Maybe the shooting is part of a larger conspiracy within the city. Danny was getting too close to uncovering something big, like a corrupt police or political cover - up. His team initially suspects a random act of violence, but as they dig deeper, they find connections to powerful people. Danny's condition in the hospital becomes a race against time. His partner Stella might take on a more aggressive role in the investigation, vowing to find out who did this to Danny. Meanwhile, Danny has some near - death experiences in the hospital that make him see visions or have flashbacks that provide crucial clues to the case.
A criminal he recently put behind bars might be a likely suspect. That criminal could have friends or family on the outside who want revenge for his incarceration. They might have planned the shooting as a way to send a message to the CSI team that they can't be messed with.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is also a great place to find CSI New York crossover fanfiction. There are some really high - quality and unique stories there. The tagging system on AO3 makes it easy to filter and find exactly what you're looking for.
A notable CSI New York crossover fanfiction is 'Across the Crime Scenes'. In this one, the characters from CSI New York cross paths with characters from an adjacent crime - solving unit. The character interactions are really well - developed, and the story has a great flow that makes it a great read for those who love crossovers.
A common theme is the display of friendship and loyalty. When Lindsay is shot, her colleagues show their deep - seated loyalty by working tirelessly to find the person responsible. Another theme is the exploration of vulnerability. Lindsay, who is usually strong in the show, is now in a very vulnerable state, and this can be used to explore different aspects of her character.
A plot could be that Ryan gets shot while following a lead in a serial killer case. He stumbles upon the killer's lair by accident and is shot before he can call for backup. His injury makes the team more determined to catch the killer. They analyze the evidence found at the scene of Ryan's shooting and use it to track down the serial killer. As Ryan recovers, he provides valuable insights from his brief encounter with the killer.
One common theme is the outsider's perspective. Since the OC is new, they often see things in the CSI New York world that the regular characters might miss. Another theme is friendship. As the OC tries to fit in, they form new bonds with the existing team members.
The plot could involve Danny being shot while protecting a key witness. This would put the whole case at risk as the witness might be too scared to cooperate without Danny's presence. The team then has to both protect the witness and find the shooter to ensure Danny's sacrifice wasn't in vain.
There's a fanfiction called 'OC in the Big Apple'. In this story, the original character is a prodigy in forensic science. It's really exciting as it shows how the OC challenges the established ways of the CSI New York team and brings new perspectives to their investigations. The character development is really well - done.
In many CSI NY fanfictions where Lindsay gets shot, it often leads to a series of emotional and intense plot developments. For example, her colleagues might be thrown into a state of shock and determination to find the perpetrator. They would start investigating every possible lead with a newfound sense of urgency. Her injury could also be a catalyst for some long - hidden feelings among her friends or co - workers to surface.