CSI:NY - "The Younger Generation"
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Thanks for the lovely review everyone. Asprine. If I didn't always try to update quickly. Melly would thwrap me.
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After Danny and Stella left to check the local Jewelers. Mac and Eric headed down to the lab to speak with Sheldon when the call came in.
"Delko."
"Eric, it's Flack. We have another female victim."
"Okay, we are on our way."
"Let me guess Eric. They've found another victim."
"Yeah, they have."
When they arrived at the Yacht club they seen Sheldon kneeling over the body.
"This one is fresh Eric. Time of death less then an hour ago."
Looking around Mac noticed all the people standing around.
"Who found her?"
"The couple with Flack. They were heading to their Yacht when she floated up on shore."
"Thanks Sheldon. Mac, I'll be right back."
"Okay son."
"Listen Sheldon. When you get the body back to the lab and remove that little diamond from the victims heart. Give it to Adam. Ask him to check them very carefully."
"What are you thinking Mac?"
"I'm thinking there should be some kind of trace on them from the serial. He must leave something behind when he puts those little stones on the spears."
"Okay Mac. I'll be sure to do that."
Meanwhile.....
Danny and Stella had arrived at the Jewelers.
"This is great Stel. How long has it been since we've worked together?"
"To long Danny. But I can honestly tell you, I've missed this."
"I can see that Stel. Just like I could see Mac when he walked into that den. He was all serious. I really miss that Stel. Don't get me wrong, Eric is great. But he doesn't have Mac's experience behind him."
"I'm sure Mac would love to hear that Danny. Have you ever told him you miss him?"
"Are you kidding Stel?"
"No Danny. I'm not. Come on, let's go."
Walking into the Jewelers the first thing they noticed was alot of Security around the area.
"Danny. something isn't right here."
"I know. Just be cool Stel."
"Excuse me. I'm CSI Danny Messer, and this is CSI Stella Taylor. We'd like to ask you some questions."
"What kind of questions? And where is her badge?"
"I left it in the car. Can you tell us if you carry these diamonds in your store."
Showing him the picture. They could tell by his expression he did.
"No. I'm sorry. We would never carry something that tiny."
"Look. We can work this two ways. One. You can give us the answers we are looking for. Or two. We can take you and your staff to the Miami-Dade Police Dept, and question you there one by one, while we send in Officers to go through your stock."
Danny stared at Stella in awe. He really had missed Stella's fire on a case.
Giving Stella a dirty look, he said....
"Fine. I do order those in for a very special client. He comes in once a week to pick them up."
"Can you give us his name and address?"
"Listen CSI Taylor...was it?" I can't just go around giving away client information. Do you know how much buisiness I could lose if others found out about it."
"Not as much as you'd lose sitting in a holding cell for withholding information."
Sighing deep. The jeweler realized he was dealing with someone who wasn't going to give.
"How about we work it this way. I'll give you my security footage instead. Would that work. That way I can't be blackballed for giving out information?"
"How about we take your offer, along with your reciept book. How would that be?"
"She your partner all the time?"
"Listen man. I only wish she was."
"I can see why."
Leaving the counter he walked into the back. Coming back out he handed Stella the tapes and his reciept book.
"Will there be anything else CSI Taylor?"
"Not at this time. Thanks for all your help."
"Yeah, whatever."
Leaving out the door they headed back to the car.
"Christ Stel. You do realize he didn't have to give us nothing without a warrant right? This is Miami, not NY." He laughed.
"You see Danny. This what I miss about you. Always by the book. So much like Mac," she laughed.
Wrapping her arm around Danny, they headed back to the crime lab.
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After Danny and Stella left to check the local Jewelers. Mac and Eric headed down to the lab to speak with Sheldon when the call came in.
"Delko."
"Eric, it's Flack. We have another female victim."
"Okay, we are on our way."
"Let me guess Eric. They've found another victim."
"Yeah, they have."
When they arrived at the Yacht club they seen Sheldon kneeling over the body.
"This one is fresh Eric. Time of death less then an hour ago."
Looking around Mac noticed all the people standing around.
"Who found her?"
"The couple with Flack. They were heading to their Yacht when she floated up on shore."
"Thanks Sheldon. Mac, I'll be right back."
"Okay son."
"Listen Sheldon. When you get the body back to the lab and remove that little diamond from the victims heart. Give it to Adam. Ask him to check them very carefully."
"What are you thinking Mac?"
"I'm thinking there should be some kind of trace on them from the serial. He must leave something behind when he puts those little stones on the spears."
"Okay Mac. I'll be sure to do that."
Meanwhile.....
Danny and Stella had arrived at the Jewelers.
"This is great Stel. How long has it been since we've worked together?"
"To long Danny. But I can honestly tell you, I've missed this."
"I can see that Stel. Just like I could see Mac when he walked into that den. He was all serious. I really miss that Stel. Don't get me wrong, Eric is great. But he doesn't have Mac's experience behind him."
"I'm sure Mac would love to hear that Danny. Have you ever told him you miss him?"
"Are you kidding Stel?"
"No Danny. I'm not. Come on, let's go."
Walking into the Jewelers the first thing they noticed was alot of Security around the area.
"Danny. something isn't right here."
"I know. Just be cool Stel."
"Excuse me. I'm CSI Danny Messer, and this is CSI Stella Taylor. We'd like to ask you some questions."
"What kind of questions? And where is her badge?"
"I left it in the car. Can you tell us if you carry these diamonds in your store."
Showing him the picture. They could tell by his expression he did.
"No. I'm sorry. We would never carry something that tiny."
"Look. We can work this two ways. One. You can give us the answers we are looking for. Or two. We can take you and your staff to the Miami-Dade Police Dept, and question you there one by one, while we send in Officers to go through your stock."
Danny stared at Stella in awe. He really had missed Stella's fire on a case.
Giving Stella a dirty look, he said....
"Fine. I do order those in for a very special client. He comes in once a week to pick them up."
"Can you give us his name and address?"
"Listen CSI Taylor...was it?" I can't just go around giving away client information. Do you know how much buisiness I could lose if others found out about it."
"Not as much as you'd lose sitting in a holding cell for withholding information."
Sighing deep. The jeweler realized he was dealing with someone who wasn't going to give.
"How about we work it this way. I'll give you my security footage instead. Would that work. That way I can't be blackballed for giving out information?"
"How about we take your offer, along with your reciept book. How would that be?"
"She your partner all the time?"
"Listen man. I only wish she was."
"I can see why."
Leaving the counter he walked into the back. Coming back out he handed Stella the tapes and his reciept book.
"Will there be anything else CSI Taylor?"
"Not at this time. Thanks for all your help."
"Yeah, whatever."
Leaving out the door they headed back to the car.
"Christ Stel. You do realize he didn't have to give us nothing without a warrant right? This is Miami, not NY." He laughed.
"You see Danny. This what I miss about you. Always by the book. So much like Mac," she laughed.
Wrapping her arm around Danny, they headed back to the crime lab.
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Stella is such a firecracker! :lol: Great chapter! I hope they catch the bad guy soon.
MacsGirlMel
Mac's Personal Assistant
lol Go Stella
MacsLovlyAngl
Head of the Graveyard Shift
Once Danny dropped Stella off at home, he headed back to the lab to meet up with Eric, Mac, and the rest of the team.
"Danny!!! Bout time you got back. Where's Stella?"
"She asked me to drop her off at home Mac. She wanted to spend time with Michelle."
"Oh!! I thought she wanted to help?"
"She did Mac. She's still the spitfire she always was. She got not only the video footage, but the guys reciept book too. I'm telling you Mac, I really miss working her."
Mac smiled. "That's great Danny. Everyone's waiting in the room, let's go."
"Hey Mac!!!"
"Yeah Danny?"
"I just wanted to let you know that I miss having you as my boss. There are times I wish I was back working under you."
Surprised at Danny's words, Mac gripped his shoulder and said...
"I miss working with you and the team too Danny. Alot. Now let's go have a look at those video's."
Back at home Stella noticed how quiet it was.
"Mackenzie!!! Mackenzie are you here?"
Not getting any response,Stella headed down to the beach where she found her daughter, son, and daughter in law the playing in the water with the kids.
"Hey mom. That was quick. You're back already?"
"Yeah. I missed Michelle. Where is she?"
"She's in the water with Michael and Anya."
"Did you all have lunch yet?"
"Not yet. Would you like some help?"
"No. You stay with the kids, I'll come get you when lunch is ready."
"Thanks mom. By the way....did you have fun working the field again?"
"Yeah I did. I really miss it. I'll see you in a bit love."
Walking back to the house, Stella's eyes welded up with tears. For as much as she enjoyed being at home. She enjoyed being in the field even more.
Once lunch was ready, the troops returned to the house the same time as Mac.
"Hi sweetheart. Did you have fun with Danny?"
"It was great Mac, just like old times."
"I know what you mean love. It's the thrill of the field that keeps us wanting to go back."
"So are you done with the case then?"
"I am. I'm more then sure Eric and his team can handle it from here."
"So it's back to reality for both of us," she laughed.
Back at the lab, they had sat down to watch the tapes.
"How many of the tapes have we been through so far?"
"About 10 of them Eric, and still no sign of this guy."
"We must be missing something Adam. Let's think back. The first body showed up what, four weeks ago? Let's check the tapes marked from Aug 12 up to this present day."
Switching the tape, Adam pushed play. As they watched they noticed a guy enter the store, walk up to the Jeweler and set down a handful of bills.
"Well look at that. Think that could be our guy?"
"Could be."
As they looked closer, they seen the Jeweler hand a small black bag to the suspect.
"That's our guy. Adam can you clear this up a little, we need to see his face."
"I can, but I'm not sure we can get a positive ID. Why don't you let me try the rest of the tapes, we may be able to find a clearer picture."
"Okay. Thanks Adam. Call me if you find anything."
"I will Eric."
Leaving the lab Eric ran into Flack.
"Hey Don, you look tired."
"I am. I've been up with the wife since six this morning."
"How come?"
"I'm not sure. But she thinks she's pregnant again."
"Well that's great news."
"I know. But if she is then I have to get use to changing diapers, and midnight feedings all over again."
Laughing Eric had to agree. For he had three little ones at home who still didn't know parents require at least eight hours sleep a night. And three older ones that were discovering staying up with the babies was fun.
"Danny!!! Bout time you got back. Where's Stella?"
"She asked me to drop her off at home Mac. She wanted to spend time with Michelle."
"Oh!! I thought she wanted to help?"
"She did Mac. She's still the spitfire she always was. She got not only the video footage, but the guys reciept book too. I'm telling you Mac, I really miss working her."
Mac smiled. "That's great Danny. Everyone's waiting in the room, let's go."
"Hey Mac!!!"
"Yeah Danny?"
"I just wanted to let you know that I miss having you as my boss. There are times I wish I was back working under you."
Surprised at Danny's words, Mac gripped his shoulder and said...
"I miss working with you and the team too Danny. Alot. Now let's go have a look at those video's."
Back at home Stella noticed how quiet it was.
"Mackenzie!!! Mackenzie are you here?"
Not getting any response,Stella headed down to the beach where she found her daughter, son, and daughter in law the playing in the water with the kids.
"Hey mom. That was quick. You're back already?"
"Yeah. I missed Michelle. Where is she?"
"She's in the water with Michael and Anya."
"Did you all have lunch yet?"
"Not yet. Would you like some help?"
"No. You stay with the kids, I'll come get you when lunch is ready."
"Thanks mom. By the way....did you have fun working the field again?"
"Yeah I did. I really miss it. I'll see you in a bit love."
Walking back to the house, Stella's eyes welded up with tears. For as much as she enjoyed being at home. She enjoyed being in the field even more.
Once lunch was ready, the troops returned to the house the same time as Mac.
"Hi sweetheart. Did you have fun with Danny?"
"It was great Mac, just like old times."
"I know what you mean love. It's the thrill of the field that keeps us wanting to go back."
"So are you done with the case then?"
"I am. I'm more then sure Eric and his team can handle it from here."
"So it's back to reality for both of us," she laughed.
Back at the lab, they had sat down to watch the tapes.
"How many of the tapes have we been through so far?"
"About 10 of them Eric, and still no sign of this guy."
"We must be missing something Adam. Let's think back. The first body showed up what, four weeks ago? Let's check the tapes marked from Aug 12 up to this present day."
Switching the tape, Adam pushed play. As they watched they noticed a guy enter the store, walk up to the Jeweler and set down a handful of bills.
"Well look at that. Think that could be our guy?"
"Could be."
As they looked closer, they seen the Jeweler hand a small black bag to the suspect.
"That's our guy. Adam can you clear this up a little, we need to see his face."
"I can, but I'm not sure we can get a positive ID. Why don't you let me try the rest of the tapes, we may be able to find a clearer picture."
"Okay. Thanks Adam. Call me if you find anything."
"I will Eric."
Leaving the lab Eric ran into Flack.
"Hey Don, you look tired."
"I am. I've been up with the wife since six this morning."
"How come?"
"I'm not sure. But she thinks she's pregnant again."
"Well that's great news."
"I know. But if she is then I have to get use to changing diapers, and midnight feedings all over again."
Laughing Eric had to agree. For he had three little ones at home who still didn't know parents require at least eight hours sleep a night. And three older ones that were discovering staying up with the babies was fun.
good chapter. Loved the Danny/Mac talk.
MacsGirlMel
Mac's Personal Assistant
nice work
MacsLovlyAngl
Head of the Graveyard Shift
After talking with Flack, Eric walked into his office and sat down. As he looked at the pile of files on his desk, the giant to do list with Mackenzie and the kids, he finally had to admit he was running on empty.
"Eric!!! You okay? You look stressed."
"Hey Nat. No, everythings fine."
"Oh...umm..I need to talk to you about something."
"It sounds serious. What's going on Natalia?"
"I want out Eric."
Eric was shocked. Of all the things he expected to hear. It wasn't that."
"Why? Is something wrong?"
"No, everything is good Eric. I just want to spend more time at home with my child."
Eric wasn't sure what to say.
"Does Danny know about this?"
"He does Eric. He's fine with it."
*Sighing deep*. "If you leave Natalia. I have no one to replace you in the field. This is no time to leave with that serial out there."
"I know that to Eric. Which is why I have an idea for you. I was thinking you could hire Mac."
"Natalia. I can't do that. Your job is beneath his skill and experience."
"Well then. How about Stella? She's more then capable too."
"I don't know Natalia. This is such a mess."
"I'm sorry Eric. I just want to be a stay at home mom for now. I'm missing out on so much of my childs life."
Eric could understand that. He was feeling the pressure too. The long hours, the complications and bull shit he had to put up with being in charge. Sometimes he wondered how the hell Horatio handled it.
"Okay Natalia. Can you at least finish out the week?"
"Sure Eric. I'm sorry to put more stress on you. But thanks for understanding."
Walking from the office Natalia headed to the lab.
"Just one more headache."
Rubbing his temples, Danny walked in.
"Did she talk to you Eric?"
"Yeah. What the hell am I going to do Danny. We no longer have Ryan, and now we lose Natalia. I can't hire Mac to do a low grade CSI job. I know Stella would do fine, but how's Mac going to feel about that. We have this damn serial running around Miami, and we are no closer to finding him."
"Calm down Eric. I know it feels like the lab is falling apart. But it will all work itself out."
"Work itself out!!! I have the Chief on my ass everyday. I have IAB always looking over my shoulder cause they feel they made a mistake by hiring me to take over Horatio's job. They now feel I'm to young to take over. There's been talk around the lab that they are thinking of bringing someone in with more experience to take over my job. So don't tell me to calm down."
Danny was floored. He had no idea there was talk of Eric being replaced.
"What are you going to do Eric?"
"I don't know Danny. I need to make some calls."
"Okay Eric. If you need me, I'm here."
"I know Danny. Thanks."
Once Danny left Eric's office. Eric called the Chief.
"Eric!!! You okay? You look stressed."
"Hey Nat. No, everythings fine."
"Oh...umm..I need to talk to you about something."
"It sounds serious. What's going on Natalia?"
"I want out Eric."
Eric was shocked. Of all the things he expected to hear. It wasn't that."
"Why? Is something wrong?"
"No, everything is good Eric. I just want to spend more time at home with my child."
Eric wasn't sure what to say.
"Does Danny know about this?"
"He does Eric. He's fine with it."
*Sighing deep*. "If you leave Natalia. I have no one to replace you in the field. This is no time to leave with that serial out there."
"I know that to Eric. Which is why I have an idea for you. I was thinking you could hire Mac."
"Natalia. I can't do that. Your job is beneath his skill and experience."
"Well then. How about Stella? She's more then capable too."
"I don't know Natalia. This is such a mess."
"I'm sorry Eric. I just want to be a stay at home mom for now. I'm missing out on so much of my childs life."
Eric could understand that. He was feeling the pressure too. The long hours, the complications and bull shit he had to put up with being in charge. Sometimes he wondered how the hell Horatio handled it.
"Okay Natalia. Can you at least finish out the week?"
"Sure Eric. I'm sorry to put more stress on you. But thanks for understanding."
Walking from the office Natalia headed to the lab.
"Just one more headache."
Rubbing his temples, Danny walked in.
"Did she talk to you Eric?"
"Yeah. What the hell am I going to do Danny. We no longer have Ryan, and now we lose Natalia. I can't hire Mac to do a low grade CSI job. I know Stella would do fine, but how's Mac going to feel about that. We have this damn serial running around Miami, and we are no closer to finding him."
"Calm down Eric. I know it feels like the lab is falling apart. But it will all work itself out."
"Work itself out!!! I have the Chief on my ass everyday. I have IAB always looking over my shoulder cause they feel they made a mistake by hiring me to take over Horatio's job. They now feel I'm to young to take over. There's been talk around the lab that they are thinking of bringing someone in with more experience to take over my job. So don't tell me to calm down."
Danny was floored. He had no idea there was talk of Eric being replaced.
"What are you going to do Eric?"
"I don't know Danny. I need to make some calls."
"Okay Eric. If you need me, I'm here."
"I know Danny. Thanks."
Once Danny left Eric's office. Eric called the Chief.
nattybatty55
Nadalaholic
When did I last comment in here!!?!?!?!?!? Ages ago i think :lol:
I cant wait to see you he hires to help catch this guy but it'd be funny if Mac got jelous :lol:
I cant wait to see you he hires to help catch this guy but it'd be funny if Mac got jelous :lol:
Ryan quit? How did I miss that? :lol:
Good chapter. Poor Eric, he's so stressed.
Good chapter. Poor Eric, he's so stressed.
MacsGirlMel
Mac's Personal Assistant
ack more more! (hey where's Flack in this?)
MacsLovlyAngl
Head of the Graveyard Shift
*Phone Rings*
"Good morning sir. It's Lt.Eric Delko."
"Good morning to you too Eric. I'm glad you called. I was just about to call you."
"What about sir?"
"Eric...we had a meeting this morning with the Governor. Somehow they got wind of Ex Det. Mac Taylor being down here in Miami. So they called a meeting concerning the diamond serial killer."
"Diamond serial killer? Is that what they are calling him?"
"That is what the public is calling him. Anyways it seems the Governor would like to have Mac Taylor run this case. I know it's not fair to you Eric. So I told the Governor he'd have to wait till I talk to you about it."
Eric knew this was coming. But what he didn't know was they had his father in law in mind.
"Sir!! May I call you back in a bit. I really need to think about this. But before I hang up. You may want to concider making Stella Bonasara Taylor a CSI for Miami. It seems Natalia would like to quit. She feels she needs to stay at home with her daughter."
"I can do that Eric. But before I send over her badge and weapon, I'd like to know your decision on this other matter."
"I promise sir, I'll get back to you this afternoon."
"Thank you Eric. I hope you understand our need for Mac Taylor."
"I do sir. I'll let you know this afternoon. Bye for now."
Hanging up the phone, Eric breathed a sigh. Thinking about it, he'd rather have his father in law take over. For it would keep an outsider from coming in to run the team. He also knew that he would remain the lead CSI under Mac. It would also give him more time to spend with his wife and children.
Picking up the phone, he dialed.
"Hello."
"Hi dad, it's Eric. Are you and mom going to be home for the next few hours?"
"We are son, why?"
"I need to talk to you and mom. I'll be over shortly."
"Okay son. Is everything okay?"
"Yeah dad. Everything is going to be fine."
Hanging up the phone Flack walked in.
"Eric, I just heard about Natalia. I'm sorry."
"Yeah. Me too. Listen Flack, I need to go out for a bit. If you need me you can reach me on my cell."
"Sure Eric. Are you sure you are okay?"
"I'm sure Don. I'll see you soon."
Walking out of the lab, Eric knew this would be the last time for a while, he would sit in that office.
"Good morning sir. It's Lt.Eric Delko."
"Good morning to you too Eric. I'm glad you called. I was just about to call you."
"What about sir?"
"Eric...we had a meeting this morning with the Governor. Somehow they got wind of Ex Det. Mac Taylor being down here in Miami. So they called a meeting concerning the diamond serial killer."
"Diamond serial killer? Is that what they are calling him?"
"That is what the public is calling him. Anyways it seems the Governor would like to have Mac Taylor run this case. I know it's not fair to you Eric. So I told the Governor he'd have to wait till I talk to you about it."
Eric knew this was coming. But what he didn't know was they had his father in law in mind.
"Sir!! May I call you back in a bit. I really need to think about this. But before I hang up. You may want to concider making Stella Bonasara Taylor a CSI for Miami. It seems Natalia would like to quit. She feels she needs to stay at home with her daughter."
"I can do that Eric. But before I send over her badge and weapon, I'd like to know your decision on this other matter."
"I promise sir, I'll get back to you this afternoon."
"Thank you Eric. I hope you understand our need for Mac Taylor."
"I do sir. I'll let you know this afternoon. Bye for now."
Hanging up the phone, Eric breathed a sigh. Thinking about it, he'd rather have his father in law take over. For it would keep an outsider from coming in to run the team. He also knew that he would remain the lead CSI under Mac. It would also give him more time to spend with his wife and children.
Picking up the phone, he dialed.
"Hello."
"Hi dad, it's Eric. Are you and mom going to be home for the next few hours?"
"We are son, why?"
"I need to talk to you and mom. I'll be over shortly."
"Okay son. Is everything okay?"
"Yeah dad. Everything is going to be fine."
Hanging up the phone Flack walked in.
"Eric, I just heard about Natalia. I'm sorry."
"Yeah. Me too. Listen Flack, I need to go out for a bit. If you need me you can reach me on my cell."
"Sure Eric. Are you sure you are okay?"
"I'm sure Don. I'll see you soon."
Walking out of the lab, Eric knew this would be the last time for a while, he would sit in that office.
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