Re: CSI- NY " Danvale Case".
When Mac got home with the boys, he checked on Stella.
"Sweetheart...how are you feeling now?" "Good Mac...how'd it go with the boys and Claire?" "Not bad actually. Jimmy seems to have no problem with their mothers face, James is still a little hesitant, but he's getting better. So...are you up for that New Years party? Gary and Donna are watching the boys."
"Sure...I guess we could go for a while. Just let me shower and dress." Walking towards the washroom Mac stopped her. "What is it Mac?" "It's you Stella...everytime I see our child nestled within you it brings tears to my eyes. God Stel...we are so blessed to have been given this opportunity again."
Feeling the warmth of Mac's hands as they slid under her blouse caressing her tummy, she moaned out a soft, seductive purr. Then she felt his fingertips dance along the waist line of her pants, unclipping them as they dropped to her legs exposing her beautiful body to him. So many memories came flooding back.
Memories of each time Stella was pregnant and Mac couldn't keep his warm strong hands off her. Always leaving her breathless in his caresses, kisses, and love. Always it seemed funny to her why he always became aroused from just watching her move.
"Mac...if you don't stop...we'll never get out of here tonight." "Would that be so bad love?"
Meanwhile Jess and Don were getting ready for tonights events as well.
"Jess...what's taking you so long? We are going to be late meeting Mac and Stella." "I'm sorry Don...my dress won't fit." "What do you mean it won't fit? We just bought it last week." "I know...the damn thing won't do up past my waist. Oh God...I'm not getting fat am I?"
Don laughed. Leave it to Jess to be polite about her weight. "Let me try Jess." Pulling on the zipper Don couldn't get it to budge. "Christ Jess...what the hell have you been eating?" "What's that supposed to mean, smart ass?" "It means you must be taking in to many calories, what have you been eating?"
"You know what Don? Screw you...go yourself." "Jess...come on Jess why are you being so damn miserable?" "Gee Don...maybe cause you called me fat." "Hey...I never called you fat, you called yourself fat." As they continued to argue, they heard the knock. Answering the door Don seen the Taylor's.
"Come on in guys, Jess is still getting ready. She's having trouble getting into her dress." Walking out a few minutes later Jess was dressed in silk pants and shirt. As Stella looked at her, she could see the tiniest outline of her tummy bulge. "Umm...Jess...can we talk for a minute?"
"Sure Stel...come on into the bedroom." Walking into the room Stella came out and said..."you're pregnant Jess. How long have you known?" "What? Are you insane? I'm not pregnant Stella." "Yes you are Jess. Come here." Walking towards stella, she lifted her shirt up and Stella traced the outline of her tummy.
"When was your last Menstration date Jess?" "Oh God...I can't remember. It's been a couple months. Oh God...we stopped trying Stella. Do you think...are you sure?" "I'm positive Jess. So when are you going to tell Don?" "Oh...oh...I don't know. When should I?" Poor Jess was so excited she just couldn't think straight.
"How about midnight Jess? Tell him at the stroke of midnight." "Oh...good idea, this is wonderful. Let's go." Walking back out Don noticed the change in Jess immediately. "Well you seen happier?" "I am...let's get going, the new year approaches." Kissing her husband sweetly on the lips they all left.
"What the hell is that about love?" "Jess and Don are pregnant. Don just doesn't know it yet." "Are you serious? Oh this is going to be great. I suppose she is telling him at midnight?" "Uhuh...and we are going to be there, to see your best friend and mine faint."
Laughing Mac couldn't agree more.
Back at the Hospital Tony left to get them some dinner. While he was gone Delilah stopped by on her travels.
"Hello child. Look at you, all beautiful and healthy again." Claire cried...she was hoping to see her guiding spirit again. "Hi Delilah." "Oh my child...don't cry honey. Don't shed your beautiful tears for me. I'm here with you, Delialh is always here Claire. I'm never far away child. I met your boys tonight...they are the purest of angels."
"Thanks...they loved you too, James said you are an angel." "Aww...that's so nice, but I'm just a simple soul seeker child. Helping bring broken and lost souls home. Tell me my child, what is troubling you?" "Anthony...I so badly want to trust him Delilah...but I'm so scared and unsure. I can feel myself wanting to hold him, caress him, and love him. But then I get so terrified when the time comes."
"Claire my child...I know what Jimmy did you was traumatizing, horrible, and unforgettable. But you have to learn to let go of that child. You have to learn to trust and love again in Tony. I can honestly tell you Claire...that Tony will love you and your boys unconditionaly, with understanding and patients. He's scared too Claire. He's scared to touch you the wrong way, afraid he might hurt you, or bring back your haunting memories of Jimmy."
"So how do we get by it Delilah? How do we both learn to heal and trust in ourselves?" "One step at a time child. Just trust in the warmth, the love, and the rest will fall into place on its own. You will both know together when you are ready. I must go now child...I'm being called. I love you Claire...you and your family will heal and make new wonderful memories."
Closing her eyes, Claire felt the gentle caress of Delilah's hand. Then opening her eyes again, she was gone.
"Hey Claire...I got us some Spaghetti with those giant meatballs from that little Italian restaurant." Looking up Anthony noticed her glow. "Delialh was here, wasn't she Claire? I can see her glow." "Yeah...yeah she was. She came to say good bye." "Aww...don't cry Claire...she'll always be here, she's always here." "I know Tony. Let's eat...I'm starving for some real food."
Back at the Taylor's Donna and Gary had the kids helping with the snacks for the countdown. "Uncle Gary...if we fall asleep before midnight, does that mean we miss the whole year?" "No James...the new year will still be here. It stays from January forst till December thirty first." "Then why do people ring it in?" "Well...it's just to celebrate the new beginings, and putting the past behind you."
"Ohh...so kind of like we all start fresh?" "Exactly...we leave all the old behind, and live for the new." "Cool...I'm gonna make sure I stay awake." Running back in to tell his brother Donna lauhged. "I give them till eight tops, before they are out." Kissing Donna Gary couldn't agree more.
Meanwhile at the party, Mac and Stella were dancing. "Well love, eleven fifty five, should we go find the gang and ring it all in together?" "Mhmm...right after you give me another sweet kiss." "Mm...how can I resist my beautiful wife." Kissing her passionately, they left the floor.
"Alright guys, you all ready? Two minutes to go, and we welcome in 2009." Danny, Adam, Sheldon, their dates, Don and Jess were waiting with their glasses in their hands. "Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one..."Happy New Year...."
As everyone screamed and shouted, Jess yelled above them all.
"Happy New Year Don...we're going to have a baby. All that could be heard was a bang on the floor. "Oh God...help me Stella, he passed out."
"What the hell happened Jess?" "I don't know Danny...I just told him we were going to have a baby," she giggled. Waving a cloth in Don's face, while Mac tapped him with his hand he started coming around.
"Don...Don...you okay man? Don..." Looking at Jess he whispered..."what did you say Jess?" "I said we are going to have a baby. We did it Don." Pulling Jess down on top of him, he kissed her. "God Jess...you've made me the happiest man alive. I still got it. Christ Mac...we both still got it."
Laughing Mac couldn't agree more.
At the Hospital Claire and Anthony had welcomed in their year together too. Leaning over Tony softly, gently kissed her beautiful lips, while whispering..."I love you Claire, always and forever, this will be our year. this is our new begining Claire...yours, mine, and our boys."
Claire looked shocked..."what did you say Tony?" "I said...you, me, and our boys. I want forever Claire, say we can have forever?" Crying at Tony's beautiful words she whispered back..."yes Tony...we can have forever." Sealing it with another soft kiss, Delilah watched from the door.
And as the hour struck it's last toll, she heard a new soul calling for her help. But with a saddened heart...she knew this was one soul that she wouldn't be bringing home. For this one was for God.