Chapter 6

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By the time Danny and Don arrived back at his place , Stella was feeding the kids dinner.

"Hey guys, where's Mac?" asked Stella.

"He's out looking for your new home. He seen a couple that looked good so he's checking them out," said Don.

"Did you make supper, Stella?" asked Danny.

"I did, lasagna and garlic bread. Help yourselves. I've got to nurse Calista," said Stella.

Heading into Danny's room, Stella changed her daughters diaper, dressed her in clean sleepers then sat down to nurse her. Taking off her shirt, she opened her bra and had Calista latch on. Then taking a blanket, she placed it over her and the baby incase someone walked in.

"Mommy... I's not feel well. My tummy hurts," said MaCanna.

Feeling her sons head she found him warm to the touch. Knowing Danny didn't have any childrens Motrin, she called Don into the room.

"Don... can I see you for a minute?" asked Stella

"Sure, Stel. What is it?" asked Don.

"Do you happen to have any childrens fever medication here?" asked Stella.

"I think Donnie still has a few chewables. Why? Who's sick?" asked Don.

"MaCanna is running a small fever," said Stella.

"Sure... come on bud. Let's get you feeling better," said Don.

After finishing up with Calista, Stella layed down with her in her arms. Humming her a little song while she slept.

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Mac had found their house. It was a four bedroom with a large backyard. Oh he knew it would set them back a bit. But at least they would be able to keep their home in North Carolina too, which meant they could go back for summer or vacations. Mac knew that would make Stella very happy. For she loved their little home back in North Carolina. Getting back in the car, he headed to Danny's to let Stella know they had their new home.

Parking on the street, Mac headed upstairs to Danny's apartment. Walking in, MaCanna came running.

"Daddy... you are home. I missed you daddy. Mommy is seep'n and I is sick," said MaCanna.

"You're sick?" said his daddy.

"I is daddy. Feel my head its hot," said MaCanna.

Feeling his sons head, he found him warm to the touch.

"How long has he been like this, Don?" asked Mac.

"For about an hour. I just gave him two chewable Tylenol's, Stella's resting. How's Sheldon?" asked Don.

"He's awake. They were doing tests on him when I left. I'm going to check on Stella, I'll be right back," said Mac.

As Mac walked in the room to check on Stella. MaCanna followed.

"Shh... mommy seep'n daddy. No wake her," said MaCanna.

Bending down towards her ear, he whispered...

"Sweetheart, I'm home. How are you feeling?" whispered Mac.

"Mm... just tired Mac. There's some dinner in the oven for you. I love you," whispered Stella with tiredness.

"I love you too, sweetheart. I'll be back once I get MaCanna settled."

As Mac turned to leave the room, MaCanna cried.

"I wants to stay with mommy. Pease daddy. I not feel well, I want my mommy," cried MaCanna.

Getting up out of the bed, Stella covered Calista and left the room with her son. Sitting down with him on the couch she started to cry again.

"Mommy... why you cryin' again? Is you sad?" asked MaCanna.

Not saying anything she rested MaCanna's head on her chest, just rocking and humming to him until he feel into sleep. As Mac watched her, Arianna had told him that she was suffering from the blues. But they were worse. Mac also knew there was no helping her here. He would have to get them moved into their new place, as soon as possible.

"Sweetheart... I found us a house today. We can move in tomorrow," said Mac.

"Mac... can't we leave tonight please? I just want to be in our own home," said Stella with sadness.

"Okay love, try and cheer up. You can get the kids ready. I'll borrow some blankets and pillows from Danny till we can go shopping for furniture tomorrow," said Mac.

Stella smiled between her tears. "Thank you. But what is wrong with our furniture back home in North Carolina?"

"It's staying there, love. We are keeping our home in North Carolina too. I thought it would be nice for summer or vacations," said Mac.

"Oh Mac... Please don't tease me," cried Stella.

"I'm not love. Now go get the kids ready," said Mac.

Once they had everything ready to go. Stella kissed Don and Danny goodbye. Watching them leave, Danny said...

"Christ... Stella is really missing North Carolina. Who would have thought it?" said Danny.

"Not me, said Don. So when does Lindsay get home with the baby?" asked Don.

"Friday. She said the morning flight. So I imagine around ten or eleven in the morning she'll land," said Danny.

"Okay, good to know. I'm sure Donnie and I will be home by then. I think it's time for our lives to return to some resemblance of normality," sighed Don with sadness.

"You sure, man. Cause you know you and Donnie are welcome here as long you like," said Danny.

"I know Danno. Try not to be concerned. Donnie and I will be fine," said Don.

tbc..