A/N: I don't own them or make money off of them. I'm just borrowing them, I promise to put them back. Thanks to Lisa for the help.

Mac stretched, trying to loosen the kinks in his back. It had been a long day and all he wanted to do was go find Stella, see if maybe she wanted to grab some dinner, and then go home and rest for a bit before he came back to work on another case. He shrugged on his jacket as he made his way over to his partner's office. He slowed as he neared the door; the sounds of giggling reaching his ears, piquing his curiosity. He casually leaned up against the door frame, hands in his pocket as he took in the scene before him. Stella and Lindsay were sitting on the couch against the wall while Danny was leaning against the desk, watching the two women. Stella had her hands on Lindsay's stomach as she felt the kicking of the small life developing. He watched as her eyes lit up when the baby kicked. Mac glanced over at Danny as he looked on; happiness and contentment evident in his eyes.

As if sensing Mac's presence, Stella looked up, her eyes locking with his. He smiled in response to the large grin on her face, her eyes sparkling. Noticing the distraction Danny glanced over at the door. "Hey boss."

By now Lindsay had noticed Mac's arrival as well. "Mac! Ian's been kicking like crazy. Want to feel?"

Stella could see the hesitancy in his eyes. "C'mon Mac, he won't bite," she said with a laugh.

He chuckled as he walked over to the couch, sitting in the empty spot next to Lindsay. Cautiously he placed his hand on her stomach, his touch light as he waited to feel a movement. Stella took a hold of his hand as she moved it to where she had last felt the kicking. She watched as his eyes lit up.

Danny watched in amusement as his bosses' eyes locked. He could see the sparks flying between the two. Deciding that now was a good time to give them some alone time, he stood up. "I think it's time we get you home and in bed Montana. Doc says you should be getting as much rest as possible."

Lindsay looked up at him about to protest when she saw him nod his head toward Mac and Stella. She grinned at him; he was always trying to get the two of them together. The other three stood up as Danny helped Lindsay put her coat on. The younger detectives said their goodnights as they headed toward the elevator, Danny's hand on her lower back, rubbing gently.

Mac glanced at the woman standing next to him. He saw the wistful look cross her eyes. "What are you thinking Stell?"

She sighed and looked over at him. "Just wondering I'll ever get my chance to experience that. I'm not getting any younger Mac."

He nodded silently, understanding her concerns. He glanced around the empty lab, seeing they were alone. He moved to stand in front of her as he brought a hand up to brush against her cheek. He leaned in and placed a lingering kiss to her forehead before pulling her into his arms. She wrapped her arms around his waist, marveling at how everything seemed better when she was in his arms. He placed another kiss to her temple before pulling back to look at her. "We'll keep trying and see what happens. You know I don't mind the trying part."

She laughed in response. "We could always adopt too. I would love to bring some child home, help them have that sense of belonging that I always craved when I was younger."

He tightened his hold on her. "Well you're right where you belong now."

"What, in the lab," she asked with a laugh.

He grinned, something he did a lot when he was around her. "There yes, but I was thinking more along the lines of here with me."

"And don't you forget it," she smirked. Stella brushed a kiss across his lips quickly. "I love you, you know that, right Mac?"

His eyes danced with happiness, "Yeah, I do. I love you too. Now what say we get out of here and grab some dinner and then head home?"

"Sounds great to me."

And with that he helped her into her coat before leading her out of the lab, their finger entwined together.