Re: CSI- NY " Danvale Case".
When Anthony walked into Claire's place she could see the pain through his smile.
"Mornin...I made bacon and eggs. I'm not sure what you drink in the morning, so I made you coffee, with a glass of OJ."
"This is perfect...thanks for inviting me Claire."
"Sure....anytime. Hey listen...are you going to be okay today? Would you like me to come with you? I could drop the boys off at Uncle Danno's."
"No...it's just Gary and I today...we'll be fine. But thanks for the offer."
"Hey...Antony..."
Anthony laughed...Jimmy was forever silencing his "h".
"I'll tell you what bud...how bout you call me Tony."
"Tony??? K...listen you wanna play a game?"
"I have to out bud..but I tell you what. When I get back you'll be my first stop, okay?"
"Okay...bye."
Getting up Anthony placed his plate in the sink and looked out the window. Watching from the door, Claire wasn't sure why she did what she was about to do. But it couldn't be helped...he looked so lost.
Walking up, she placed her hand on his shoulder, turned him, and wrapped her arms tightly around him.
"It's going to be okay Anthony...I'm here if you need me. Always."
God she was so warm...it had been years since he felt the touch of a woman. Feeling his senses come to life, he knew he had to break the contact before he did something he'd regret.
"I know you are Claire...thank you."
Hearing the buzzer ring Anthony knew it was time.
"Uncle Gary....you here to pick up Tony?"
"I am Jimmy...where's mom?"
"I'm right here bro...how you doing?"
"Not good. I need to let you know something. So I was wondering if I could stop by after the burial and bring someone with me to meet you."
Claire was confused....bring who?
"Sure...that's fine. I'll be home all day."
"Thanks sis. Ready Anthony?"
"Yeah...let's get this done. I'll see you later Claire."
Walking out the door Claire was still puzzled as to who her brother would be bringing over."
Back at the house Jessie was walking along the furniture giggling at her papa who was making the funniest faces.
"Aaaaahhh...papa..."
Raising her hands Mac picked her up and snuggled her. Lord she was so sweet, so loving, and trusting.
"So....what should we today Jessie? Should we go to the Zoo...or maybe to the park?"
Stella smiled...God how she wished her and Mac had another child to love. Oh she understood they were to old, but just the thought. Feeling the nausea hit her again she ran into the bathroom.
"Stel....look at you. Are you still sick love?"
"It will pass Mac. I'm just so stressed. Once everything is put to rest I'll be fine. Please don't worry. Let's get Jessie ready for the park."
"Are you sure you are up for it love? You look awful tired."
Getting up she rinsed her mouth, washed her hands, and walked out.
"Let's go to the park guys....before it snows."
Bouncing excitedly in her papa's arms, Jessie couldn't agree more.