Chapter 7

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In the morning, Mac awoke to the sound of Aria's unwell state, causing him to let out a weary sigh. He discreetly slipped into the closet to change his attire before emerging and making his way to the bathroom. "Hey Mac," Aria greeted weakly, to which Mac responded with a simple "hey Ari."

Concerned, Mac gently inquired, "Are you alright, Ari?" as he soothingly rubbed her back. "No, I'm not. Everything hurts. I've been crying since I woke up," Aria confessed. Mac tenderly pulled her closer, assuring her, "Come here. Everything is going to be alright, I promise," as he continued to comfort her with his back rubs. Overwhelmed with emotions, Aria found solace in Mac's shoulder, her tears soaking his shirt.

After Aria had finished, Mac flushed the toilet and the two of them exited the bathroom together. Aria grabbed her trusty black bag, packing medicine and water. "Are you ready?" Mac asked, to which Aria replied with a determined nod. "Yeah, let's go," she said. With that, Mac and Aria locked up their house and embarked on their journey to the airport.

Upon reaching the airport, Mac and Aria were met by Jack, who exclaimed, "They're here!" Mac glanced at Aria and asked, "Are you ready?" Aria met his gaze and replied, "Yes, I am." Stepping out of the car, they joined the rest of the crew on the plane.

Mac settled into his seat, and Aria chose to sit on his lap. Jack occupied the seat beside them, while Riley found a spot towards the back of the plane. As the aircraft took off, Aria rested her head on Mac's shoulder, seeking comfort. The stress of the situation began to weigh on her, but Mac was there, providing unwavering support and lifting her spirits.

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