Chapter 11

Benson was becoming very tired and hungry hiding at the Institute. He knew he would have to make his way home. Sitting down with his hands between his head, he seriously thought about his next move.

He knew the chances of escape were very slim. Even if he did make it home who's to say his father would help him. He had not only killed his girlfriend in a jealous rage, but that damn cop too.

"God what a stupid move killing that cop. Damn why don't I ever think before I do these things?"

Sighing again, he headed out of the basement. Seeing the darkness he knew it would be safe to head home. Once he arrived he climbed his tree, pulling open his window and sliding through.

"About time son. Do you have any idea what kind of trouble you are in? Care to explain to me why you killed two people in cold blood?"

"How'd you find out dad?"

"You know. Sometimes I think you are really stupid. the Police were here. Detectives actually. Asking all kinds of questions. If not for that damn tree that hides the light you'd be in prison right now. For there are three undercover units out front."

"I know dad. I seen them. Thanks for keeping the back gate unlocked."

"Don't thank me yet. I still may turn you in."

"You wouldn't do that dad. You're lying. I'm your son."

"Yes I would son. You've been nothing but trouble since the day you could walk. You have created so many problems for me. I now have to walk on pins and needles just to see my clients. You know the kind of buisness I do. Yet you screw up again bringing more trouble to my life."

"You wouldn't tell on me dad. Cause if you did I'd tell them all about the booking deals you make with those jerks you call friends."

Walking up towards his son he slapped his face.

"That's enough from you boy. Or I'll kill you myself. Now pack your stuff and get the hell out of my house. You have three hours to get out of town any way you see fit. Then I go to the Police myself."

Turning to leave the room, Benson picked up his bat and smashed his fathers skull in. Dragging him into his closet, he packed a suitcase, robbed his dads safe, put on his fathers clothes, hat and headed out to the garage. Starting the Mercedes, he took off into the night. Right pass the Officers who thought he was his father.

Meanwhile Sheldon and Brenda were eating the Thanksgiving dinner Mac, Stella and Mitch had dropped by.

"Mmm..wow. Who's the cook in the Taylor home?"

"Believe it or not Mac. We were all under the assumption he could only make cheeseburgers, but we soon found out how wrong we all were. I'm telling you Brenda, the man has many talents."

"So that's why Stella married him?"

"Actually no. For years they shared a secret love for each other. Both fighting their feelings by denying them. Dating other people who weren't right for them. It took Stella being let go for Mac to tell her of his feelings for her. Leaving Stella finally knowing that she wasn't alone in her love. That for all those years, he was right there with her."

"So who married who?"

"It was Mac who asked Stella. You see on their first date he took her to the Zoo too see the baby cubs that had been born. Well Stella fell in love with them. The more Mac watched her every smile, her every response, he realized he needed her to be forever in his life. He realized he never needed to be alone anymore. So he took her back to that Zoo. Right to where those cubs were born. Set up a beautiful dinner, and asked her to marry him."

"Oh Sheldon that's so beautiful. They must have so many memories."

"They do. Stella kept a scrapbook from their very first date on. Next time we are over there. I'll ask her to show you. It's very large and very beautiful. She designed it with their pictures, their first date, up to the day they were married. I believe they've started their second book. This one is of their marriage, and of Mitch's birth up to today."

"Awww...that's so beautiful. To be in love like that. To find that one true soulmate who had always been right in front of you."

"Don't cry Brenda. Yes it is beautiful, there is also no one who deserves it more then Mac and Stella. They've been through hell and back just to get where they are today."

"I'm sorry Sheldon. It's just so magical, so perfect."

Placing his fingers under Brenda's chin, he whispered close to her lips....

"As will our love be. I promise you Brenda from this day forward we will build memories. Memories that will last a billion lifetimes."

Leaning in he softly, tenderly touched her lips, leaving them both lost in their love.

Back at home Mac, Stella and Mitch sat down to their very first Thanksgiving dinner.

"Mac...grab the VC and digital camera. I want to get photos for our Album and video for Mitch when he grows up."

"Of course love. Let's go Mitch...you can help daddy get the equipment."

Gurgling as his daddy picked him up they grabbed the VC and Digital. Then sitting back down to dinner, Mac sat Mitch on his knee.

"Mitch...look at mommy sweetie. Mitch..."

Looking up at his mommy suckling his fingers he gave a wide smile. Taking his hand he smacked it at the table laughing at the sound it made. Picking up a spoonful of the puree food Stella made, Mac put the spoon to his mouth.

"Mmm..nummies Mitch. Watch daddy."

Watching his daddy take a bit off the spoon, he grunted and turned away.

"What's the matter son. Don't like turkey puree? Oooohhh...look son here comes the Airplane. Zooooooooooooooom......"

Flying the spoon towards Mitch's mouth he giggled as his daddy spooned it in. Tasting it, Mitch at first made a scruchy face, then he swallowed it. Picking up another spoonful he put it near his lips watching as Mitch opened this time.

"See son. Isn't that good. Yummy, yummy, turkey and potato?"

*Knock,knock*

"Who can that be Mitch? Is that Uncle Danny and Don? Let's go see son."

Opening the door Mitch recognized his Uncles right away. Flailing his hands and feet, he reached out to Danny.

"Hey their little monkey. Come see Uncle Danny."

Passing off Mitch. Mac took the pie into the kitchen.

"Where's Jess Don? I thought she was coming?"

"She'll be here later Mac. She had to make a stop first."

"I still can't believe it. Jess and our Don. I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks Stel. I only hope we can be as happy as you and Mac one day."

"You will be Don. Now all we have to do is find Danny a nice woman."

"Forget it Stel. I have no intention of falling in love."

"Oh come now Danny. There are several hot looking female Officers. I also think Brenda said she knows a couple nice nurses who are single."

"Forget it Stel. The last two we hooked up with were crazy. No thanks I'll pass. Right Mitch?"

Giggling at his Uncle he could care less. He was more interested in Danny's dog tags which felt good on his gums.

While Stella did up the dishes and started coffee. Mac and his Uncle put Mitch to bed.

"What do you think guys. Should we sing to him?"

"You're kiddin right Danno?"

"Nah...I'm serious. We should sing to our nephew. Com'n...he'll love it."

While the boys decided on a song Stella stood at the door with the VC hoping to get it on video for Mitch.

"Okay...we'll do Baby Mine. We will all sing the chorus. Then Danny will do the first verse, Don you the second, and I'll do the third."

Standing side by side with their arms around each other Mitch watched with wide eyes. Then he heard his daddy, Don and Danny sing....

"Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine.

Take it away Danno....."

"Little one when you play
Don't you mind what you say
Leet those eyes sparkle and shine
Never a tear, baby of mine.

Take it away Don..."

"If they knew sweet little you
They'd end up loving you too
All those same people who scold you
What they'd give just for
The chance to hold you.

Take it away Daddy..."

"From your head to your toes
Your not much, goodness knows
But your so precious to me
Cute as can be, baby of mine.

All together now....

We love you Mitch.,...gooooodniiiiiiiiiiiiiight."

Looking up from the song they found Mitch sound asleep.

"Aww....look at him Mac. What a perfect sweetheart."

Bending down they all kissed him. Then covering him up they turned and seen Stella with the VC.

"What did you do Stella?"

"What?? Nothing Mac. Just got a beautiful memory for Mitch. He's going to love this when he's older. Watching his wonderful Uncles and daddy sing to him."

*Knock, knock.."

"Saved by the door."

Running to the door she let in Jess.

"Hey Jess. You are just in time for coffee and pie."

Walking into the room. Jess wondered what she had walked in on.

"Stel....why do the boys look like they want to kill you?"

"Come on and I'll show you."

"Don't you dare Stella. Stella...."

"Oh stop. You sound wonderful."

Putting the video into the player Jess watched and awwed in love.

"Now that's adorable. Aww...great job guys. He's going to love it."

Blushing the boys bowed their heads.

The following morning. Just as Don headed out of NYPD he got the call.

"Flack."

"Flack it's Jenson. We've got a crime scene. It seems someone killed . We came up for our check of the home and found him on the floor. I have the other two undercovers chasing Benson in his fathers Mercedes. They've spotted him on the corner of 42nd street coming out from the Cafe, heading out of town.

"Okay Jenson we'll be right there. Mac...we need to go. It looks like Benson killed his father. Bashed his head in with a bat."

"Do they have him custody?"

"No. Two of my Undercovers are giving chase now."

"Okay. Let's go. Danny..grab your kit and find Angell. Meet us at the Warner home."

"You got it Mac."

Arriving at the home Sheldon was already leaning over the vic.

"TOD Sheldon?"

"Not more then fourteen hours ago. I can't even make out his face Mac. I can only imagine how he suffered before death. For at least two of the hits were shallow. Not enough to kill, just enough to stun."

"Okay. Get him back to Sid."

"Sure Mac. No problem."

After Sheldon left Danny and Angell arrived on scene.

"Where's Don Mac?"

"He went to meet up with his Officers. They've got Benson."

"Nice. I guess this is one that won't be getting out anytime soon."

"No he won't. Though I'm interested in hearing why he did this not only to his father, but to his girlfriend too."

Finishing up the crime scene. They headed back into the Station to find out why Benson Warner had committed such crimes.

Walking into the Interrogation room Mac sat down with the file.

"I'm . I need a few answers from you Benson."

"A few answers?? Like why I did it? Sure. I can give you that. I killed my girlfriend because she was cheating on me with some bastard from the bar we were at. I caught her in the damn washroom doing...doing...."

"I think I get that part. Why not just leave her? Why kill her?"

"She belonged to me. She was my property. My investment. She didn't know how lucky she was. I made her my prize and she rejected me at every turn. So I killed her. Cause if I can't have her, either can anyone else."

Mac and Don were sickened. This guy was beyond reality. He was in a whole different relm.

"Why kill your father?"

"Cause he was going to turn me in. He said I was a disappointment to him. That I was no good, and was ruining all his plans. So I bashed his face in, it felt great. With each hit I watched as his eye popped out and his teeth flew across the room. I can still feel his blood in me. I can still feel the anger of wanting to kill again."

"Get him out of my sight."

Taking him from the room Mac looked at Don as Don looked at him.

"Is New York getting worse? Or am I just immuned to the things we constantly hear and see?"

"I think we're immuned Mac. Disappointing when you think about it. Isn't it?"

"Yeah. Yeah it is Don. Let's get out of here."

Two Weeks Later....

Sheldon was helping Brenda pack her bags when the doctor came in.

"Okay brenda. I have some instructions for you. Not that you need them."

Laughing..."It's okay I know eveything I have to do. I promise not to return to my practice for four more weeks."

"Good. You need lots of rest. Let this wonderful handsom Fiance take of you for a while. Enjoy being pampered."

"Mhmm...I'm sure I will. I have no worries about that."

"You're right. You don't."

Kissing her sweet lips Sheldon wheeled her out the door.

"As for you Sheldon. You have her back in here next week to remove those stiches."

"I will. Don't worry so much. I'll take excellent care of my future wife."

Helping her into the car, Sheldon strapped her in.

NYPD...

Mac was sitting at his desk when Don walked in.

"Hey Mac!!"

"What is it Don?"

"I need your help."

"Help with what? Why are you whispering?"

"I need your help with Jess. I need some romantic ideas. Something special like you and Stella had. I don't want her to hear."

"Then come in and shut the door."

Sitting down Mac could see the look of confusion on his face.

"Come on Don. I'm sure you know how to romance a woman."

"Umm..not really. Most of my women were one nighters. I've never really had a steady girl."

Mac laughed. He couldn't help it. But Don was being so serious. Something he didn't think he'd see.

"Alright. Are you looking for somewhere special to take her? Or do you want to do something at home?"

"I don't know Mac. What do women prefer?"

"I don't know Don. Every women is different. With Stella she liked casual things, outings, movies, snuggling on the couch. Don't you have any idea what Jess likes?"

"Not really. Umm..I'm not sure how to find out."

"Look at it this way Don. Either you ask her, or you surprise her. If she don't like it then you know not to do that again. Start with a movie at your place. Have some Pizza, spread out some blankets and snuggle."

"What if she don't like that?"

"Then you try something else. You keep trying till you find out what she likes. But I have a feeling she's the type who likes to snuggle with a good movie. Give that a shot, see what happens."

"I hope you're right Mac. Last thing I want to do is disappoint her."

Walking out of Mac's office he passed Jess in the hall.

"Hey Don...what's up?"

"Listen Jess. How would you like to stay in tonight and watch a movie. We can order Pizza and snuggle."

"Mmm..snuggle. I like that Don. Snuggling is good. How about seven?"

"Sounds great. See you then."

Turning towards Mac Don gave him a wink.

When Don arrived at his apartment the first thing he did was tidy up a bit. Then heading into the shower he allowed the spray to wash away the day. Getting dressed in a pair of sweats and t-shirt he grabbed the thick blanket from the closet and two pillows.

Spreading them out on the hardwood floors, he dimmed the lights.

Heading to the kitchen he ordered the Pizza, grabbed the beer and sodas.

*Knock,knock.*

"Hey Jess...com'n."

"Thanks Don I brought some snacks and I think the Pizza guy is here."

Paying for the Pizza he sat it on the blanket. Grabbing the two movies he passed them to Jess.

"Which one Jess?"

"Hmm...How about The Hills Have Eyes remake. If we make it through that one then we'll watch The Original."

"Wouldn't it make sense to watch the original before the remake?"

"No way Donnie. It's much better to watch the gore in movies today. It's more real, more life like."

Smirking he placed it into the DVD player and pushed play. After swallowing back a few pieces of Pizza and beer, Jess was feeling pliant. grabbing a pillow she tossed it behind her head and laid down.

Turning her head towards Don she smiled as her hand reached up and touched his cheek. Seeing the passion in her eyes as they turned almost black, he layed himself on his side and kissed her soft warm lips.

Drowning in each others sensual heat Don pulled her on top of him, moving her hair to one side so he could kiss her beautiful neck. Caressing his hands across her back he slid them under her shirt causing her to sigh into his heated mouth.

Unclipping her bra, he placed fingertip caresses across her shoulder blades back down to her waist, until she was grinding herself against him in wild passion. God she was so giving as each touch, each stroke became deeper, more meaningful then the last.

Slipping her shirt off her shoulders he kissed each side of her neck, down her chest, till he got to her swollen breasts. Gently with care he began tweaking and pinching them, causing Jess to grind against his already swollen shaft.

So lost now, he flipped her over and raked his teeth across her nipple as it perked up for more. Giving the other nipple the same caress, Jess bucked and orgasmed in her panties. Feeling the orgasm take her, Don unclipped her pants and felt the wet moist heat touch his glistening fingertips.

Tasting her nectar, he replaced his fingers with his tongue, softly sweeping his tonuge in erotic circles around her swollen bud. Trying to move herself away from the next orgasm Don was forcing on her he held her hips tighter not allowing her to move from the erotic strokes of his tongue.

So lost now, she gripped her hands in his hair, and held his head as her legs squeezed together forcing the orgasm to pour into his mouth. Removing his pants Don climbed back up upon her, and placed his fingers with hers locking them together as he lifted them over her head.

Feeling him on the tip of her opening, she tried to remember how to breathe as his thickness, his length stretched her core wide. Moving in deep erotic rhythm Jess brought up her legs and wrapped them around him.

Looking into each others eyes they could see the passion glaze over their every thought, their every need and want. Until the only thing left was the love shinning from their souls.

Flipping her over on top Don allowed her hair to shadow them in their own little world. While his hands gripped her hips and forced her to grind against him with deep even strokes. Knowing he was on the edge of his orgasm he looked to Jess to make sure she was with him. Seeing she was, they both screamed out shattered sighs as they poured into each other at the same time.

Still not ready to release the passion they felt Don continued to move within her until he was ready to take her once again into their erotic relm of passion and love.