It was two days later, Mac was in his office relieved that no other cases had to be dealt with. The Dr. Jenkins case was wrapped up and nothing more needed to be done. Amy Winchester admitted to the murder and her plan to set up Noelle with the help of Crystal. Amy took a deal to avoid trial. Crystal agreed to probation and community service. Mac was pleased with the outcome and was also happy for Noelle who was given and opportunity to start over again. Stella came into the office and Mac nodded his head.

" You look like you could use some sleep."

" The whole lab could, but you never know what's going to happen. I'm just happy for Noelle. She's able to start over again."

Stella just smiled.

" What's that for?"

" That's where you went the other day. You went to go talk to Noelle's probation officer?"

" I think Noelle deserves a break. She needs to be with some who will look out for her. I wasn't sure about her at first Stella. In fact, I didn't care about Noelle at all."

" We discovered something about her and it gave us an answer to her attitude."

Mac went to the door.

" Noelle is going back to Michigan with her mother today. You want to see her off?"

" We have nothing to work on right now. The Dr. Jenkins case is wrapped up."

" Noelle is going to be happy and there's nothing better I can think of for her."

Stella went out the door behind Mac.

" You know it's just a harmless crush she has on you Mac. I don't know why you heard it from Amy."

" I don't think any less of Noelle. I'm flattered she feels that way. I do care about her though."

Mac and Stella went to Noelle's apartment to see that Noelle and her mother were waiting outside.

" Hi," Noelle said," You came to see me off?"

" We wanted to say that you're going to where you need to be," Stella told her," You look happy."

" I'll be happier when the cab I called for shows up, we have a flight to catch."

" Mom, it's only been a few minutes."

Noelle sat on the steps. Mac went up to her.

" Is something wrong Noelle?"

" I still can't believe what Amy did. I didn't do anything to her."

" You were given a second chance."

" Again."

Noelle got back up.

" I don't know how to thank you for all your help."

" You just did. Don't blow this Noelle. You won't get another one. When you come back to New York, you will have to keep up with your probation."

Noelle nodded her head.

" To answer your question for before, I don't think it's weird. There's nothing wrong with telling someone how you feel."

" I'm sorry about before. How did it change? When you first met me, I wanted nothing to do with it. I wasn't your favorite person Mac."

" No, but you got the benefit of the doubt."

Noelle then saw the cab pull off.

" Off to Michigan we go," Noelle's mother said.

Noelle sighed.

" I'm going to miss New York. I've got used to living here."

Noelle stopped before she got into the cab.

" Thanks to both of you."

" Don't be a stranger," Stella told her," Let us know how you're doing."

" I will, and I'll be back."

" Take your time Noelle," Mac told her," It's what you need."

Noelle walked forward, but then she stopped.

" I'm not so scared anymore. Those words don't sound scary anymore. Just because you get arrested doesn't mean you're automatically guilty. I'll know better next time."

" Hopefully there won't be a next time," Mac told her.

Noelle smiled.

" I have friends here. I won't forget that."

Stella went up to her and hugged her. Noelle accepted it.

" You've got a friend in me kiddo. We're here for you."

Noelle extended her hand to Mac, who shook it.

" Take care of yourself," Mac told her.

Noelle got into the cab and Mac and Stella watched as it drove away.

" She'll be with someone who will care about what happens to her."

" Mac, come on, you care about her. You just said so."

Mac only nodded his head.

" You're not the only one, I care about her too. Do you think she will come back?"

" It's up to her and only time will tell."