Chapter 11

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The following morning brought a new day of hell for Mac and his team. All except for Danny, who sat back in the comfort of Mac's home babysitting Makayla. Hearing someone knock on the door, Stella answered it.

"Good morn'n Stella. Where's my little Makayla?" asked Danny.

"She's being spoiled by her daddy on the floor in the living room," laughed Stella. Hey Messer? You're not planning on taking her to pick up chicks too, are you?"

"Who? Me? Nahh... would have never thought of it Stella," Danny snickered.

Walking into the living room, Danny seen Mac sprawled out with Makayla nestled safely in his arms.

"Freeze Mac... you have two seconds to release that little angel in my arms," said Danny.

Jumping up he passed Danny, Makayla. "You boys need to get married and have your own kids," laughed Mac.

"Why? When we can borrow yours and Stella's, snickered Danny.

"Just behave, have fun and no park. My little doll face has been used enough for picking up chicks," pointed Mac.

"You worry to much, Mac. Go to work, get the hell outta here," said Danny.

"That's cute Messer. I'll be calling," warned Mac with a wink.

Giving Makayla a kiss, Mac and Stella left for work.

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Stopping by the coffee shop Mac and Stella grabbed two to go. As they walked down the street Mac had a feeling he was being followed. Stopping to turn around Stella asked...

"What is it, Mac? You've been like this for a couple days now."

"Someone is playing a game with me Stella. A very dangerous game. I wasn't going to tell you until I knew for sure. It seems someone is running around New York planting memories of the day Dobson fell off the roof to his death. Don, Danny and I are looking into it, but have come up empty. We're not sure who is doing it or why," said Mac.

"Are you in danger, Mac? Is the guy after you?" asked Stella.

"I don't think so, love. He seems more interested in playing with me. Now whether it's a stalker, wanna be, or a family member that might be holding me responsible, I don't know," said Mac.

"Oh come on, Mac. It's been over two years now. Are you telling me someone has been waiting in the shadows for everyone to forget?" asked Stella.

"I don't know, love. All I know is each crime scene we've been too they've all had to do with the Dobson case," said Mac.

"Hm... I think when we get to work I'll check the system and see if anyone who served time with Dobson may be looking for a little revenge," said Stella.

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Back at the Taylor's Danny was talking with Makayla.

"Hi little angel you going to help godfather Danny change your diaper? I need you to show me what to do, okay?"

Looking up at her godfather she yawned as he reached for a clean diaper. Lifting her little feet he placed the diaper under her, making sure the sides were even, he added the powder.

"Haa... you're like basting a turkey, Makayla. We can call you shake and bake," laughed Danny.

Makayla wasn't happy with her godfather right now. He had not been watching what he was doing and stuck a piece of adhesive tape to her little skin.

"Oh shoot, sorry sweetie pie. Let's see if we can fix it," cooed Danny.

Trying to be careful, Danny removed the tape from her leg, as she cried.

"Aww... don't cry love. I'm sorry, please don't cry Makayla," said Danny.

Lifting her into his arms he walked her around the room till she calmed down.

"Shh... it's okay sweetheart. Shh... let's get you some lunch," said Danny.

Sitting her down, Danny gave her her bottle. As he held her close he whispered how much he loved her, lulling her into sleep. Placing her in little bed, Danny had forgotten to burp her. Not more then ten minutes later Makayla screamed. Running to her side Danny picked her up and tried to quiet her.

"Aww... come on Makayla. What is it sweetheart? Tell godfather Danny what's wrong," cooed Danny.

After five minutes, Danny knew he had no choice but to call Stella or Mac. Picking up the phone, he dialed Mac's number first.

"Taylor."

"Mac... it's Danny."

"Danny... what is wrong with Makayla? I can hear her screaming."

"I don't know, Mac. I changed her, gave her her bottle and put her in her cradle. Now she won't stop screaming," panicked Danny.

"Calm down Danny. Did you burp her after she had her milk?" asked Mac.

"Burp her? No, should I have?" asked Danny.

Mac sighed... "what do you think, Danny?"

"Damn Mac. I'm sorry. I'll do that now," said Danny.

While Danny rubbed Makayla's back, Mac heard her burp. Then he heard silence.

"Shoot... it worked, Mac. Thanks man. I thought I did something wrong you know," said Danny.

"Everything is fine Danny. If you need anything else just call," said Mac.

Don was standing at Mac's door laughing. He knew Danny would screw something up. Waiting till Mac hung up the phone, he asked...

"What did Messer do this time, Mac?" asked Don.

"What did you need?" asked Mac ignoring Don's question concerning Danny.

"We have three convicts who were released a month ago. Two were placed back in custody, the other is still out and behaving himself, so he says. All three served with Dobson. According to the prison guard, they were inseperable. So... Adam is checking over the evidence to see if we can't find anything to match his DNA. I also have officers watching his apartment and I informed his parole officer what's been happening."

"Thanks Don. If you find out anything else, let me know."

"Sure Mac. See ya."

Once Don left. Mac sat back in his chair and looked out over New York.

tbc..