hhunter said:
What I see to is possibly jealous Mac?
He and Stella are such good friends, and maybe, possibly more so if and when an new guy comes into play and has his eye on Stella, wouldn't you think Mac would get somewhat jealous?
Just some thoughts?
I'm kinda rooting for something like this too. If not, an
overprotective!Mac. I have a scene in my head where Mr. Eerie asks Stella out and then Mac walks in just at the right second...
SCENE: Lab, Eerie's talking to Stell and they're laughing. Mac sees this from his perch in his office and decides to break the little party up.
Eerie (to Stella): So dinner? After shift? My treat. *smiles*
Stella (back to the door): Oh I don't know. I do have a mountain of paperwork on my desk.
Eerie: Oh come on. Coffee then. You pick the brew. I still pay.
Stella: *smiles shyly and nods, her curls moving*
-- Mac then walks in right when the agreement was reached. He looks at Stella and stands closely beside her. Glares at Eerie as if warning him of something. Eerie looks away but not without smiling at Stella --
Mac: Don't you have some samples to run? In this lab....
Stella (stands up straight and places a hand on his elbow): Mac, it was nothing. He just invited me to coffee, is all.
Mac (turns to her with an eyebrow up): And?
Mr. Eerie: She accepted. (Mac turns to him) You're free to join us, Detective if you want.
Mac (grabs Stella's elbow): Uh no thank you. I have to borrow Detective Bonasera for a while. (walks out with Stella, eyeing apologies to Mr. Eerie)
-- Outside --
Stella (yanks her arm away): What was *that* about, Mac?
Care to continue?