Later that evening, Mac went to get coffee for him and Sid. As Sid sat and waited, he noticed Sheldon's finger's twitching. Looking carefully to make sure what he had seen was real, he pushed the call button for the nurse.
"Hi Sid, did you need something?"
"I do. Watch Sheldon's left hand."
As she watched, she noticed his fingers twitching.
"Oh...let me get the doctor."
As she left the room, she banged into Mac, knocking coffee all over his shirt.
"Oh dear, I'm sorry. I'll get you some greens."
"What the hell was that about?" asked Mac.
"Look Mac, Sheldon's hand, it's twitching."
Looking at his hand, Mac picked it up and said...
"Sheldon, if you can here me, squeeze my hand."
As they watched, Sheldon's fingers squeezed Macs tightly.
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Meanwhile....
Danny and Merrick were loaded.
"Christ man, you scammed me. I owe you half my paycheck."
"Thanks Dan. That will help with a new apartment."
"I bet, another beer man, or you ready for bed."
Looking at the clock it read 3am.
"I think we should hit the hay. I have to see Sinclair in the morning."
"Okay man, I'll grab you a pillow and a blanket."
"Hey Dan?"
"Yeah?"
"How do you think Sheldon is?"
"I don't know man. Most likely the same or Mac would have called."
"Yeah! I guess you're right."
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Meanwhile...
Stella was sound asleep when she heard the crash downstairs. Getting out of the bed, the alarm was going crazy. Grabbing the two kids, she took them into the closet, and locked it from the inside. As she listened, she could hear footsteps.
"Where the hell is ADT, fuck, somethings wrong."
Stella never swore, but she couldn't even here sirens.
Placing the baby down, she told Claire to shh!!! Reaching up, she grabbed the cell phone and called 911.
"911, what's your emergency?"
"This is Detective Stella Taylor. I need officers dispatched to my home, I have invaders."
"We'll get right on that, don't hang up."
While Stella waited she could hear them enter her daughters room. She knew if the baby made a sound they'd be caught.
"I'm telling you Gage they are not here. They are all at the Hospital."
"Listen you jackass, don't ever use my name again. They are here. Steve went by the Hospital and it was only Taylor there."
All of a sudden, they heard the sirens in the distance.
"Fucking cops man, let's split. Fuck the file, get Henson to get it himself."
Taking off out the back door, they jumped the fence and took off.
"This is the police, is anyone in here?"
Coming out of the closet with the kids, Stella seen Yates and Lyons.
"It's about time, we were almost found."
"Sorry Stella, what the hell happened to your alarm system?"
"I don't know. I need to call Mac."
Picking up the phone, Stella called the Hospital.
When Mac returned home, he found his family snuggled up on the sofa.
"Stel, what happened love?"
"I'm not sure Mac. We were sound asleep. Next thing I heard was glass shattering, but no alarm going off. So the kids and I hid in the closet, and I called the Police using the cell phone we leave in there with the locked 45."
"What do you mean the alarm didn't go off.?"
"Excuse me, . I'm from the Alarm company. We've done a check of your alarm panal outside, it appears the wired were clipped."
"Clipped. I thought your company was full proof?"
"It is Detective. We are checking the backgrounds of our employees now."
"When you find out anything, I want to know."
"Yes sir. Will do."
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After everyone left. Mac asked Stella...
"Sweetheart. Do you have any idea what they were looking for?"
"Not really. One of them said a file. But when they heard the sirens they took off."
"Did you get a name, or hear anything important?"
"One of the guys called the other Gage, and the other said that Steve could get the file himself."
"I can't believe these people are still after that file. What the hell is in it. I've looked at it, and seen nothing that we don't already know."
"I don't know Mac. Maybe there's a cryptic message or something between the notes, who knows. All I know is the kids and I need to find somewhere to go for the night."
"Okay. I'm going to drop you off at Danny's. Merrick is there with him, you should all be safe there."
As they packed the overnight bags, and headed out to the car, the shooting started.
"Bang, bang, bang."
"Get down, everyone down. Where the hell are those shots coming from?"
"I'm not sure Detective. We'll have a look."
While the Officers searched, Mac took off with his family. When the arrived at Danny's they found the door opened, and no one inside.
"Danny....Merrick. Where the hell are you guys?"
After searching the apartment, Mac knew somethihng was wrong.
*Phone Rings*
"Taylor."
"Hello Mac. How are you?"
"Merrick? Where the hell are you, and were is Danny?"
"Well Mac, they are all here with me. Say hello to your boss."
"What the hell is going on Merrick?"
"You Taylor. Are going to bring me the file. No tricks this time. If you try anything, Jennifer gets it first, followed by Flack. Oh...and if I was you I'd hurry. It seems Gage has taken a liken to Jennifer, and I'm not sure how long I can contain him."
"You son of a bitch. I knew it was to easy. Someting about you bothered me from the begining."
"Just bring the file Mac. You have two hours, then your CSI's start to die."
When Mac arrived at the address he was given, he knew he'd have to handle it alone. Opening the door, he cautiously walked inside and called....
"Merrick? Merrick, where are you, you son of a bitch?"
"I'm right here Taylor, throw your weapon on the ground, towards me, and no funny tricks or Jennifer gets it in the head."
As Mac slid his weapon towards Merrick, a light flicked on and he seen his CSI's bound and gagged on the floor, except for Jennifer who had a gun to her head.
"Did you bring the file?"
"Of course I did."
Pulling it out, Mac slid it across the floor. As Merrick looked through it, he noticed half of it was missing.
"Where's the rest of it Taylor?"
"It's hidden. I'll tell you where it is as soon as you release my CSI's."
"Hah...like that's going to happen. Give me the rest of the file Mac, I'm not playing here."
Cocking the gun at Jennifer's head, he looked at the fear in her face. That's when Mac seen his opportunity to motion Jennifer. Giving her the signal, she brought down her fist, and punched Merrick in his crotch.
"Auuuuuuuugh....you bitch."
Mac ran towards him, Jennifer ducked as Mac attacked Merrick beating him to the ground.
"MAC.....look out behind you."
Picking up the gun, Jennifer fired at Gage killing him instantly. Leaning towards Merrick's ear he said....
"How many more of you are there? Tell me now before I change my mind and kill you."
"You're to clean for that Taylor. You don't have the guts to be dirty."
"Think not? You'd be surprised what I'd do for my team."
Twisting Merrick's neck, Mac heard him squeal in pain.
"Okay.....he choked out. Just me, I'm the last. I swear Taylor. Now let me loose you bastard."
Not releasing his hold, he told Jennifer to grab his cuff's. Bringing them over, she cuffed Merrick. Just as the FBI and SWAT came storming in.
"Mac? Mac you okay?"
"Yeah. I'm fine Sinclair, go untie my team."
Once everyone was released, Mac looked towards the FBI.
"Just what kind of unit our you running?"
"We are very sorry. But we can't discuss this case. We've brought you the papers for Merrick's release into our custody."
"You have got to be kidding me. After what my team and I have been through, you owe me something."
"Fine. We've been working this case for four years. In that four years, we had six Agents who were working for the Mofia in New Orleans. We knew they became crooked, but there was nothing we could do at that time. We knew if we jumped to soon the boss would flee. But then you and your sidekicks came in and tried to play hero. We lost four of our real Agents due to your interference."
"I don't give a hell what you lost. I have a member of my team fighting for his life, all because of Headquarters allowing weapon trades to happen. It was your stupidity that caused this. You have no one to blame but yourself. Now take Merrick, and get the hell out of my City."
Once FBI cleared out, along with SWAT, Mac and his team headed back to the Hospital.
"You think it's all over Mac?"
"I do Danny. They have the file, and Merrick is now in custody."
"I can't believe Headquarters would allow weapon deals to go down."
"I don't think they meant for it to go this far. There was no way they could have known that their Agents would have become corrupt."
"Hmmm...I guess. How you doing Don?"
"I'm good, though I think I'll take Jennifer home. We'll stop by and see Sheldon later today."
"Okay Don. Get some rest Jennifer."
"I will Mac. You take care of your family. They must be worried by now."
"I will Jennifer."
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When Mac, Sinclair and Danny arrived at the Hospital, Claire came running.
"Daddy, daddy, I missed you and love you."
"I love you too my Claire Bear."
After smothering her daddy in kisses, he carried her into Sheldon's room.
"Hi sweetheart, how you feeling?" As he wrapped his wife and son in his arms.
"We're fine Mac. The doctor was in. He informed us Sheldon's brain waves were functioning normally, and his chest and lungs were healing."
"Daddy, we had someone smash our window. It's a big mess."
"I know my Claire Bear, we'll get it fixed."
"Okay, I love you daddy bear." As she smothered him in kisses again.
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With life in NY slowly returning to normal, Sheldon still slept.
"Any changes yet Sid?"
"No. Still nothing Mac. I just don't get it. They say everything has healed, and his brain waves are normal, why won't he wake up?"
"I'm not sure. Could be he's not ready Sid. Why don't you go home and spend some time with your family?"
Mac could tell Sid didn't want to leave. But he also knew his family was missing him.
"Sure Mac. You'll stay with him?"
"I will. I promise you Sid. I won't leave till you get back."
"Oh don't promise me that Mac. If you get a call out you'll have to leave him."
"I'll tell you what Sid. If I get a call out, I'll call you. How's that?"
"Okay Mac."
Bending down he whispered in Sheldon's ear....
"I swear to you Sheldon, I've not gone far. I'm just going home for a while and then I'll be back. I promise. But you continue to fight for me, okay?"
Watching with pain, Mac hoped to hell Sheldon woke up soon. For he knew if he didn't. Sid would not be able to cope with the outcome.
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Meanwhile....
Flack was pampering Angell with breakfast in bed.
"Look what I brought you Jenn, breakfast in bed."
"Mmm...looks good. You're going to spoil me."
"I hope so. As I plan on it for the rest of our lives."
As Angell bit into the strawberry Flack passed her, something hit her tooth. Removing the strawberry, she seen the ring shinning inside.
"Oh my God...." she whispered
Getting down on his knee, Flack looked into her eyes and said...
"Jennifer, you have become my destiny, my hope, my world and more. Now I hope on this day, you'll accept me as your husband forever more."
With tears shinning in her eyes, she whispered....
"Yes Don, I'll marry you. Forever and everyday forward, I accept to be your wife."
Placing the diamond on her finger, he passionately kissed her between the scent of strawberries that lingured on her sweet lips.
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As Mac sat down, he whispered to Sheldon....
"Sheldon, what is keeping you from coming home to us?"
As Sheldon walked through the beauty of the land he was on, he smiled to himself.
"So much warmth here, so much peace."
Walking a little further he seen a beautiful vision walk towards him.
"Hello Sheldon."
Turning his head to the side a bit, he felt he knew her, of her. Something about her seemed familuar.
"Aiden?"
Smiling beautiful, she whispered....
"Walk with me a while Sheldon."
Outstretching her hand, Sheldon took it, as she turned taking him back the other way.
"Why are we going back? It's so peaceful here."
"I know Sheldon. That is why we call this Heaven. Such peace and tranquility. But you cannot enter here yet, your time on the earth is not done. There are people who need you, love you, and miss you."
"I can feel them you know. I can hear them call me, talk to me, telling me to come back."
"Then why don't you go Sheldon. Why would you want to be lost in between two worlds?"
"I don't. I want to go with you. I want to go back to the warmth."
"I'm sorry Sheldon. They will not allow you entrance. It's just the way it's always been. Heaven is for those who have completed their tasks in life. Who are finished with what the Lord had planned for them."
Feeling himself nearing the edge, he could see Mac watching him, talking to him, as he seen Sid walk back in.
"Mac, I'm back. Has there been any change at all?"
"No Sid. I'm sorry, I wish there had."
As Sheldon listened, he felt the beautiful Angel lead him further towards his body.
"Go Sheldon, go back to those that still need and love you. And do me a favour when you get back."
"Sure, what favour?"
"Tell Mac and the team that I love them. Tell them I've always loved them, and to take care for me."
Kissing Sheldon on the cheek, he felt her tear slip onto his. Then opening his eyes, he seen her disappear into the mist.
"Aiden......?"
As Mac and Sid looked at Sheldon, they seen he was still sleeping, but talking, as his eye slipped out a tear.
"Mac....?"
"I know, I heard him."
With a look of confusion, Mac wondered why Sheldon would be speaking Aiden's name. Moving in closer, they seen his eyes open.
"Sheldon? Sheldon, oh God, he's awake Mac."
"I'll get the doctor."
"Sheldon, you're back."
Bending down, Sid hugged him tightly.
"Sid....let up a little, I can't....."
"Oh...sorry."
Entering the room with the doctor, Mac waited patiently to find out why Sheldon called Aiden's name.
"Sheldon can you look up for me?"
As Sheldon looked up towards the ceiling, Mac seen him smiling.
"How do you feel Sheldon?"
"Tired...he whispered. Thirsty too."
"Okay, we are going to send you to X-Ray and do another set of scans, just to make sure you are okay."
Nodding that he understood. The doctor left the room. Then looking at Mac, Sheldon said......
"Aiden says hello."
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Meanwhile....
Stella was feeding Claire and Gary, when the phone rang.
"Hello."
"Hi Stella."
"Hey Jennifer, how you feeling?"
"Better. Much better, I have some news for you."
"You do, what news?"
"Don and I are getting married. He asked me this morning."
"Oh my God, I'm so happy for you two. We'll have to set up a little celebration party as soon as Sheldon wakes up."
"Still no change?"
"Not that I know of. Mac hasn't called yet."
"Okay, let me know when he does?"
"I will, don't worry. I'll talk to you later."
"Bye Stella."
"Bye Jennifer."
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Back at the Hospital, Mac was still staring at Sheldon.
"I'm sorry. What did you say?"
"I said....Aiden said hello."
Nodding his head at Sheldon that he understood, he said....
"I'm glad you're back Sheldon, I thought for sure we lost you."
"Thanks Mac. I know, I felt lost myself, but it was so warm there."
Sid piped up and said....
"That's why they call it Heaven Sheldon."
Embracing him again in his arms, the Orderly came in.
"Nice to have you finally awake Sheldon. Are you ready to go to X-Ray?"
"I am. Actually, I'm ready to go home," he laughed.
Mac and Sid laughed.
"I'm going to call Stella, then the team, and give the news."
While Sheldon had gone to X-Ray, Sid fixed up his room, and straightened the bed.
"Are you doing my job now?"
Looking at the older lady, he smiled.
"Sorry. I'm just so happy my Sheldon is awake."
Smiling the lady began changing the sheets.
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Meanwhile, Stella had placed little Gary on the floor with Claire.
"You play nice with your brother, and share the blocks."
"I will mama. I love my brother."
*ring, ring*
"Hello?"
"Hi sweetheart. I have some news for you. Sheldon's awake."
"Oh...thank God. Thank you God, thank you, thank you, thank you."
"I'll be home shortly love, I'm going to call the rest of the team."
"Okay Mac. Make sure Flack shares his news with you."
"What news?"
"You'll see. I'll see you when you get home, love you."
"I love you to Stel."
Hanging up the phone, he called Danny next.
"Messer."
"Hey Danny, it's Mac. I thought you'd like to know Sheldon's awake."
"He is? Oh thank Christ. I'll be there shortly. Did Flack tell you his news yet?"
"What news? Stella said the same thing."
"You'll see, just call Flack and Angell."
Hanging up again, Mac was getting annoyed.
"Hello."
"Don, it's Mac. Sheldon's awake."
"He is, thank God Mac. Jen and I will be there shortly."
"Hold on Don. Stel said you have some news for me."
"Oh...we do. We'll tell you when you get here."
Hearing the click, Mac swore to himself.
"Shit. What the hell is going on around here."
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Entering Sheldon's room, Mac seen Sid waiting patiently for Sheldon to return.
"I hope this means you are going to sleep at home tonight Sid." Smiled Mac.
"I will be, don't worry Mac."
"I always worry about my team. That includes the Coroner I concider a friend."
"That's nice Mac. I appreciate you too."
Smiling away, Sid and Mac both waited for Sheldon to return.
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When Flack and Angell arrived at the Hospital they were greeted by Mac.
"Flack, Angell, about time. Now can you tell me your news?"
"Sure. Angell and I are getting married."
Holding up her finger to show the ring, Mac smiled and said....
"Took you two long enough, I knew it would happen. So when is the big day?"
"We've decided on a small ceremony in my fathers back yard."
"That sounds great Don. Let Stel know if you need any help, I'm sure she'd be more then happy too."
"Thanks Mac, I might just take you up on that."
"You're welcome Jennifer."
"So where's Sheldon?"
"He's down at X-Ray, having a few tests."
"But he's feeling okay?"
"Yeah. He's great Don. So tell me. Are their children in the future for you two, li'l Gary needs some playmates."
As they all laughed, Sheldon was being wheeled back to his room.
"Flack and Angell, how's it going?"
"We should be asking you that. Don't ever scare us like that again."
"Sorry, I'll try not too." said Sheldon.
"Did you get your results Sheldon?"
"I did Mac. I can be released at the end of the week. all tests were normal."
"Normal, then there must be some mistake," smirked Flack.
As they stared at him, he said....
"What!!! Show me a CSI that is normal." asked Don.
As they all laughed, Mac helped Sheldon back into bed.
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Meanwhile.....
Stella was getting lunch ready for the kids when the phone rang.
"Hello."
"Melisa...Melisa? Help me, he's coming, he's going to kill me. Help me Melisa."
"Hello, can you tell me where you are?"
Stella was confused, she knew this young girl was obviously in some serious trouble.
"Auuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh!!!!"
"Hello? Hello? Are you still there?"
Not wanting to lose the connection. Stella picked up her cell and called Mac.
"Taylor."
"Mac. I need your help. I think a unknown female may be in trouble."
"Calm down Stella. Start at the begining."
"I recieved a call from a young girl. She was screaming that he was coming for her, that he was going to kill her. She kept saying "Melisa help me." Then I heard her scream. I still have the phone off the hook, so we don't lose the connection."
"Okay love. I want you to stay by the phone incase she comes back, I'm going to get Flack on it now."
"Okay Mac, but hurry."
"I will love, just stay calm."
Hanging up the phone the gang knew something was wrong.
"What is it Mac?"
"I need you get in touch with the station, I need someone over to my home to trace a call."
"What? What's going on Mac?"
"I think Stella may have just heard someone being murdered. We need that call traced immediately."
"Okay Mac, I'll get on it now."
"Thanks, I'm going to head home. I'll meet up with you there. Sheldon, I'll be back soon."
"Okay Mac. Just take care of Stella and your family. Keep me informed if you find the girl."
"I will."
Leaving out of the Hospital, Mac hoped they weren't to late.
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By the time Mac returned home, the Officers were already there.
"Mac!! Thank God your home. They've pin pointed the phone booth used to make the call."
"Okay. Where?"
"East 42nd street. There are Officers already there."
Leaving out the door again, Mac headed to 42nd street. When he arrived he seen Danny already there.
"Danny!! Have you found anything?"
"Yeah Mac. It looks like she may have struggled with her attacker. We found blood on the metal below the glass. I also found a chipped finger nail. could have fallen off in the struggle."
"Okay Danny. Get those back to lab, and have Adam work on them immediately. We need to find this girl."
"I'm on it Mac."
"Hey Mac!!"
"What is it Don? Did you find something?"
"Yeah. Two eyewitnesses say they seen the victim being dragged into a dark blue or black sedan. But they couldn't get the plate number."
"Did they say the girl looked alive?"
"Yeah. She was struggling pretty hard. The witness seen the guy smash her head into the car door, knocking her out."
"Okay Don. Have your Officers get on that sedan. This is priority, understood?"
"Yeah Mac."
After Don left to inform the Officers, Mac searched the area with Angell.
"Mac!!! You think we'll find her alive?"
"Let's hope we do."
As Mac looked down he noticed the piece of paper on the ground. Putting on his gloves, he picked it up and opened it.
"What is it Mac?"
"Looks like a SOS letter."
"What does it say?"
"Help me. My father is trying to kill me."
Placing it in the evidence bag, Mac passed it to Angell to take back to Adam.
"That's kind of odd. Why would the victim write that. She would have been smarter to write down her attackers name. Or at least her name."
"Maybe, maybe not. This could also have nothing to do with our case at all. We won't know till everything is processed. I'm going to head back to the lab and see Adam."
"Okay Mac. See you later."
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Back at home, Stella had gotten the kids settled in bed for the night.
"Mommy. Why is daddy never home to read to me anymore before bed?"
"Well Claire bear. Daddy is really busy with his new case. But I know when daddy comes home, he visits you while you sleep. He gives you kisses and hugs, and whispers he loves you."
"But I miss daddy. He tells the best stories, and sings the funniest songs."
"I know sweetheart. Now tuck in, and give me kisses."
Reaching up to her mommy. Claire smothered her in kisses.
"I love you mommy."
"I love you too Claire bear, night."
Leaving the room Stella checked on little Gary.
"Mama."
Stretching his arms real wide, he giggled.
"You my little bear should be sleeping."
Still giggling, he said...."up, uppy mama."
Picking up her son, she carried him to the rocker, and sat down with him. As she began rocking, little Gary cuddled himself under her chin, and fell into sleep.
Carefully getting up, Stella placed him back in his crib.
"Sleep precious Gary bear."
Leaving the room, Stella headed back downstairs to wait for Mac.
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Just as Angell and Mac were heading back to the lab, Mac's phone rang.
"Taylor."
"Mac, it's Danny. We need you in Central Park, we think we may have found the young girl."
"Okay Danny, we're on our way."
"What's going on Mac?"
"It seems Danny may have found the female victim."
"Oh no, she's dead."
"I think so, we'll know more when we get there."
When they arrived Mac turned her over, and noticed she was sliced and restitched, from her chest to her stomach.
"What the hell is that? And where the hell are her hands?"
As Danny looked closer, he noticed the stitching.
"I'm not sure Mac. It looks like someone sewed her up."
"Okay, Danny get her back to the moruge, I want Sid on this. Let me know immediately if you find anything."
"I will Mac."
"Angell and I will search the area, we need to find her hands."
Back at the morgue, Sid carefully opened the young girls chest, and stood in shock as Mac walked in.
"Sid!! You okay?"
Walking over, Mac noticed the youngs girls hands were gripping her heart.
"Is that......"
"It is Mac. It looks like her killer cut off her hands and wrapped them around her own heart. I've never seen anything like this. Looks like you have real sick one on your hands."
As they examed the young girl further, Sid noticed the stitching was done with precise care.
"Why am I begining to think whoever killed this young girl had experience in the medical field."
"Hey Mac!!! We got an ID on the young girl. Melisa Van Doughell."
Mac looked at Sid, as Sid looked at Mac.
"Did you say Melisa?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Well, when Stella recieved the call. She said the young girl was calling her Melisa."
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Meanwhile.....
The young girl had escaped again. Running down the street she stopped at another phone booth. Bleeding from the head, she wiped the blood from her eyes and picked up the phone.
Stella was finished watching the news. Turning off the TV she noticed the time was 1am. Heading upstairs she got ready for bed.
*Phone rings*
"Hello"
"Help me, please help me Melisa. They want to kill me!!!"
Hearing the click of the phone, Stella called Mac.
"Taylor."
"Mac....she just called again, but someone hung up the phone. She keeps crying for Melisa. She said they were trying to kill her."
Stella heard the silence.
"Mac!!! Did you hear me Mac."
"I heard you Stella. But I'm afraid she's not going to be able to help her."
"What? Why?"
"We have Melisa here Stella, in the morgue, she's dead."
"Mac what is going on?"
"I'm not sure Stella, but we need to figure it out fast. I'll be home shortly. If she calls again, call me back."
"I will Mac. Bye."
Hanging up the phone, Stella couldn't help but feel the cold shiver, as she worried if they would find the young unknown girl alive.
When Mac returned home, he found Stella sound asleep on the couch. As he watched her sleep, it never ceased to amaze him how lucky he was. He had two beautiful children, a loving, caring wife, who he more then adored. To Mac, he was the luckiest man in this world.
Walking towards his wife, he realized her sleeping on the couch was becoming a habit. Oh he knew it was because she was missing his love and warmth at night. He also knew he had been working to damn hard. Leaning down, he stroked the hair away from her neck, and softly whispered....
"Stel....sweetheart, I'm home. Let's go to bed love."
"Mmm...did you find her Mac?"
"No. We still haven't gotten a location on her. Come on now, bedtime."
"Are you coming?"
"Of course I am. Why wouldn't I?"
"Hmm...oh, I thought you might have back in."
"Not right now. We've done what we can. All we can do is hope she calls again."
Watching his wife drift back into sleep, Mac carried her upstairs.
"Am I going to have to undress you again love? This is getting to be a pleasure I enjoy." He smiled.
"As Stella smiled back, Mac whispered....
"It's been to long love. I've missed your beautiful skin, your soft lips, your sweet caress."
"Such a romantic. Take me Romeo, I'm yours."
Lifting off her shirt, Mac erotically caressed her back with his fingertips, and as he seen the passion flare in her eyes, he kissed her. A deep, sensual kiss, one that caused her to grip her husband and hold on for dear life.
Sitting with her in his lap, he turned her to face him, as she began raining little kisses down his chest, causing him to hold his breath.
"Steeeel," he moaned out.
Oh yes, it had been to long, to long for the both of them, as they attacked each other with a lovers passion that could melt the Universe.
"I love you Stella."
"I love you too Mac."
That was the last words that were spoken, as they took each other into their world of eternal love.
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Meanwhile, they had her again.
"For Christ sakes you God damn moron, can't you even watch one girl without having her escape?"
"I'm sorry boss, her father is going to be pissed. I hit her pretty damn hard this time, she hasn't waken yet."
"Shit. You better not have killed her."
As he walked over, he checked for a pulse.
"Is she alive?"
"Yeah. Next time be more careful. Her father should be here any minute, go get a cloth and clean her up a bit. I'm going to watch for him."
When the kidnapper left the room, his partner headed towards the bathroom. Hearing the water running, she knew this would be her last chance to escape. For if she didn't make it, she'd be dead by morning at her fathers hands.
Carefully opening the window, she climbed down the fire escape and took off running into the streets of NY.
As she ran around the corner, she rammed right into Danny.
"Ouff. Hey there, slow down."
"Help me, please help me. They're going to kill me."
"Calm down, it's okay. No one will hurt you. Tell me your name."
"Gwen, Gwen Stormwell. We need to get out of here now. They'll be coming."
"Hey...get back here. Right now."
As Danny seen the two guys coming towards them, he grabbed the girl by the arm and took off with her.
"You're the one we've been looking for, aren't you?"
"Please, I need to find Melisa, she's in danger."
Danny wasn't sure if this was the right time to tell her about her friend.
"Just keep running Gwen."
Dialing his cell, he contacted NYPD. Before the squad cars arrived, the two suspects fired, shooting Danny in the neck. As the girl watched him bleed and try to breathe, she knew she had no choice but to leave him.
When the Officers arrived with Flack. He noticed right away it was Danny.
"Danny. Christ Danny hold on. Keep breathing pal, don't give up on me."
As Danny tried to struggle out the words, he passed out from loss of blood. When the Ambulance and Paramedics arrived, they assesed Danny, put him on the gurning, and took off for the Hospital with Flack leading the way.
Picking up his cell phone, Flack called Mac.
"Mac, Danny's been shot. We are on route to the Hospital. It's not good."
"Okay Don, I'll be right there."
"Mac. Is everything okay?"
"No. Danny's been shot. I have to go."
"Oh God, keep me informed."
"I will love."
Just as Mac left the house the phone rang.
"Hello."
"Melisa...help me Melisa, I need you. Hurry, help me."
"Listen, where are you?"
"Who is this? Where's Melisa?"
"You've been calling my home all night. I'm your only help right now. Where are you?"
"I'm at the phone booth on 42nd, they are trying to kill me. But I didn't shot the cop. I swear, they did it."
"Okay. Stay where you are. Is there anywhere you can hide?"
"I think so. There's a bin behind the store, please hurry I can hear them coming."
Hanging up the phone, Stella called her neighbour to watch the kids. When she arrived at the corner, she seen the store, and two big guys searching the area. Knowing she wasn't going to able to get near the girl right now, she decided to watch from across the street.
"Christ man, she gave us the slip. Her father is going to kill us."
"Shut your mouth. This is all your fault. I told you to watch her."
"I'm sorry boss, but I have other problems. That guy you shot was a Detective. I've got to get out of town before he comes through."
"What do you mean he's a Detective. How the hell do you know that?"
"His name is Messer. His brother use too run with my cousins gang."
"That doesn't mean he recognized you. So just calm down. No way in hell are you leaving me to take the blame from Gwen's father."
"Christ man, let's just cut our losses and leave the City. We have nothing left here."
"I don't know man. If her father finds us, he'll kill us for sure. He has alot of contacts."
"Contacts or not, I'm leaving. You can come or you can stay. See ya man."
Taking off down the street, the other suspect realized his partner was right. Her father would kill them for losing his daughter. Running after his friend, they headed towards the Bus Station.
Meanwhile Gwen's father was at the Motel where his daughter was supposed to be. As he opened the door, he realized the room was empty.
"For Christ sakes, where the hell are they."
"Excuse me sir, can I help you."
"Yeah. 500 bucks if you can tell me where the guys went in this room."
"I'm not sure where they went, but they took off really quick, I heard one of them yelling catch the girl."
Knowing he couldn't leave any witness, Gwen's father shot the guy with his silencer and took off into the street.
"When I find those two, I'll do more then kill them, I'll bury them alive."
Getting into his car, he took off down 42nd hoping to run into them.
With the suspects gone, Stella parked her car behind the store.
"Hello? Hello, are you here?"
Seeing the movement behind the bin, Stella drew her gun.
"Don't shoot me. Please, don't shoot me."
"Are you the young lady who's been calling my home?"
"I am. My name is Gwen, and my father is trying to kill me."
Pushing Gwen towards the car, she had her get in. Shutting the door, Stella got in the drivers side and took off, not realizing Gwen's father was following them.
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Stella realized it was best not to take her to her home. For she knew she would be putting her children in danger.
"I'm going to take you to the Hospital. My husband is there. His name is Taylor, he'll help you."
"What!! No, no Hospital, my dad will find me there. People know me there."
"What do you mean people know you there?"
"My dad is a world renouned surgeon. They'll call him. Please, I'm not safe there."
"Listen Gwen. You need to trust me. I'm a Detective also. My husband and other Officers will be there. You will be well protected."
Looking out her mirror, Stella realized she was being followed.
"Great!! Listen to me Gwen. We are being followed. Our best bet is the Hospital, trust me please. Otherwise we will both be killed."
"Fine. But what is your name?"
"Stella, you can call me Stella."
When they pulled into the Hospital, Stella seen the car parked behind them. Picking up her cell, she called Mac.
"Taylor."
"Mac. We need your help. I have the young girl with me. We are outside in the hospital parking area. I need you, and Flack to come meet us. We've been followed.
"Okay Stel. Stay right there love, and don't move. Do you have your weapon?"
"No. I was in a hurry and left it at home. Plus I was thinking about Danny.
"Okay. Just stay in the car, we are on our way."
When Stella hung up the phone Gwen paniced.
"Umm....did you say Danny?"
"Yes. Messer. Why you know him?"
"No. But I heard one of the guys say that they needed to get out of town. He said that he knew Danny. That his brother was in their cousins gang or something."
"Tanglewood!!!! Listen Gwen. Did you happen to see a tattoo?"
"Yeah. The guy had one on his shoulder, kind of looked like my dads. I found it really weird."
Watching the car, Stella noticed the guy was no longer in it.
"Come on Mac, where are you?"
Coming off the elevator, Mac and his team took off into the parking grounds.
"Do you see them Flack?"
"No. You see them Danny?"
"No. Where the hell are they."
"Auuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh!!!!!"
Running to the direction of the sound, Mac knew they may be to late.
When they arrived at the area the scream came from, Mac seen Stella laying on the ground.
"Stel!!! Stella, come on sweetheart, answer me."
"Mm...Maaac, help her, he has her."
As Mac stood up he seen the car pulling out of the lot. As he aimed and fired, the bullet hit the wheel, and the car turned over twice, before landing upside down.
"FLACK!!! Get the medical teams out here now!!"
While Flack ran in for help, Mac dragged the young girl from the car.
"She's not breathing."
Starting CPR, Mac pumped on her chest, all the while telling her to "come on, breathe."
As the doctors ran over, they moved Mac out of the way and continued with CPR.
"I'll check on the father."
Checking the drivers side, Mac felt for a pulse.
"Is he alive Mac?"
"No. He's dead Don. Let's just hope the girl survives. I have a feeling there is more to this case then we think."
"We have a pulse, let's move her."
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While Mac and Don waited for the Coroner to show, he checked on Stella.
"You okay sweetheart?" As he wrapped her in his arms and kissed her hair.
"I'm fine Mac. Don't worry, I'm more worried about Gwen and Danny."
"Danny's going to be fine. The bullet grazed his neck. Sweetheart, did Gwen happen to tell you anything? Anything that might help?"
"Umm...she did. She informed me that the suspect who shot Danny apparently knew him. She said his cousin was in the same gang as Danny's brother. Also, she said her father had a tattoo on his shoulder, just like the suspect."
Realesing his wife. Mac walked over, put on his gloves, and checked the back of shoulder.
"There no tattoo. Which means this is not her father that was following you."
"But she screamed. She yelled "no daddy."
"Something isn't right here. This case is turning into a puzzle."
"Where do you want me to start Mac?"
"Oh!!! I almost forgot. Gwen said that the suspects were headed to the Bus Station."
"Thanks sweetheart. I want you to go home to the kids, I'll be there as soon as I can. Let's go Flack."
"Mac!!! I want to stay Gwen. She's all alone right now. And if that wasn't her father, then she's still in danger."
"Okay Stel. But then I want you home with our children. I need to know you are all safe."
"I promise Mac. Good luck finding the kidnappers, and Dannys shooter."
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Heading back into the Hospital Stella asked the nurse....
"Excuse me, can you tell me how Gwen Stormwell is doing. I'm with the NYPD."
"Umm...I'm sorry to inform you she died 5minutes ago. They couldn't stop the bleeding. She died on the table."
"What!!! She wasn't bleeding. Where is she? What Trauma room is she in?"
"Trauma one, but you can't go in there. Hey...stop. Security."
As Stella stormed through the Trauma room, she found it empty.
"Where's the young girl that was in here?"
"She was taken down to the Morgue. They declaired her dead five minutes ago."
"Who declaired her dead?"
"Umm...a doctor Smith."
"SMITH!!! Smith!!! Check again. Just what kind of Hospital are you running here. You just let some doctor come in and work on a patient without even so much as a medical ID."
"I'm sorry Detective. In situations like these, we have no time to ask questions. I'm sorry."
"Don't be damn sorry. Just go find her."
As the nurse ran out to check, Stella called Mac as Sheldon and Danny walked in.
"Stel!!! Is everything okay?"
"No. We need to check the morgue, we are looking for Gwen, the young girl. I think she may have been kidnapped from the Trauma room. We need to hurry on this, times wasting."
"Taylor."
"Mac!!! They've got her. Danny, Sheldon and I are checking the Morgue. The nurse said a declaired her dead, and had two orderly's remove her body."
"Okay Stella. Keep me informed. Are you sure Danny is okay to help?"
"He seems fine Mac. I need to go. I'll call you if we find anything."
After Mac and Angell found and dropped off the two suspects at the station, they arrived at the lab, where they met Adam.
"Mac. I have some information for you. It seems that your male victim, the one you thought was the father. Turns out it's her Uncle. We matched the samples to that of the ones the Hospital sent over from Gwen. They all came back with 7 out of 13 common alleles. So I did a little check with records. Turns out , and Peter Stormwell are identical twins.
"So what you are telling me is that the Gwen didn't know she had Uncle?"
"She must not have Mac. You said yourself that she thought he was her dad."
"Okay. Anything else Adam?"
"Not at the moment, I'm still running a few more tests. I'll get back to you."
"Okay, thanks Adam. Angell let's go meet up with the others."
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Meanwhile....
Stella, Danny and Flack were searching the Morgue, when Stella seen two suspects rolling out a gurney.
"Hey!! Freeze."
As the two guys seen her, they threw the body bag into the back of the van, and took off.
"Danny, Flack, let's go."
While they raced to their car. Stella informed Mac that the Coroner van was heading out Mercy General.
As the chase began, the van turned the corner and disappeared.
"Where the hell did they go? They just disappeared."
"I don't know Flack. This doesn't make sense. Let's check the Warehouses."
"Whoa...hold on. Here comes Mac and Angell."
"Did you find them?"
"No Mac. It seems we lost them. But they can't be far. We were just getting ready to check the Warehouses, she has to be in one of them."
"Okay Danny. I want you,Flack and Sheldon to check the left side, Stella, Angell and myself will check the right. Remember, the girl is injured, so be careful in your pursuit, understood?"
"Yeah Mac. We understand."
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*In the South Side Watrehouse*
"Did you find her?"
"Yeah man, we have her right here. But it got pretty heated. We didn't have the time to take care with her."
"She better still be alive."
Opening the back door of the Coroner van, the father looked at the body bag.
"You sealed her in a body bag? Where's the damn air hole? How the hell can she breathe in there?"
"We're sorry boss. Like I said we had to be quick. Detectives were chasing us."
"I don't care who the hell was chasing you. You should have made an air pocket for her."
As Gwens father opened the bag, he seen his daughter laying lifeless in the bag. Feeling for a pulse, he realized she was dead.
"You idiots, you've killed her. Now because of you two I get nothing. I needed her alive for two more days. I told the four of you, on her 20th birthday is when you get your payout. But now you get nothing excpet my bullets through you both."
Firing a double shot the two suspects went down.
"Did you hear that Mac?"
"I did Stel. It came from the South side, let's go."
When they arrived at the Warehouse, they found Gwen along with the two suspects.
"Mac we're too late. She's gone."
"Flack call it in."
As Mac walked over to his wife, he took her into his arms.
"I'm sorry sweetheart. Shhh...it's going to be okay."
"Mac we still have a problem."
"I know that Angell. We need to find the father, fast."
Mac knew time was wasting. For Dr. Stormwell had a head start on them.
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*On route back to the Hospital*
"God what a mess this has turned into. My daughter is dead, I get no money, and I have no escape. Where the hell am I going to go?" He said to himself.
Arriving at the Hospital, he knew there would be Officers around the building. so pulling in underground, he parked his car, entered the elevator, and headed to the OR. Grabbing a set of greens, and a mask he walked back down towards his locker.
Taking out his fathers will, he knew it was useless now. For no matter what excuse, or loop hole he could find, it was worth nothing.
"Damn you dad. Damn you for leaving all your money to my daughter. But damn you even more for making her wait till her 20th birthday."
Slamming his locker door, he took off out of the Hospital, and headed into the street on foot. For he knew this was the safest means for escape.
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After Mac had his team looking for Dr. Stormwell, he took Stella home. When they arrived Mac opened the door and found Gary crawling towards him. Picking up his son, he held him very closely.
"There's daddy's boy. How are you son?"
Smiling all bright eyed, Mac kissed his little head.
"Daddy you are home. Hi mommy."
"Hi Claire bear, come here to mommy."
As she walked over Stella picked her up, and thanked her neighbour for watching the children.
"Mommy is you okay? You have teardrop in your eyes."
"Mommy's fine sweetheart. Did you and Gary have breakfast yet?"
"We did mommy. Karen gave us pancakes, and Gary bear threw his at her."
Stella tried not to laugh. Over the past few weeks Gary for some reason seemed to like too throw his food at people, including his parents.
"Well...I'm sure he will grow out of it love."
"Did I throw my food mommy?"
"No. You never threw your food, just your toys."
"I not throw my toys. When mommy?"
"You did throw your toys, alot. Especially when it was clean up time."
"But I cleans up now. all my toys are away."
"I know that Claire. But when you were younger you would thorw your toys across the room, cause you knew it was nap time, and you didn't like nap time."
"oooohhh...okay mommy. I get down now?"
"Sure sweetheart."
Placing her daughter back on the floor, Mac got out the blanket and layed Gary on it.
"Now you know he won't stay there long Mac before he crawls off it."
"I know love. But it's adorable to watch him crawl."
Sitting down on the sofa, he asked....
"Are you sure you are going to be okay love. I'm really sorry we couldn't save her."
"I know Mac. I just wish it had turned out differently."
Wrapping his wife closer, he kissed her beautiful curls.
"I love you Stel, you know that. I promise, we will catch him."
"I know Mac. Do you want some breakfast?"
"No. Maybe just a coffee."
As Stella left to make the coffee, Mac got down on the ground with his children.
"What are you making with those blocks Claire bear?"
"A castle daddy. See, there's the tower, and in here is where the Princess lives."
As Claire showed her daddy. Gary made his way over and smacked at the blocks.
"Noooooooo Gary. That not nice."
Trying not to laugh, Mac picked up his son as he giggled.
"You my son, are a little terror today."
Giggling at his daddy again, he wrapped his arms around him."
"Dada."
"Now I's have to start all over," said Claire.
"I'm sure Gary is sorry Claire bear. How about daddy help you rebuild it?"
"No, it's okay daddy. I can do it."
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When Stella came back in with the coffee, she seen Mac enthrawled in his children. As she watched she cried. So much love she knew her children had, saddened her all the more for Gwen. To have to grow up with a father who hated you enough to kill you over money was just unjust.
"Mac....."
"Yeah love."
"We need to make sure Gwen has a proper Memorial."
Laying his son back on the ground, he wrapped his wife in his arms again.
"I promise you Stella, she will."
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As Stormwell reached the Airport, he seen all the Officers covering the entrance and exits. Knowing he couldn't get out by Airplane, he headed over to the Bus Station. When he arrived, he seen more Officers.
"Christ. How the hell am I going to get out of here?"
Knowing he had no means of escape. He knew he had no choice but to go back to his old roots. For he knew if anyone could get him out of NY, it would be the Tanglewood Gang.
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Meanwhile......
Danny and Flack were combing the Hospital.
"Excuse me, you could tell us where locker is?"
"Sure, it's this way. Follow me. I still can't believe this. Shame really, he was an excellent surgeon."
"I'm sure he was." Said Danny with sarcasm.
"That's his locker there. I need to get back to surgery."
"Thanks for your co-operation."
When the doctor left. Danny snapped the lock and opened the locker, while Flack searched the area.
"Danny. Look at this."
Walking over Danny seen Flack holding what looked like a will.
"Is that what I think it is?"
"Yeah. It seems Gwen was left a hefty policy when she turned twenty."
"I just don't get it Don. How does a father even think of killing his own daughter?"
"I don't know Danny. But we need to get this back to the lab. Danny!!!!"
"Yeah man?"
"You do know that Gwen's father was part of the Tanglewood gang, right?"
"What!!! No. Mac didn't tell me that. Why wouldn't he tell me?"
"Most likely cause he knew you'd be upset. Look at you Messer. Just by the mention of them, your whole manner changed. You can't lose it Danny, not now."
"I know. I know. But how can I not. Especially after what they did to my brother."
"I know that Danny. But now we are dealing with a whole new gang. New members, and new possibilities. Let's just take it one step at a time."
Leaving the Hospital Flack called Mac to update them on what they had found.
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When Stormwell arrived at Tony's home, he knew he wouldn't be very welcome. For when he had made his decission to leave Tanglewood after Sonny was put in jail, they had disowned him. But he went out on his own, and became a surgeon.
Knocking on the door, it was answered by a young girl.
"Can I help you?"
"Yes. I'm looking for Tony. Is he available?"
"Sure. Just a minute. Dad!!! Someone here to see you."
Coming to the door, Tony knew right away who it was.
"Camilla, go see your mother."
"Yes dad."
Once his daughter was out of view, Tony threw Joe up against the wall.
"I should kill you man. You were warned never to return here."
"I know Tony. I know. But I need your help."
"My help? You have got to be kidding me, you are lucky I'm not putting a bullet through you right now."
"I know that too. But please. I have no one else to turn too. I need your help to get out of the city."
"Oh!!!! What. Big time doctor got himself in some trouble?"
"Yeah, alot. Now please say you'll help me. I can pay you. Whatever you want."
"Do I look like I need your money man?"
"No."
"Okay. You want my help. You can have it under one condition."
"What condition is that?"
"That you return to us. That you help me run the gang we've set up here."
"How the hell am I supposed to that? I'm a wanted man for christ sakes."
"My way, or no way. Your choice."
"Fine. But you better be able to disguise me, otherwise I'll be no good to you at all."
"Don't worry Joe. My boy's are the best. By the way. Welcome back to hell."
Bowing his head, he knew he had just made a pack with the devil himself.
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Gwen's Grave
Stella looked down where they had buried her,with a tear in her eye. Placing two red roses at her headstone, Mac wrapped her in his arms and walked her back to the car.
"You going to be okay sweetheart?"
"Yeah. I'll be fine Mac. I just needed to be sure she was being properly buried."
Driving back to he house. Stella asked....
"Still no idea where is hiding?"
"Not yet love. Flack and I think the Taglewood boys may be hiding him."
"How's Danny taking the case?"
"Fine. Cause he's not on it. I have him working with Sheldon on anther case."
"Why?"
"Don informed me Danny kind of lost it, when he found out the Tanglewood boys were involved."
"That's understandable. Especially after what happened to Lewie."
Pulling into the driveway, Mac seen Gary and Claire playing with Don.
"Hey Don. How were they?"
"They were great Stel. If you ever want to give them up. You can give them to me."
Stella laughed.
"I see you gave them lunch."
"How'd you know that?"
"Cause Gary threw his food at you. It's all over your shirt."
"Damn. How did I miss that."
Still laughing, Stella picked up Gary.
"Come on you little terror, nap time."
"Mommy. I don't need a nap right?"
"No sweetheart. But you need to be quiet while Gary sleeps."
"I will mommy. Uncle Fack, wanna play house?"
"I have to go Claire bear. But you know what."
"What?"
"When I come back again, we'll play house. I promise okay?"
"Okay. I love you Uncle Fack."
"I love you too baby girl."
Flack tried not to laugh. Ever since Claire began talking she could never say Flack. It was always Fack.
"Think she'll ever get my name right Mac?"
"She will Don. Give her time. Have you heard back from your source yet?"
"Not yet. I'm hoping to hear from him this afternoon. I'll call you when I do."
"Okay. Thanks again Don. See you later."
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Heading into the house, Mac could hear Gary screaming. Walking into his room, he picked him up and sat with him in the rocker.
"What's the matter Gary bear? You want daddy sing to you?"
Laying him across his shoulder, Mac began singing Baby mine.
"Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine.
Little one when you play
Don't you mind what you say
Let those eyes sparkle and shine
Never a tear, baby of mine."
Looking down he noticed Gary was sound asleep. Placing him in the crib, Mac kissed him and left his room.
"He's sleeping?"
"He is love. He just wanted to be sang to. Where's Claire?"
"She's doing a puzzle downstairs, and eating cookies."
"Cookies? Your homemade ones, with the big chocolate chips and raisins?"
"Those are the ones."
Running down the stairs like a little kid. Stella laughed.
By the time Mac got downstairs, there was one cookie left. Reaching for it, Claire picked it up first.
"Claire bear that's daddy's cookie."
"No daddy. Mommy gave them to me."
"Can daddy have a bite?"
"I don't know daddy. It's my only cookie left."
Stella was smiling as she watched Mac try to con Claire out of cookie.
"Please Claire bear. Just a little bite."
"But daddy...."
Mac pouted. Stel she won't share."
Laughing...."Mac there is more in the kitchen in the jar. Go get one."
Grabbing a couple cookies from the jar, Mac sat down with Claire.
"Would you like daddy to help you?"
"Okay daddy. For a bite of your cookie."
"No way Claire bear. You wouldn't share with daddy."
Now Claire was smart. She knew her way around her daddy's heart. Getting off the chair, she sat on her daddy's knee and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Pleeeeeease daddy. I give you kisses."
Placing little daughter kisses all over her daddy's face. Mac gave in.
"Thank you daddy. I love you."
Climbing off her daddy's knee, she sat back in her chair.
"S U C K E R...."Stella laughed as she spelled it out.
"No I'm not."
Walking over to his wife, he wrapped her in his arms, and kissed her passionately on the mouth.
"Ewww...yuk. I'm never going to kiss a boy."
"Why not sweetheart?" Asked her mommy.
"Cause daddy told me if any boy tries to kiss me, he'd be wearing his nine mil."
"Mac Taylor!!!!"
Shrugging his shoulders he smiled.
"You are so bad."
"Mommy...can I go watch cartoons?"
"Sure sweetheart. For a little while."
"Thanks mommy. Bye daddy."
"Bye Claire bear."
When Claire was out of ear shot Stella said.....
"Just what do you think is going to happen, when some boy hits on her? I'll tell you. She's going to tell them if you touch me, my daddy will shoot you. Then we are going to be getting calls from the parents."
Mac was getting tired of watching her tell him what if's. So he walked up and kissed her deeply. Distracting her from thoughts. Problem was, he was now getting hot. Leaning her on the table, he stood between her legs.
"Maaac...Maaaaaac...."
"Shhh!!! Quiet Stel. I only want to mess you up a little." He winked.
"You are so bad. Behave Mac."
Raining kisses down her neck. Stella was quickly losing her battle and her wits, and Mac knew it. Just as he was about to caress his hands down her thighs, Claire called out...
"Mommy....I can't get the TV to turn on."
Smiling wickedly. Stella said...
"That's my girl."
Unwrapping herself from her husband. She left him standing alone in the kitchen to his thought.
"Why is it these kids have perfect timing? Why?"