Chapter 36

Walking into his office. Mac seen the new Detective just looking out his window.

"Good morning. I'm Det.Mac Taylor"

"Morning Sir. How are you?"

"I'm fine. And don't call me sir. Mac is fine."

The Detective looked at Mac funny.

"Let me guess. Danny Messer told you to address me as Sir?"

"Umm..yeah."

"You'll get use to Danny. He does that to all the CSI's. So tell me. Why do you want to work for this Department?"

"Well sir...I mean Mac. Your reputaion being top reason. You are spoken very highly of."

"Hmm.."

"Also. I have always wanted to be a CSI. It's in my blood Mac. Ever since I was a kid. I always enjoyed disecting things. Working out the puzzles of why people do the things they do."

"I see by your background Jim, that you were in the Navy."

"I was First Lt. in the Navy. An experience I enjoyed."

"I can see that by your file. Can you tell me why you left?"

"Yes. I was injured during over seas. It's all in my file."

"Just one more question. With all your experience. Why would you want to take a temp job as a CSI?"

"As I said before. It's just something that I've always wanted to be. I figured with my training behind me, I'd be a sure shot for this job."

"I understand that. But there must be something more you could have in the Navy. Was there no other positions you were interested in?"

"No. I loved fighting. I loved protecting my Country. For me not to able to do that, told me it was time for change. Working as a CSI. I'm able to protect this City, and it's people. It's the next best thing to being in the Navy."

"That's all and fine. But what will you do when my CSI comes back from Maternity leave?"

"Hopefully you will keep me on as a CSI. If not, then there are other Dept. I could work in."

As much as Mac liked the man sitting in front of him. He felt he was over qualified for the job.

"Okay. Thank you coming in. I'll give you a call once I decide this afternoon."

Shaking his hand Jim left his office.

Closing the file, Mac turned and looked out his window. He like Jim. His file was spottless, and his training was beyond excellent.

"Hey boss."

"Danny. Where have you been?"

"I was detained this morning. Did you meet Jim?"

"I did. Can you tell me why you feel the need to scare those who come work under me?" Smiled Mac.

"It's only cause I love ya Mac."

"You Messer are a temptation to my sanity."

"Coming from you boss. I take that as a compliment." He grinned.

"Get out Messer. Go see Sid. He has a bullet for you."

Watching Danny leave. Mac laughed. He couldn't help but love Danny. Besides that he was a great CSI, and a loyal one at that.

"Hey Mac."

"Morning Flack."

"Morning. How's Stella feeling?"

"Fat. She doesn't like her new shape."

"How about you?"

"I love it. It's the greatest feeling in the world. He kicked me last night you know."

"Who?"

"My son. I talked to him last night, and he kicked up a storm. He did it this morning too."

"Huh...how do you know it's a boy?"

"I don't. Stella seems to think it is."

"Well...don't get to excited about that Mac. Cause if you end up having a girl, you'll be very disappointed."

"No I won't Don. As long as he/she is healthy. Then I'll be happy."

Smiling Don had to agree.

"So how did your interview with the new CSI go this morning?"

"Good. He seems like a smart level headed man. But I'm not sure he's right for this department."

"Why is that Mac?"

"Have you read his file at all. He was a First Lt. in the Navy. He was injured overseas. Once he found out he couldn't be in the front lines anymore he retired. He also scored 100 on all his test and training for a CSI. But this is only a temp job, and I feel he may be wasting his time here. For Stella will back in a year or so."

"But he knows all this right?"

"He does."

"Then why not hire him Mac. Besides that alot can happen in a year. He may be a good guy to keep around."

"Hmm..I guess. I'll have to think about it."

"You do that Mac. Then call him. I have a feeling you won't be sorry you hired him."

Leaving Mac's office. Don left him to his thoughts.

End Chapter.