Chapter 36
Back in NY
When Mac arrived at the crime scene he noticed two things. 1, Danny had disappeared. And 2 where the hell was Flack and Sheldon.
"Mac..."
"Jesus Danny. Don't sneak up on me like that. Where is everyone?"
"Flack got another call out, and Sheldon's over here to your right. Just behind this building."
Following Danny they rounded the corner.
"Sheldon...time of death?"
"3am Mac. Victim has had her throat torn out with some kind of sharp jagged instrument."
As Mac looked he noticed how the flesh was torn.
"Any idea what was used?"
"To be honest Mac. I'm not sure. If it I told you what I really thought you'd think I was insane."
"Listen Sheldon I'm listening. What do you think it is?"
"Well...some kind of wild dog, or a human with aweful sharp teeth."
"Human? Are you telling me this was done by a human?"
"No Mac. What I'm telling you is that the bite looks human. But it could also be some kind of wild dog."
"Okay. Get the body back to Sid. See what he can get off it. Danny, you help me process the area."
"You got it Mac."
Miami
The following morning Macalleigh called home.
"Hello."
"Hi mom. How is everything going there?"
"It's fine sweetheart. But shouldn't you be heading out to catch your flight?"
"I've decided to stay mom. Is that okay?"
"Sure sweetheart. If that's what you want."
"It is mom. Is daddy home?"
"He's still out on a case love. He had a very strange case early this morning."
"New case mom?"
"Yes. But don't you worry about sweetheart. You just have fun with Horatio."
"Okay mom. I'll call him tonight. Just let him know I've decided to stay."
"Okay love, you two have fun."
"We will mom. I love you."
"I love you too Macalleigh."
Hanging up the phone Horatio walked up behind her and kissed her neck.
"Morning Angel."
"Morning handsom."
Laughing "You sound like your mom."
Turning herself in his arms she kissed his lips.
"Oh really. I'll take that as a compliment."
"As you should my Angel."
Kissing her passionately she opened her mouth and caressed Horatio's tongue with hers.
"Ahmmm".
"Oh...hi dad. Did you need something?"
"Umm...Macalleigh isn't that ring Horatio bought you?"
"It is. Isn't it lovely?"
"That it is sweetheart. Does this mean you two have commited to each other?"
"Yes dad we have. I've also decided to take the Internship."
"Good for you son. And congratulation's on your promise's."
"Thanks dad. You'll tell mom?"
"Of course son. But where are you two off too?"
"I thought I'd take Macalleigh to do a bit of shopping and then out for lunch."
"Sounds great son. You kids have a good time."
Once the kids had left. Horatio went to find his lovely wife. Searching the upstairs he found her looking at the sheets in Macalleigh's room.
"Sweetheart. Is something wrong?"
"Umm...yeah. It seems your son and Macalleigh have taken the plunge."
"I'm sorry sweetheart?"
"They've made love Horatio. The sheets have bloodstains and I found a condom wrapper."
Sitting on the bed beside her he took her in his arms.
"Sweetheart we knew this was going to happen. We all did. Why is it such a shock to you?"
"I don't know Horatio. I guess I figured they'd wait."
"I know love. But things have changed. It seems Macalleigh has commited to our son. She was wearing his ring. He's also going to do the Internship instead of going overseas."
"He is? They are?"
"Yes love. You should be very happy right now not crying. You didn't want him to go remember? You said you hoped Macalleigh would get him to change his mind, and she did."
"I am happy Horatio. I'm just a little disappointed they didn't wait to make love."
"Aww sweetheart this isn't the olden days. They are two grown teens that are of age to make their decision on when they are ready."
"I know Horatio. But we are losing our son."
"Yes love. But you are gaining a daughter."
Smiling she replied..."A daughter. Oh this is wonderful isn't it? I should phone Calleigh."
"No sweetheart. That is something Macalleigh is going to have to do herself."
"I guess your right. Though I don't think it will be much of a shock."
"That it won't love. That it won't.
Kissing his wife smartly on the mouth he whispered..."want to make love Stella?"
Wrapping her arms around her husbands neck she repied with her passionate kiss.
"Take me to bed Horatio."
"Your wish is my every command love."
Picking her up in his arms the phone rang.
"I'll get it love. You go get the bed ready", he winked.
"Caine".
"Horatio it's Eric. We have a DB on the beach. It appears the victim has had her throat torn out."
"I'll be right there Eric.
"What's the matter hon?"
"It would seem we have a DB with her throat torn out. I'll be home as soon as I can. I love you sweetheart."
"I love you too. Stay safe."
"I will love. I will."
Once Horatio headed out Stella called Calleigh.
"Hello".
"Hi Calleigh. How is everything in NY?"
"Not good."
"Why? What happened?"
"Mac had a long night. It seems NY has a new breed of Psycho on the loose. Mac got the call out this morning. The victim had her throat torn out."
"You're kidding right?"
"Afraid not. Why?"
"Horatio just got a call out here for a female DB with her throat torn out too."
"Hmm...I think we should let the guys know we have simular cases."
"I think you are right Calleigh. I'll have Horatio call Mac."
"Okay. Anyways how is Macalleigh doing now? She told me she wants to stay."
"She's fine. It seems she's accepted Horatio's ring, and he's decided to take the internship instead of going overseas."
"Oh that's wonderful news. But why do you sound like you have more to tell me?"
"Umm. I don't know. I'll have Macalleigh call you tonight."
"Okay. Bye."
Hanging up the phone. Stella called Horatio on his cell to let him know about the simular cases.
"Caine".
"Horatio I just called Calleigh. She informed me that they have a simular case to yours in NY. It seems their victim had her throat torn out too."
"Okay love. Thank you I'll give him a call."
Meanwhile on the beach. Macalleigh was snuggling in Horatio's arms when Cindy and her friend walked by.
"Hey Horatio. Hi Calleigh."
"What do you want Cindy?"
"Nothing. Just walking by and thought we'd say hello."
"Listen Cindy, said Macalleigh. I know what you are up too and it isn't going to work. So why don't you just leave."
"Fine. What ever. See ya."
"Hopefully not because the next time I won't be so pleasent."
Looking at Macalleigh she could see the warning in her eyes.
Walking away Horatio bent down towards her ear and whispered..."that's my Angel. Good for you."
New York
Phone rings "Taylor".
"Mac it's Horatio."
"Horatio is something wrong?"
"Umm. Yeah. Stella called. She informed me we may have simular cases."
"Simular how?"
"It seems this morning we found a female victim with her throat torn out."
"What? "Was it jagged?"
"It was Mac. It was."
"Why am I getting the feeling we have a new breed of serial. This time more then one."
"I'm not sure Mac. But I think we should keep in close contact on this one. I'll fax down our victim here, and you can fax yours to me."
"Sounds good Horatio. I'll have it sent down immediately."
"Okay. Okay. I'll be waiting."
Hanging up the phone Danny asked..."who was that Mac?"
"Lt.Caine. It seems they have a simular case to ours in Miami."
"Are you telling me we have more than one serial on the loose?"
"I'm not sure yet Danny. Horatio is sending down their information. I need you to send ours to them."
"I'll get right on it Mac."
"Thanks Danny. Call me if you hear anything."
"Okay Mac. You heading home."
"No. I have to pick up Macalleigh at the Airport."
"The Airport? I thought she was staying in Miami for the summer."
"No. She's decided to come home."
Phone rings "Taylor."
"Hi handsom you busy?"
"No sweetheart what is it?"
"I just wanted to let you know you don't have to pick up Macalleigh. She's decided to stay in Miami."
"What made her change her mind?"
"I'm not sure Mac. But she's calling you tonight."
"Okay. Thanks love. I'll be home soon."
"What's the matter now Mac?"
"It seems Macalleigh has decided to stay in Miami now."
"Kids. Go figure."
"Yeah. Go figure."
Heading out the door Mac grabbed the papers to fax to Horatio.
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