Mac woke up from the same nightmare that had been plaquing him since last three years. There had been a break since last year, but meeting Chloe brought it all back. His little girl and his wife died in a car accident three years back. His body was stuck and his little girl was alive for half an hour there on the backseat.
Every second that passed was like living hell for him. His daughter and Chloe were same age and Chloe had deep pain inside her and secrets lots of secrets which screamed inside him to protect the little girl even more.
Next morning Maya opened the door to find Mac standing there and a smile danced on her lips. Maya had a teasing smile " care for a drink Chief ". Mac shook his head " I don't drink in the morning". Maya laughed " I was talking for coffee Chief, I won't dare to offer drink to police chief ". Mac nodded " than I won't stand for ceremony ".
Smiling she let him inside and served him coffee " how is she " asked Mac. Maya nodded " she was silent yesterday, but she slept fine, why are you here Chief". Mac smiled " you can call me Mac, I like that you are staight forward. I will speak my mind freely than".
" I want to adopt Chloe " spoke Mac in one breath, and finally he felt peace from the ghost that were circling around him since yesterday. Maya looked at him with sharp glance " why do you think you deserve her Mac".
Mac was stunned for a second but he understood where this question was coming from " I am not deserving of Chloe, Maya, but I will try my best to be deserving of her, my wife and my seven years old daughter died in a car crash three years back. I have this void inside me that I find inside Chloe too. We both are dying for someone who can love us. I would love to have a daughter like Chloe, Maya".
Maya smiled " I like your reasoning Mac, let's meet Chloe and ask her" . Mac turned to find Chloe standing behind them, listening to them silently.