When Mac returned to the Hospital, he found his little Claire bear crying from the doctor examing her.
"Daddy......I want my daddy. Mommy, where's daddy. Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaady!!!!"She kept screaming.
"Claire bear, it's okay love, daddy's right here, see, I'm right here."
With her eyes full of tears, and little yawns, she whispered....
"I wanna go home daddy. Please, I go home, no stay here."
Damn if Mac's heart wasn't already broken from his baby being in pain. Just how much more could he take?
"Okay sweetheart, just let the doctor finish the dressing, come on love, calm down."
"I wanna go home daddy bear, please, I go home."
Finally calming down back into sleep, Mac took the doctor aside.
"Look, I know how to look after wounds, I know how to give meds. I was in the Marine's, I lived through horrors. Now I want to take my daughter home. So please give me instructions on how to change her dressings, what creams and meds to apply. Cause either with or without your help, we are all walking out of here tonight."
"You win Detective. You've been on my ass since the Trauma room. I can tell a good father when I see one. Come with me, and I'll show you the x-rays, the pictures, and what needs to be done at home."
"I'll be right back sweetheart, are you okay?"
"I'm more worried about you Mac, and what happened with....."
Kissing his wife before she said to much, he said....
"I'll be back."
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Meanwhile....
Flack, Danny, and Sheldon headed to the bar. As they sat and ordered a drink they heard people talking.
"Did you here they found that Pediphile beaten to death, and violated with a steel pipe."
"Ack...as far as I'm concerned he got off to easy. He should have been tortured for hours, and then killed. Shame really I wasn't there, I would have helped."
As Flack and the others listened, they knew that this case would never be brought light. For if the Chief, Governor or anyone else ever tried, they'd have a riot on their hands.
"Any news on Claire?" asked Sheldon.
"Yeah, Mac phoned, said that they have permission to take care of Claire at home."
"Haa!!! I bet ya 10 bucks, Mac threatened them, if I know Mac. He's not going to let anyone near his baby ever again." said Danny.
"I can tell you this much. For all the hell Mac has been through in his life, I'm honestly surprised this case didn't break him."
"Oh it did Sheldon, I can guarantee you it did." said Danny
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Once they had pulled up to the house. Mac lifted his Claire bear in his arms and carried her upstairs.
"Daddy, I no wanna sleep alone."
"I know baby. Don't worry, daddy will put your bed in our room for now, until you are all better."
"K daddy, I love you."
"I love you too sweetheart."
While Mac made room for Claire's bed in their room. Stella was getting worried. She understood Claire's fear, but it seemed Mac boardered on terrified of leaving her alone.
"Mac?"
"What is it love?"
"Do you think it is a good idea for Claire to be with us? The doctor said she needed our help to overcome this. But putting her in our room, isn't going to help the situation. It could cause her to become scared of even leaving the house when she is better."
"It's only for a couple days love. Once she's feeling a little more secure, she'll go back to her room."
"I hope you are right Mac."
"I am love, don't worry."
Stella left the room to start lunch. As she thought back to her beating, she could remember how she was terrified of going back to her apartment. Even after she walked in, she realized she couldn't do it, and went to a Hotel. Well she had regretted that choice. for she never faced the problem, still to this day she kept that fear buried. That was something she didn't want for her daughter.
Heading back upstairs with lunch, Stella found Mac rocking her in the chair.
"Hey guys, how about some lunch? Mommy has PB&J, with milk and cookies."
"K mama, but with daddy okay? Daddy and I eat together?"
"Claire, remember what the doctor said, that you had to follow his rules if you came home. That means you have to sit in your wheelchair, and mommy push you up to the table to eat."
"I's want to stay with daddy, please mama."
"Well, daddy can sit at the table with you. How's that?"
"Why I not sit on daddy's lap and eat. It's okay right daddy?"
As much as Mac wanted to say yes, he knew that Stella was right. Claire needed to know she'd be okay on her own.
"I'll tell you what sweetie. You eat with daddy at the big table in your chair, and then after supper you can lay on the couch and watch Cinderella."
"No daddy. I want to stay with you."
"Listen Claire, I'll be right beside you, I promise not to leave."
Sitting her in her wheelchair, Mac pushed his chair beside hers.
"There we go Claire bear. Now you, daddy, and mommy bear can eat."
While they ate, Stella cut up Claire's sandwhiches in little squares so they would be easier for her to eat.
"There you go Claire bear."
Waiting for a thank you mama, she didn't get one, she just turned her face to daddy.
Mac had seen what Claire had done. Helping him realize , that while Claire was to young to understand the meaning of blame. She was hurting her mom for what had happened. Mac also knew if he didn't straighten her out soon, she would carry the hurt toward her mom always.
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After their lunch, Mac carried Claire to the sofa, while Stella cleaned up.
"Daddy, I watch Cinderella now?"
"Of course you can love. But I think you and I should have a little talk about what happened."
"I no wanna talk about what happened."
"Claire bear, why are you mad at mommy bear?"
"I's not, I's just tired daddy, can we watch Cinderella now?"
"Not until we talk about mommy, and what happened with that man."
"He was scary daddy, I no want to talk, I no want movie, I want to go too sleep instead."
Mac had had enough. He knew his daughter had been through hell. He also knew she needed to get it out now.
"Listen Claire, daddy wants to know how you feel about what happened now."
"NOooooooooooooooo.....it's all mommy's fault, I told mommy I no want to go too park for ice cream, but as we turned to leave the man grabbed me and ran."
"Sweetheart, if mommy turned to leave, then she listened to what you wanted. You can't blame mommy for the man grabbing you. Mommy is carrying your sister or brother, she wasn't able to run to catch you. You can't be mad at mommy for that."
"But he hurt me daddy, he really hurt me, and he slapped me, and gabbed my arms. Then he pulled my foot, and twisted it when I try to get away. It was scary daddy, I hate him, I thought I would never see you or mommy again. I sorry I blame mommy, I not mean to, I was just scared, and I sorry......" she sobbed
Stella was listening from the door in tears. She hated the hell her daughter was put through. She felt shame, in not being able to protect her. But she also knew she couldn't change what had happened, she could only help her daughter heal.
Walking into the room, she said....
"I made popcorn guys, who wants some?"
"Mommy....I's sorry, I's know it's not your fault mama bear, I's so sorry, I's love you," she cried.
Walking over to her daughter, she sat down and placed her head on her lap.
"I know baby. I love you too, and I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you baby."
Kissing her mommy's cheek, she laid her head back down on her knee, and that's when she felt the kick.
"whoooooa, what was that mama?"
"That is your little brother or sister saying hello, and that he/she is happy you are safe."
Rubbing her mommy's tummy she whispered....
"I love you baby, I will take care of you and protect you, I promise."
Kissing her little baby, she turned back around and watched Cinderella.
After the movie, Mac changed his daughters dressings, put her in a big girl pull-up in case she had to pee and couldn't get out of bed.
"There we go Claire Bear, how's that?"
"Better daddy, but I hurt."
"I know love. Daddy wants you to turn on your side."
As Claire turned on her side, Mac stuck her with a needle.
"Owww daddy, that stings," she cried.
"I know love, but you will sleep peaceful, cause you will have no more pain."
"Daddy bear, you and mommy bear will stay with me, right?"
"We will sweetheart. Right up here in this bed. You can see us if you look up."
"Now here is your bear, and your kisses. I love you Claire bear."
Yawning a huge yawn, she fell into sleep."
"Do you think she'll sleep through the night?"
"I'm not sure love. All we can do is hope she does."
"Mac, what happened when you left the Hospital. Please tell me, and don't lie."
"I drove around the city looking for Hendrix, At first I couldn't find him. So I spoke to a few people to find out if they may have seen him. When I had no luck, I came back here."
"Mac....you are still hiding something?"
"Sweetheart, I swear to you, I did nothing to the guy. Please love trust me, let it drop."
Knowing it was best all around, she allowed the converation to end.
Removing her shirt, Mac grabbed the baby oil, and lubed up his wife's tummy. Slowly and seductively, he caressed little circles around his child. Massaging their baby, while singing to it.
Enjoying the feeling of his wife's lovely flesh, against his warm hands, he massaged his way between her thighs, causing her to grip into her pillow, while biting down,
"Maaaaaac....she whispered.
Slowly opening his wife's thighs, he loved her through the night, carefully loving her, seducing her, torturing her body into his world. helping her forget all about Hendrix, and the hell he deserved to face.
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Meanwhile.....
In the shady part of New York, a new breed was arriving. A gang that spoke of corruption, drugs, rape and murder. As they started moving their items into their new home that would be known as their clubhouse.
As people watched from their homes, they new that things would soon change in that area, and that their children would either be raped, beaten, or forced to join this new breed of gang.
"Hey boss, looks like we have company."
"Pigs, go figure, well this is New York. As long as they mind their own buisness and leave us alone, there should be no problems."
"But how are we going to get those weapons and drugs through? They'll be watching now they know we are here."
"I said don't worry about it, didn't I. Now get back work so we can start claiming new territories."
"You got it boss."
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Meanwhile.....
Claire awoke screaming.
"Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, noooooooooooooooooooo, help me daddy, daddy, help me."
Jumping out of bed, Mac picked up his Claire bear and began rocking her.
"Shhh...it's okay love, it's okay, daddy bear has you. Daddy bear has you, nice and tight."
Rocking her back and forth, she finally fell back into sleep.
"She okay Mac?"
"She's fine love, though I think I'll put her with us the rest of the night."
Placing her in the center of their bed, being careful of her ankle. Mac, Stella and Claire all snuggled in tightly together.
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Flack, Sheldon and Danny were leaving the bar at 2:30am when they seen four suspects hanging around the corner by the Variety store.
"I think we may have a problem Flack. Look across the street."
As they observed, they seen the four guys go into the store. Waiting a minute or so, they walked over and in.
"Evening Fred."
"Hey Detectives, how are you tonight?"
"Good, got any hot coffee?"
"Of course, always for you."
As the four guys lurked, they knew they would be getting nothing from this store tonight. Heading back out, they rounded the corner and left.
"Now what are we going to do. We were supposed to come back with smokes, money, and food."
"I don't know man, I told you it was a bad idea to join these guys. They're crazy man. I mean did you see the Ammo they had, it's insane. I say we change our minds and just go home."
"Yeah right, and end up dead. Once in, you can't get out alive. That's what hey said."
"I know. But if we talk to those detectives about what they are planning, they'll protect us."
"I don't know man. These guys are crazy. They'll know."
"I don't care man, I'm going to tell."
"I'll have no part of it, I'm out of here."
Running home they left Bert by himself, and as Flack, Danny, and Sheldon came out of the store, the kid went to approach them.
*BANG*
"What the hell, get down Flack. Where did that shot come from?"
"I don't know. Look, Sheldon call it in, a kids been shot."
While sheldon worked on the kid, Flack and Danny did there best to contain the crime scene.
"Call Mac, Flack, get him down here."
Picking up his cell, he phoned.....
"Taylor."
"Mac, it's Flack, we need you, there's been a shooting at 600 East 1800th St."
"I'll be right there Don."
Getting up out of bed to dress, Mac headed out.
When Mac arrived, he found Sheldon just finishing up with the body.
"What happened here Danny?"
"I'm not sure Mac. Don, Sheldon and I came out of the bar across the street, and noticed four young teens hanging near the store. When they went in, we followed in case of trouble. Once the boys seen us, they walked back out and headed around the corner. That's when we heard the gunshot, and found this one laying in a pool of his own blood."
"So what was it, gang related, you think?"
"We're not sure Mac. It all happened to quickly."
"Did you get a description of the other boys?"
"Better then that. We got their mugs on video from the store."
"Good. Get it to Adam. Anything else I should know?"
"According to the store owner, there is a new group in New York. A gang. He said they were rough bunch, and had taken over one of the houses over on the East side."
"Okay. Let's see what Sid and Adam come up with first. Before we cause trouble where there may not be any."
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Meanwhile....
"We are sorry boss. We almost had the stuff, until the Detectives walked in. So we had to leave."
"I know, for it was my gang that shot your partner for almost talking."
"But how...."
"How did we know? That was the easy part. We stuck a small mic on you, this is how we keep an eye on newbies. You two proved yourself by coming back, unforunately your friend had to die for being stupid."
"We understand, so what now?"
"For now, you two stay here. I have to take my seasoned group out to pick up a new supply of weapons that have come in. So make yourselves at home."
After most of the seasoned gang left, Ralph and Sam just weren't feeling to safe around the newbies.
Back at the lab, Adam was viewing the footage when Mac, Flack and Danny walked in.
"Anything Adam?"
"Oh yeah, here are your boys. I'd say no more then 16-17 yrs."
"Okay Adam, run them through and see what you come up with. I'm going to check on Sid's findings."
When Mac got down to Sid, he found him admiring the bullet.
"What have you found there Sid."
"I'm not sure Mac, looks man made to me. It's filled with tiny pellets, and a thin piece of metal. I don't even think you could classify this as a bullet."
"So how did our victim die?"
"Oh he died with a 45, but I found this one in his stomach, the strangest thing, he swallowed it."
"Who the hell would swallow a bullet?"
"That is for you to find out Mac. Now... How is little Claire?"
"She'll be fine Sid."
"That's good Mac. You'll give this to her from me, won't you?"
Opening the slat, he pulled out a great big teddy bear, that stood at least Mac's height of 5"9.
"Wow....now that's some bear." said Danny.
"It is Danny. It has little stories and a tape recorder in the back. So when Claire feels like the story of the Three Bears, he will read it to her."
Mac was laughing.
"Thanks Sid. Though I don't know how I'll fit it in my car."
"That's easy Mac, it's bendable, she sits on his lap, and he tells her the story."
"Aww...thanks Sid, she's going to love it."
"Good. So for now, that's all I have for you Mac. If I find anything else, I'll let you know."
"Thanks again Sid."
With the new case at a stand still, Mac headed home with Claire's new friend.
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When Mac got home with Claire's bear. They were eating breakfast.
"Ohhhh...daddy, look at the big bear?"
"You like that Claire Bear?"
"I's do daddy, where you get it?"
"It's from Uncle Sid. You can sit on it's lap, and he will tell you the story of the Three Bears."
"Can we try it now daddy?"
"Of course we can." Passing the bear to Stella, Mac picked up his daughter and sat her on the bears lap. Turning on the bear, it opened it's eyes.
"Oh daddy, he's looking at me?" she giggled.
"I see that, now listen...."
"Once upon a time, there were three bears. A Daddy bear, A Mommy bear, and a Baby bear....."
As the story went on, Claire listened all wide eyed. Once the story finished, she said to her dad.....
"Again daddy?"
"Sure, there you go."
While Stella and Mac finished the dishes, Claire kept on listening to the story. And the next time Mac and Stella walked into the living room, she was sound asleep.
"I'll take her up love, you bring the bear."
Once she was all settled in bed, Mac placed the bear on the chair, beside Claire's bed. That way if she awoke, she wouldn't panic.
Heading back downstairs, Mac and stella decided to plan Claire's 5th birthday party.
"What do you think Mac? Just a few friends from school, and our family."
"Sounds great love. But we will have to send the invitations out. She's not due to go back to JK for at least another week."
"That's fine. At least this way, everyone will get them in time."
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Meanwhile.....
The gang had returned to the clubhouse with the new Ammo.
"Get out to the car, and help carry this stuff in."
As they brought it all in, Fred had never seen so many weapons.
"Wow....you planning to blow up New York or something?"
"No...just the NY Police Station, and everyone in it."
"You're kidding right?"
"Do I look like I'm kidding. Why, you backing out, you want a beating before you leave?"
"No man, no way. Just asking."
"Do you know what happens to people who ask to many questions?"
"Ummm..they get killed?"
"Very good, you are learning. Now...for you next initiation, you are to kill a cop. Any cop, I don't care which one. Stand out on the street and find one."
"Whoa man. You didn't mention killing a cop. Are you insane?"
"What did you say? Do you know what happened to the last guy who called me insane?"
"No...what?"
"He ended up with no tongue, cause I cut it the fuck out, got it?"
"Yeah man, I got it."
"Good, now here is your gun. It's a Semi Automatic. Go get me a pig. You are to bring back his badge and gun. IF you fail, or try to change your mind, I'll know, and you will end up like your friend."
"Fine. I said I'd do it."
"Good, Timmy will go with you and make sure you don't chicken out. Now get the hell out."
Leaving the house with the gun. Fred and Timmy went looking for a cop.
When Fred and Timmy arrived across the street from the Police Station, they knew damn well it wasn't going to be easy.
"Hey Tim, how long have you been with this gang?"
"I don't know, a little over a year, why?"
"Hmm...just wondering. Did you ever have to kill a cop?"
"Nah...back then Wolfman wasn't psycho. We just did like small time things. Rob stores, beat people up for their money. Things like that."
"Then what made him change?"
"One night, we were doing a convience store, and the teller was a very young girl. He took her into the back room, while Wally watched the counter. Making like he worked there, you know. The next thing we heard was her screams, and I mean she was screaming loud. So Wolfman grabbed a bag of those skittles and shoved them in her mouth. I guess the bag opened and she choked on them, as they went down her throat."
"Christ...and none of you did anything?"
"Like what man, get ourselves killed. No way, we all kept our mouths shut. After that, everything got worse. He met up with this other gang who told him he could make extra money selling weapons on the street. Well that was it, it was money in the bag to him. Ever since then, our gang has grown to like 200 or more."
"Jesus, and there is no way I can get out?"
"Only one I'm afraid. Death, he kills you and your out."
"Man....I'm freaked. What if I just take off, and you tell him I got away?"
"Listen man, I know how you feel. But I'm telling you, he has eyes everywhere. We are being watched right now. I'm sorry, you're going to have to do this."
Fred was scared, robbing a store was one thing, but killing a cop.
"Okay man, get ready. Here comes one now."
As Flack was walking out with the new female officer Mary Dretz, he got into his car and told her.....
"I'll see you tomorrow Mary, you did great."
"Okay, bye Flack."
Walking down the parking lot to her car, she felt she was being followed. As she turned.....
*BANG,BANG*
"Christ that was loud. Grab her badge and gun, let's go."
Picking up her badge and gun, they took off, but not before a bystander seen them running. Making her way over to the cop, she bent down to help.
*BANG*
"Damn Rockman nice shot."
"You know what Wolfman said, no witnesses, and those two dimwits have had it when we get back. It's obviously Timmy forgot the rule Check before you fire."
When Fred and Timmy arrived back at the house, they noticed two things. One, the leader was no where to be found, and two, there were over eight seasoned gang members there.
"What is going on?" Whispered Fred.
"Shh....."
"Timmy, want to tell me the first rule of our pack on firing a weapon?"
"Sure, we always look before we fire."
"That's right, do you want to tell me why you didn't?"
"Ummm....I guess I forgot to tell the new guy Fred."
"Whether you told Fred or not, you should have known better right?"
"Yes Rockman, you are right. I screwed up."
"You did, you left a witness behind. Good thing I was there to take care of it for you, wasn't it?"
"Yes Rockman, thank you."
"No thanks needed. Now come here."
Timmy knew what was coming, for it had happened to another member a few nights ago.
"Hands please."
Holding out his hands, Rockman had him place them on the edge of the table.
"Which hand Timmy? You tell me which hand?"
"The left Rockman."
"Good choice. You wouldn't want to lose your shooting hand, would you?"
Taking his right hand off the table, Rockman grabbed his two middle fingers on his left hand, and laid them out flat.
"Now Timmy. I don't want to hear a scream, understood?"
Closing his eyes, he shook his head no.
"Come on Timmy, open the eyes, I want you to watch. Fred, you too. You need to learn what will happen if you screw up."
Fred didn't want to watch. He wanted to run for help. But he knew he'd never get away.
"Are we all ready? Good. One, two, three."
**SMASH**
Not making a sound, or so much as a move, Timmy stood perfectly still, till they had moved away.
"Good job Timmy. You're a great asset. Now go have Louis wrap your fingers."
"Excuse me Fred, stay still. I didn't give you permission to move, did I?"
"No Rockman, sorry."
"Do you have something for me to give to Wolfman?"
"I do."
Placing the gun and badge on the table, Rockman smiled.
"Good job. You've passed your second phase. One more and you are in. Now leave us. Go get something to eat, or check on Timmy. When Wolfman gets back, he'll have your final assignment for you."
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When Mac and the team arrived on the scene. Flack noticed right away it was the new girl.
"Flack! you okay?"
"No...she's one of my new Rookies, her name is Mary, I left her no more than half an hour ago."
"Any idea who would want to kill her?"
"No Mac, she was new to our City."
"Well...it seems whoever killed her, stole her badge and gun. Which tells me, we now have a cop killer on our streets."
"Yeah, but why the other victim?"
"She obviously witnessed what went down, so they had to kill her to shut her up."
"Sheldon, TOD's."
"I'd put them at four hours ago."
"Okay, get them to Sid, hopefully he can get something off the bodies, then have Lindsay do trace on the clothes."
"Sure Mac, I'll get that done now."
"Oh and one more thing, put out in the Media about the missing badge and gun. Tell them to inform people to pay attention to the Badge # 2343."
Once Mac had done all he could, he headed home to see Claire and Stella.
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Meanwhile....
Wolfman had returned to the house, and found Rockman.
"Rockman, how'd did everything go down?"
"Not to bad, one mistake, but I took care of it."
"What mistake?"
"Timmy forgot to inform Fred, to look before he shoots, so I had to take out a witness. But they got the job done. Here's the badge and gun."
"Get rid of it."
"Why? I thought we needed a badge for the job?"
"Are you questioning me?"
"Never Wolfman. Just trying to understand."
"The badge is all over the news. It's no good to us. People are going to be watching for it."
"So we're back where we started?"
"Not really. Fred here, is going to pull off his last gig. He's going to befriend a cop named Danny. He's going to tell him about us, lead him here, and then we will kill him, and use his badge for the transfer of our weapons."
"But why this Danny guy?"
"He's the weakest link. He wears his heart on his sleeve. He has a soft spot for those who need help."
"Christ Wolfman, you've been planning this for a while haven't you?"
"I have. I also plan to succeed. Once I have Danny, I have my way into NYPD and take them all out."
"Whoa....you didn't say anything about taking out a station."
"Are you thinking of backing out?"
"Never Wolfman, but you better be sure, and have everything ready. For one wrong move, and we all go down."
"Don't worry Rockman. "Fred....get over here now."
As Fred walked over, he stood in front of Wolfman.
"I heard you did a great job today. I'm proud of you. But I have one last assignment for you."
"What kind of assignment?"
"You my friend, are going to befriend a cop, bring him here, and help us kill him."
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As Danny left the NYPD, he was approached by a young kid.
"Are you Danny Messer?"
"I am, who are you?"
"My name is Fred, and I need your help."
"Why?"
"My brother Timmy is in this gang, and he can't get out of it. They've broke his finger and everything. I don't know what to do, if they find out I'm here, they'll kill him."
"Are they watching now?"
"They're always watching, please you have to help me. They killed that cop and witness."
"Are you part of this gang?"
"No. I went with my brother a couple times, but I was not what they wanted."
"Okay, let's go into the station, and I'll take your statement."
"No way man, they see me walk in there, they will kill me."
Danny wasn't sure what to do. He felt sorry for this young boy. But he also felt something wasn't right."
"Okay, come with me, I'll take you to my home."
Helping him into the car, the others watched and followed.
"Listen to me, I only have a few minutes. You are being set up Danny. This gang wants into the Police station, to kill as many of you as they can. This is a vicious group. A gang of over 200 or more. They have weapons, fire arms, bombs, you name it, they have it."
Just as Fred was about to say more, the shot rang out, straight through Fred's head, blowing brain matter all over Danny.
Ducking down, so he wouldn't be hit, he called it in. As they heard the sirens, the gang took off, leaving Danny with one hell of a mess.
"Danny, Danny, you okay?" called Flack.
"I'm fine, but get me out here, before I throw up."
While Flack helped Danny, he almost gagged himself. He had seen alot of things, but nothing like this. Danny was wearing 90% of some kids brain.
"What the hell happened Danny?"
"It's a long story Mac, but I'll tell you this much, we need to get ready for a war."
"What....with who?"
"That's what we need to figure out. Let me get cleaned up, and I'll tell you what I know, before Fred here got shot."
While the rest of the team processed, Mac drove Danny back to NYPD.
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When Rockman reported back in with Wolfman, he knew he was going to be pissed.
"Rockman, how'd it go?"
"Not good Wolf, I had to kill the kid."
"What, why?"
"Listen if it wasn't for those wires, I would have never known he was squaking to that cop. So I had to kill him."
"How much did he tell?"
"Almost everything. Our plan for the Police station, our bombs and weapons. "
"Christ, you know what this means. We have to change our plans."
"I know, I'm sorry I had to kill the kid, but I had no choice. Especially if he told them our hideout."
"Whether he told them or not, we have to move. Once the cops start asking questions in the neighborhood people are going to give us up."
"But where the hell are we going to go?"
"There's an empty warehouse I know of. We can use that for now. Start packing up the stuff."
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Back at the Station Danny had had his shower, and headed in to see Mac.
"How you feeling Danny?"
"Sick. Man I never seen anything like that."
"I know Danny, now what's going on?"
"This kid approached me, told me he needed my help to get his brother, out of gang. He told me they had broke his fingers, and that they forced him to kill that new cop and the witness that found her. I told him to come down to the station, and we'd talk. But he freaked, said no. So I told him I'd take him home, next thing I know he starts changing his story, that this new gang that has moved in, is planning a hit on our Station with bombs, and weapons."
"Did he say how many are in the gang?"
"He told me over 200. But as he went to tell me more, a black sedan pulled up and fired."
"Okay Danny. First we need to see Sid, I have a feeling the kid was tapped, that's how they knew to shoot him. Also, it sounds like you were being set up. They most likely needed a cop to inform them of the best places for the bombs. Most likely they would have killed you, count yourself lucky that boy talked. I'm sorry he got killed, but he saved your life."
"I know Mac."
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When Mac and Flack finally found the address for the house. Flack sent out his officer's to surround the place.
"Mac...we've found the address, I've just sent out my Officers and we are waiting on SWAT."
"You did what? Let's go."
As they got into the car, Mac said....
"You need to call them back Flack, do it now."
"Why Mac, I already have them in place, SWAT is on the way."
"Radio and tell them to stand back away from the door, do it now Flack."
"1023 this is deterctive Flack ."
"This is 1023 go ahead."
"Listen Greeves, back away from......"
*BLAST*
All went silent. 1023 come in. Come in 1023."
Nothing not a sound. As they pulled up in front of the house, there was nothing left but bodies everywhere. Some of them not even noticable.
As Mac exited the car, he seen a young girl with a chunck of metal in her chest.
"Hey sweetie, stay still okay, don't move."
"It's hurts," she sobbed.
"I know love. It's going to be okay, just stay still."
Looking Mac in the eyes, he could see death, he could see this young child wasn't going to make it.
As he kept reassuring her, she took one last deep breath, and closed her eyes.
Taking off his suit coat, Mac covered her little body with it.
"Flack, any of your men alive?"
"I have four, maybe five of the fifteen. Where the hell are the Medics?"
"They're on their way. I'm going to check the house next door, there's alot of damage, and I think it may be where this young child lived."
Entering the home, Mac seen the whole side of house blown in, and as he looked beneath the bricks, debris, and smoke, he came across the mother, father, and a new born baby still wrapped against her mothers chest.
"Christ what a mess," Mac whispered to himself, trying to fight the tears.
Heading back ouside, Mac informed the Medics there were three victims inside the home.
"I don't know Mac, this isn't good, I've lost all my men but four."
"I know Flack, we need to find these bastards fast. It's obvious they're serious. This isn't a game."
Once they had everything in order, and processed Mac headed home. He needed to see his daughter. The purity, the warmth, the love, of her touch.
When he walked in the door, he seen her walking towards him, most of her bruises now faded, her ankle all better.
"Daddy bear, is you okay?"
Falling on his knees, he wrapped his daughter tightly around his chest, and cried.
Stella came in and seen Mac on his kness, while his daughter was stroking his hair.
"Mama...daddy sad, why?"
"Mac...."Stella asked with concern.
Still holding his daughter tightly, Stella walked over and sat down on the floor with them.
"Mac....talk to me please. What's the matter?"
"Just a bad day Stella, a really bed day. We'll talk later. I just needed to feel my baby's purity."
"Daddy bear. You know what makes me feel better when I have a sad day."
"No, what Claire bear?"
"Lots of kisses daddy, lots and lots of kisses."
Taking her tiny hands, she placed them on her daddy's cheeks and started kissing his whole face, over and over.
"Better now daddy bear?"
"Much better my Claire Bear. Let's go watch a movie."
Getting up off the floor, he took his daughter into the living room and sat her on their Papa bear chair.
Meanwhile Stella headed to the kitchen to call Flack.
"Flack."
"Hey Don. What happened today? Mac is really torn."
"You know that gang that we've just found about."
"Yeah, Mac talked to me about it earlier."
"Well....they decided to move their clubhouse. They left us a present. I lost 12 Officers today, and Mac held a young girl no older then Claire with a large piece of metal in her chest, she died in his arms."
"Oh my God."
"That's not all Stel. He also found the girls parents, and new born baby dead, with the baby still clinging to his mothers chest."
"Oh Flack. No wonder he's so destroyed. Okay, thanks I'll talk to you later."
Hanging up the phone, Stella knew once she got Claire to bed, it was going to take alot of work to fix Mac, and the pain he felt today.
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Meanwhile the Wolfman had set up camp at the old warehouse.
"Wow, this is great Wolf. I have a report for you."
"What is it Rockman?"
"12 dead officers, and a family of four."
"You're kidding. Oh this is great. Call Mr. Know, tell him we want 500 more of those punch bombs."
"You got it Wolfman, I'll get right on it."
Once Wolfman was alone. He knew it was only a matter of time before the NY police Dept. went down.
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Later that evening, after they had Claire in bed, Mac headed towards the shower. Turning on the spray, he climbed in and allowed the heat to take away his pain.
As he was lathering up with shampoo, he felt his wife's hands wrap around his, helping him wash his hair. Caressing her hands over his, again and again, she slid them down his waist, legs and thighs, until she was burning his soul in her love.
Turning to face her, he carefully leaned her against the shower wall, and began raining little kisses across her neck, her chest, her tummy, and as he kissed her thighs, she gripped the shower wall for leverage, so she wouldn't fall.
Needing her with a greed of fire, and desire. Mac turned off the spray and lifted her into his arms, carrying her into their room. Pulling back the satinn sheets, he laid her in the center of the bed, exposing her swollen tummy. Then instead of making love to her, he laid his head on his child and cried. Cried for the loss he had seen today.
With the sobs coming from his soul, Stella felt their child kick. A soft gentle kick. The kind of kick to let his daddy know he understood and loved him. Raising his head, Mac began kissing his son, whispering how much he loved him, and couldn't wait to hold him.
Stella couldn't believe the rippling that was going through her tummy. It was almost as if, their child needed out. Out to help his father survive what he had witnessed today.
"Shhh!!! easy my boy, it's okay, go back to sleep, daddys okay. I love you son, just sleep now."
As Mac and Stella watched the rippling stopped.
"It never ceases to amaze me how beautiful our unborn children are. How smart, and alert they are."
"I know Mac. I feel that too. It looks like you and son have already built your bond."
"I know love."
Giving her tummy one last kiss, he crawled up beside her, and wrapped her as close as he could her to him.
"Mac....what happened today?"
"I seen a small child Stella, no older then Claire, laying in the street with a piece of metal sticking out of her chest. It was so heartbreaking when she whispered...."It hurts". All I could tell her was "I know love, it's okay, just don't move." Then she died right in my arms Stel."
"Then I had to go into the house, and I found a new born baby who must have been suckling on his mother when the bomb went off. All of them dead Stel, all four of them because of this bastard gang."
"Shhh....I'm so sorry Mac. I wish I could take all your pain and horror away from today, but I can't, all I can do is love you, love you till the only thing you feel is our world far away from this evil reality."
Passionately kissing her husband again, she helped him forget the horror. At least for tonight.
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The following morning Mac woke to Claire jumping on their bed.
"Daddy bear, daddy bear, wake up. Wake up daddy bear."
"What is it Claire bear?"
"I's hungry and want to eat. You make me animal pancakes daddy?"
Getting up out of bed, he picked up his little bear and tossed her over his shoulder.
"Come on, let's get you those animals."
"Yay!!! I love you so much daddy bear."
"I love you too Claire bear."
When Mac got downstairs he started the griddle, and hoped that they had a peaceful day.
"Morning daddy bear, and Claire bear."
"Morning mama bear, and little baby bear," as Claire stroked her mommy's tummy.
With the pancakes ready, the Taylor family sat down to eat.
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Meanwhile.....
"What the hell Wolfman, why are we at the docks?"
"Shut your mouth, sometimes you make me want to pop you Timmy."
"Sorry Wolf."
As they waited, they seen the boat pull up.
"You stay here and don't move. No one move, understand?"
"Of course Wolf, I won't move."
Walking down to meet the guys on the boat, they started unloading crates. As Timmy watched, he figured they must need help. Coming out of his hiding place, he stood on a security spot, and lit up the dock.
"Oh Shit....."
As security came running out, the guys in the boat took off, leaving Wolf and Timmy with all the supplies.
"FREEZE....DON'T MOVE, BACK AWAY FROM THE CRATES."
Putting his hands in the air, Security cuffed Wolfman, and Timmy putting them into a security car.
"I'm sorry Wolf, I didn't mean to move, I'm sorry."
"You're dead man. You better pray they kill you in Prison or I'll do it myself."
"Don't worry Wolf, please. I know a great lawyer, he'll be able to get us off, he's crooked as hell."
"You better be right, cause if we don't get out of here, all my plans are screwed. Either way, you are a deadman, I can't let you stay in the gang now. You know the rules. Once out you die."
Timmy was in tears. He knew he wasn't very bright. Never had been, but he didn't want to die.
"Please Wolf, don't kill me, I promise to listen next time."
"You know the rules, once we are out, you are dead."
When the Police showed up, they transfered the boys into their squad car.
"Here's the evidence, I need you to sign here," said the guard.
"Sure." Reaching to his side, he pulled out his gun and fired a silencer shot right through the Guards head.
Pulling out of the lot, the cop said.....
"What went wrong Wolfman. It was a easy job, pick up, that's all you had to do."
"I know boss, Timmy here decided not to listen and set off the alarm."
Pulling over to the side. The boss pulled Timmy out, sat him on knees and fired.
Getting back into the car, they headed to the Warehouse.
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As the Taylor's finished breakfast Mac got the call.
"Hello."
"Hey Mac, we need you down at the docks. There's been a murder. Security Guard."
"I'll be right there."
After kissing his family good bye, he headed out. As he neared the docks, he seen a body laying on the side of road. Pulling over, he noticed the young kid, with bullet through his head, execution style. Picking up the phone, he called Flack.
"Flack, where abouts are you?"
"At the docks, where are you?"
"Just up from there. I've found a young kid with a bullet through his head, send up Sheldon."
"I can't send him Mac, he's with the Security Guard."
"Damn, I can't leave here, till he get here."
"Sorry Mac, I'll send up Danny to help you process, he's done here."
"Fine. bye."
Mac couldn't believe this day. Two bodies, less then 30 feet apart, both shot execution style. As he waited for Danny, he began processing, when he heard the shots ring out. Ducking down behind a crate, he pulled his gun just as Danny pulled up.
"Danny, get down, stay in the car."
Opening the drivers side door, he hid down behind it.
"What's going on Mac?"
"I don't know Danny, someone just started firing."
Not knowing whether it was safe or not, they waited till Flack, a few Officers and Sheldon pulled up.
"What's going on Mac?"
"Hell if I know, someone's been firing at us since I got here."
"It looks clear now. I've got my Officers combing the area."
While Sheldon looked over the body, he noticed the little tattoo on the boys right arm.
"He's one of them Mac. He's also got broken fingers, I think he may be the one that was with that kid Fred."
"Okay, so what have we got. One dead Security Officer, one dead gang member, missing crates, and a case that's going no where."
"I know Mac, none of it is making sense. The only thing we know for sure is someone has put a hit on the Station."
"Flack, I think you should set up round clock patrols at the station. I have a feeling this hit is going to happen within the next few days."
"I'll do that now Mac. As soon as I find Officer Joans."
"What do you mean find him?"
"It seems he didn't show up for his shift this morning, I'm not sure where he's disappeared too."
"Alright, let's get back. We have alot to do. We need to come up with a plan before the hit. Have your five best Officers meet in my Office."
"Okay Mac, but Joans is one of them, I'll keep trying to reach him."
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Meanwhile....
With the crates unloaded at the warehouse, Wolfman discussed his plans with the boss.
"So exactly when is this hit going down?"
"Very soon Wolfman, within the next couple days. I have to go, I've been being paged all morning."
"Okay, we'll await your word."
"Good, it won't be long, hang tight."
At the Station Flack walked in and found Joans sitting at his desk.
"Where the hell have you been? We had a double homicide this morning, and you are no where to be found?"
"Sorry , got caught on the john, bad dinner or something last night."
As Mac walked in the first thing he noticed was dock mud on Officer Joans boots.
"Flack...a moment please."
"Sure Mac. Stay where you are Joans, we aren't done yet."
Walking from the room Mac said.....
"Did you find out where he was this morning?"
"Yeah, he said he had stomach problems."
"Stomach problems? Take a look at his boots Flack."
As Flack looked at Joans boots, he noticed they had the same mud that theirs did.
"Intersting, don't you think?"
"It is Mac, what do you want me to do?"
"Let it slide. I think we've found our insider. Give me an hour, I want to set something up."
"An hour. You want me to keep him here, good luck, he's forever disappearing."
"Make him stay. Even if you have to cuff him to a chair."
"Okay Mac, but make it fast."
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Meanwhile.....
"Stella had been having cramps all morning. Trying her best to walk them off, she no longer could. Picking up the phone, she called Lindsay.
"Hello."
"Lindsay, it's Stella. I need your help, I think the baby's coming."
"You're kidding right?"
"Afraid not. I'm having alot of cramps here."
"Okay Stel, where is Claire?"
"She's still sleeping. Please Linds hurry."
Hanging up the phone Lindsay called Mac.
"Taylor."
"Mac, it's Lindsay. Stella just called, she's having really bad cramps, I'm going to run her to the Hospital."
"Christ not now. Okay Linds, keep in touch. I'll get there as soon as I can."
"Okay Mac."
"Danny, I need you to do me a favour."
"Sure Mac, what is it?"
"I want you to very carefully follow Officer Joans. Take Sheldon with you. Stay far behind him, he's our insider. Be very careful understand?"
"You got it Mac, don't worry."
After filling Flack on in the plan, he released Joans.
"Okay Joans you can go. It might be best to book off for the day."
"I think you are right Flack. Thanks."
"No problem, take it easy."
"I will, see ya."
Heading to his car he got in and started driving with Danny and Sheldon tailing him.
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When Mac got to the Hospital, he asked directions to his wife's room.
"Sweetheart, Stella love, how you feeling?"
"Sore Mac, I'm in so much pain, they are talking about doing a C section. I don't want one Mac, it's to soon. I'm only seven months."
"Listen Stel, remember what the doctor said, that after six months the baby's survival rate is great."
"I know Mac, but I want to carry to term."
Just as Mac was about to say something else, the OBGYN walked in.
", good timing."
"Can you tell me what's going on with our child?"
"It seems your son has gotten himself twisted in the umbilical chord. Very twisted. As you can see by the monitor he's fully lodged and can't move. If we do not C Section him, he will die."
"Stel, sweetheart. Please, we need to do this. I'll be here with you all the way, I promise."
Stella was in tears, never did she think it would come to this. She had listened to the doctors orders, everyone of them, and still the baby was in distress.
"Please love, let them save our son."
Finally giving in they preped Stella for surgery.
"If you'd like to go with the nurse, she'll help get you into some greens."
"Thanks, I'll be right back love. Stay calm."
Kissing his wife on the lips, he left the room.
"Lindsay call the team, let them know Stella is going to have the baby."
"Sure Mac. I'll do that."
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Menawhile... Danny had stopped three blocks from the warehouse, where Joans had gotten out.
"Do you think he seen us," asked Flack.
"I don't know, but to be safe we should move behind that building, just incase they decide to bomb the car."
As Danny, Sheldon, and Flack moved behind a building, they waited and watched for Officer Joans to exit.
When he came out, he was carrying a box. Watching him place it in the car, he went in for another.
"Something isn't right Flack. Somethings wrong."
"What Danny, what seemes wrong?"
*Click, click, click,*
"On your feet detectives."
As they got up on their feet, they were told to place their hands behind their head, and cuffed. Taking them done towards the warehouse they seen Joans.
"Well, well, well....looks like we have vistors. Just didn't know when to leave well enough alone, did ya Flack?"
"You won't get away this Jacobs."
"Yes I will, cause you and your team are going to help me."
As they dragged them into the warehouse, Flack hoped to hell Mac was hearing the beep of his pager.
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Back at the Hospital, Mac was all ready to go in with his wife. He knew this C section meant no more children after this. The doctor had warned her how small she was with Claire. All he could hope, was that his son had had enough time to grow.
Walking into the room, he heard the monitors, seen the machines, the little tiny incubator his child would be placed in. Reaching over he took his wifes hand and held it tight. Bending down he whispered.....
"I love you sweetheat. I'm right here with you, I promise not to leave. I'll be your strength, your rock, the one to take all your pain away. Look at me love, just focus only on me."
With tears streaming down her face, she tried her best to focus on her husband, but the tears were drowning him, blurring him.
"I can't see you Mac, I'm so scared. My tears are blocking your strength, I need to see you Mac"....she cried.
As the nurse passed the kleenex, Mac carefully wiped his wife's tears, so she could see his face, so she could concentrate on him, only him.
"Okay Stella, you are going to feel a little bit of pressure, as we insert the needle for your freezing, so hang on love, and try not to move."
As she felt the pressure against her spine, she squeezed her husbands hand, as her tears poured.
"It's okay baby. It's okay, as he kissed her tear. Just hold on a little longer love, it's almost in."
With the freezing in place, Stella losened up on her husbands hand a little.
"It's okay baby, I'm right here, they've given you something to relax you a little, as you won't need to push. They'll do all the work. All you have to do is concentrate on me. Only on me."
While the OBGYN worked on releasing the baby that was wrapped around the umbilical cord. Mac thought back to all the time, he and Stella had gone through their first labour with Claire.
"How you feeling love? You having any pain?"
To afraid to speak, she shook her head no, as her tears continued to pour. Two hours into the C Section, Mac was getting nervous, he thought for sure they would have had his son untangled from the cord by now.
"Excuse me nurse, how much longer?"
"It shouldn't be to much longer detective, he's coming along nicely, just a few more minute."
Mac didn't want a few more minutes, he wanted to see his son now. Just as he got up to look over the sheet, he heard the lusty cry of his son.
"You hear that love, you hear that, that's are son, listen to him scream love, telling us all he's survived, that he's a surviver. Like all Taylor's."
"Congrat's Mr. & Mrs Taylor , you have a healthy baby boy. A little under weight, but all his parts are working wonderfully, would you like to see him?
"Yes please," cried Mac, as the doctor passed him his son, who was still screaming.
Taking the tiny bundle into his arms, he kissed his little crown, and laid him across his mommy's tummy, where he curled up under his legs, and began suckling his fist.
"Oh Mac, he's so beautiful, look at him, and all his tiny curls. Hello little one, I guess we need a name for you, don't we?"
"I have one love. How about Gary Robert Taylor."
"Ohhh.....I love that Mac. That's a wonderful name."
"Well then....welcome to the family Gary Robert Taylor."
Giving his son back to the nurse, so they could clean and check his health, he gave his wife another tender kiss.
"Excuse me.... Your pager has been going off for that last two hours. I think it may be important."
"Thank you." Looking the pager he seen the words SOS,SOS going across the screen over and over.
"Sweetheart, I have to go. I'll be back as soon as I can. The boys are in trouble."
"Okay Mac, bring them home safe."
"I will love. Bye."
Running from the Hospital, still in his greens, he got into his car and drove to the warehouse, calling for SWAT and backup.
When he arrived at the Warehouse, SWAT was already in place.
"Listen to me. There are three of my guys in there. You are not to storm the place. They have major weapons, and bombs. I will not have my CSI's killed."
"Mac....yelled Sinclair. What the hell are you wearing?"
"Never mind that. My guys are in there. We need a plan to get them out."
"I know that Mac, we are trying to negotiate with them now."
"Okay...listen up in there. There is no way out alive for any of us. Now tell us what you want?"
"WE WANT OUT OF HERE, WITH EVERYTHING, INCLUDING OUR HOSTAGES."
"That isn't going to happen, in order to get something, you have to give something."
"Listen Wolf. Maybe we should release the detectives. I mean Joans is already dead, you killed him like you planned. But we don't need the detectives, all we need is a way out with the weapons."
"Shut up Iceman, you're fucking confusing me."
Looking over at the detectives, he noticed that the one called Sheldon was half dead. As Joans had shot him twice.
"LISTEN COP. I'LL GIVE YOU THE INJURED DETECTIVE, BUT THE OTHER TWO STAY."
"No deal, we wany all three."
"FINE, I'LL LET YOU SEND IN A DOCTOR FOR THE DYING ONE, BUT NO TRICKS, IF HE TRIES ANYTHING FUNNY I'LL BLOW US ALL UP."
"Mac...I don't know where the hell you got those greens, but get in there and make it look good."
"Don't worry Sinclair, this is my team we're talking about."
"Okay...I'm sending in the doctor now, don't shoot him, understand?"
"YEAH, I UNDERSTAND, BUT NO TRICKS."
As Mac walked in he assessed the situation and the area. Then he seen Sheldon gasping for air.
"Is that the victim?" as Mac played dumb.
"What the hell do you think, now if I was you, I'd help him before he dies."
Walking over to Hawkes, Mac seen it wasn't good. He had bullet lodged right in his chest, bubbling, letting Mac know it struck his lung.
"I need you to listen to me. I cannot save this man here. The bullet has lodged in his lung, he needs emergency surgery or he will die."
"I don't care, do what you can."
"Listen, let him go, and take me. I'll stay in his place."
"Come on Wolfman, let the guy go. We weren't supposed to kill any detectives, just dirty cops."
"SHUT UP, JUST SHUT UP, I CAN'T THINK."
Mac knew he had found his weak link. Iceman, he could tell this guy wanted nothing to do with this mess.
"Listen to me Wolfman, by you letting this detective get help, you are showing them that you are willing to co operate with the negotiations."
Taking a deep breath he said.....
"Fine, he goes, you and the other two stay. Now help him out."
Standing by the door, Mac yelled.....
"I NEED TWO MEN TO COME GET HAWKES, HE'S BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. HE HAS BULLET LODGED IN HIS LUNG. THEY ARE WILLING TO RELEASE HIM, AND KEEP ME."
As two Officers came forward with the EMT's, they loaded Sheldon onto the stretcher and carried him off.
Looking at Sinclair, Mac nodded letting him know everything would now be in control.
After Mac walked back into the Warehouse, he noticed three gang leaders. The one called Wolfman, another called Iceman, and a third called Rockman. As he sized up the remaining gang, he noticed they were all kids.
"Okay, listen man, I want in. I want to be part of this gang. I can get us out of here if you cut me in."
"You're kidding right?"
"I'm serious. First we need to cuff these two remaining detectives back to back, give me the key."
"Are you nuts, I don't even know you. You really think I'm going to give you a key to the cuffs?"
"Listen, you can watch. Come on, we need to hurry."
Not sure whether to trust, but knowing he had no choice. Wolfman passed him the key. Following Mac to make sure he didn't release them, he watched as Mac cuffed Danny and Flack together, leaving the links open.
"Okay, here's your key. Now we need to get this stuff moved. Downstairs in the Warehouse basement is a opening, it leads to an underground tunnel. Have all your young ones start loading the weapons into the tunnel. You, Iceman, Rockman and myself, will pack what is remaining up here."
Once Mac had their trust, he waited till the younger ones were downstairs. Giving the signal to Flack and Danny, they began to scream in pain.
"Owwww....come on man, these are to tight, get them off."
"Rockman, Iceman, go shut them up."
As they walked over to shut Danny and Flack up they jumped them, tackling them to the ground,knocking them out. Then cuffing them they left Wolfman to Mac.
"Wolfman, it's all over, put your hands behind your head."
Looking up Wolfman realized he was surrounded.
"You're a fucking cop, a fucking stinkin pig."
"No...I'm a Detective. Detective Mac Taylor, and you have the right to remain silent......"
With all the boys in custody, Iceman, Rockman, and Wolfman, were taking in with Flack and Danny. While Mac went to check on Sheldon.
"I can't believe you fell for it Wolfman, you told Iceman and me you were the best, unstopable."
"Oh shut the hell up," said Wolfman.
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Meanwhile.....
Sheldon was just coming out of surgery when Mac showed up.
"How's my detective?"
"He's going to be fine. The surgery went well. He's in recovery, you can see him if you like."
"Thank you."
Walking into Recovery, he seen Sheldon sleeping.
"Hey Hawkes."
"Mac.....came in the barest whisper....did you get them?"
We did Hawkes, they are all in custody."
"Good, I'm glad no one else got hurt."
"You and me both. Rest now Hawkes, before the team gets here to see you."
Closing his eyes, Sheldon fell back into sleep.
After visiting with Sheldon Mac went to check on his wife and child. As he walked into the room, he found them both sound asleep. Walking up to his son, he picked him up and nestled him.
"Hey there little man, how's daddy's boy doing?"
"Meeeww...mwww,..."
Sitting in the rocker, Mac began to sing to his son. Bringing up his knees, his son snuggled in closer, wrapping his little fist against his daddy's heart.
Closing his eyes, Mac just continued to hum, and rock until he heard his wifes voice.
"Maaaaaaaaac" you're back, is everything okay?"
"It is love. They are all behind bars, but Sheldon was hurt pretty bad, but he'll recover."
"That's good."
"How are you feeling baby?"
"Sore, but okay. They still can't get Gary to latch on, they've tried several times. So they've been giving him sugar water."
"Shall we give it a try love."
"IF you like."
Bringing Gary over to Stella, he sat down beside her and helped her bare her brest. Then taking his son, he laid his head across his mommy's nipple. With gentleness and care Mac began caressing his little cheeks until his mouth opened.
Helping him latch on, he refussed at first, until Mac gently squeezed her nipple causing a little milk to leak out. Then attaching his son again, he finally gripped on and suckled.
"There he goes love. Look at him, he's certainly drinking now."
As they watched Gary feed, Danny and Lindsay walked in with Claire.
"Hi mommy, is this my new brother?"
"It is love. Come meet Gary, your new baby brother."
As Claire walked over, she seen how tiny he was.
"Daddy, why is he pink?"
"He's not pink honey, he's just been born, it's the same color you came out."
"I not come out pink."
"Yes you did sweetheart, with wrinkles too."
"Daddy you is joking right?"
"No Claire bear, see that book over there."
"Yeah, that's my baby book."
"That's right, go have a look at the first page."
As Claire opened the book, she seen a pink wrinkly baby.
"That's not me, I not look like that ever."
"Now Claire bear, turn the page, and you will see how you looked a week later."
As she turned the page, she noticed how cute she was with her curly hair.
"Ohhh...that's me, so why's I come out wrinkly"
"All babies do love, now come say hello to your brother."
Walking up Claire kissed her brother on the cheek, and he screamed.
"Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,w aaaaaaaaaaaa."
"He no like me mommy, he cried."
"He loves you honey, he just has some gas, mommy needs to burp him."
Laying Gary over her shoulder, she tapped his back until her burped.
"Oh, he's loud mama, so now we have Daddy bear, Mommy bear, Claire bear and Gary bear."
"Yes we do. Are you happy with your new brother Claire?"
"Uhuh...can I have Pizza now Uncle Danny. You promised."
"Of course you can. Mac what time you picking her up?"
"Shouldn't be to long, about an hour."
"Okay Claire bear, let's go get that Pizza."
Leaving the room, Claire pushed the elevator button, and got in.
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When Mac got home, he found Claire sound asleep in Danny's arms.
"How's Gary doing Mac?"
"Good, he's finally feeding. When I left he was sound asleep. What time did Claire fall into dreamland?"
"About an hour ago. She kept saying....."I know I no have wrinkles Uncle Danny. I's not pink either."
"So how did you get her to calm down?"
"I put on Snow White, and BOOM, she was out."
"Thanks for everything Danny. I'll see you in the morning."
"Okay, night Mac."
Carrying Claire upstairs, he grabbed her teddy bear, and snuggled it up under her.
"Is you home daddy bear?" She said in a sleepy voice.
"Yeah baby, daddy's home, go back to sleep."
Kissing her on her tiny lips, she feel back into sleep.
Heading into the Nursery, he looked at the room that was painted blue, with little car boarder around the walls, and a mobile that had spinning cars that lit up. With everything in order, Mac headed downstairs to finish up some paperwork.
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Meanwhile.....
Flack had finished up the last of the paperwork on the Wolfman Gang. Closing up the file he headed out the door and walked right into Angell.
"Angell....what are you doing here?"
"I came to see you. I was in the area, and figured we could go for a drink."
"Sure that would be great. Let's go."
"Did you want to grab Messer?"
"I think he's sitting for Mac, Stella had their baby tonight."
"Oh my, what did they have?"
"A boy. They named him Gary Robert Taylor."
"Aww...I'll have to stop by and see her tomorrow. Claire must be big?"
"She is. Very big, and the image of Stella, all the way to her long tiny curls."
"Sounds like a beautiful family. Shall we get that drink?"
"Sure...let's go."
Getting into the car, they drove off, being followed by a black van.
As they arrived at the bar, Flack parked the car, and they headed inside. After finding a table they ordered a pitcher and two glasses, when Danny showed up.
"Hey Messer, over here."
"God damn, is that you Angell?"
"It's me Danny, in the flesh."
"So I see, so who's the father and when did you get married?"
"There is no father as far as I'm concerned. It was a mistake on part. That's why I needed to talk to you guys."
"Are you in trouble?"
"Yeah...It seems during one of my investigations I fell for a very sauve, good looking buisiness man. Don't look at me like that Messer, people change," she laughed.
"Go ahead, I still can't my Angell fell for a suit."
"Anyways. I found out to late that he was connected to a very organized crime group. I don't think he knew I knew of his buisiness, but he could have. As I overheard him converese with someone. The voice sounded very familuar, but I couldn't place it."
"Does he know you are pregnant?"
"What do you think Danny."
"Oh yeah....so how did you leave?"
"I told him I was going to visit my old stomping grounds, and to see you guys."
"Did he buy it?"
"I don't know. If I know him well enough, I'm sure he's having me tailed. But I could be wrong."
"Angell, you know you're going to have to talk to Mac about this. Especially with him having a family now. The last thing you want is them in danger. Then there's yourself. We need to protect you and the baby."
"I know. I'm sorry to put you guys through this, but I had no where to turn."
"Don't worry Angell, you can stay with me tonight. We'll talk to Mac in the morning."
"Thanks guys. Now, if you don't mind, I'd like a tall glass of milk," she giggled.
On their way home, they dropped Danny off.
"I'll see you in the morning Angell, night Flack."
"Night Danny, see ya."
When Flack and Angell pulled into Flacks underground parking, they got rammed.
"What the hell......"
Pulling out his gun, he opened the door, and faced the car behind him. As he neared the drivers door, he opened it, aimed, but no one was there. As he checked the break, he seen a knife sticking in it.
"Angell....grab me my gloves from my kit."
Passing Flack his gloves, he put them on and pulled out the knife.
"Do you think this has anything to do with me?"
"I'm not sure Angell, I'm going to call it in. I want this car towed back to the garage."
Once they had everything settled. Angell headed upstairs with Flack.
"Here Angell, I'll take your coat."
Angell had forgotten how neat Flack was. He always had everything in its own place.
"Did you want something to drink?"
"No. I'm just pretty tired, it's been a long trip."
"Angell. How did you get involved with this case?"
"It was a favor for a friend. He needed help with a case he was working on. His partner was the one I fell in love with. It wasn't till later I found out he was involved with these men. By then it was to late, I was in to deep."
"So the friends buisness partner, was the one leaking the information to the crime group?"
"Yes. Like I said, I found out to late. I overheard a conversation, one I wasn't supposed to hear."
"Can you tell me about it?"
"I've told you to much already. I'd rather wait and talk to Mac in the morning, that way I only have to tell the story once."
"Okay. I'll let you get some sleep. You take my bed, I'll take the sofa."
"Thanks Flack, I appreciate it."
"No problem, you'll find some large shirts that should fit in my top drawer."
"Hmm...I'm not likely to find any female items, am I?" she giggled.
"No...now get some rest."
While Angell headed into the room. Flack often wondered why he and Angell never took the chance to explore their friendship. Setting up the couch, he fell into sleep.
Later that evening, Flack heard someone trying to get into his apartment, pulling out his gun from the table, he got up and headed to the door.
"Who's there?"
Silence, nothing could be heard. With caution and care, Flack opened the door and seen no one down either side of the hall. As he went to lock his door, he heard Angell scream.
"Auuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh....."
Running into the room, he seen some guy on top of her, trying to stick a needle into her arm. As Flack took aim and shot, the suspect fell on top of Angell.
"Angell, you okay?"
"I think so, but I don't know what he stuck me with."
As Flack pulled the suspect of her, that's when the pain started.
"Auuuugh....Oh God Flack, the pain, it's so bad, I feel like I'm having contrations, but I'm only 12 weeks, help me, it hurts."
Picking up the phone, Flack called Mac and the team to meet him at his place. Then he called 911. As he looked down at Angell in her t-shirt, he seen the blood coming from between her legs.
"Oh God Flack. I've miscarried, haven't I?"
"I don't know Angell, it looks like it, where the hell is that syringe?"
As the EMT's arrived, they assessed the situation, and loaded her onto the stretcher.
"Flack...what's going on?" asked Danny.
"Someone tried to kill Angell. They distracted me by the apartment door, while the other came into the window, they injected her with whatever is in this syringe. We think she may have miscarried. Listen, tell Mac when he gets here that I'm with Angell, I've called in extra Officers to come with us to the Hospital."
"Okay man, just go. You want me take that syringe back ro the lab?"
"Yeah, just let me get some of the liquid out of it, so the Hospital can test it."
Heading into the Ambulance with Angell, they took off with a police escort.
When Mac arrived he seen one dead body on the floor, and a pool of blood on the bed.
"What's going on Danny?"
"It's a very long story Mac, one you should talk Angell about. Flack's gone with her to the Hospital, apparently someone broke in and jabbed her with needle before Flack could stop him."
"Wait...Danny I'm not understand this. When did Angell come back, I thought she was helping her friend with his case?"
"She was, but something went wrong. I think it's best if we get this all processed, and head over to the Hospital, Angell is going to us."
As they processed, Mac thought to himself....
"What the hell has she gotten herself into."
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When Mac and Danny arrived at the Hospital they found Angell wrapped in Flacks arms.
"Angell, how are you feeling?"
"Okay, don't worry about me Mac, losing this baby was for the best."
"I know you must be tired Angell, but I need to know what is going on."
"I know Mac. It has nothing to do with NY. At least it didn't. Though it might now I'm here."
"Start at the begining Angell."
"Okay, I went to New Orleans, to help a friend with a case. The case consist of me doing some undercover work for him. It was a job I wasn't to be paid for, because he is a friend. Anyways. It was simple, I followed the wife of a buisness man, who was supposed to be cheating on his wife. I know it sounds silly, but the wife was worth a fortune, and had an idea her husband was out to kill her."
"Go on."
"Well, Thomas had a partner, his name was Fredrick Rodwell. I kind of got involved with him. He was very sweet, sauve, and very handsom. It was just one of those things Mac."
"Listen Angell, I'm not here to judge you. I'm here to help you."
*crying*..."I know Mac. I'm sorry to get you all involved in this mess."
"It's okay Angell, just continue."
"After dating for a while, we kind of had an intimate night of passion. One which lead to my pregnancy. Something I hadn't felt in a long time, the need to feel wanted, and loved. Anyways a few months later he got a call and took it in the den. It got pretty heated, and I heard information pertaining to a serious hit on some mob boss named Walter Salvano. When he hung up and came out of the room he asked me if I was okay. I told him I was fine, but I think he knew I overheard the call."
"Is that when you told him you were coming back to NY?"
"It was. I told him I needed to see friends and family. To let them know of my news of being with child. But he didn't buy it. Though he didn't stop me either. I'm not sure why. But ever since then I figured I was in the clear, till tonight when Don and I got rammed by a black car in his parking lot."
"What happened after that?"
"Don and I talked a bit, and then he gave me his bed for the night."
Danny was smirking, until Flack punched him in the arm.
"Owww, sorry man, couldn't help it."
Angell laughed, she always loved the way the boys toyed with each other.
"Okay Angell, I want you to write down the names of everyone involved, including your friend. This way the team and I can get started right away. I'm going to post Officers on your door for the night."
"That won't be necessary Mac, I'll stay with her."
"Listen Flack, whether you stay with her or not, she still needs extra protection until we figure out what the hell is going on. Do we have any idea yet what was in that syringe?"
"Not yet, we are still waiting on it."
"Okay Angell, you just relax, and take it easy. Danny and I will get started."
"Mac....I'm truely sorry, and I hope this doesn't put your family in danger."
"Don't worry about my family Angell, I can take care of them. Just rest."
After they left the room Angell started falling asleep on Flack's shoulder.
"Don't leave me Don. Promise you won't leave me?"
"I promise Angell. I got you tight, just rest."
Closing her eyes, Angell fell into sleep.