By MyManicandI
Chapter 2


Laura walked towards Mac's office at the lab. It was a gusty, dreary day. She should have been used to it as it was September in new York.
Today was 11th September, 7 years ago her beloved Mother, Claire Conrad Taylor had died in the 9/11 attacks. It was always a hard time of year for Mac and Laura, But thet were always there for each other no matter what, Always supporting each other and had a very strong deep connection and understanding of each other. Claire's passing had devestated them both. it was the most cruel death, Unexpected. A unexpected death of a innocent woman. Mac had kept a beach ball which Claire had blown up as it had her breathe inside, Laura had kept her Mother's necklace which she always wore. It had a picture of the three of them, Mac, Claire and Laura.
Each year on September 11th Mac and Laura had coffee in The Coffee Shop in memory of Claire. Mac, Claire and Laura all used to go there every Sunday morning, It was a family tradition. The pain of Claire's death was still there in both Mac and Laura'a hearts, It would always be there, They learn't to accept that.
Laura opened the door to Mac's office and stepped inside.
"Hey, You coming?" Laura asks Mac.
"yes, Of course." responds Mac smiling at his beautiful daughter.

Mac and Laura strolled inside The Coffee Shop. "Hi, Nice to see you again. How have you been?" asks Amber, A waitress at The Coffee Shop.
"Good, Yourself?" replys Mac.
"Yeah alright, Still working here though. How have you been Laura, It's been a while since we met up?asks Amber.
"Good, Looking for a job now though." replys Laura.
"Well Manhattan's a big place, Lots of jobs around." replys Amber.
"Wish me luck." Says Laura.
Amber smiles. "What can i get you?...Let me guess, Two black coffee's, two sugars?" asks Amber confidently.
Amber and laura had become close after Amber's split with long term boyfriend Jake. Laura had comforted her and they became very close going out to bars an clubs.
Amber strolled away going to make the order.
"So, What have you been doing? I've hardly seen you all week." asks Mac.
"Well, I might be getting a longer performance time at Cozy's." says Laura gleefully.
"That's great." says Mac looking proud at Laura.
"Yeah it is, I'm just not sure if it's something i want to do as a career." says Laura.
"Well, You've got the grades you can do more or less anything and you know i will support you. There is a new job at the lab available, You'd be perfect for the job, Determined, Intelligent and a degree in forensic science which might help." says Mac with a chuckle.
"Yeah that would help" laughs Laura.
"So?... Apply for the job at the lab" Says Mac.
"I'll see. I need to get a job anyway to keep up with the rent." Replys Laura unsure.
"Just think about it. How's Ryan doing?" asks a curious Mac.
Ryan Raeburn was probably the only boyfirend of Laura's he had approved of. Ryan and Mac got on great. Ryan and Laura had bumped into each other at a record store and got talking.
"Ah...Well, We broke up a couple of weeks ago." says Laura.
"Why?...Do you want to talk about it?" asks Mac.
"It just wasn't working." says Laura wishing it was true, Wishing he hadn't broken her heart, Wishing he could of accepted everything about her.
Amber walked over to the tab;e by the window where Mac and Laura were seated.
"Here are you drinks." says Amber placing the coffee on the table.
"Thanks, How much?" asks Mac getting his wallet out.
"Five dollars." replys Amber.
Mac hands Amber the monet including a two dollar tip.
"Enjoy." Amber says smiling.
Amber strolled away going to serve another table.
"Here's to Claire." Laura says raising her glass.
"To Claire." replys Mac rasing his glass to Laura's.
"Cheers." Mac and Laura say in unison.