June 2000
Lindsey continued to meet Danny every now and then but not without notifying Stella or Mac. She was still a little unsure of things and was glad that she still had Mac and Stella to help her.
What she did not know was that there would be a surprise in the Taylor house pretty soon. Stella had found something out and was a little shocked herself but she was also happy that Flory would not be alone anymore, soon.
She knew that she had to tell Mac and Lindsey and intended to do that in the evening. On the dinner table she put to ultra-sound pictures. One picture on each of their plates. When they sat down she was still in the kitchen getting something. When they saw the pictures Mac and Lindsey looked at each other a little unsure and shrugged. When Stella sat down they looked at her and did not detect anything. "Stella, are you pregnant?" Lindsey asked with a small voice. Stella looked at her and nodded. "Yes. I am pregnant. We will have a new family member in January."
Mac was speechless but then leaned over to kiss Stella. "Lindsey, are you alright with this?" asked Mac as he noticed that she had become quiet. She nodded, but Mac and Stella did not really believe her answer. Stella and Mac got up and kneeled down at each side of Lindsey´s chair. "Lindsey; you will always be my little sister. You will always be very important to me and Mac and you can stay with us as long as you want. We will always love you. We will always be there for you no matter what." She was kneading her hands unsure.
"But when the baby comes you will have enough on your mind and you still have Flora. I should get an own apartment. I will take up space which you might need." Mac put a hand on her lower arm to stop her. "Lindsey stop right there. You do want to move out?" she looked at Mac. "No." Her voice was very thin but he could hear it. "Then you will not move out. You can stay here as long as you want to. You are family Lindsey." After Mac had finished that sentence Lindsey suddenly bolted from the room making Mac fall back on his butt. Both were surprised and shocked.
Stella got up and wanted to follow her but Mac had gotten up to and could stop her. "Stella, give her time to get used to the news we just told her. She will come by. I for my side am very happy about the news that you are giving me another child." He kissed Stella hard and pulled her flush against his body. She moaned into his mouth enjoying the attention. When she pulled back in the need for air Mac could still read the concern in her eyes. "Why don´t you relax on the couch and I will talk to Lindsey." She looked at him reluctantly and nodded hesitantly after a minute.
He went up the stairs and knocked at her door. "Can I come in Lindsey?" de heard a faint yes from the other side and carefully entered her room. Lindsey was sitting down on the couch in her room with her legs tucked under her. Mac sat down next to her. "Lindsey what is the matter?" she looks at Mac. "You will have two kids who need to be taken care of. I will only be a burden and you probably will have no time for me. I will only be in your way." Mac was shocked. He knelt down in front of Lindsey. "Lindsey you will never be a burden and we will always have time for you. I promise you we will always have time for you and that you will not be our way. We love you and we would like for you to stay here. You are Stella´s sister and you are happy here. Why would we destroy that?" "Because I am a grown woman. I should be able to live my life alone." "Stop right there. Yes you are grown woman. But you have had a traumatic experience. We promised you that you could stay with us as long as you want to." By now tears were running down Lindsey´s check.
"Lindsey, stop crying. There is no need for tears. You are very much welcomed here and that it never going to change." Mac moved to sit on the couch next to Lindsey and pulled her against his chest. After a few minutes Lindsey pulled back. "Thank you Mac." "How about we join Stella in the living-room?" Lindsey nodded and Mac led her to the living-room where Stella was already waiting. "Are you feeling better Lindsey?" asked Stella as soon as they entered. "Yes." Mac and Lindsey joined Stella on the couch and enjoyed and evening with Flora.