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The following morning, Stella helped Mac wash and dress for the day with his therapists. After watching him brush his hair, and splash on his cologne, she smiled. He was just to handsome for his own good.
"What Stel?" He spelled out.
"Do you have any idea what you still do too me? Do you have any idea how you make me feel?"
"Pointing his finger at his beautiful wife, he motioned her to come to him.
Walking over, he went to pull her on his knee.
"Mom... David is here to see dad."
"Saved by the therapist, Mac." laughed his wife.
Trying to walk away from him, he grabbed her hand and pulled her down on him. Then crushing his lips to hers, he wouldn't let go. God, Stella tried to hold back, but the scent of his cologne was drugging her senses. His kiss, was melting every degree of energy she had.
Breaking the kiss, he looked into her passion filled eyes, with sinister greed. Then smiling wickedly, he headed downstairs without her.
Collapsing onto the bed, Stella tried to remember what the hell just happened. To turned on to move, she didn't dare attempt to stand. Her only thought being... her husband still had each and every move to seduce, to drug, to hold her captive in his strong arms.
"Hey mom. Can I go to the Mall with my friends? Mom, hello... mom."
"Hm... oh yeah, sure honey."
"Mom are you okay? You look flushed."
"I'm fine love. You go ahead, have fun."
Back downstairs, David seen Melina coming out of MJ's room. Thinking to himself he said
..." So that's who the little bitch has been seeing. We'll just see how long that lasts."
Turning his attention to Mac as he entered the room. He hadn't realized, he'd been watching him for the last five minutes.
"Morning Mac, you ready to get started?"
As Mac gave him an angry nod. David wondered what the hell was with the attitude.
"Okay Mac, can you reach the bars this morning? Or do you need help?"
God Mac was angry right now. The only thing he really wanted to do, was knock David on his damn ass. Pulling himself up, he gripped the bar, more then determined to take a few steps. As he forced himself to lift his left foot, he could feel his right leg shake. Not giving into the nerves, he took his first step, followed by the second. Then as he reached the third, he collapsed on his knee.
Rushing to his side to help him up, Mac yelled..."nooooo... dddon't you touuuch meee."
Listening from the other room, everyone heard Mac slur out the words.
"Mac... oh mac... say it again."
Finding the words again, he said... "ddddon't touuuch meeee. I ccccan do it myseeelf."
Everyone teared up. They couldn't believe the miracle they had been given. Watching as Mac pulled himself back up into his chair, they could see him shaking.
"Stella, grab his meds, quickly."
When Stella brought back his medication, Melina gave him one and a half tablets.
"It's okay Mac. Focus. Just focus on me. That's it, look at me Mac. Deep even breaths."
"Melina... is this normal?"
"It's not unheard of Stella. See... Mac's vocal chords were strained from the blow to his head, when his neck jolted back. As I informed you both, the more he worked on forcing the words or sounds, the faster he would regain the use of his voice."
"How are feeling now Mac?"
"Trying to find the words, he said..."bbbetter."
"Aww Mac, I'm so proud of you," smiled Melina.
As David watched on, he hadn't realized how close Melina was to the Taylor's already. Leaving him with anger, as he said...
"This is great news Melina. Mac no longer needs you. He can speak again."
"I'm sorry David. You're wrong. Mac still has a long way to go. He needs help pronouncing his vowels, sounds, and making complete sentences. Besides that, I believe this is one of my expertise, not yours."
Mac knew exactly what David was up too. But it would be a cold day in hell, before anyone else in this world came between those he loved. He had lost enough, and he wasn't about to lose anymore, ever.
"Llleeeave mmmy oooome."
"I"m sorry Mac. You want me to leave? Why?"
"Jjjjust gggooo."
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow then."
"Nnnooooooo, nnnoooot aaannymmmooore."
"Are you firing me?"
Nodding his head yes in anger, David tried his best to hide his feelings.
"Okay, I'll let Andrew know. Good luck with finding another physiotherapist. I wish you and your family all the best. Take care."
Leaving out the door, David swore under his breath...
"If you thought me keying your car was bad Melina. Just wait till you see what I have in store next."