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Audrey Taylor's Story Chapter 8

Late Summer

Audrey sat on the sofa in her pajamas, watching House and waiting for her dad and Stella to leave for their date. Stella had moved in a couple of weeks ago, and Audrey couldn't be any happier. Only a few people from the lab knew about it. The ones who knew were the ones that helped moved her in: Danny, Don, Sheldon, and Mac did the heavy lifting and carrying as Lindsey, Audrey and Stella did the unpacking and organizing. The only other people who knew were Sid and Adam. Audrey laughed at the TV as House and Cuddy fought about what to do with a patient. "They so just need to say that they love each other and get it over with," she said out loud to herself.

"Audrey?" Mac said, coming up behind Audrey causing her to jump.

"Dad, you scared me."

"Sorry, we're about to head out. Don't stay up to late. You can order food if you want; I'll leave you some money."

"Yeah, leave me some money, and I will order food," she said while not taking her eyes off the TV.

"Haven't you seen this one already?" Mac asked.

"Yeah, but it's House. I love this show," she said as it went to commercial. Then she finally looked at him. "When are you guys leaving?" she asked.

"As soon as Stella's ready."

"Well, you look nice, dad," she started to stare at the TV again as the show came back on.

"Well, I think he looks handsome," Stella said, standing in the door way of their bedroom.

Mac looked up towards the door, "Why thank you, and may I add that you look stunning in that dress." He walked over and pulled her into his arms and kissed her.

Stella leaned into Mac and whispered into his ear, "Save some for tonight." She then kissed his cheek.

Mac looked into her eyes and smiled, "Well, let's get this date started then."

"Okay," she grabbed his hand.

They both looked over at Audrey, who was staring at the TV screen and paying no attention to anything going on around her.

"Audrey, if you could tear yourself from your TV show for a second, we could say goodbye," Mac talked loudly to get his daughter's attention.

"Sorry," she looked over at them. "Stella, you look beautiful," Audrey said as she got up and hugged her.

"Okay, we need to get going," Mac said as he and Stella walked towards the door with Audrey following to lock it.

"Audrey, don't leave the apartment, and don't answer the door unless it's somebody from the lab or the delivery guy for your take out," Mac said as they reached the door.

"Okay, dad. You guys have fun," she leaned over and gave Stella a hug and then gave her dad a kiss on his cheek.

"Bye, Audrey. Love you. Call us if you need anything," Stella said, stepping out into the hall.

"Love you too, Stella," she called out to her.

"Lock all the locks, and be careful," Mac said.

"I will, dad. Don't worry about me; I'll be okay. Go have fun."

Mac leaned over and kissed her on the forehead, "Okay I love you," he said, stepping out into the hall with Stella and wrapping his arm around her.

Audrey stuck her head out the door, "I love you too, dad. You guys have fun." She went back into the apartment, shutting the door and then locking it. She went to the couch and started to watch House again.

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Mac and Stella sat at the restaurant, talking to each other as they waited on their food.

"Mac, sometimes I still can't believe that you're in my life; you and Audrey make me so happy," Stella said as she stroked Mac's hand.

"Stella, I'm so glad you are in my life too. These past few years have been tough on Audrey and I, but you have always been there for us, and now you are part of our lives. Stella, I love you. I wake up everyday for you and Audrey." He leaned over and kissed her deeply.

When they parted, Stella looked in his eyes, "I love you too and thank you."

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Two hours later they were in a cab heading home when Mac's phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and saw that Audrey was calling so he answered it.

"Audrey, is everything okay?" Mac asked as Stella laid her head on his shoulder.

"Yes, dad. I'm waiting on my dinner; it's taking forever."

"Okay, is that what you called for?" Mac asked as he looked down at Stella to see her looking back at him.

"No, I'm still not tired so I wanted to let you know I'm still up. There is a House marathon on TV tonight."

Mac laughed, "Okay, well get your dinner and watch it in your room okay and..."

"Wait, dad; food's here."

Mac heard her unlocking the door and saying something. Then he heard a loud noise and Audrey screaming.

"Audrey, what's happening?" Mac yelled into the phone as Stella sat up, looking at him with concern.

All Mac could hear were things crashing and Audrey screaming. The last thing he heard was hearing Audrey screaming, "Daddy, help me." Then there was nothing.

"Audrey, please answer me," he yelled into the phone again as the call dropped.

Mac looked at Stella, who had tears in her eyes. Mac yelled for the driver to drive faster and then called the cops and his team.

He looked at Stella, "I don't know what happened. She went to answer the door for the food, and then there was a loud noise, and she was screaming and yelling for me to help her. Then there was nothing." By the time he was finished, Stella was crying, and he had tears in his eyes which were starting to fall. He pulled Stella into his arms and told the driver to hurry up. He feared what he was going to find once he got home. If he lost Audrey, he didn't know what he would do. But he did know that whoever laid a hand on his daughter would pay.