I have really got in to writing this fic I love it now. I might write another smacked with DL as well. In thus chapter I used Michael Jackson's – You are not alone. Here it is!!

Chapter 8

Mac was still rocking Stella in his arms full of worry and sympathy, Mac was also angry at who did this. Stella still could remember putting three holes in Frankie's chest. Stella kept her eyes shut wishing this would stop haunting her.

"Stella, im going ask Chad to run prints on the box and its content is that ok" Mac asked. Stella nodded silently into his chest. Mac picked up his phone again and dialled Lindsey.

"Hello Monroe" Lindsey answered

"Lindsey I need you to bring Chad and run some prints on a package Stella received im taking to a separate lab to talk" Mac told her.

"Ok is everything ok, actually never mind I'll be right up" Lindsey hung up. Mac put his arm around Stella's waist for support and Stella herself rested her head on his shoulder and Mac lead them out his office.

"Taylor, Bonesera" they heard shout at them.

"Not now sir" shouted Mac and continued to the lab.

He pulled a chair for Stella and guided her into it; Mac kneeled in front of Stella to get a better look at her. Stella's mascara was smudged and her eyes red from crying she still looked like strong Stella the Stella he fell in love with over the years. Stella looked up into his eyes they were soft and caring crystal blue full of confidence. Mac knew he had to be strong for her like she had been since Claire.

"You ok?" Mac asked. Stella just shook her head "Come here" he said with out stretched arms. She leaned forward and wrapped her arms around him. She felt safe here in his arms like nothing could hurt her she closed her eyes. Mac also closed his eyes wishing he could make it better for her not to go through this.

"Want to dance," asked Mac as he pulled slightly back. Stella looked at him and smiled, Mac rose up and held his hand to take out for her there was no music that existed in the lab. Stella walked over to one of the computers and accessed her personal files and began to play a song. As the song began Mac recognised it he took one of Stella's hands in his and paced another on her waist, he felt her hand go on his shoulder and stell rested her head on his shoulder.

Another day has gone

I'm still all alone

How could this be

You're not here with me

You never said goodbye

Someone tell me why

Did you have to go

And leave my world so cold

Mac heard her sigh in his shoulder both swayed to the music and listen to the lyrics.

Everyday I sit and ask myself

How did love slip away

Something whispers in my ear and says

That you are not alone

For I am here with you

Though you're far away

I am here to stay

But you are not alone

For I am here with you

Though we're far apart

You're always in my heart

But you are not alone

"Stella you will never be alone I love you so much I could lose you" Mac whispered. Both her other arm slipped around his neck and felt both if his arms hold her waist.

As the song ended the only thing they heard was:

For you are not alone

For I am here with you

Though we're far apart

You're always in my heart

For you are not alone...

Stella sighed and gave Mac a long kiss on the cheek, Mac closed his eyes at this and turned his head to the side and caught her lips in a slow kiss.

"Mac Taylor!! Of all people you know the rule of inter office relationships especially with a subordinate" shouted the director. Mac sighed and turned to face him, Mac was about to say something till his phone rang.

"Taylor" Mac answered "Great"

"We'll talk later," said the director

"With all due respect Sir, Stella has been threatened and as her boss and now her boyfriend I will protect her and make sure she is safe" Mac responded and reached for Stella's hand, which she took cautiously before the director had a chance to say something.

"Bonasera who has been making threats?" asked the director

"Frankie's brother Lindsey's in the lab analysing the prints to find him now Sir" replied Stella.

"Since you two are an item'" said the director "you can stay that way but, it cannot interfere with work and judgement" Mac nodded and pulled Stella close.

"You better get down to Detective Monroe and see what she has got" said the director.

Stella and Mac made their way to Lindsey when they reached Lindsey she was smiling a smug smile.

"This guy was not so smart I found a work place and a address of residents" smiled Lindsey.

"Good" responded Mac, Lindsey noticed that Stella was a lot more closer standing next to Mac and seemed a bit scared of what has happened.

"Lindsey print off the information am going to go with Flack and Danny to pick him up, could you look after Stella for me" asked Mac

"Of course I will Mac," said Lindsey as she reached for Stella. Mac left the lab in pursue of Benjamin. Mac pulled out his phone "Flack get Danny we going to pick up Benjamin"

Stella watched Mac leave with tears in hers eyes. Lindsey saw this and pulled her into a hug.

For you are not alone

For I am here with you

Though you're far away

I am here to stay

For you are not alone

For I am here with you

Though we're far apart

You're always in my heart

For you are not alone...

End of chapter eight but, Mac, flack and Danny will get there and find. !! Anyway please review I love them. Thanks to all who reviewed already on previous chapters.

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