"What exactly do you remember?" her thoughts were starting to consume her once more.

"Well....I remember having a lot to drink and then....." his story was finally starting to spill out.

"I met this lady when I was at the bar the other night," Mac started, "And we started talking and I ended up asking her on a dinner date."

"Ok," Stella motioned her hands to continue, even though her heart was ripping in to a million little pieces.

"She accepted." Mac paused.

"What's so bad about that?" Stella was confused.

"It's not bad, it's just....I don't know if I'm ready to actually get out there again, Stell."

Stella took an open spot next to Mac on the bed, "Mac, it's been years since Claire passed away. I think she would want this for you. She wouldn't want you moping around the rest of your life.

Mac sighed, but nodded to show she was right.

"And who knows, maybe she's the next Mrs. Mac Taylor!" Stella grinned.

Mac chuckled, "No, I barely know her.

"Well, then go on the dinner date, get to know her, and have a great time!"

Mac put his hand on Stella's knee, "Thank you."

Stella kissed his cheek, hugged him, and nodded, "You're welcome!"

****

Adam was jumping up and down, "They won!"

Hawkes, Flack, Lindsay, Danny, and Megan were all laughing at Adam's childish behavior when they finally noticed Mac and Stella back out at the party.

"Hey you two! Took ya long enough!" Lindsay smiled at the pair heading towards her direction.

"What were you youngins' doing in there?" Flack laughed.

"Talking!" Mac replied sternly.

Stella patted his shoulder, "Mac had something he needed to talk about, and he got it off his chest! So let's finish out this crazy party and do some dancing!"

Groans echoed amongst the small crowd of people, but Adam was still pumped up from jumping. He practically skipped over to Stella, took her hands, and started dancing with her.

"Oh, wow Adam!" she laughed, moving in rhythm with him.

Lindsay stood, "Come on Danny!" She grabbed his hands, pulling him from the couch and in to her arms.

Danny smiled, "It's a good thing I love you, Montana!"

"I love you too, Messer!"

They shared a small kiss and then continued to dance around like Adam and Stella.

Mac took Danny's spot on the couch, and watched the pairs dance around.

Flack stood, "Wow, this is cheesy."

Megan stood as well, "Well, get ready to be Mr. Cheesy!" She pulled him to where the others were and started dancing.

Flack must have really liked her, because he joined in, something he normally wouldn't do with a girl.

"And then?" she asked.

"And then....you and I.....we were on the couch....and then down the hallway....and we kissed....alot...." he stopped.

She felt tears flood her eyes. He was remembering, but he didn't seem all that thrilled at this point.

SOOOOOOOOO sorry for the long periods of time between each update! I know I said I would work on that, and I'm honestly trying! CSI : NY is on tonight! :DD WOOTWOOT! anyways, REVIEWs, REVIEWs, REVIEWs!