No more lonely Nights

[jessie]

A short story for you Jennifer, I hope you like it.

Chapter 1

Mac was nervous he was going out on a blind date. Don had set him up with one of his girlfriend friends. He normally never did blind dates but he was lonely, and thought why not give it a try. If it didn't work out he was taking her out to dinner, and it could end with that. He had to eat, but Mac knew he would really like to find someone to come home to every night. He knew after the death of Claire he was always nervous of getting close to someone. He knew if he got close, and lost them it would devastate him. Mac grabbed his coat he was going to be late. He left the office, and got on the elevator, and went down to the garage. He got in his car, and drove over to the Sheraton Hotel, the restaurant was in their lobby. His Date picked the place, so he thought it was cool. He parked, and went inside, and walked up to the Maitre, and gave his name. She walked him over to the table, and he was glad he was here before his date. He sat down, and was looking at the wine menu. The Maitre came over with a beautiful young lady who put her hand out to Mac.

He stood up taking her hand as she smiled, and sat down. He sat down, and smiled, 'It is nice finally meeting you Jennifer"

"Yes Don has told me so much about you. It is like I already know you"

"Oh man only good stuff I hope"

"Yes of course"

The waitress came over, "Can I get you something to drink"?

"Jennifer would you like some wine"?

"Sure that would be lovely"

Mac smiled, "White fine with you"?

"Sure"

Mac pointed to the wine he wanted, and she said she would be right back.

"So Jennifer tell me about yourself"?

"I might bore you, I work, and basically live a quiet life. I live next door to Don, and April they are wonderful people. I think they feel sorry for me, and invite me to dinner all the time"

"I'm sure they love your company"

"Maybe I hope so because I enjoy yours"

"To tell you the truth this is my first blind date in years. I hate blind dates, but I'm real glad I came now"

"Really Mac why"?

"Well you seem sweet , the last blind date I had the woman was scary"

"Really "

"Yeah"

"So you are Detective, Don's Boss"

"Yeah does that scare you"?

"A little I know April worries about Don all the time. I know she should be prepared but it is scary. My Dad was in the Army, my Mom worried about him all the time."

"What do you do for a living Jennifer"?

"I work at a Law office, I get the cases ready. I enjoy my job, but it is scary sometimes the Lawyers get death threats a lot of the time"

"Yeah I'm sure they do"

"Mac I understand being forced into a blind date is scary. If you are not comfortable tell me, I would never want you to do this because you feel you have to for Don"

"I'm here because I want to be, so don't you worry about that"

Jennifer smiled as Mac whispered, "Now lets look at this amazing menu, and see what we would like to eat. I'm starving, I didn't eat all day because I was saving my appetite for this wonderful place"

"Me too but I didn't eat because I was nervous"

"Me too" They both laugh, and look at the menu, but they both relaxed a little thinking this was going to be a fun night, they really worried for nothing.

To be Continued

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. Jennifer and Mac are so cute and adorable together.

[jennifer1983]

Great start to your story Jessie. Thanks for writing me in as Mac's blind date.

[jessie]

Chapter 2

Jennifer and Mac were eating dinner she was quiet. Mac thought maybe she wasn't really enjoying herself, and part of him felt sad because he was enjoying himself.

Jennifer smiled as Mac reached over putting his hand over hers.

"Is everything ok"?

"Yes I'm just enjoying my meal"

"You sure tell me if I did something wrong"

"You have been wonderful, I'm just really enjoying myself, and I know something will go wrong it normally does"

"I'm really enjoying your company Jennifer, I really needed this"

"My friend told me not to get involved with anyone in the Police business because I'm heading for trouble. You will be devoted to your job, and I will be at home worrying about you. I for one would take that chance because you have been the nicest date I have been on in so long. It is rough out there now so many men have one thing on their mind"

Mac started to laugh, "Oh man I don't know what to say, I can't say I don't want to kiss you right now, but I'm a gentleman, but I wait until the right time"

"You are so sweet Mac, it is nice seeing you smile"

"After we eat would you like to go for a walk in Central Park. They have the most amazing horse and buggy ride, I would love to take you on one"

"Central Park at this time"

"You will be safe with me Jennifer I promise"

"I'm sorry I get so nervous about everything, I know that is weird right"

"No it is smart but I promise you will be safe"

"Than I will love to go on that horse, and buggy ride. I always see it in the movies, but have never been on one"

Mac smiled, "Eat up, and than we will go, I promise you it will be fun. I can't promise you, I won't kiss you though"

Jennifer blushed making Mac smile as he ate, but they couldn't keep their eyes off of each other. Mac has never felt this way for so long, he really liked Jennifer she was so sweet, and he loved listening to her talk. She helped him forget about all the horror he sees everyday, he wanted to keep that from Jennifer, but he knew she was right his job always spoils any relationship he is in. He missed having someone to come home to, someone to snuggle up with on a cold night. He loved having Claire she was so sweet Jennifer reminded him of her. He knew it might not last but he was going to go for it, and ask her for a second date. He would wait until later, and he knew he would be devastated if she said no.

Jennifer whispered, "Lets skip dessert, and maybe after the horse, and buggy ride we can go to this most amazing cheesecake place"

Mac stared at her he remembered Claire loved Cheesecake, and she always wanted to go to a place to have some, and he would laugh she sometimes wanted to go at midnight, but he always went to get her a slice. He whispered, "Cheesecake sounds amazing, lets get the check"

Mac put his hand up, the waitress brought the bill he paid, than the two of them left to go to Central Park.

[Sanda]

Cute update Jessie. Mac and Jennifer are so cute adorable together in your story.

[jennifer1983]

Great update Jessie.

[melindajo2000]

love this already, sorry I missed this, they are cute together. Hope Mac's baggage doesn't scare her away

[jessie]

Chapter 3

Mac and Jennifer drove close to Central Park, and they got out of the car, and started walking. Mac remembered the first horse, and buggy ride he took was with Claire. She was so adorable, and excited, and scared because it was in Central Park at night. She felt safe she was in the arms of her Husband a Detective. Jennifer took Mac's hand, and asked him if he was OK?

"Yes I'm sorry I was just thinking, is it to cold for you"?

"Not at all but is this safe"?

"Yes you are safe, it is such a beautiful ride, we are almost there". They held hands as they walked to the front entrance of the Park, and Mac walked put his hand up, and one of the buggy's came over. The man smiled asking them if they wanted the romantic tour?

"Yes that would be great"

Mac helped Jennifer up, the man handed her a blanket for her legs. Mac got up beside her, and they sat down as the man started the buggy. Jennifer leaned into Mac as they just held hands at first. She was looking around Central Park was beautiful at night the lights lite up, making it look so romantic. She was always scared of Central Park because in the movies, and TV shows she heard scary things. She never felt more content, and she knew it was because she was in Mac's arms, and she felt save, and protected.

'Jennifer look over there have you ever seen that fountain, it is beautiful during the day, but at night it is amazing"

'To be honest I do not come to Central Park much"

"Me either"

Jennifer smiled as Mac touched her chin bringing his lips over hers, as they kiss. She went into his arms as he pulled her close as the kiss lasted for what felt like forever. She blushed after as they stared into each others eyes. He whispered, 'You are so beautiful"

"Mac"

He pulled her close as she leaned her head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her. She was shaking but not from the cool air but from his touch. He was the most handsomest man she has ever seen. He was caring, and so sweet yet strong, and passionate. She didn't want this night to end, she wanted to be with Mac, but she knew she was not the type of lady to ask a man back to her place. She sure wished she was not so shy, she knew she was lonely, and needed someone special in her life. She didn't know what she would do if Mac asked her back to his place. She knew it was proper to say no but her heart probably would say yes. She turned away from Mac making him think he did something wrong, or that he upset her somehow.

"Jennifer are you OK"?

"Oh yes this is the most amazing night of my life"

"Why did you pull away from me"?

'It wasn't because of the kiss that was amazing, it is because I'm thinking things maybe I shouldn't be thinking'

Mac smiled, 'Oh now I'm curious'

"Just thinking you make me feel so special, and beautiful, I have not felt this way in so long. I just don't want this to end, now isn't that silly"

Mac whispered, 'You are beautiful, and so special, and I don't want this night to end either" They both look into each others eyes, and before they knew it they were kissing again.

[jennifer1983]

Great update Jessie. I hope I go back to Mac's place.

[melindajo2000]

This was romantic I liked it!

[jessie]

Chapter 4

Jennifer was leaning on Mac's shoulder as they made there way through Central Park. Mac touched her chin, and asked her if she was OK.

"Just wonderful Mac this is the most romantic night of my life"

"I can be romantic when I want to be"

"I don't want this night to end " Jennifer said as Mac whispered, "It will end, but I promise you, there will be more nights like this one"

Jennifer touched his cheek as he brought his lips over hers. She leaned back as he moved even closer kissing her. She was falling in love with him, and this was their first date. She didn't trust easily, but Mac was so different, and so sweet. She was scared at first knowing he was a Detective, and she knew life with a Detective would be scary. She has a friend who told her never to marry anyone in the Police Business because your life would be like hell. She knew it would be hard, but she couldn't see herself giving up on Mac, he was someone she wanted to get to know better.

The driver stopped, and asked them if they wanted to stop to spend some time at the Gazebo , most people do. Mac said he would like to but he wanted him to wait because they needed to go back to the front entrance again. The driver stopped as Mac got out , and he helped Jennifer get out of the Buggy. She took his hand as they walked over to the Gazebo, and they walked up the steps. It was all lite up, she wrapped her arms around Mac saying it was beautiful.

"Just like you Jennifer"

He walked over to a bench, and the two of them sat down. He smiled as Jennifer said this place has been used in so many movies.

"Romantic ones"?

'Yeah I love romantic films but I love mysteries too"

"Good because I love mysteries too, I love solving them" Jennifer smiled as Mac laughed too.

"Mac do you get scared with your job"?

"Yes I would be lying if I said no but I love my job too. I know that sounds bad since my job is solving murders, and crimes. I love helping families get their loved ones back, and sometimes we bring them home alive, but mostly they have been murdered. We bring the killers to justice, and for that reason I love my job."

"That is so amazing Mac, you should be proud of yourself"

"I really don`t know much about you Jennifer"

"Not much to tell, I work, love to read, exercise, I love my family. I take care of my Mom, and Dad"

"That is amazing, I lost my Father, and I don`t get to see my Mom much anymore. I miss her but with my job it is hard for me to get away"

`You get holidays don't you"?

"Yes I do but I never take them"

'Why not"?

"To busy"

"That is lame Mac you need to enjoy yourself once in awhile"

"You are right would you like to go on a Holiday with me"?


"You inviting me on a trip"? Jennifer said smiling

'Well I was thinking maybe a weekend away would be nice. I would love to go to Vegas, would you like to join me"?

"Yes I would love to"

Mac touched her face, "This has been such a wonderful night Jennifer"

Jennifer smiled as he brought is lips to hers, and they kiss. Jennifer was so overwhelmed when Mac asked her to come back to his place, and she couldn't say no so she whispered, "I would love to go back to your place"

Mac was happy he thought maybe she would say no, but he got up putting his hands out to her. She got up, and he pulled her close, and whispered, "Lets get you out of the cold, my place is close by" . They walked over to the buggy, and they got in as the Driver started to take them back to the entrance. Jennifer knew maybe she should have said no but her heart was telling her to take the chance. She has been alone for so long, and turning down Mac just didn't seem right, because she knew there was no other place she wanted to be at this moment, than in Mac's arms.

[jennifer1983]

Great update Jessie. I'm glad I'm going to Mac's place and I hope you update this story again soon.

[melindajo2000]

very good chapter, I like how this turned out

[jessie]

Chapter 5
Mac and Jennifer got to the main entrance, they paid the driver. They walked over to Mac's car, he opened the door, and Jennifer got in. He ran around getting in the car, and locked the doors.

"Would you like to go over to the Cheesecake place, and bring it back to my place, or would you like to eat there"?

" Take out would be great". Mac drove over, and parked, he said he would go in, he wanted to know what she wanted.

"Cherry Cheescake, or chocolate"

Mac smiled as he got out of the car, and ran inside. Jennifer was nervous, but she knew Mac was someone special so she knew she was making the right decision for her. She saw Mac come out with a box, he got in the car handing it to her.

" Lets go home, I will put the fireplace on, we can have coffee, and some of this cake"

"Sounds great"

Mac started to drive home, Jennifer kept looking at him. He smiled asking her if everything is ok?

"Yes tonight was wonderful, I had a wonderful time"

"Well our evening isn't over yet, I'm looking forward to that cheesecake, and that fire it is chilly out, we need to warm up"

Jennifer smiled , and Mac said they were home. He went into the underground parking his car, and they got out. Mac took the box, and wrapped his arm around her as they walked to the elevator. Jennifer leaned into him, and they got on the elevator, and went up to his floor. They walked to the door, Mac opened it, and they went inside. Mac put the cake on the table, and ran over taking her coat from her. She looked around as Mac told her to sit down he would start the coffee. He went into the kitchen , Jennifer walked to the living room looking out the window. The view was amazing, she could see Central Park, it was beautiful all lite up. She jumped as he walked up behind her wrapping his arms around her, and he kissed her neck.

"Your place is beautiful Mac"

" It is ok, the view is nice isn't it"

'Yes beautiful"

"Just like you Jennifer, are you cold"?

" A little "

Mac walked over starting the fire in the fireplace. Jennifer sat on the couch watching him. He stood up, and turned walked over sitting beside her.

"It will be warm soon, I'm sorry if I took you out tonight, it is still cold at night"

"No I loved it, I had such a wonderful time"

Mac touched his face, than he brought his lips over to hers as they kissed so tenderly. Jennifer smiled as the tea kettle went off.

Mac jumped up, " Be right back"

Jennifer sat on the couch touching her lips. She thought Mac was the most handsome man. She walked over knelling down warming her hands. She turned as Mac came back out carrying a tray with 2 slices of cake, and 2 coffees.

"Mac you bought both chocolate, and cherry now what will I do, I love both"

"Well I thought we could share"

"Share I like that". Mac smiled as he sat beside her handing her a mug of coffee. She took a sip, " Yum this is good"

"I do make great coffee, not much else but coffee I'm a pro at"

"I love coffee so that is perfect"

Mac took a piece of cake, and put it on a fork, and brought it to Jennifers mouth. She took a bite it was heavenly, he took a small bite, and whispered, "Oh this is good"

She touched Mac's cheek, they look at each other, and kiss again. It felt so right being here with Mac, he was so sweet, she loved him already, she knew that was strange , but she did, and she could see Mac really liked her too.

[Sanda]

Sorry I missed the last two updates to this awesome story but I hadn't checked this thread in awhile to see if you had updated. LOL Great updates Jessie. Jennifer and Mac are soo cute and adorable together in this story. I hope you update this story again really soon.