorry about that," he frowns wrapping his arm around her, as she started to cry slightly. "It'll be okay, you have a friend who loves you."
She wiped her tears, "I'll be all right, I just don't like talking about it much. That my parents never wanted to take care of a child," Stella sighs.
"Stella, how do you know if that's true?"
"Because you're parents just don't get up to leave a child for no reason."
"Maybe they didn't have a choice, your parents would be crazy not to want to keep you."
She looks at Mac, "You really mean that?"
"Of course I do, you are too sweet to be unwanted. Trust me, you shouldn't think that people don't want you. You are a beautiful, intelligent woman. And that's the truth," he says grabbing her hand and bringing it to his lips.
"That means a lot to me Mac, so thank you."
"No problem, you want to go back inside now."
She shakes her head, "I just want to spend time alone with you," she smiles.
He wraps his arm around her waist, and pulls her close. She rests her head on his shoulder and they sit there quietly.
"Isn't that just adorable," Lindsay whispered to Danny.
"Yeah, that's a sight of Mac I've never seen before. You want to go to my place."
"You sure, we're not rushing things here?"
"Linds, I just thought we could hang out and watch a movie or something. I would never move along that fast."
"I just hate leaving Stella alone like this."
"She has Mac, Linds… we'll tell Jess where we're going and let her tell Stella that we are okay."
"Okay, she'll understand," they went to go find Jess and tell her where they were going.
Stella sighs and looks up at Mac, "Thanks for comforting me."
"No problem Stell, you deserve the best."
"I do don't I?" she asked and looked at him closely. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close. She hesitated for a moment and just went through with it. Her lips touch his and she kissed Mac, and before she realized it he was kissing back.
She offers a soft moan of delight and Mac arms that were around her waist grasped a little tired. It seemed like a lifetime, but then Mac released. They were both fully flushed.
What happens once they discussed what just happened please review and you'll find out faster. Tell me what you thought about my chapter… it didn't even take me that long to write, but I think I did a pretty good job. I updated earlier than I thought but you guys deserve it. And if you heard about Adam and Stella possibly being together in season 6... hopefully this cheered you up... at least a little :P