February 2000
Flora had turned one year and Lindsey went out with Danny the first time alone. Stella was anxious the whole time Lindsey was away even if it was only for half an hour during the lunch break. Stella sat on Mac´s couch in his office fidgeting. She could not keep still. Mac completely understood why Stella was reacting this way. They had both fought so hard with Lindsey to help her get her normal life back and now Lindsey was starting to claim her life back and Stella and he were worried.
When Lindsey entered Mac´s office after that, Stella and he let out a sigh of relief. Lindsey sat down next to Stella. "How did it go?" Lindsey looked at them a little nervous. "It went pretty good. Half an hour was more than enough for now. It is still a little uncomfortable. I mean working a case with him and other officers around is something totally different then being alone with him." "We understand that Lindsey." Lindsey nodded. "I am actually glad that I did it." Stella pulled her sister into a hug and Mac copied her actions.
"Lindsey we are proud of you." "Thank you." She then got up and left the office to return to work. After she had left the office Mac sat down next to his wife and pulled her into a hug. "I am proud of Lindsey Mac." "I told you she would be alright. I am proud of her, too." Stella rested against his chest a little and was happy that Lindsey had enough confidence to be alone with Danny and without one of her protective shields. It was a step in the right direction and hopefully soon, Lindsey would be able to have a complete own life.
That at least is Mac´s, Lindsey´s and her secret dream for the future.