CSI:NY...Don't forget to say Good-bye

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Thanksies!
 
great chapters, good written:)
aww Mac and Stella is soo cute:) and i still feel sad for Danny..
looking forward to se whats gonna happend with Mac and Stellas relationship and what's gonna happend with the serial killer..
and the boss banter, thats something i can picture :lol:
 
Chapter 13

As Danny headed down to the lockers he felt the pain of his headache hit him full force.

"Auuuuuuuuuugh..." as he leaned against the wall holding his head.

"Hey Danno I ha...... Danny. You okay man?"

Putting the coffee down, Don grabbed him.

"Damn you Messer. I thought you said those headaches had disappeared?"

"I know. I know Donnie. Don't tell Mac. I'm fine. I need to work. It helps me keep my mind somewhere else."

Don knew Danny was playing the sympathy card. But he was also concerned more about his health.

"Listen Danny...."

"No. You listen Don. Not a word to Mac. Promise me."

"I can't Danno. I'm sorry. He needs to know. If you pass out on the job then what? If he finds out I knew what do you think he'd do?"

"I won't. Please. Com'n Don, I promise I'll see a doctor."

"Fine. I'll give till this afternoon to see a doctor. If you don't then I tell Mac."

"Deal man. I promise."

Walking away Don hoped to hell he wasn't making a mistake he would later regret.

Back upstairs Mac and Sheldon were working on an old case file when Stella walked in.

"Hey guys, what are you working on?"

"The Mindy Sanchez, aka Veronica Page file. It's a couple years old. But we thought we'd review it, hopefully something will stand out we may have missed. As she was one of the ones that got away."

Stella was worried. She had kept that part of her life hidden from Mac. She remembered visiting Mindy that night. Telling her that the following day she would return as a cop. Knowing that if he dug deeper, he may find out she allowed her to flee.

"So what makes you think re-opening it will now make a difference?"

"We're not saying it will Stella. But we'd like to at least try."

"I'm sorry Mac. I see no reason to re-open the case. Besides that it was my case. So I should be the one handling it."

Stella was getting upset. Mac was trying to figure out what the hell was wrong with her.

"I'm sorry you feel that way Stella. But I feel differently. It's been bothering me for some time now"

Getting up she stormed out of the breakroom leaving Sheldon with Mac.

Storming back to his office he sat down. Damn what the hell was wrong with her. What would possess her to fly off the handle from this case.

Leaning back in his chair he rubbed his hands over his face. Then closing his eyes he heard Don's voice.

"Mac....let's go. We got a crime scene."

Grabbing his kit he headed out.

"Where's the team?"

"Danny, Stella and Hawkes just left."

Mac was stunned. Trying not to show it he left with Don.

"You okay Mac?"

"I'm fine Don. Don't worry about me."

"Is it about the case you re-opened with Sheldon Mac? Is Stella upset about it?

"A little Don. I just don't understand what the problem is. I always look into old cases that were unsolved. I mean this woman was never found. I can't see the harm in checking it over."

Don was surprised. Mac wasn't really one to talk about his feelings with anyone. But he was slowly opening up which Don had to admit he liked.

"Well....maybe if you involve her in the case, she'll feel a little more at ease. It is her case afterall."

"Yeah. I guess. I'll discuss with her later."

When they arrived at the crime scene they found Stella and Danny leaning over Sheldon.

"TOD Sheldon please?"

"Eight to ten hours ago Mac. We found something interesting. The victim is a homeless man. According to the witnesses he was known as Thomas."

"What caused his death Sheldon?"

"His body fluids were drained Mac. The killer left the tubing in his neck. I can tell you he didn't suffer. Looks like he was poisoned. I'll know more when I get these samples back to Tox."

"Okay. Stella, Danny search the area. Sheldon come with me let's see if we can't find out where this victim called home."

After speaking with a few witnesses they realized they were having no luck. For alot them just new him from the park. After taking a few names, Mac and the team headed back to the lab.

When they got back to the lab, Mac called Stella into his office.

"Stella, a moment please. Close the door."

Stella was nervous. Her biggest concern was that Mac had found something in the case file.

"What is it Mac?"

"I was hoping you'd find some time to work on the Sanchez case with me. You were right, it's your case. She was also your blood sister. So I figured if we worked on it together maybe we could find her."

Stella didn't want to find her. For that meant Mac would know she was the one who helped her flee.

"Umm..I really don't see any need Mac. Some ghosts are best left in the past. I'd really rather not have my past re opened."

Mac could tell she was frightened. He could tell she was hiding something from him. What he wasn't sure.

"Stel remember last night we talked about no secrets between us?"

"I know Mac. I just don't see the need to find her. The case has been closed for two years now."

"Something about the case is still bothering me."

"What would bother you Mac? It was a clean case. When we went to arrest Mindy she wasn't there. The apartment was empty. No one knew where she went. Just let it rest Mac. Please."

Turning around Stella left his office. Oh she knew deep down this case would one day come back and haunt her. Heading down to the lockers she grabbed her coat and headed out.

"Hey Stel. Where are you going?"

"I'm not feeling well Danny. Let Mac know I went home."

Watching her leave Danny wondered what had upset her. Heading back upstairs he felt the pain hit him again. God...he could barely see through the tears in his eyes from the pain. Taking out the vile of pain medication he swallowed down two tablets.

"Danny!!!"

Trying to stand straight he looked up at Mac.

"What is it Mac?"

"You okay? You look like you're in pain."

"I'm fine Mac. No worries. Stella said to let you know she went home."

"Home?? Why??"

"Said she wasn't feeling well. I gotta go Mac. I'll see ya."

Mac was concerned. She was fine not more then five minutes ago. Grabbing his jacket from his office he headed over to her place.

tbc.....
 
In this chapter I've played it in my mind that Mac has lost some of his respect for Justice. As you will see he looks at things differently ever since his episode with Clay Dobson. No longer can he remain by the book. Not since the Internal Investigation that he felt almost destroyed his character. Once again, thanks for all the FB on this story.
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Chapter 14

When Mac arrived at her place he knocked. After getting no response he opened her door with her key. Walking in he found it empty.

"Where the hell is she? Danny said she went home."

Sitting on her bed thinking, it hit him. Cold it be she already concidered his place her home?" Locking her door he ran over to his place. Unlocking his door he found her in the bedroom sleeping with tears in her eyes.

Walking over to his bed he woke her.

"Stel, wake up love. Stella?"

"Mac? What are you doing home?"

She had said it. Not only did she concider it, she had already accepted it. Smiling inside he helped her sit up.

"I came to make sure you were okay. Danny said you were sick. What's really bothering you Stella? You've been quiet since I opened the Sanchez file."

Tearing up again Mac knew she wanted to really talk. But he could also tell she was afraid. Afraid of being judged. Watching the emotions across her face, he slowly came to realize that she wasn't as strong as he thought she was. He could see the vulnerbilty within her.

Sitting beside her he took her into his arms and rocked her. Just allowing her to know that when she was ready he would listen.

"When I was working the Sanchez case, I found out from my foster parent that Mindy was being molested by our foster father. When I heard the story unfold how Mindy was treated I felt so much pain, so much hurt that I know she must have suffered those days we went to his theater. Searching for Mindy I found her under the name of Veronica Page. I went alone that night to see her, to talk to her, to...to...."

"To what Stella?"

"To help her flee New York. I told her she had till the follow day then I would be coming back with my badge. Now do understand Mac? Now do you understand why I don't want this case re-opened?

That bastard molested her over and over. I can imagine how many days she must have suffered while I sat in that theater as he came to take her away upstairs. I had to let her go Mac, I had to give her something back."

Silence could be heard throughout the bedroom. Not so much as a breath could be heard. Unwrapping her from his arms he walked over to the window and looked out over New York. God how she wished he would say something, anything.

"You know. We all took an oath for the badges we carry. We all promise to serve, to protect. It's our job not to compromise evidence, not to do anything morally wrong. At another time Stella I would have suspended you or even fired you for such an act. But now. Now I don't think I would.

You know why Stella? That day on the roof with Clay Dobson. That day he urged me on to fight him, my only thought was to bring him down my way. I realize now I was wrong. I realize that because of my behavour I ended up wrapped in a Political whirlwind of needless aggravation.

I mean all I had to do was keep him at gunpoint till Don and Danny arrived to back me up. But no, he grabbed my cuffs, cuffed himself and threw himself off the roof. Leaving me to look guilty of killing him.

Then that night walking home alone. I remember that father pointing that gun at me. Telling me with tears in his eyes that it was my fault his daughter would never be found because I had killed Clay. So much pain I seen in this fathers eyes as I managed to talk him down and hold him while he cried in my arms.

So much has changed Stella. Nothing is as it was two years ago. So many consequences for acts that we've all done and kept hidden.

I mean that day with Adam when he told me about handing the information over to Don about his sister instead of to me, I could have brought him down for that. But I didn't, couldn't. For he was doing what any one of us would have. So I let it slide. Sometimes in life we have to make mistakes to balance out the Justice of it all."

Stella could see Mac was still upset. As she went to get up he started again.....

"But you know what hurts most Stella? You know what hurts the most right now at this minute?"

She wasn't sure she wanted to know. She wasn't sure she was ready to hear.

"The fact that you didn't trust in me enough to tell me why you felt this strongly about the case. Why you didn't feel you could trust me to help you through it. That's what hurts Stella. Not having your complete faith in us. In our relationship, our friendship."

Looking at her with sadness he walked out leaving her to his last words.
 
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When Mac got back to his office, it was already nearing the evening. Walking over to his desk he picked up the file and looked at it. Carrying it over to file cabinet he placed it inside, locking it away.

Turning back towards the door he seen her standing there. God she was so beautiful as the teardrops fell from her eyes.

"I'm sorry Mac. I'm so sorry I didn't tell you. I never meant to hurt you. I always trusted you, it was me I didn't trust enough. I didn't trust in myself that I had done the right thing two years ago. Please forgive me for making you feel like it was you I didn't trust. I love you Mac, I love you so much that it scares me."

Mac was stunned, whether she had realized what she said or not he heard her words. Walking over her wrapped his fingers in her hair, pulling her forward he whispered....

"Say it again Stella. Give me the words again."

"I love you Mac. I love you so much. It wasn't you I didn't trust, it was me. I was terrified of losing what had just began between us."

He wasn't ready to kiss her, he wasn't ready to give her the words. Not until he knew for sure.

"Is there anything else Stella? Is there anything else I should know that you are keeping from me?"

Pulling her closer he neared her lips and whispered...

"Tell me now. Is there Stella?"

"Nooooooooooo....she sighed out.

Leaning in closer, almost a caress away he whispered....."I love you too Stella."

Crushing his lips to hers he could feel their souls release in their passion. Forgetting where they were. Not caring who would or could be watching. Softly breaking the kiss they looked into each others eyes.

"Let's go home."

Walking out together they both knew their relationship would survive. They both knew they could now begin again with nothing but honesty and love in their hearts. Knowing that nothing or no one could come between them in the future. Or so they thought.

Meanwhile.....

Danny was on his way to the Hospital when he felt the headache come on again. Closing his eyes against the pain, he didn't see the car infront of him."Crash........"

Arriving on scene the first thing Don noticed was Danny's motorcycle. The second thing he noticed was Danny sitting at the side of the road.

"Is anyone hurt Thomas?"

"No Flack. Just a bumper to bumper. Everyone's fine."

"Don't give me that look Don. I was on my way to the Hospital. The headache hit all at once."

"You could have been killed Danny. Do you realize the risk you took? You could have killed yourself or someone else."

"I know that Don. Think I don't know that."

Leaning down to help Danny up he seen the blood coming from his inner ear.

"Danny...your ear is bleeding. Come on. We need to get you to the Hospital now."

When they arrived at the Hospital Danny was taken in right away.

"Hello. I'm Dr.Sever. Can you tell me what the problem is?"

"I'm having really bad headaches. I've been having them since I got knocked out a while ago. I thought they were just related to the hit, but now I'm not so sure."

"He's also bleeding from the ear, and he's almost passed out three times now."

The doctor was looking from one to the other.

"Your partner?"

"Yeah. Yeah, my partner and best friend."

"Okay. I think we'll do a Scan of your brain. I'll know more once I see the results. Oh...one more thing. Have you been having nausea or sweats?"

"Nah, not that I know of. Though I'm on pain meds."

Pulling them from his pocket he passed them to the doctor.

"Oxy. Strong stuff. Okay, the Orderly will be in shortly."

Back at Mac's he and Stella had started dinner.

"Have you got that salad tossed yet love?"

"If you ask me that once more Mac, you are going to be wearing it." She laughed.

"I said...are you done wit......."

Picking up the salad she tossed it at him.

"Steeeeeeeeeeeeeella....now you've had it."

Running from the kitchen she tried to stay between the table in the living room, hoping Mac wouldn't be able to reach her as she laughed insanely from the tomato that was in his hair. Not being able to catch her breath she collapsed onto the floor.

"Now I got you."

Grabbing her in his arms, he tickled her. So lost in laughter she leaned into his neck breathing her hot laughter against him, turning their game into one of serious passion. Gripping her tighter as he felt his soul begin to take flight,he pulled her up on him.

God she could see the heat, the fire burning in his eyes. But just not that. Oh no she could feel him against her. So much pleasure. So desperate now as she tried to catch her breath, but she couldn't, it was all to much. Such pleasure from just him against her.

Sniffing the air Stella whispered....

"You smell that Mac???"

"Damn the stew."

Removing his hands from beneath her shirt he jumped up tossing her on the couch.

"Ouff....Maaaaaaaaaac....." she laughed.

"Sorry love."

Trying to calm her racing heart, she organized herself then walked back in the kitchen pulling the tomato from his hair.

"I think it's more then ready Stella. Grab the buns out of the oven."

Bending over the stove Mac watched her fantasizing.

"Ehemmm..just what are you thinking Taylor?"

"Mmm...just wondering what you would like in nothing but my apron."

"Well you never know Mac. One day you may just find out." She winked seductively.

Setting the food on the table they sat down to eat.

"Mmm...oh my Mac. This is great. I had no idea you could cook."

"I'm just full of surprises Stel. You haven't seen anything yet."

Lifting the spoon to her mouth she eyed him, wondering just how much more she didn't know about the talents of Detective Mac Taylor.

When they were finished dinner. They did up the dishes, cleaned up the salad on the floor and then watched the evening news.

Back at the Hospital

"Okay Det.Messer we have your results. It seems you have small blood clot in the area where you were knocked out. So we are going to admit you for about four to five days and start you on blood thinnners to break it up. After that you should be fine."

"Can't we do this as an outpatient? I mean do I have to stay in?"

"I'm afraid you do. Trust me Detective we will have you cured and out of here in no time. I promise."

Don could tell Danny didn't want to stay. His main concern was leaving Danny alone. He knew him well enough to know that Danny would try and leave.

"I'll be right back Danny."

Leaving the room he called Mac."

"Taylor."

"Hey Mac. I'm at the Hospital with Danny. It seems they found a small clot in the area where he had his head injury. They want to keep him in for about four to five days. But my main concern is him trying to escape. We both know Danny won't stay."

"Okay. Post a couple Officers on his door. Tell them if he tries to leave they are to call you immediatly, understand?"

"Sure Mac, no problem. I'll keep you informed."

Heading back into Danny's room he found him trying to leave.

"Get back down there Messer. Behave yourself. I'll be staying with you for a while. So there's no escape."

"I hate you for this man."

"No you don't Danno. You love me and you know it." He laughed.
 
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