How You Get the Girl

Taylor Swift

Oh Oh Oh.
Oh-oh.

It had been down pouring all day in New York City. As he approached the door his shoes squeaked, as the water sloshed. He was soaked head to toe.

(Deep Breath in and knock)

He repeated this action numerous times, until his knuckles actually made contact with the door.

Stand there like a ghost shaking from the rain (rain)

Suddenly he heard footsteps on the other side of the door. He stared down at his feet until the door swung open.

"You've gotta be kidding me? Are you insane?"

She'll open up the door and say "Are you insane ('ane)?"
"Hey, Jo"

"Hey, Jo? That's all you can say after 6 months?!"

Say it's been a long 6 months
And you were too afraid to tell her what you want.

SIX MONTHS PRIOR::

Jo smiled to herself as she sat in Mac's chair. Her computer was being replaced after the coffee, and then tea accident. Since Mac was working a scene, he offered her his computer in the meantime. Next to his computer rested a picture of both of them. Nestled right under the monitor, so only him and anyone sitting behind his desk (which never happens) would see it. It was taken a month ago, Jo had her arms around Mac kissing his cheek. Mac had the biggest smile on his face as he was taking the photo. Oh how she adored and loved this man.

Mac checked the time on his phone and smiled as the lock screen image flashed before his eyes. Central Park, Jo had jumped off a bench and onto his back. She planted a cherry red lipstick kiss right on his cheek.

Shortly after leaving the scene he was approached by two FBI Agents. They warned Det. Taylor to be careful with this case. They had reason to believe it was tied to a serial mob case, which they had been pursuing recently.

Jo was grabbing tea when her phone buzzed, it was a text from Mac:

Dinner, my place 8pm?

She quickly thumbed a reply, See you then Mac Taylor.

Can't wait Shortly followed.

LATER THAT EVENING:::

Mac was walking out to his Avalanche. Jo was in interrogation with Lindsey, so he planned on getting a jump start with dinner prep. Just as he was about to open his door, a hand reached out to stop it from opening. It was one of the FBI Agents.

"Mac Taylor, you have to come with us"

"And why exactly?" Mac asked not liking being told what to do

"You're in grave danger" They said coldly

Jo walked into Mac's apartment with her key after finding the door locked when she arrived.

"Mac? Honey I'm here. Mac?"

Jo continued walking through the apartment, she went into his room. All his clothes were gone, personal affects gone. She sat down on the bed trying to figure it out. She looked over on his end table and saw that the birthday present she had given him was gone. Just a picture of the two of them remained. At Sheldon's wedding, she had the biggest smile on her face as Mac was making a funny face while kissing her cheek. Tears came down her face as all attempts to call him went straight to voicemail. She ran down to the parking garage, his truck was gone. Mac Taylor was gone.

"Where are you?" Jo whispered into the dead night air

PRESENT DAY::

And that's how it works.
That's how you get the girl.
And then you say.

I want you for worse or for better,
I would wait forever and ever,
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together.
I would wait forever and ever.

And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl...
Oh.

And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl...

"Do you really expect me to believe that the FBI had you in hiding all this time?!" Jo seethed

"Yes Jo, I stepped on some lines that should not have been crossed. Members of the mob had put a bounty on my head. I swear I would have told you if I could. I didn't want to leave you!" Mac said as he tried reaching for Jo's arm, but she swatted it away.

"There are ways Mac Taylor that you could have reached out to me. You know the loopholes, you've been at this job long enough to know how to work around the system. Do you know how worried sick I was that something bad happened to you? All Sinclair told us was that you were not coming back. The team felt abandoned, and who was left to pick up those pieces? Me. That's damn who. I'm sorry I'm not jumping for joy at your return." Jo said icily

"Jo-I'm-"Mac was cut off

"Just go home Mac. Get dry and then figure out how you are going to explain this to the team. You're soaking my rug." Jo said as she turned and walked down the hall.

"I'm sorry" Mac whispered as he turned and walked out her door.

LAB::

"Puh-lease…hiding out from the mob? That's a pathetic excuse" Don said as Mac held a meeting in the conference room. Jo had even showed up. She still had that same glare in her eyes, but she showed up. Lindsey and Adam sat like little kids pouting with their arms crossed, definitely not pleased with Mac's reasoning. Sheldon rolled his eyes.

"There are ways to communicate to people, ya know? Not just empty the closets and leave without a trace" Danny said standing up.

Mac looked over at Jo who tilted her head in anticipation of an explanation.

"Danny sit down, I'm not done."

Danny dropped into his seat. "I couldn't tell a soul. The FBI filled Sinclair in with all the details. I didn't want to risk anything. Do you know how badly I wanted to tell you? Do you know how painful these last six months have been? Without you…." He looked Jo dead in the eyes with that last part.

"Yea, must have been real hard" Jo said as she stood up and left the room. Everyone watched her as she breezed by them.

"She's had to shoulder a lot Mac, we all have." Lindsey said as she got up to walk out followed by Adam and Sheldon.

"Forgiven, yes. Forgotten, hell no" Danny said as he and Don followed everyone else out of the conference room.

This was going to be a lot harder than Mac thought.

Remind her how it used to be (Yeah, yeah)

The next morning Jo heard a soft knock on her door shortly after Ellie left for school. Upon opening it she found Mac on the other side…again.

"To what do I owe the visit?" Jo said sarcastically not letting him in

"May I come in?" Mac asked

With pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks (cheeks)
Tell her how you must have lost your mind. (Uh-uh)

"I don't know. Are you leaving for another six months?"

"Jo"

"Mac"

"Please"

"Fine, but I have things to do. I don't always have the luxury of getting a day off ya know" Jo said harshly

"I just really wanna talk about us" Mac said calmly

"Us? What us? You pretty much threw that away when you up and left me without warning"

And you left her all alone, and never told her why (why).

"That wasn't my fault—"

"I talked to Russ Mac, they gave you a warning. A WARNING Mac. Instead of alerting me or the other members of this team you invited me to dinner at your place. The window of opportunity was there Mac Taylor."

"Jo, did it occur to you that maybe I was planning on telling you at dinner? I didn't get that chance—"

"No you didn't. I arrived to an empty apartment." Jo finished for him

"What can I do to make it up to you?" Mac said as he started pacing the room. "You didn't give up on me, you still have our picture up" Mac said as he pointed at the picture frame on her mantle.

And that's how it works.
That's how you lost the girl.
And now you say

I want you for worse or for better,
I would wait forever and ever (ever and ever),
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together (together).
I would wait forever and ever (ever and ever).

And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl...
Oh.

"I forgot to take it down…" Jo said crossing her arms

"Yea I'm sure it's slipped your mind a few times." Mac said with a slight smile forming

And that's how it works
It's how you get the girl, girl... (Yeah, yeah)

And you could know (Oh-oh Oh Oh)
That I don't want you to go oh-oh..

Mac came up next to Jo and unfolded her arms. "Look me in the eye. Tell me that you gave up on us, and I'll leave"

Jo looked into his blue orbs as tears formed in her hazel ones. She slowly shook her head no"

"Jo, I swear to you I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you, making it up to the team. I know how hard it has been on you, I can see it on all of your faces. Let me remind you how it used to be" Mac said softly as he took her hand.

Remind me how it used to be.
Pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks.
And say you want me.
Yeah...

Mac walked over to the mantle and picked up the picture frame Jo had laid down. He stared at it as he remembered that day. He was and still is so in love with Jo.

Jo had walked away as the tears moved down her cheeks. Mac came up behind her and wrapped his strong arms around her from behind.

"I never want to leave you, as long as we both shall live" As he pulled her closer

Jo spun around into his embrace and squeezed him tighter as if her life depended on it.

And then you say,
I want you for worse or for better (for worse or for better),
I would wait forever and ever,
Broke your heart, I'll put it back together.
I want you forever and ever.

"I've been wanting to do this ever since I left." Mac said as he pulled the ring out of his pocket. A sparkling amethyst gold ring

"Mac…." Jo said gasping in shock

"Will you marry me Jo? For worse or for better? I would wait forever and ever. I just want to see you smiling again."

Jo was crying happy tears as she nodded her head yes losing the ability to speak

They finally kissed. After six months of being apart from each other, the kiss lasted minutes until Jo needed air.

"I love you Jo Danville. Thanks for not giving up on me."

"I couldn't. A part of my heart wouldn't let me. I love you" Jo said resting her forehead against his "God I've missed you..so much." Jo whispered closing her eyes

That's how it works.
That's how you got the girl.

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