Chapter 13...

The following morning Mac, Stella and the kids headed to the Hospital to say goodbye to Sheldon. Nearing his room Mac found it in darkness. Turning on the light Mac's eyes went wide, while Stella took her hand and blocked MaCanna's eyes.

"Oh my, we are so sorry Sheldon," laughed Stella as they back out of the room laughing.

"Mommy... why was Seldon laying on the lady doctor? Why was he rubbing her arms and kissing her on da mouth?" asked MaCanna.

"Well... Sheldon is a doctor. He was most likely checking her for bumps and bruises. She could have fallen."

Mac snickered. "Yeah right. More like performing a tonsillectomy and full body physical."

"Mac! Behave," laughed Stella.

Seeing the door open, Arianna gifted them with a smile. "Hi guys, come on in."

Walking in the room MaCanna ran up to Sheldon and asked... "Seldon, why was you rubbing the doctor lady? Was she cold?"

Sheldon tried to be serious. But he couldn't help the laugh that escaped. Reaching down to pick MaCanna up in his arms, he said... "Yeah MaCanna, the doctor lady was cold. Cold as ice, when mommy and daddy walked in."

Arianne laughed as she said... "I'll see you later Sheldon. I'm sure I'll be cold again sometime this evening."

Sitting down in the chair Stella passed Calista to Sheldon. "Here she is Sheldon. Calista Arianna Taylor."

"God Stel, she's beatiful. Look at all that Bonasera curl," said Sheldon as Calista opened her eyes and smiled before closing them again.

"Thanks. Listen Sheldon, we need to let you know we've decided to head home ot North Carolina. Mac and I have been missing the peace and tranquility of our little world," said Stella.

"I kind of thought you two would make that decision once the case was done. It's okay, I understand. We will just have to come visit you. That is if I can convince Arianna to come with me," said Sheldon.

"I'm sure you will, Sheldon. Now if Mac and I could just convince Don and Donnie to come home with us. I'm very concerned with leaving him alone," said Stella.

"Don't worry Stella. Danny, Adam and I will take good care of him. He'll be fine," said Sheldon.

"I hope you're right, Sheldon. Anyway... we should get going, our flight leaves in two hours."

Giving Sheldon hugs and kisses, the Taylor's left for the Airport.

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When they arrived at the Airport, MaCanna asked...

"Mommy, why don't Don and Donnie wanna come home wid us?"

"I guess he feels this is where he needs to be, sweetheart. But that's okay, we will see Donnie again," said his mom.

"Flight 205 to North Carolina, now boarding at Gate three."

Walking down the tunnel MaCanna turned and seen Don and Donnie running towards them. Letting go of his mommy's hand he ran back.

"Doooooooooonie... you is coming Donnie," yelled MaCanna.

"I is. Daddy said we can come wid you. Lets go," giggled Donnie with excitement.

Picking MaCanna up in his arms he whispered between tears... "Yes MaCanna. We are both coming home with you."

Walking down the tunnel hand in hand. The Taylor's and Flack's headed home. Home to North Carolina and the Blue Moon.

The End

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Epi

It was another Blue Moon night, as Mac and Don sat on the porch of their home watching Donnie and MaCanna play on the swings. Don had taken on the job of Deputy Sheriff along side Mac. The two of them had become each others brothers, through their hearts. Healing the wounds that Don had carried from losing his beautiful Jess.

Watching at the door with Calista in her arms, Stella smiled. This is truly what life was about. The laughter of children, the joy of friends and the endless love of family. Family that no matter how far apart, would always unite as one when pain or hurt invaded their lives.

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