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Past Ghost 22
All the team was ready for Mac to come home with Stella. Flack called out: “Mac and Stella are coming. They look so happy and are holding hands. Is everything ready for them?” Danny answered: “Of course, Flack, everything is ready, only hope the food Lindsay made is not cold.” Lindsay smacked Danny and said: “Danny, it's not cold. I kept it warm on the stove. Now they really are coming likecouple in love.” All were still now. When Stella opened the door and they came in Sid said out loud“Here they are, finally home!” All the team called out together: “Welcome home, Mac.” Mac was stunned: now I know why Stella was so mysterious, it is really a surprise. Wonderful how Stella and the team are with me and support me. I need to thank Stella for this evening personally later. Stella saw Mac was near to crying and had a smile on his face:Stella knew Mac's welcome party was a success and it was important that Mac was pleased and touched. Mac had had a very hard time in captivity of Laura and Mark. It was now time to turn to a clean new page with more happiness and love as time goes by.All the team was cautious with hugging Mac because of the shoulder wound. Not to cause more pain. Stella saw how surprised Mac was and happy. Stella smiled knowing Mac likes it and it was the right decision. It was really nice to see Mac happier and with a smile on his face. Stella was glad Laura could not destroy Mac and using his child. Please Claire, keep your promise and take care of Mac's child in heaven. I promise you, Claire, I'll take care of and love Mac whether it is good or bad times. Thank you, you were my best friend, I miss you too, but I am happy with Mac and some day we'll have a child together. I don't mind if you are Mac's guardian angel with Karen.All the team had finished greeting Mac. It was silent for a moment. It was Sid who started to speak again: “Mac, we are really glad, happy and thank God that you are alive. We know, Mac, you had difficult times and Stella too but it's not the time to speak about what happened to you while you were held captive by Laura and Mark. We, all the team made you a present and you can not say no. We will not accept no, only yes, and we think Stella will help you to say yes. Now before we give you the present you must say yes and not no.” Mac looked surprised and looked at Stella who had a smile on her face and her eyes were glowing and saying yes. Mac was thinking What can that present be that I cannot say no and everything about Stella says yes. I think I must say yes to find out what the present is. I hope it's nothing illegal or so. All the team was looking only at Mac and all had smiles on their faces. Mac opened his mouth and whispered “yes”. Stella asked: “Mac, what did you say? We could not hear you, please speak louder.” Mac was now looking at Stella and said louder: “YES” Flack said : “Mac, you are a real man and said yes. I don't want to think, if you had said no, what would have happened later!” Flack was laughing. Sid gave Mac his present. Lindsay called out: “Mac, you cannot open it now, later. Now, Mac, when was the last time you had homemade food? I think it was a long time ago. Guys, help me bring the food to the table before it really turns cold. Mac and Stella can already take seats at the table.”Now all the food was on the table and all were seated. Then Mac stood up and looked at everyone. Mac said: “I want to thank everyone who is here now, you are all important to me. I know I had a very hard time recently. It was not easy but I never lost faith, hope and love. I know Laura and Mark wanted only revenge and they almost succeeded. I have to thank God I am alive, with Stella and all your help. I want to thank you all for that present you all made for me. Thank you again.” Danny said: “It's okay Mac, we understand. Now you're here and all is good.” Mac was near crying. Stella hugged Mac strongly and whispered: “Mac, it is alright. I am thankful you are with me.” They took their time and all understood. It was not easy for Mac. His emotions were still vulnerable but it also made Mac more human. Mac was coming out of his shell a little that he had created when he had lost Claire, and Stella and the team were right there to help now, as they had been when Laura and Mark had taken revenge and Mac had almost lost his life.They were eating now and in the background Adam's choice of music was playing. Stella was helping Mac with the food. Mac's injured hand was bandaged and difficult to move. Mac was a proud man and it was hard to accept help but now he had no choice. It was time for dessert and suddenly the doorbell rang. Stella saw fear in Mac's eyes. Flack said: “Mac, it's alright, I'll go look who's at the door.” Stella sensed Mac was relaxing and less tense. Flack came back with a cake in one hand and a smile on his face and said: “Mac, it's alright, it was your neighbor Mary, she sent you a cake. She helped us and she had been very worried about you too. I said thank you for you and when you have time, Mac, you go visit your neighbor Mary, now we continue eating our dessert.” They were eating the dessert and made small talk. When they were finished eating Mac said: “It was very delicious, thank you, Lindsay and Danny. It was really a long time ago that I had homemade cooking. I want to thank you all Sid, Adam, Flack, Jessica, Hawkes, Lindsay, Danny and especially you Stella.” Stella saw Mac was more tired and in pain, he needed his medicine. Stella said: “Listen all, it was a very nice evening but Mac needs to rest now. I am very thankful that you all prepared Mac's welcome party. It was fantastic.” All the team was understanding and all nodded. Everyone was hugging and saying good bye. Hawkes was last and said: “We are happy, Mac, that you are back. Have a nice time with opening your present and remember you said yes. Good bye.”
Now Mac and Stella were alone. Stella gave Mac the medicine to ease his pain and said: “Mac, when you're in pain you need to tell me. Now take your medicine and it will ease your pain. If you behave well I'll give you a massage later.”
Mac took his medicine and was looking a little better in a few minutes. Mac said: “Stella, you know what the present is?” Stella was looking at Mac and said: “No Mac, I don’t know. What do you think we open it now? I know Mac, you are curious and want to know what the team has chosen for a present.” Mac kissed Stella and said: “Stella, you are curious too, I can see it in your eyes.” Stella smiled and kissed Mac again. Stella helped Mac to open the present. They both looked surprised, it couldn't be, but it was two tickets. Mac was looking hesitant and
I can't say no, they knew if I had seen it first I would have said no; but I think now it will be a good change, a lot has happened and I really don't want to go back to work already, and I can be together with Stella and relax and be happy and I can show how much I really love Stella and that I'm not only a workaholic. I know I am but I have to change, be with Stella more and maybe in the future with a child or more. Stella saw Mac's glance was not good at first but then it became happier and Mac had a smile on his face. Stella was thinking
I have to thank the team later, it was a super genius present for Mac. I can't remember when Mac last was on vacation. But it was a very long time ago. Hope Mac won't say no but he can't say no because he already said yes. I think Mac needs to go away to relax and enjoy himself. A lot has happened. Mac won't go alone, I'll come with him and I think it will be a wonderful vacation for Mac and me. I love him and I will show him and it will be good medicine for Mac.Mac was looking at Stella and said: “Stella, I want you to come with me on vacation to Hawaii tomorrow. What do you think? It will be a good time together, only you and me. I love you.” Stella was a little surprised Mac agreed so quickly, but happy. Stella answered: “YES Mac, I will come to Hawaii or wherever with you tomorrow and forever. I love you so much.” They were hugging and kissing passionately and touching each other with powerful feelings but Stella stopped when she suddenly saw pain in Mac's face that he wanted to hide from her. Stella was holding Mac's face in her hands and said: “Mac, we have all the time in the world, but you need your medicine and don’t hide your pain from me, I know you just did that again. Mac, don’t be afraid, I will not leave you, now you need to rest for tomorrow. I love you Mac and I don't want to see you in pain, it's just too hard. Now take your medicine, get ready for bed and go to sleep. I haven't forgotten what I promised you before.” Mac was silent and listened to what Stella said
. Damn Laura and Mark, what they did to me, and my shoulder wound, why do I have to feel pain, and Stella is so caring with me. I love her so much. I don’t want her to think I can't take pain like man. I just want her to feel like a woman and my princess but it will have to wait.
Stella asked: “Mac, did you listen to me or not?” Mac now told her: “Yes Stella, I heard you. I love you and I'll take the medicine and won't hide when I have pain, and get ready for bed but Stella, you have to help me.”
All was done and Mac was in bed and Stella too. Stella kept her promise to massage Mac. Stella said: “Mac, it will be alright, you must hold on, I know it will take more time for the wounds to heal, and I know you don't like medicine but you want to heal fast so you must take it. And I want my first night with you to be special for you and me. Mac, you are a real man. Now I'll massage you, ease your pain, you rest and relax with sweet dreams and I won't go anywhere but tomorrow we go on vacation to Hawaii together. I love you. Now close your eyes and sleep.” Mac said: “Thank you, Stella, you understand me. I love you too with all my heart and soul.” Mac cuddled his teddy bear too. It was Stella who had taken the teddy bear to bed and put it near Mac.
Mac needs to know. There may be times when I am not with him and he needs me so much. Mac, I love you. You are my knight and warrior, don't ever forget that. Now sleep, my love.
Mac was almost asleep and whispering: “Stella, your hands are so soft, I love you, don’t leave, you are my savior, sweet dreams.” Mac was now sleeping and Stella was still massaging Mac. Stella fell asleep a little later too, next to Mac and between them was the teddy bear. Now they were both asleep and dreamed. It was a miracle Mac had no nightmare that night. Stella knew he needed more massages in the future to ease his tense muscles and Mac could sleep better and who knows what else.
Tomorrow starts the adventure, love and a wonderful vacation for Mac and Stella on Hawaii. Only resting and enjoying each other, with lots of sun, a beach and more freedom to show their love for each other, and maybe be more than lovers when they come back home and have a surprise for the team?