Chapter 7
"Mac!! Who's at the door?"
"I'm not sure love. It's only six in the morning."
Sliding into his track pants he headed downstairs to answer the door.
"Sit Bonkers. Good boy."
Opening the door he found Don standing there looking upset.
"What's the problem Don. You do have my number you know."
"I know Mac. I just need to talk. Last night I kissed Angell. Don't give me that look. I don't know why I did it either. I just did."
"And this upset you, because?"
"She's my partner Mac. We work together. It shouldn't have happened."
"Look Don. I'm not one to judge on relationships or companionship. But you must have had a reason for kissing her. Was she upset? Did she fight you, or did she kiss you back?"
Mac felt awkward. He sucked at relationships till he finally realized it was Stella he was always hungering for. Even still, he wasn't the right one to talk about feelings too.
"Listen Don. Help yourself to coffee. I'll get Stella to talk to you. She's more capable of understanding."
"No Mac. You can't tell her. Please. I don't want anyone else to know."
"Okay Don, relax. How about Danny? He dated Lindsay, maybe he could help you."
"Oh no. That's not going to happen. He's the last one that I'd tell. Forget it, you take this to the grave Mac. At least till I figure out what I want."
"Oh hey Don. What brings you here so early?"
"I came to see how Bonkers was doing. Is he adjusting to the Taylor life?"
"He's doing fine Don. Would you like some coffee?"
"Sure Stel. Thanks."
It was at that moment Mac heard Mitch through the monitor.
"I'll be right back Don."
Listening as Mac walked up the stairs, he could hear everything.
"Here you go Don."
"Thanks Stel. Listen to Mac talking to Mitch."
"Good morning daddy's little man. How are you son? Besides soaked. Look at you with your little wet tuishy. Here we go, that's it son, don't worry daddy will have you feeling nice and dry in no time. Just give me a second to reach the baby wipes.
Aww..there we go son. Nice and clean. Now let's get you some dry clothes."
Opening the drawer Mac pulled out little pants with a red shirt.
"Eww..isn't that a yucky color Mitch. Do see that bright color. I bet daddy's boy does. It's nice and bright isn't it. That must be one mommy bought you. We really need to talk to her about getting you some dark colors son. Just wait till you are older. Daddy will take you shopping for black jeans and t-shirts. Then we will watch all the girls drool and chase you around the mall."
Stella and Don were laughing. Mac sounded so damn adorable talking with his son.
"Alright then. We are all dressed up and ready to go. Let's go get breakfast and see Unlce Don. Yeah, he needs another man to help him sort out his woman problems. Yes he does son."
Stella looked at Don.
"Woman problems?? What kind of woman problems Don??"
"Never you mind Stel. Just let it drop. Mac, pass me that handsom boy over here."
Placing his son in Don's arms. Mac went to heat the bottle.
After spending a little more time with their son. Don headed back to work with Mac.
"I'll see you tonight Stel. If you need anything call me. I love you."
"I love you to Mac. Stay safe."
"Always love. See you soon."
Once Mac left Stella layed Mitch down in his cradle while she finished up the dishes. When she was done she realized how quiet it was.
"Hey Bonkers. Come here boy."
Running sideways over to her, he layed down to have his belly rubbed. Watching his legs kick Stella laughed. He was so cute. His ears lopped over to the side, and his tonuge never stopped lapping.
"You are just to cute Bonkers. Yes you are."
Tilting his head he barked. Then lowering his front paws he lifted his bum in the air and wagged his tail. After a few more minutes of playing. Stella got out Mitchell's baby book and began marking in important facts and changes that she had seen over the last few weeks.
Placing in his baby bracelet, followed by his little piece of cord that had fallen off, she closed the book and put it back on the shelf. Taking down hers and Mac's she looked over their visit of the Zoo. Remembering back to the night Mac proposed in front of the cubs cage.
Smiling to herself she brought up her knees and snuggled them close as she laughed at jumping on his back as he piggy backed her till they fell onto the grass. God they were so happy. And to think it had only taken them the last few years to realize they had always loved each other.
Looking down over Mitch, she picked him up and laid down on the couch with him. Falling into sleep as she dreamed back to the day they had Mitch.
Meanwhile when Mac arrived at work he felt an emptiness. He noticed his wife's laughter and smile was missing. The way she'd call his name when she walked by.
"Mornin boss how's the baby?"
"Danny. He's good. Growing everyday."
"And Bonkers?"
"The same. He's actually turned out to be a real sweetheart. This coming from someone who detests dogs." He smirked.
"That's great Mac. Have you seen Sheldon yet?"
"No. He should have been here an hour ago."
"I know. He's missing in action."
"Good morning Danny. Morning Mac. Wonderful day isn't it?"
"You're late Sheldon."
"Sorry bout that Mac. Had a late start this morning."
"I can see that. Looks like you got beat up pretty good. How does your opponent look?"
Danny was trying to figure out the inside joke.
"Wha'd I miss?"
"Nothing Danny. I'll see you guys later. I have to talk with Sid."
Leaving his office. Danny and Sheldon decided to search for Flack and find out what he was up to last night.
Meanwhile at Stat Institute on Union Street the young girl was headed to her locker. After a difficult class she just wanted to grab her books and head home. Opening her locker she felt the hands grab at her shoulders slamming her into the locker, splitting her head open.
Turning around he began tearing at her clothes as he tackled her to the ground and continuously stabbed her over and over until she was covered in a pool of her own blood.
Running from the school, he took off down Union Street until he was far out of site.
"Hey Mac. We have homicide over at the Stat Institute. Female victim assaulted and stabbed."
"She alive Don?"
"No. According to the Professor it's a bloodbath over there."
"Okay. Let me grab my kit and we'll head out."
"So much for a quiet day eh Mac?"
"You got that right Don. Let's just get it done."
tbc...
