Mac sat down on a near by chair and waited. The thought of going to work everyday and not be greeted by The Stella Bonasera smile broke his heart. He watched as Stella's plane took off into the blue sky. Giving out a deep sigh, he leaned back in the chair and closed his tired eyes but was suddenly stopped by his phone ringing. He groans as he reads his text message.

Sinclare is looking for ya boss… come armed, he's pissed- D.M

Sighing again, he got up and headed to work.

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Stella found her assigned seat fine and quickly sat down. A man quickly fallowed suit next to her and just stared at her. Feeling uncomfortable, Stella turned to ask what he wanted, but was surprised at who it was.

"That little reunion was cute." The black haired man from before smiled. "Why didn't he come along?" He asked, tilting his head slightly.

"Didn't have time to buy a ticket." She lied, not wanting to tell him the truth.

"I'm Laurens De Groot." He laid out his hand for Stella to shake.

"Det-" She stopped. No more detective. "Stella Bonasera." She smiled sadly.

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Mac arrived at work within the hour. As he slowly walked out of the elevator, he spotted Sinclare screaming at Danny. As he hurried to Danny's side, he grabbed his shoulder just in time to stop a punch to his boss.

"Danny, let me talk to Sinclare, go back to work." He said calmly. Danny nodded and with one last glare at the chief, turned and walked away.

"What was that about?!" Mac screamed at his boss. "You come to MY lab and start blowing your top off at MY team! If you have a problem, take it up with me!" Mac suddenly got possessive over his friend. He pushed passed his boss and into his office where he shed his coat.

"I got a note on my desk saying that Bonasera quit… is that true?" He calmly asked.

"Yes."

"How come I didn't hear it from you?!"

"I just found out last night and thought I could convince her to stay." He sighed, not happy with himself.

"What if I give you a week off, could you do it? I don't want to lose one of my best detectives." Mac sat down in his chair behind his desk.

"It's going to take at least a month to get her back." He sighed yet again.

"How about this… A New Jersey CSI team is coming tomorrow to help on a cold case. You and your team go fallow Bonasera and bring her back… you have one month." He pointed at Mac and walked out.

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Stella landed in Melbourne and said good buy to her new friend Laurence. She haled a cab to go to where the Steve Irwin will set sail in just a few days. The sun was setting and it was starting to get dark out.

She rented a hotel room right near the beach. There was a small hut that ranted out surfboards. She might want to try that in the morning.

Sorry it took so long to up-date, i went to Chicago to see Gary and it was AMAZING! I got to go on stage with him and take a picture with him! I had 2 tickets to go see him Yesterday(July 24) In Canada but was un able to get the money. So i spent $75 for nothing... but at least it goes to a good cause =) Im sorry the chapters are not long but on paper in my hand writing it looks it. I will try to make them longer tho. Next chapter is their little reunion! R&R