The policemen's ball was held in the lobby of a luxury hotel. Every conference room was rented out for the guests. A small orchestra was assembled in one room and projected music throughout the night. Guests roamed the conference halls greeting familiar faces and dancing.
Stella walked from one room to another. She held two glasses in her hands. "Here you go."
Mac took one of the glasses from her. Placing his cell in his pocket. "Thanks."
"You get called into work?" Stella asked.
"No, just a friend sending her best wishes for tonight." Mac answered.
Stella smiled lightly. "Lindsay, huh?"
"What about Lindsay?" Flack and Angell joined them.
"Hey Mac, Stella." Angell said.
"Hey Jess." Stella replied.
"Lindsay just called. Said to tell you all that she hopes we enjoy this evening." Mac explained.
"How's she doing?" Angell asked.
"She'd doing alright." Stella answered.
"Yeah?" Flack asked.
Stella nodded. "Yeah. I just…"
"Don't like leaving Lindsay alone so soon." Mac finished.
"Yeah." Stella confirmed. "She practically kicked me out of her apartment yesterday."
"Hey, you know Monroe, she doesn't being a burden on anyone." Flack said.
Mac nodded. "Lindsay's a tough girl. I'm not sure she see's that she can let go every once in a while."
Stella frowned and looked around the room. "Has anyone seen Danny? I thought he was coming?"
Flack smirked and checked his watch. "Yeah, he was supposed to. But he had a change in plans tonight."
Mac and Stella exchanged confused looks. Mac pressed the conversation further. "Such as?"
Flack smiled. "Let's just say, Monroe's not exactly missin' this ball."
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