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Chapter Two: Thanksgiving

Chicago Crime Lab, Illinois

Stella stared outside the window, glad to finally have time to sit at her desk and think. She and Mac had just solved a big murder case. But she didn't want to think about that, she found herself thinking of one special night that happened a while ago.

One year ago, on a date to a Chicago Bulls game, after they had had a nice dinner, Mac had taken her to the Sears Tower observation deck, where she had been able to see a beautiful view of Chicago. Later in the night, they had gone to the beach, walking along the sandy shore. She remembered that beautiful August night, when he proposed to her. She had said yes right away, she couldn't imagine her life without Mac.

She stared at the diamond ring the sparkled ever so brilliantly in the light. Mac had the greatest taste; he had picked out the perfect ring. She loved him so much; she knew they would be together forever.

A person's voice startled her from her thoughts. "Detective Taylor!"

Stella turned around immediately. At this time, Mac was walking over to her desk with a file in his hand. His attention also focused on the person. "Yes?" they both asked at the same time.

"Ah, Detective Taylor is who I asked for," the guy said. "Not you, Detective Bonasera."

Stella laughed, obviously this guy hadn't know that she and Mac were married. They could both respond to 'Detective Taylor,' if they wanted to, since they were married.

"Well, who do you want?" asked Mac. "Mr. or Mrs. Taylor?"

The guy literally fell over. He was so embarrassed. "Um, you two are…"

"…married," Stella finished for him. "Yes, Mac and I are married, if you didn't know that. You must be new." She stood up from her chair. "I'm Stella, and you must know that's Mac." She reached out to shake his hand.

The guy shook her hand. "I'm Detective Eric Hunter," he told her. "I work in the east side of the building, that's why we've never met. I've been working here for ten years."

"Well, Detective Hunter," said Stella, "it's nice to meet you."

"Sorry about the whole Detective Taylor thing," said Eric. "The lady at the front desk only told me to get Detective Taylor, not which one. I guess they weren't thinking that there were two Detectives with the last name Taylor."

"It's okay," said Mac. "Anyone could have made that same mistake."

Eric nodded towards the ground. Stella could tell he was still a little embarrassed. She turned back towards her desk. Right out of the corner of her eye, she saw Katie Holms, a Chicago CSI investigator, walk over to her desk. "Hey Katie," said Stella. "What's up?"

Katie shook her long brunette hair out of her face. "Nothing much," she replied. "But it sure does sound like something's going on over here."

"Yeah," said Stella. "Anyway, did you send this guy down here to get 'Detective Taylor'?" She pointed to Eric.

"No," said Katie. "But I do know him. I'm sorry Eric that you haven't heard the news that Mac and Stella are married. I guess it just takes some people longer to find out things."

"Yeah, like one year," whispered Stella.

"It was the lady at the front desk who didn't clarify that there were two detectives working here that happened to be married," said Eric.

"Well, now you know," said Mac.

"So, what did the lady at the front desk want?" asked Stella.

"Oh, she said someone by the name of Sid Hammerback called," said Eric. "Do you know him?"

"Yeah," answered Stella. "Thanks."

Eric nodded. He then left, for he had to go back and work on a case. Stella turned to Mac. "Sid wants to invite you over for Thanksgiving dinner. At least, that's what I'm assuming, since it is October and Thanksgiving is three weeks from now."

Mac shook his head. "We'll be busy this Thanksgiving. You know, spending time with each other?"

"Come on Mac," said Stella. "We should go. I mean, his family has got to be interesting."

"Interesting," Mac repeated. "What if I was planning to take you to…let's say, Greece?"

"Greece?" questioned Stella. "Well, let's pack our bags early and leave now!"

Mac smiled, telling her that he was lying about going to Greece. She had already known he was lying in the first place. "We can't say no if he asks," said Stella. "It would be impolite."

"You can tell him that," said Mac.

"Well, then, I will," said Stella.

She went over to sit by Katie, who was taking a sip of her coffee. She looked up at her. "Yes?"

"Nothing," replied Stella.

Mac came over to sit by her. She smiled at him and then turned to look at the phone. She knew Sid would try calling again. She wanted to answer it right away when the phone rang. And within seconds, the phone rang.

She reached over to answer it. She pressed the phone hard against her ear. "Hey Sid, what's up?"

Mac gave her an irritated look, but she ignored it. She listened to Sid's words instead. "You'd better be careful next time Stella," he said. "You know it might have not been me."

"I know," Stella confessed. "I just had a feeling it would be you. So, are you going to invite Mac to Thanksgiving dinner? I mean, I'm sure he'd want to go. Of course you would have to invite me, since Mac and I are married…"

"Whoa, wait there. Hold the train and go back to the station!" exclaimed Sid. "How did you know I was going to ask about Thanksgiving dinner? And you and Mac are married?"

"Yep," replied Stella. "We've been married for one year now. But you know about the dinner, I have a great idea. Maybe instead of just Mac and me coming to Denver to celebrate Thanksgiving with you, how about you come to Chicago and we can reunite with our fellow CSI investigators? I could call Adam from Phoenix and see if he can come."

Sid was quiet for a moment, probably to think about what she had just said. He spoke up again, his voice sounding pleased. "Actually, that sounds like a good idea. It would be nice to meet up again; it has been strange not seeing you guys while I'm working in the morgue."

"So you're still working as a medical examiner?" asked Stella.

"Yes," replied Sid. "Of course the job would be better back in New York."

"Yeah, the job as being a detective would be better in New York too," said Stella. "But, I heard that New York is still under construction with the aftermath of the storm. So, Thanksgiving plans are an okay?"

"Yep," said Sid.

"Okay, I'll see you then."

"Goodbye."

Stella placed the phone back on the table. She looked at Mac. "Celebrating Thanksgiving with our fellow CSI investigators?" he questioned. "Sounds like a good idea to me."

"Thank you," said Stella.

Katie, who had been silent for a while, looked up from her coffee cup. "Who's this Sid guy?"

"A ME that used to work at the New York Crime Lab," replied Mac.

"Well, before Hurricane Arthur came in and destroyed the city," Stella pointed out. With a sigh she added, "I wonder what happened to New York."

What happened to New York? We'll find out in later chapters to come…

Another introduction chapter, just to see how our favorite CSIs are adjusting to their new life. Reviews please, tell me what you think! :) Next chapter will be about Cold Case.