Re: CSI- NY " Danvale Case".
When Gary got home his boys were waiting for him. God he loved the toddler years. They had just turned a year. Funny now he thought back that he and his sister had twins. Both sets..boys.
Opening the door he seen them cautiously walk towards him.
"Aww...there's daddy's boys. Look at you go son. Come here...that its."
Watching them fall on their bums he picked them up and hugged them.
"Where's mommy? Where's mommy Kevin?"
Pointing to the kitchen Gary walked over and kissed his beautiful wife on the lips. Then lowering his head he kissed her tummy where their third child laid nestled.
"Hi honey....how was your day?"
"It was alright Janice. I stopped by to see Claire...she lost her husband today."
"Oh no....what happened?"
"Jimmy was shot in the line of duty. They rushed him to the Hospital but couldn't save him. Claire had to take him off the support."
"Aww...I'm sorry. How's she handling it?"
"Same as always...not good. She's pushing everyone away again."
"She'll come around Gary. Try not to worry. Mr. Sheever called today. He needs you to critic a new Chef tomorrow."
"Not again...I swear he goes through Chef's like I go through boxers...everyday."
"I know. But he loves your pallet. Just go...it will give you a break from detective work."
"Yeah...I guess you're right. So what's for dinner?"
"Chicken Cattchatori, scallaps and veggies."
"Mm..I'm going to get cleaned up. I'll be back down shortly."
Back at Claire's she had the boys bathed and in bed. Covering them up...she kissed them goodnight and left the room. Heading back downstairs she heard the knock on the door.
"Hey Claire....I came to see if you were okay?"
"I'm fine Don...and I'm not up for company. But thanks for stopping by."
Trying to close the door Don stuck his foot in it.
"Do you mind??"
"Do you Claire. As I see it you have two choices. One...you let me in. Or two...we stand here like this all night."
"God I hate you...why do you always do this to me?"
"Cause I know you squirt. I know you are in pain... I know you push those you love away.... Well not this time...this time we are going to talk. Now let me in."
Backing away from the door she let him through.
"How about some coffee?"
"How about you make it yourself. I'm going to bed. Don't let the door hit you on your way out. Oh....and make sure you lock it."
That did it...Don had had enough of her attitude. He knew she needed to let go...and he was damn well going to help her.
Grabbing her arms he shook her.
"Stop this...stop it now Claire....you're not going to hurt those around you anymore...understand."
"Let me go....let go you son of a bitch. I hate you...I hate you...God I hate you....I hate it...I hate that he died. I hate that he left me alone Uncle Don...How can I survive. I don't want to. I need him...God I needed him so bad. Pleeeeeease...give him back to me...just bring him back..."
Holding her tight...not letting her go...not allowing her to release...he rocked her tightly in his arms.