Re: CSI- NY " Danvale Case".
When Mac got home, the only thing he wanted to do was sleep. Heading upstairs he checked on Claire. Feeling she was warm, but not overly hot, he kissed her head. Leaving her room, he checked on lil gary and found him awake talking to himself.
"Hey you little monkey. What are you still doing up?"
"Dada. Uppy."
Stretching out his arms, Mac picked him up and carried him to their room.
"Hi sweetheart."
"Hi. How you feeling?"
"Tired and drained. But not to bad now. I found Gary awake so I thought I'd bring him in with us for a while."
"Are you hungry Mac? I left you dinner."
"I could eat a little. I'll get it love. You finish your book."
"That's okay. I don't mind. You play with Gary for a bit. I'll be back with it."
Laying his son beside him on the bed, Gary pointed to his daddy's nose.
"Nose."
"That's right. Are you daddy's smart boy?"
Playing with his toes, he giggled.
"You are such a monkey."
Sitting himself up, he crawled onto his daddy's chest, laid his head down, and fell into sleep. God Mac loved when his children cuddled him. For he knew that he Stella had taught them well in showing emotion and love to others and each other.
"Aww...he's sleeping. Here, I'll take him back to bed so you can eat."
When Stella came back, she found Mac sound asleep. Making sure he had taken his antibiotic, she climbed in beside him. As soon as he felt her heat, he turned and wrapped her in his arms.
"I love you Stella."
"I love you too Mac."
The following morning, Mac awoke feeling close to himself again. Showering, and getting dressed, he headed downstairs.
"Morning daddy."
"Morning Claire bear. How are you feeling?"
"A little better daddy. Are you feeling better?"
"I am love. But do you know what will make me feel even more better?"
"What daddy?"
"Your kisses."
Climbing down from her chair, she walked over, climbed on her daddy's knee and kissed him.
"All better now daddy?"
"All better. Sweetheart, are you keeping her home today?"
"I think so. I don't want to send her back to soon. Why?"
"Just wondering love."
"Mac, is this about that case? Do you need my help?"
"I always need your help Stel. But that's okay. You stay home with the kids, we'll be fine."
"Are you sure?"
"Positive. If it gets worse, I'll call you."
"Okay, that's fine. I'll be here. I can always see if Lori is able to sit with the kids."
"Oh yay. I like Lori. She's fun."
"I know she is. She loves spending time with you two too."
Clearing the table, Mac walked over and wrapped his wife in his arms.
"I'll see you tonight love. Try and have a good day."
"You too Mac. Love you."
"Love you too Stel."
Meanwhile....
He was carving his next victim. Enjoying the pleasure that it brought him. He always loved carving things, even when he was kid. He remembered finding that dead cat behind the alley, bringing it home and carving it up, until he had removed all the insides and bones.
He had gotten better over the years. Being able to carve his victims with precise care. Knowing he still had almost three weeks till Halloween, he decided to take a break. For the last thing he needed was to get caught. For if he did. Halloween would be a real downer in NY, and he couldn't disappoint the NYPD now. Could he."
Placing his victim back in the large freezer, he headed out to get something to eat.