Fic: Darkness Into Light-eventual Smacked

I don't go for fanfic in a big way (I am very lazy! and i read a lot anyway) but I love this fic. I always did wonder what would happen with Mac if he suffered some kind of injury that would prevent him being a CSI. I do love that you make the point he can still contribute, even if he can't be a cop/do field work anymore. The idea reminds me a little of Lincoln Rhyme, he was the head of the NY Crime Lab too (from the Jeffrey Deaver novels) - it was reading those that made me think what if Mac was in a similar sort of situation.
I will definitely be keeping an eye on this fic!
I hope we get to see the team get whoever put the bomb in Mac's car and take 'em down. Maybe some Rambo Stella?
Take as long as you need on it.:)
 
Hey all,

I'm sorry I haven't gotten a new chapter up yet, I'm sad to say a little stuck. I'm shooting to get another one up in the next day or so but obviously I don't want to rush and get it messy. However if anyone wants to give suggestions, PM away :)
 
The next couple of weeks passed slowly, though Mac's body was beginning to heal. He was moved to a rehab center, and as was typical of Mac, he had to be coaxed *not* to push himself too far, unlike most people who don't like the pain and general discomfort of therapy. Physically, he was coming along fairly well, though slowly. His vision improved only slightly though, and this caused some psychological ups and downs.

He often felt frustrated and helpless trying to do things with only partial blurry vision, and it was hard to get around. He didn't think he'd bump into things at home, but doing normal everyday things would be a challenge to get used to until his sight improved, if it did. He would do the occupational therapy the hospital provided when he had healed enough, but he wasn't looking forward to it.

Stella, though, had a proposal during her next visit.

"I've been thinking...when the time comes and they let you go home...how about if I stay with you for a couple of weeks, just to help out? I know you'll have a professional visiting you at home to make sure you're handling things okay, but I thought you might appreciate having a friend there for a while as well."

"Yes, it would help, in more ways than one. That's not easy for me to say, you know how independent I normally am. I hate having to rely on other people for so much. But I don't like the idea of being alone for a while once I go home."

"I understand...that was why I came back to you after I realized I couldn't stay by myself after I was attacked by Frankie. I'm glad to be able to do the same for you."

Mac nodded. "It means a lot. Oh, and I promise to behave myself for you" He tried to laugh, happy for any bit of brighteness in his day.

"Good, because I might have to punish you if you don't" Stella replied with a laugh of her own.

Secretly, Mac wondered how it would go. Sometimes it was interesting to work with her because though he would never admit it in a million years,his mind wandered and fantasized. He knew it was a typical male thing, probably more common than people think, but it was hard to resist at times. He knew he had loved Stella for a long time, and hoped that the time would come when their friendship could become more. He was afraid though too, of pushing her away or hurting their friendship, so he had never said anything about it to her.

Might he be on the path to something more?, he wondered. He didn't want to speak about it now, she would only think he was doing it out of hurt and fear, and he wanted to do it only when he felt the time was right, if that ever came.

(I can't update much tonight 'cause I have to get up early but maybe if I'm lucky I'll be able to do more tomorrow)
 
great update Melly...It's great to see Mac trying...though he still has a rough road ahead of him. he'll get through it with Stella. Even though she knows it won't be easy.

Update soon.:)
 
Great update, Mel! :)
He was afraid though too, of pushing her away or hurting their friendship, so he had never said anything about it to her.
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*sigh* He should know that Stella would never turn away from him. His hesitation to confess might push her to the other men, but her heart is still his.
 
Great update, Mel. Hehe, it's so 'Mac' that he would push himself too far in therapy, rather than holding back like most people would. It was so sweet of Stella to offer to stay with him, and I loved that you added she went to his place after Frankie. I also think it's very 'Mac' that he doesn't fear the physical pain of therapy, but he does fear the emotional pain of maybe losing or hurting Stella.:) You write Mac very well. It is nice to read a Smacked fic, considering we are getting so few Smacked moments this season.:)
 
I've been neglecting all these fics for so long...
I apologize

Anyway, great update to your fic. I like how you have Mac struggling with his feelings for Stella.

Can't wait for more :D
 
Argh! I was almost done and I hit a button and my whole post is gone!

Mac moved slowly ahead, sweeping his cane ahead of him, side to side, keeping tabs on his surroundings as he walked forward. He thought his eye had improved a little, and he still expected his sight to return eventually, but he needed to know how to make his way around if he was going to go home.

He'd been transferred to a rehab center now, and was being given the therapy he needed to continue his recovery. Some of the bandages were now gone, though some still remained on the last areas to begin healing. He also wore pressure garments, designed to keep his skin from tightening and constricting as it healed up. He hated them and found them hot and annoying, but he knew they were necessary. His eye now bore a patch, with a bit of padding beneath to give more comfort to the still sensitive area.

He found a lot of truth to what was said about other senses becoming more acute to replace a lost one. There was a lot he could determine about people and his surroundings in general just from the sounds and smells he encountered. Even his friends each had unqiue mixtures of scents that let him ID them even before they talked to him much of the time.

He was still moving stiffly and slowly, his gait suffering from still precarious balance and the limitations of a body still recovering from a severe injury. He sometimes used a walker, other times simply a cane, but his favorite times were those where Stella was there to help him. He was still conflicted though with how to express himself, and what his feelings truly were for her. He was frustrated at not being able to see her beautiful face anymore.

"I hate all these limitations" he told her after the session had finished. They were sitting in the visitation area now, just spending some time talking. "Especially this thing" he gestured toward the cane. "I know progress can be slow, but it already seems like so much time has passed."

"You're doing very well, really. I know it's frustrating." said Stella. "I think it will come in its own time, but I want you to know that it won't make you any less than you are now if it happens not to come back."

"I hope not. It's very true that you don't realize what you have until you don't have it anymore. I guess if it doesn't come back, I'll just have to find a way to use what I do have and make the most of it."

"Exactly."

(I'm going to stop here and finish tonight, just a little more. I did skip ahead a bit and I will again. I still often feel I pale in comparison to Linda though lol. *bows*
 
I'm going to stop here and finish tonight, just a little more. I did skip ahead a bit and I will again. I still often feel I pale in comparison to Linda though lol.
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Stop that Melly. You need to stop comparing . Everyone has their own style, and ideas, that work for them. ;):)

I know you've done wonderful so far, and you shouldn't think otherwise.;)

This update was wonderful. I'm really happy you are continuing with it. I'm looking forward to the coming chapters, especially when Mac and Stella become one:)
 
can't belive i haven't read this story before... i got to say, i think it's a interesting story, i've always wondered how Mac would react if something happend to him and he couldn't work as a CSI..

Great update and story:) im looking forward to read more:)
 
You did a great update, Mel! :) The aims of the thread is to unleash our imaginations. I think every writers here are doing their bests. It's for fun, no pressure. :)
 
(continuing) "It's just not always easy for someone whose job is their life, and who doesn't know how to do anything else."

"I'm sure you'll find something. You have a lot left to give."

Stella could see they had company coming, and Mac looked in their direction as they got to the pair.

"Flack...Danny..."

"I still don't know how in the world he does that." said Don.

"It's in the nose and ears. When a person is deprived if one sense, their other senses get more acute."

"See what's what's missing at the lab. Somehow it's just not the same" said Danny.

"I won't argue with that" said Stella. "I guess the one consolation is that you still want to help where you can, and we can still come to you. I wonder if maybe we could get you working in the lab at least if your sight returns."

"Even that would be something." Mac nodded. To the guys, he said "I know it, I wish I could come back. I do know that whoever they tap to replace me will be getting only the best. If you two don't drive them crazy." He didn't often joke, but couldn't resist a mild one this time.

"We're trying." Don again. Mac had to chuckle at the ambiguousness of the comment. "Anyway, we stopped by to give you an update."

Mac knew it would take a while to sift through the evidence and get it all processed, and he wondered what they had found. They were all eager to resolve the case before someone tried anything against Mac a second time to finish the job.

"We found clues that led us to the guy who actually planted the thing, but he was just hired help. We're trying now to get him to tell the rest of the story." said Danny.

The four discussed some of the evidence specifics and case details, and Mac said "When we do find him, I'd like to be able to face him. I don't know if I have anything to testify with when it goes to court, considering that I can't remember much about the actual explosion, but I'd still like to at least be able to confront him."

"We'll see about it. I can understand you wanting to do it" said Flack. "I'd like to see you sock him a few times myself."

"Believe me, I'd love to more than anyone. I swear I won't though."

They talked for a little while more before the visit came to an end, and Mac found his spirits lifted a bit by the visit itself and the progress on the case.

I sense I need to work on some small details in my chapters but I guess it takes time. And depends how long you want the chaps to be. I get them good in places but my muse just won't produce in others lol.
 
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