Danny walked into Mac's embrace, not caring who saw it. It was over. T.J. was safe, both he and Mac were alive and the only one seriously injured was J.J. He was going to live, and that would mean trials and prison time. Mac pressed a kiss to Danny's temple, thankful for his luck.
-Flashback-
After Stella and the detectives had cleared the Brody apartment and collected statements, he and Danny had basically collapsed into bed, exhausted and worried. They had both fallen asleep almost instantaneously. When Mac woke the next day, the bed was empty, the sheets cold and the apartment silent. The only clue was a not on the headboard;
"I have to do this myself. I'm so sorry, Mac. I love you more than anything, but this is the only was to get T.J. back safely. Love, Danny."
Mac crumpled the note with a muttered "Damnit, Danny."
-End Flashback-
And EMT walked up to the two men and tapped Danny on the shoulder, severing the embrace.
"Sir, I need to clear you before you can go home."
Danny looked at Mac who nodded and gently pushed him toward the ambulance. As he walked away, Mac thought to when he had received the call from Danny not two hours ago.
-Flashback-
He had paced for as long as he could stand it while CSIs searched his apartment. Sonny Sassone was still in jail, under maximum security, no checking out. Mac's cell rang from inside his pocket.
"Taylor," he said sharply.
'Mac, it's me.'
"Danny, thank God," he breathed a sigh of relief and waved Stella over.
'Mac, I've got T.J., but I need someone to take J.J. out of here. I got him knocked out, but I can't leave and risk him waking up and running.'
"Why do I get the feeling there's something you're not telling me?"
'Because there is?'
"What this time?"
'I've got a few scratches; T.J.'s got a split lip and a set of bruised up knees. That's about it.'
"Give me directions, we'll get you out."
'Warehouse number 24, New York Harbor, second floor."
"Thanks, Danny. We'll be there ASAP."
'Welcome. See you then." And then he hung up.
The directions had been relayed. Squad cars, ambulances, crime scene trucks, and the bomb squad had all been sent. They cleared the building and got to where Danny was. They cuffed J.J., who was starting to come around, and dragged him out. Danny followed, with T.J. not far behind him.
-End Flashback-
That brought them to now and an uncertain future. Mac was jarred out of him thoughts when Danny bounded up to him,
"I'm cleared. Let's go home."
Mac smiled and slung his arm over Danny's shoulders. Danny's arm snaked around Mac's waist. Mac looked at Danny and said,
"Home. That sounds nice."
-The End. Or is it? Tell me if I should continue with what happens to J.J. and such. Thanks much for reading this far.