CSI:NY - Danvale #2... Continuing the bloodlines

Tony had just finished his lecture with his class. Looking at the time, he knew he was going to be late getting home. Taking the stairs to the underground parking, instead of the elevator. The lights went out half way down.

"Shit... not now. Damn, I'm already late."

Running down the rest of the stairs, he came out of the door, when someone stabbed him in the stomach and took off. Laying in a puddle of his own blood. Another teacher came out the same door, and seen him laying there.

"Oh my God... Tony. Hold on, try and breathe. I'll call security."

When security arrived with the EMT's, they assessed Tony and lifted him onto the stretcher.

"Whoa.. hold it, stop," yelled Danny.

"Listen we need to move, he's already lost alot of blood."

"That's fine. Just give me a minute. Tony, did you see who did this?"

"No... I came out of the stairs and felt the stab. Next thing I know, I was doubled over on the ground."

"Don... I'm going to follow, Tony. Adam... process with Sheldon. Make sure you grab the video survailance footage from security."

"Don't worry Danny, just go. Don't forget to call Claire."

Once Danny was on his way, he dialed Claire's number.

"Hello."

"Claire... you need to grab the kids and get to the hospital. Tony's being rushed there now. Someone stabbed him."

"Oh God. Okay... I'm on my way."

When Claire pulled up in front of the school, she seen the kids headed for the bus.

"Jimmy, James, Julia. Over here."

"Mom... what are you doing here?"

"We need to get to the Hospital. Your father has beed hurt."

"Hurt how, mom."

"Doesn't matter, just get in."

Claire would have told her boys. But she didn't want Julia to panic.
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Meanwhile at the Hospital, they had Tony in the Trauma room.

"Can you tell me your name, sir?"

"Anthony, Anthony Staton."

"Do you know where you are?"

"Of course I know where I am. I didn't bang my head. I was stabbed."

"Sorry sir. We have to ask these questions."

"Look... my wife's name is Claire Staton. We have four children together. Three boys named Jimmy, James and Graham. along with a girl named, Julia. I work at the University as a Professor of ancient history. I have no allergies, and or diseases. Anything else? Or can we get me stitched please."

Leaving the room, Claire heard the nurse say to the other... "God what a rude one. I feel sorry for his wife."

"That would be me. But don't feel sorry for me. I love him. Even though at times he's a big bear. Now... how is he?"

"He's going to be fine. The doctor is giving his six staples. He should be out soon."

"Mommy... what are staples?"

"Staples are like the teachers use at school to clip your work together. But these ones are larger, sterile and made for the skin." said Jimmy.

"What's sterile?"

"Sterile means clean Julia. Free of bacteria."

"Well... what's bacteria?"

"Bacteria are little germ bugs that cause illness and infection."

"Like the flu, Jimmy?"

"Yes Julia. Mom, why don't you let me take Graham. That way you can check and see if uncle found out who did this."

"Thanks honey."

Heading down the hall, Claire nagged Danny into giving her information.

"Come on uncle Danno. What did you find out?"

"Nothin'. According to the Professor who found him, no one was around. We also won't know if anything was found on the security footage, till Adam goes through it."

"Do you think it was Dominic? I mean, it could have been, right?"

"I'm sure we'll know soon. Don headed over there to see where he was during the time, Tony was stabbed."

"Mom... we can see daddy, now."

"Thanks James. I'll be right there."

"I'm going to head back, Claire. As soon as I find out anything, I'll let you know."

"Thanks for everything, uncle Danno."

Heading out the door, Danny had his own suspicions about Dominic Staton.
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Back at the Taylor's, the kids had just gotten home from school.

"Hi kids, how was your day?"

"It was good, dad. Lots of homework. I'm going to get started."

"How was your day Jessie?"

"It was alright, grandpa. Daren invited me to a movie. But I told him no."

"A movie? Hm... do I need check his background?" he winked.

"Grandfather... no. Now I'm going to do my homework." she giggled.

Looking at Gary Jr, Mac noticed he was quiet.

"How was your day, Gary?"

Shrugging his shoulders, he got up and walked into his room.

"Mac... what's the matter with Gary?"

"I'm not sure love."

Getting up, Mac headed into the room.

"Gary... wold you like to talk?"

"Shaking his head no, he closed his eyes. Though not before Mac seen the tears slip from them.

"Come on, son. Talk to me please. What happened?"

"The kids in my class are calling me little orphan Gary. They say that we come from an unstable home, and our mother was psychotic."

Mac was angered, as was Stella who was listening by the door.

"Look at me Gary. I want you to listen to me. Through our lives people say things that are hurtful, painful, nasty and mean. But we have to learn to ignore that talk. We need to move on. It's just words Gary. Kids can be very cruel and unkind. But unfortunetly, life is full of people who are going to say things to hurt others. It's the way our society has always been."

"It's just not fair, grandfather. Why did they both have to die?"

"I really wish I had an answer for that one, son. But I don't. What you need to remember each and everyday, is that they loved you all beyond anything else in this world. You were always their reason for waking each day, laughing, teasing, loving. All this was their reasons for loving you all. Those are the moments and memories you need to keep in your heart. Just let whatever others say about your parents go. You and your siblings know the truth and that is all that matters, understand?"

Raising himself up, he crawled into his grandfathers arms. "I love you grandfather. You and grandma, so much."

"We love you too, son. More then we can ever show, or give. I promise you, that it will get easier as time goes by. Now did you let your teacher know about the memorial for your mom and dad tomorrow?"

"We did, grandpa. She said that she would make note of it."

"Good. Let's go have some of grandma's famous spaghetti and meatballs."

Giggling at his grandfather trying to talk Italian. They headed in to eat.
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Back at the Hosptial, Julia seen her daddy's huge bandage.

"Oh daddy, are you okay? You have a big boo boo. Does it hurt daddy? Can I kiss it better?"

Climbing up on her father without being asked. She kissed his tummy as he hissed.

"There we go, daddy. All better now, right?" as she cuddled herself into his arms.

Wrapping his arm around her, he reached for Graham with the other.

"Whoa... dad, that looks really bad. What happened to you?" asked Jimmy.

"We'll talk about it later son. How was school?"

"It was good. We kept Julia with us at lunch, but we didn't see Dominic anywhere."

"Daddy... who's Dominic?"

"He's not important sweetheart. Do you know what is important though?"

"No. What daddy?"

"The yummy pizza, we are going to pick up on the way home."

"Yay... let's go daddy. I'll help you with your shirt."

Climbing down, Claire tried to help her father with his shirt.

"You need to bend down, daddy. You are to tall."

"I'll tell you what Julia. Why don't you let mommy, help daddy. You can hold Graham for me, okay?"

Taking her brother into her arms, she held him in the chair. When Don and Danny walked in.

"Hey Tony, we have some information for you. We can definetly knock your brother off the list. It seems he was working at the time. Now here's the kicker. He's working as a janitor in the kids school. He was hired yesterday, today was his first day."

Jimmy thought back to Julia's words, from this morning.

"We may have a problem dad. Julia mentioned this morning, that one of the janitors made her feel scared. She said he watched her, smiling. But when I turned, there was no one there. Though Julia described him wearing a blue jumper. That's how I knew it was a janitor."

"Sweetheart, do you remember what the janitor looked like?"

"No mommy, he just smiled alot. Can we go get the pizza now?"

"What are we going to do, Tony?"

"Right now, nothing Claire. We will keep to our routines. Nothing changes. You can't let him know, he's made you all scared. That's most likely what he wants. We will discuss safety measures when we get home."

"Listen Tony... said Danny. That's all well and good. But Don and I would like to know... who's out to kill you?"

Looking Danny in the eyes, Tony couldn't answer. For as far as he knew. He had no enemies in, or around, New York.
 
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Wow, great update loads of emotions!
Just loved the talk between Mac and Gary Jr, it broke my heart, kids can be so mean sometimes!!:(
Hope they catch whoever had hurt Tony!
 
yeah they can grrr
LOL at the questions. I'd probably be like "well kinda, but flu is smaller. It's called a virus. But they're a lot alike."
 
Julia is a inquisitive little thing, isn't she? :lol:

Hmm... Dominic was working when Tony was stabbed? I wonder who did it then.
 
Once Claire had Tony and kids home. They settled him into bed.

"Mommy, can I take daddy his pizza? Please."

"Sure sweetheart. Here you go. Just remember not to bounce on daddy, okay?"

"Gesh... I won't mommy. I know daddy has staples."

Carrying in the pizza, Julia seen her daddy on the couch.

"Mommy, daddy is out on the couch."

"Shh... quiet you little monkey. Don't tell mommy."

"Why not daddy? You have staples. Mommy said you need to be in bed. Here's your pizza. what are you watching?"

"The news. aren't you hungry, sweetheart?"

"Oh yeah. I forgot my pizza. I'll be right back daddy."

Watching his daughter walk away, he smiled. She was a complete scatter brain. Always forgetting what she was doing one minute to the next.

"It's about time, Julia. Did you give daddy his pizza?"

"I did, mommy."

"Then why are you whispering? Is he sleeping?"

"No... he's watching tv in the living room."

Jimmy and James laughed. Julia had done it again. God, she was a classic to watch. It was as if her brain could only hold information for a brief moment before they scattered away. She couldn't keep anything secret, cause to seconds later she'd forget it was a secret and spill it out to anyone that would listen.

Watching their mom leave the kitchen, Jimmy and James listened from the door.

"Hey Julia... come here to daddy."

Walking over, Claire stood above Tony with an expression of anger.

"My, my, how you've grown, Julia. So beautiful, just like your mother who I love so much."

"Uhuh... nice try mister. You are suppose to be in bed."

Julia came running out. "I'm sorry daddy. I didn't tell. Mommy just asked if you were sleeping and I said no. You were watching tv. So that's not telling. Right daddy?"

"Julia, do you know what a secret is?"

"Of course daddy. It's when someone tells you somthing that no one else should know. But I didn't tell our secret daddy. Mommy thought you were sleeping, but I told her you weren't. So I didn't tell on you. Did I?"

Jimmy and James laughed. They could see their fathers confused expression. Talking with Julia, was like talking to a whirlwind that didn't know whether it was going north, south, east or west.

"Julia, come finish eating with us."

"Coming Jimmy. I love you, daddy." as she rained little kisses all over his confused face.

Once Claire and Tony were alone, he said...

"Do you think our daughter will ever settle down to one thought at a time?"

Claire laughed. She had to admit that Julia was whirlwind of whys, hows, and forgetfulness. But that was what made her, Julia. Hearing Graham cry, Claire headed up to the nursery.
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Back at the University, he was cleaning his knife. He couldn't believe he had missed his target. Just what was the professor doing coming down the stairs. He never used the damn stairs. always something getting in his way of killing Mrs.Guise, his English professor. I mean it's not as if she didn't deserve it.

It was her fault, she made him crazy. Always treasing him during class. Then asking him out for drinks. Then him saying yes, only to have her turn around and go home to her husband. She was an abuser. She liked to taunt her male students. She was a creature of habit. Not happy unless some guy was sitting in the gutter, pining over the loss of her.

He really did feel bad for Prof. Staton. But at least he realized at the last moment it wasn't, Prof.Guise, stopping him from stabbing Prof. Staton to deep. Sitting down to dinner, he realized he was going to have try again tomorrow. Washing out his dish, he headed to bed.
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Back at the Taylor's, Mac and Stella had invited Danny, Judy, Danny Jr over for the night. This way they could leave together in the morning for the memorial. With Don and Jess finishing up at crime scene, they knew by the time they got back to the Taylor's, the kids would be asleep.

"You all changed and ready to head back to the Taylor's Jess?"

"Yeah. Just let me grab my jacket out of the locker."

Helping Jess with her coat, Don pulled her against him. He knew tomorrow was going to be hell on all of them, especially the grandchildren. For they were having Gary's long awaited memorial as well, even though he was already in the plot. But with Mac's stroke they were unable to say goodbye.

When they arrived at the Taylor's, Mac and Danny were still up talking.

"Hey guys, did you close the case."

"Yeah, we did, Danno. Any coffee left?"

"Yeah man. Sit I'll get you a cup. Jess... coffee?"

"No thanks Danny. I'm going to bed."

Walking from the room, Jess checked on her grandchildren followed by their son Donald. Giving them all hugs and a kiss, she walked into the spare room, changed and climbed into bed. From down the hall, Stella could hear her crying. Getting out of bed, she walked over to the room and climbed in beside her.

Pulling her into her ams, she whispered...

"It's okay, Jess. We are all going to get through this together as a family. I promise you."

Stroking her hair, they both fell into sleep with their tears.

Back out in the living room. The guys were talking quietly.

"I'm really not sure Jess is going to be able to handle tomorrow, Mac. She's really not taking any this well. I've never seen her this emotional."

"I know Don. But you'll help her, as will we. My main concern is the kids, especially Gary. He had some problems with the boys at school today. They were calling him Orphan Gary and saying his mother was psycho. This really hurt him, as well as Stella. I had trouble settling her down, as her past came flooding back to her."

"What the hell is it with kids today? I really don't get them. You think they would have sympathy. Or at least the parents would have common sense, not to speak so openly about what took place in Las Vegas."

"I know Danny. Unfortunetly, our society isn't made that way. All we can do, is be here for the kids when they need us. Raise them, best as we can with our values and respect. Anyway... I think we should all get to bed."

When Don neared the room, he seen Jess wrapped in Stella's arms.

"Psst... Mac, can you come get your wife?"

Walking into the room, Mac picked her up in his arms and carried her to their room. Laying her on the bed, she didn't wake. Stripping off his clothes, he climbed in beside her.

"Mmac... I love you."

"I love you too, sweetheart. Go back to sleep."
 
:lol: at Julia. And tony's confusion was funny.

so, Tony wasn't the target after all. Hmm.. interesting twist.

I loved Stella going to comfort Jess.
 
The following morning, Stella woke the kids for the memorial. Heading into the nursery, she dressed Bryan in a black suit with a white shirt. Putting on his little black shoes, she carried him out to Mac.

"Morning love, how are you feeling?"

"I'm okay Mac. Can you feed him for me. I'm just going to make sure the kids are up."

Walking into the bedrooms, she found Jessie dressed in a black dress with black pumps.

"Grandma, why do people were black to memorials?"

"It's a symbol for moarning love. It just lets people know that you have lost someone you loved very much."

"Why the candles?"

"The candle when lit, allows the spirit to follow the light into heaven. It helps guide them on the right path. That is why a flame flickers straight up. Understand love?"

"I do grandma. Thank you for explaining it to me."

"You are welcome love. Now go and have some breakfast, okay?"

"Morning Stella, I checked on the boys, they are already up and eating."

"Thanks Jess. Are you going to be okay?"

"I'll be fine Stella. Thanks for last night. Your comfort helped alot."

"So did yours Jess. More then you will ever know. Now let's go have some coffee before we head out."
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Over at the Staton's, Claire was getting Graham dressed. He would be staying with his father today while her, Julia and the boys headed over to the Memorial. Carrying him downstairs, she passed him to Tony.

"Are you sure you will be okay today, Tony? I can take Graham with us."

"No baby. You and the kids go ahead. Graham and I will be fine. Don't worry, okay?"

Kissing her husband, then Graham. She left with the kids.
When they arrived at the Memorial, Claire seen the beautiful set up on the table that held the urn, and a picture of her brother and Donna. Lighting one of the candles, she joined her mom with the kids.

"Hi mom, how are you doing?"

"Hi sweetheart. I"m glad you and the kids are here. It's been long enough waiting to say goodbye to your brother."

"I know mom. But daddy is all better now. It's still such a shock to say goodbye to Donna. This never should have happened."

"You're right sweetheart. But we can't change the past. We all have to move forward for the children."

Seeing her father carrying Bryan. She took him into her arms.

"Hi daddy. How you doing?"

Caressing his daughters cheek, he whispered... "fine love. Don't worry about me. I'll be okay."

"I always worry about you, daddy. Don't ever leave us, okay?"
Kissing her sweetly, he took his seat.

"God mom, why does daddy do that? Why is it when we tell him not to leave us, he walks away? Does he know something we don't?"

"Shh... come on Claire. Not today, okay. You have to be strong."

Nodding her head, she sat down with her children.

"Good afternoon. Welcome to the memorial for Gary and Donna Taylor. Two children who are entering heaven tightly bonded in their love. They say the Lord blessed them the day they were wed. Today he shall do the same as he welcomes them home to his kingdom.

I remember baptizing both Gary and Donna thirty one years ago. When they came to me as babies. Both screaming as I blessed them with the holy water. Then as they grew, I saw them through their first communion and confirmation as they entered their teenage years.

I can honestly say that they were both taken from this world to soon. Both had so many years left of laughter, joy, comfort and love to give their family and children. Unfotunetly God had other plans for his two children. Plans that took them into the light earlier then they were meant to be taken.

At this moment, I would like us all to light our candles. Once you have lit them, please form a circle around the urn."

Lighting the candles, the family joined together in a circle around the table. Julia watched her candle glow as the flame continued to hypnotize her. Looking down, Jimmy noticed she was about to place it closer to her face.

"No Julia, he whispered. You don't put it near your face. It will burn you. It's very hot."

"I know that Jimmy. Stooop... it's so pretty, I was only looking at it." she yelled.

James snickered, as his mom swatted him.

"Oww... I can't help it mom. She's funny."

With the moment of silence over, everyone blew out their candles.

"Hey... why'd you blow it out? Mommy, why did Jimmy blow out my candle. I was watching it."

"Shh... they only stay lit for a minute Julia. Just while Donna is guided to the light."

"But aunt Donna is already gone, mommy. Why do we light candles if she is already gone?"

Claire was quickly losing her patients. Seeing her daughters expression. Stella picked her up and carried her to her seat.

"Nana... why does everyone laugh at me. I don't mean to be funny. I'm six now and everyone still laughs at me. Am I a bad girl?"

"No sweetheart. You are a good girl. You just have a thirst for knowledge. You need to know the who, why, what, where, when and how of things. There's nothing wrong with that."

Julia wasn't sure what her nana was talking about. But she knew it had to be good. For nana was smiling at her.

With Donna's urn in the plot, everyone headed back to Mac and Stella's, for a small lunch.

"Claire, are you coming back to the house with the kids?"

"I don't think so mom. I'd like to check on Tony and Graham."

"Okay love. You take care, and call me later."

Hugging and kissing their grandchildren, they left for home.
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When Claire arrived at home, she found Tony sound asleep with Graham in his arms. Lifting her son, she passed him to Jimmy.

"Take him upstairs, Jimmy."

"Sure mom. Did you want me to change him?"

"Um... yeah. Just try not to wake him, okay?"

Heading to the kitchen, Claire started lunch for the kids. Taking out the cheese slices, Julia pulled up a chair to the counter. Climbing on it, she said...

"Can I help you mommy? I can flip them for you."

"You can? Wow... you really are turning into a big girl, aren't you?"

"Mhm... nana said I have a thirst for kno... kno..."

"Knowledge?"

"Yeah. She says that I always hafta know the who, why, when, how and where of things."

Laughing Claire hugged her daughter.

"Okay love, flip them with the spatula."

Watching as Julia struggled to turn the sandwich over, she smiled. It was sliding all over the griddle pan.

"Here love, watch mommy."

Watching her mom flip it, she giggled. After they had them on the plate, Julia yelled for her brothers, waking her dad.

"Shh... Julia, I asked you to go get them. Not yell for them, right?"

"I'm sorry, mommy. I'll go put daddy back to sleep."

Walking over to her daddy, she sat beside him and sang Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Pretending to fall back into sleep. Julia kissed her daddy and covered him with the blanket.

"Night daddy, I love you."

Kissing his cheek, she ran back to the kitchen to eat. Sitting at the table, Claire sneaked from the kitchen with a sandwich and drink for Tony. Sitting beside him, she leaned down and whispered...

"You can open your eyes now. Your little charmer is eating."

"How was the memorial, baby?"

"It was good. I think mom, dad, uncle and auntie are feeling a little relief, knowing that they have both been layed to rest."

"How bout you, baby? Are you feeling okay?"

"Mhm... I"ll be fine Tony. It's funny... we never really realize how quickly someone we love can be taken from our lives. It just makes you want to keep those you love, close to you always."

Pulling her down into his arms, he softly kissed her.

"What else is bothering you, baby?"

"My dad. I asked him to promise me, that he would never leave us. He did his usual turn and walked away."

"He didn't do it to be mean, baby. He just didn't want to make you a promise he couldn't keep."

Caressing her beautiful curls, she snuggled in beside him. Allowing him to whisper his love for her.

"Mommy, can Jimmy and James take me to the park?"

"Not today Julia. How about they take you swimming instead?"

"Yay... okay mommy. I'll go get changed."

While Julia was upstairs changing, Claire gave her boys a reminder about Dominic, who was still hanging around New york.

tbc...
 
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