CSI:NY....."The evil that lives within"

Chapter 26


It must have been 6am, when Mac got back to his Hotel. Knowing Stella would most likely be sleeping, he didn't want to disturb her, but he really needed to hear her voice, after what he had seen today. He knew this case was getting to him, and he needed to vent, picking up the phone, he dialed her home.



"Hello", said the sleepy voice on the phone. "Hey my Angel, sorry to wake you". "Mac....are you okay, you sound upset". "No...I'm fine love, just needed to hear your voice, to know you are still here". "I'm always here Mac, what's going on, please talk to me".



"It's this case Stel, we had our first murder down here by Michael, it wasn't a pleasent one, it's just frusterating me a little". Stella could read between the lines, she knew Mac needed her, her touch, her scent, her love. "I know it's frusterating Mac, but you and Horatio are doing your best to try and capture Michael, just try and get some sleep, and know I love you". "I love you too Stella, goodnight". "Night".



After hanging up the phone, Stella called Danny. "Messer". "Hey Danny, listen, I need you to take over for me, I think I'm going to head over to Miami, I spoke to Mac, and it seems this case is taking it's toll on him". "Christ Stel...yeah...no problem, you go ahead, we'll be fine here". "Thanks Danny, I'll be back as soon as I can". "Listen Stel, the next time I see you, Mac and Michael better be with you, understand"?



Stella knew what Danny meant, not to come home, until they caught this bastard. "I understand Danny, and thanks". Hanging up, Stella packed her bag, booked a flight, and headed to Miami.



When Stella arrived in Miami, it was 10am, stopping at Miami-Dade, she asked to see Horatio. "Hi...my name is Det.Bonasera, I'd like to see Horatio Caine please". "Sure, have a seat, and I'll page him. Waiting patiently, Stella seen Horatio walking down the hall. "Stella...how are you"? "I'm fine Horatio, is Mac here yet"? "No...not yet, did you need him"? "I did, do you have his Hotel he's staying at"? "I do...give me a moment and I'll have Eric take you over". "Thanks".



Dropping her off at the Hotel, Eric headed back to the lab. "Excuse me, could I please have Mac Taylor's room, I'm his wife", she fibbed. "Sure...room 402, just take the elevators to your left". "Thanks so much". "You are welcome, and enjoy your stay in Miami". "I'm sure I will".



Walking off the elevator, Stella knocked on his door. "Just a minute". Openeing the door, Mac seen Stella standing there, and without a word, he embraced her in his arms, "Stel....tell me I'm dreaming". "You're not dreaming Mac, I'm really here". Taking her by the hand, Mac lead her inside. "Why did you come love"? "I came, because I knew you needed me Mac, I could hear it in your voice".



Not wanting to hear anymore words between them, Mac picked her up, and carried her to bed.


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Chapter 27


Later that afternoon, Mac and Stella headed over to Miami-Dade. As they entered the lab, Horatio was waiting. "Stella...it's great to have you here in Miami, how have you been"? "Great, it's been quite a while since I seen you last in NY". "It has, that it has".



Walking towards Hortaio's office, Calleigh, Eric, and Ryan came out. "Calleigh, Eric, Ryan, this is Det.Stella Bonasera, one of Mac's detective's from NY". "Hi...it's nice to meet you, I'm Calleigh, this is Eric, and Ryan". "Hi, it's nice to meet you all, I only wish it was under different circumstance's".



After being introduced, Horatio was interrupted by the phone. "Excuse me...."Caine". "Horatio, its Frank, we've located Mac's suspect, he's been seen in Northshore Motel twice now". "Is he still there Frank"? "He is, I've just spoked to the manager". "Okay Frank, we'll be right there, Mac we have a location on your suspect, we need to move now".



Standing in the washroom, Michael put on his black wig, and green contacts before heading out the door. *Knock, knock*. "Who is it"? "Miami-Dade police, open the door". "Fuck...how the hell....". Moving towards the fire escape, he looked out and seen the squad cars. "You've failed me Michael, you've disappointed me once again, it's time you join us", whispered his father.



Not wanting to go down, he hid behind his door. "Michael you have to the count of five, to open this door", yelled Frank. "One, two, three, *smash*. As they ran into the apartment with their guns drawn, Stella was last to enter, at the same second Mac turned and seen Michael with his knife in the air.



"Steeeeeeeeeeella......". Turning to late, Michael plunged his knife into her chest, the same time Mac shot. Seeing the suspect fall, Mac ran over to Stella, and seen the blood pumping from her chest. "Call 911 now...NOW!! screamed Mac. As he continued to apply pressure, he could hear Stella gurgling, letting him know, that Michael had punctured her lung.



"Please Stella...hold on love, do you here me, hold on". Looking at Mac with pain in her eyes, the world went dark.



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At least I don't think you'll kill her since you just did Lindsay. But I'll have to hurt you if you do lol
 
Owh, I caught up until chap. 24. Your writing is going well Linda. Love the way where this story is going. I'll catch up tomorrow since I'm off. I've got no 'ouff' left to read more. Hope you don't run ahead of me till then. :lol:
 
Chapter 28


When they arrived at the hospital, the first thing Mac did, was call the team. "Messer". "Danny, it's Mac, I have some bad news". "What is it Mac"? "Stella's been stabbed, she's in surgery now, critical with a punctured left lung". "Christ Mac, how"? "Michael attacked her, just before I fired, and killed him". "Do you want us all down there Mac"? "No..I'll call you when I hear anything". "Okay Mac, we'll be waiting.



"What's going on Danny"? "Stella's been stabbed, she's in surgery right now, but they got Michael, Mac shot him, but not before he attacked Stella". "How's Mac doing"? "He sounds upset, really upset, but he said we are to stay here in NY". "You're kidding right"? "I'd thought you'd feel that way, I'll book our flight to Miami".



While Mac, Horatio, Calleigh, and Eric waited for news on Stella, they tried to keep Mac calm. "Mac...I've never seen you act like this, is there something we need to know"? "There is, Stella and I have been dating for a while now, I love her Horatio, if she dies.....". "Listen Mac, you need to stop thinking like that, Stella is a very strong woman, she'll make it". "I hope you are right Horatio".



Four hours later, Danny and Don arrived at Miami General. "Mac...Mac, any word"? Looking over at his team, he was shocked. "I thouhght I told you to stay in NY". "Did you Mac, sorry, Danny and I thought for sure you said...get to NY". Trying to smile at his guy's for being here, made him realize, how strong they were, and connected as family.



"Excuse me, Det.Taylor"? "Yes..I'm Det.Taylor, how's my CSI"? "She came through fine, she's still sleeping, and pretty sedated, but she's stable". "Can I see her please"? "Sure, but just one at a time, she needs her rest". Walking into her room, Mac could here the monitor, keeping track of her heart rate. As he neared the bed, he bent down and whispered...



"Stella...I know you can hear me, I want you to rest, but I need to listen to what I'm about to say, when you wake, and we return to NY, I'm going to marry you, do you hear me sweetheart, we will be married, I promise Stella, I love you". Sitting beside her, he watched her sleep.


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Chapter 28


After everyone left, Mac knew it was time to tell his team. "Danny, Flack, I have something to tell you both". "What is it Mac"? "Stella and I have been seeing each other for the last few years, we've kept it between ourselves, for we weren't ready to share". "What made you change your mind Mac"? "Stella almost dying, is what it took, that and also, I plan to marry her when we get back to NY".


Danny and Flack smiled. "Wow...great Mac, all I can say, is you couldn't have chosen a better woman, she's amazing, and beautiful". "Plus she has the brains", interrupted Danny. "Thanks, it means alot, that you understand". "Of course we do Mac, why wouldn't we, now can we see her". "Sure...she's not awake yet though". "That's okay, we just want to make sure for ourselves, that she's okay".



Walking into the room, they seen her sleeping peacefully. "Geez...she's aweful pale Mac, are you sure she's okay"? "She is Danny, remember, she lost alot of blood, she'll get her color back, just give it time". "Hey Stella...it's Flack, how you doing"? Knowing she wasn't going to answer, Flack took her hand, and held it. "Listen Stel...you take as long as you need to wake up, there's no hurry, we will all be here, I promise".



Kissing her hand, Flack released it, and allowed Danny to talk next. "Hey Stel...it's Danny, you listen to me okay... you need to wake up soon, as Mac here is going to be old and gray soon, and you won't want him anymore, but that's okay, cause you can always have me Stella".



Looking down upon her, Danny seen the smile. "Mac...she can hear us, even though she is sleeping, she can hear us, look she's smiling". Walking over, Mac could see the smile, and the tears forming on her lids. "It's okay love, we are all here, I love you sweetheart, you just keep fighting, and when you are ready you wake up".



Once the boy's left, Mac climbed in beside her, and wrapped her in his arms, very carefully, so as not to open her stitches. "I hope I'm not hurting you love, but I need you to feel me, I need you to know I'm here, right beside you, goodnight love". Kissing her softly on the lips, Mac fell into sleep.



The following morning, Mac awoke to a fingertip caress, across his lips. Opening his eyes, he seen Stella looking at him. "Maaac...she whispered, with a shallow breath. "Hi sweetheart, how you feeling"? "Sore...and thirsty". Pushing the call button for the nurse, Mac climbed out of her bed, and watched for the nurse.



"Morning Det.Taylor, what can we do for you"? "My CSI is awake, and asking for water, she's thirsty". Walking over, the nurse took her vital signs, than called for the doctor. "Good morning detective's, Stella, how are you feeling"? "Sore...very thirsty". After looking over her suture's, he informed the nurse, to get her a drink.



"Looks like she's going to be fine, her suture's are holding, and her breathing seems to be normal, I'm going to have the nurse give you a shot for pain, then I'll be back later to check on you". "Thank you"...she whispered.



With the doctor out of the room, Stella turned her head towards Mac...."I could have swore, you asked me to marry you, detective, or was I dreaming"? "No love, you weren't dreaming, climbing back in beside her....I did ask you, once we return to NY, we will be married, I need you Stel, just as much as you need me, our love is strong enough to survive anything, please say you'll accept".



Moving in closer, Stella whispered...."Yes Mac Taylor, I'll marry you".



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Aawws, that was a lot of excitement. Glad she's gonna be okay. Loved Danny's comment *always knows what to say* :lol: On to the wedding? :D
 
Chapter 29

As two weeks passed, Stella was ready to be released, and head home to NY. The boy's had left ahead of her and Mac, for Horatio invited them to dinner before their flight, the following morning.



"Stella...are you glad to be heading home to NY"? "I am, don't get me wrong Horatio, I love Miami, but I do miss NY". Laughing, Horatio shook his head, for he understood. "You will let me know when the wedding is". "Of course, we'll send you an invitation, it wouldn't be the same without you there". "Great...I'll be looking forward to it".



After dinner, Mac and Stella headed back to their hotel. "Are you tired Stella, it's been a long day". "A little Mac, but I think I'd rather, just cuddle up on the couch, and rest, I think I've seen enough of bed for a while". Mac understood, for Stella wasn't one to stay down, for very long, she was a fighter, always had been, that was one of the many things, he loved about her.



In NY, Danny and Flack, had started a new case, they knew this wouldn't be as bad as the Michael case, at least they hoped. "What do you think Danny", as they stood over the body". "I'm not sure, man, this doesn't get easy, who the hell would murder a six year old boy, and get pleasure out of it, and where the hell were the parents".



"Listen Danny, do not fall back on the Ruban case, this isn't the same, this young boy was physically molested, tortured, and left to die, understand"? "Yeah man, I know, but I can't....". "Yes you can Danny, now let's get this paper work done, and I'll buy you a drink".



"Flack knew Danny was still in alot of pain, with feeling so responsible about Ruban, but he also knew, the last thing Danny needed was time to think about it. "Listen Danny, they are spraying my apartment today, and I need a place to stay, so can I bunk with you tonight"? "Flack knew it was a lie, but he also knew, Danny was going to need someone tonight.



"Sure man, you can have the couch, when do Mac and Stella get back"? "Their flight leaves at 8am, we have to be there, to pick them up". Finishing the last of the paper work, Don, and Danny, headed to the bar, for a drink.



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Chapter 30


After a few drinks at the bar, Don and Danny headed home to his place. The first thing Don noticed, was Ruben's Memorial Card, sitting on Danny's table. Not wanting to upset Danny with question's Don let it be for now.



"Hey Don, you want another beer"? "Sure Danno, that would be great, how about a game of pool"? "Rack em up, and get ready to lose, should we make a little bet"? "Why...you want to lose your money Danno". "Think so...20 bucks". "You got it, I'll break". Breaking the balls, Don sunk two solids, "looks like I'm solid".



Laughing Danny allowed Don to think, he was going to win. "After allowing Don to sink two more solids, Danny made a clean sweep, and sunk the remaining stripes, along with the eight ball, "another round Don"? "Christ Danno, are you kidding, you're to good, I'll pass, and save my twenty bucks".



Meanwhile, Stella was sound asleep on Mac's chest, lifting her carefully in his arms, he carried her to bed, and layed her upon the sheets. "Maaac....", she sighed. "Shhh... it's okay Stel, I'm here, go back to sleep". Removing her clothes, he placed her in one of his black t-shirts, and covered her up.



Heading into the washroom, he ran the shower, and allowed the spray to massage his back, it had been a hell of two weeks, and he knew he needed sleep, he could feel it everywhere. Turning off the shower, he dried off, put on his black bottoms, and crawled in beside Stella.



Needing her heat, and scent, Mac pulled her into his arms with care, kissed her beautiful neck, whispered he loved her, and fell into sleep. The next time Mac awoke was when the alarm went off at 6am. "Stella...wake up love, we need to get dressed, our flight leaves in two hours". "Mmmm... okay Mac, I'm up".



Trying to get out of bed, Stella felt the pain hit her quick. "Auuuugh...". "Stel...what is it love"? "Just a stitch Mac, I'll be fine in a minute". Taking her time, she pushed herself up, and stood. Making her way to the washroom, she tried not to cry out again, as she dressed, and brushed her curls.



"Stella...what would you like for breakfast"? "Just a coffee Mac", bending over in pain, Stella knew something wasn't right, but she also knew she wanted to get home to NY, so she decided to wait until they were home, to tell Mac.



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Chapter 31


When they arrived in NY, Don and Danny were waiting for them. "Hey...it's about time guys, what took ya so long"? Smiling Stella replied..."we took our time, because we knew you would be here". "Funny Stel, I knew there was something about you I missed". "Hi Don, how are you"? "I'm good Stella", as he embraced her. "Hiss....".



"Stel...you okay". "Yeah fine Don, just a stitch". "Stella you've had quite a few of those, maybe we should get your wound check". Knowing Mac was right, Stella agreed. "So catch me up, what's been happening here"? "Not alot Mac, there is one case, a young boy, we found him asaulted and left for dead". "How young"? "Six Mac, he was only six".



Mac knew right away by the expression on Danny's face. "Don't do this Danny, understand, different case, different scenerio". Nodding his head, they left the Airport. "Don, drop us off at the hospital, and we will meet you back at the lab later". "Sure Mac, you'll let us know how she is"? "Of course I will, we'll see you later".



Walking into the hospital, Mac informed the nurse of the situation, and they put Stella in one of the exam rooms. "It shouldn't be to long detective". "Thank you". "Mac...this is really unnessesary, it's most likely a stitch pulling". "Doesn't matter Stella, it needs to be checked".



"Good morning, I'm Dr.Deets, you must be Det.Bonasera"? "I am". "Good, than I have the right patient", he grinned, I need you to remove your shirt, right after your boss, leaves the room". *Laughing*..."it's okay, he's my Fiance". "Lucky man, okay then, off with the shirt".



Lifting off her shirt, the doctor removed the dressing, and noticed the redness. "Ouch...looks like you have a good infection going on there, how long have you been in pain"? "A couple days now". "A couple days, Stella, why didn't you tell me"? "That's why, you're angry, and I knew you would make me stay in Miami, when all I wanted to do, was come home".



"Okay detective, or may I call you Stella"? "You can call me Stella, that's fine". "I'm going to have the nurse come in, do a few vitals, send you for a quick chest x-ray, and we'll take it from there, when everything is done". "Thanks Doc". "You are welcome, see you soon".



When the doctor left the room, Mac embraced her, "I really wish you had of told me love, we could have had it taken care of sooner". "I know Mac, and I'm sorry, it was stubborness on my part". Taking his hands, and placing them on her face, he said...."that's one of the many things I love about you", as he kissed her.



"Ahem...excuse me, don't mean to interrupt". "Oh...sorry, that's okay, come on in". "I'm just going to check your vitals, and temperature". Once the nurse was done, the orderly took her to x-ray. When she returned to the room, the doctor was right behind her.



"Wow...that was quick, he smiled, did the nurse do the bloodwork Stella"? "She did". "Then, I shall be right back". Looking over the results from the lab work, the doctor knew they were looking at an infection. "Okay, it looks like you have an infection, so we are going to give you a shot in the hip, and a prescription for Antibiotics".



"Should she be off work"? "She should, at least until the antibiotics are done, and she's given the all clear, that the infection is gone, just remember, any sudden spike in fever, or severe pain, bring her right back". "I will, thanks for everything". "You are welcome Det.Taylor, Stella, take care". "Thanks".



"Okay love, let's get you home, and into bed". "I don't want to go home". "Well you are going home, I'll pick up your clothes later, and bring them to my place". Smiling cause she knew Mac meant his home, they left the hospital.



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