DISCLAIMER: I don't own CSI Miami and I don't make any money from it.

Authors Note: This is the continuence of Don't abuse or you will lose in the game of love. I started this story back in 2008, but didn't finish it until recently for many reasons. Over the years it has grown on me like the characters have and it have been quite fun to see how they change in various ways. I hope for those of you who read it enjoy it.

Authors Note 2: Thanks to Bola and HCrazy for betaing, you guys rock.

Summary: This is a story with mixed feelings as Horatio and Calleigh are having trouble in their marriage. Cassidy and Dean are having some problems on their own. And Jake is trying to get in contact with is sons mother after all these years. It takes place about six years after the last story finished off.

Bloodshot Tears.

Chapter 1

Calleigh was just about to go to work when her doorbell suddenly rang. She quickly finished up in the bathroom, before hurrying downstairs to open. Outside she found Cassidy and Cora outside. Cassidy looked really stressed out, but Cora quickly wrapped her arms around Calleigh and said, "Grandma, I missed you."

"I missed you, too, sweetheart. So how is my little starlite?" said Calleigh, and gave her six-year-old granddaughter a warm hug.

"Just fine. How are you, grandma?" the little girl replied.

"I'm well," Calleigh answered with a smile, and then looked over at Cassidy for an explanation as to why they were there so early.

"Mum, can you please take her just for the day since I have a seminar I completely forgot about. Not only have that, but school is closed today as the teachers are having some kind of and annual meeting. I would ask Dean, but he's busy too…" Cassidy started, looking at her mother for help.

"It's okay. I can take her," said Calleigh, looking at the young girl. "So are you excited about coming to work with me?"

Cora grinned widely with a nod then asked, "Yeah… but can we stop by gramps on the way there because it's been a while since I've seen him too."

"Of course," said Calleigh and smiled at her.

"Thanks mum," said Cassidy then looked down at her daughter. "I gotta run. See you later, my little ladybug." Cassidy bent and gave Cora a tight hug and kiss then reached for Calleigh. She gave her a quick peck on the cheek then headed down to her car.

Calleigh just shook her head then looked down at Cora. She smiled. "So… ready to go see gramps?"

"Yes," she said and let her hand reach out for Calleigh's. Calleigh smiled, and let her hand join with her granddaughter's before they walked down to the car.

Horatio was slowly walking down the hallway, as the lazy sun was shining through the windows. He smiled as he could hear Natalia and Ryan having a minor quarrel, they never seemed to grow up. Then his peace got interrupted by a familiar, tiny voice yelling out, "Grandpa, grandpa!"

Horatio turned and first looked right into Calleigh's green eyes; he tilted his head a little and smiled at her. She bowed her head a little and then she smiled back, before Horatio's eyes went over to his granddaughter. He smiled down at her and said, "Hey angel face, what are you doing here."

"I'm gonna come with grandma to work, but wanted to say hello to you first," said Cora, happily and hugged him tightly.

Horatio lifted her up and said, "So how are you?"

"I'm great grandpa cause I'm outta school today and I get to spend all day with grandma in the gun lab. Pretty cool huh?" Said Cora excitedly, nodding her head up and down

"Very cool," said Horatio and smiled at Calleigh again, she was now inside the DNA lab talking to Natalia.

Little Cora put let her tiny hand pull one his jacket getting his attention. "So how are you grandpa? Catch any bad guys lately?"

"I'm good and I have… So are you sure you won't spend the day with me instead of grandma?" he asked, since he had missed spending time with her.

"Totally, because mum would never let me be near guns, and grandma got all kinds of weapons and guns and all that stuff. I really love it as it is so much fun and you do mostly paper work," she answered honestly.

"I see, but you know your mum is right, you shouldn't play around with guns, they are quite dangerous," said Horatio.

"I know that, but it's not like grandma is letting me play with the ones that are loaded," said Cora, looking at him with innocent eyes.

"Hmmm," he said and looked over at Calleigh, she was throwing her head back and giggling happily at something. He had missed that happy giggle lately.

"Grandpa, is something wrong?" Cora asked, since there was something in his eyes that wasn't right.

Horatio got woken back to reality by the sound of her voice and said, "No, no, I'm sorry I was just thinking or a short minute."

Horatio gently put her down, steadying her as her feet touched the ground. The red head changed the subject, by saying "So what has been keeping you so busy, angel? Why haven't I had a visit from you in such a long time?"

She shrugged. "Nothing really, trying to get mum and dad to give me a dog, but mum says no since she says she don't have time for that. Dunno what she means since I would be the one taking care of it," said Cora, looking at him a bit confused while Horatio let out a chuckle.

He looked over toward the DNA lab again only to discover that Calleigh was gone. His blue eyes search around for a moment with no luck.

"Angel face, why don't you see what your uncle Ryan is up to?" asked Horatio.

"Totally, see you in a bit grandpa," said Cora and happily ran off towards the trace lab.

Horatio walked up the stairs toward his office.

Once inside he saw Calleigh sitting by his desk, the blonde's eyes focused intently on his laptop. Her hair was flowing loosely about her shoulders. The golden blonde now mix with a few white strands showing signs of her aging but Calleigh was more beautiful than ever.

Horatio stared at her, watching her concentrate. She looked a bit tired but why he didn't know and he didn't ask. Calleigh didn't tell and he figured she would tell him when she was ready to do so.

"So… it's here you are hiding, beautiful," he said and walked over to her.

"Wouldn't say hide exactly," she said and looking up at him. His golden red hair now had clear shades of grey in it, but he was still handsome.

"So you are babysitting," he softly said.

"I am. But I don't mind though. I love having Cora around," she said thoughtfully with a smile.

He exhaled softly, "It reminds you of when Cassie was young, you miss those days don't you." he said. It really wasn't a question. He felt the same way she did.

"I do, but that is a long time ago, she grew up way too fast," said Calleigh honestly. The blonde wished she could turn back time. She wished she was able to have another little girl but now it was a little too late.

Horatio agreed. "That she did," he said, wondering if Calleigh was still regretting not having more children.

"I better get to it," she said with a smile. "Will I see you at home later handsome?" she asked.

Horatio looked down and shook his head back and forth. "Overtime," he said quietly.

"Again," she said a bit frustrated. "I hardly ever see you anymore Horatio."

"That's… not only my fault," he explained.

"Don't you think I know that," she said with a sigh and crossed her arms over her chest.

His eyes locked on hers. "I will be home early tomorrow though," he continued in a hopeful tone.

"And I'm on the night shift," she blew out an annoyed breath. "This isn't working is it," she said with sadness in her tone.

Horatio shook his head in a no. "Not really. We hardly see each other anymore," he said and leaned his head down against the top of hers.

"I miss you," she though, but before she actually said it he said, "I miss you too sweetheart."

"I better get to work," she nodded at him. "Will you please wake me if I happened to fall asleep before you get home tonight? I'm tired and I don't know how late you'll be but I'll do my best," she explained softly.

"Of course I will. Have fun with Cora," he said then leaned down, softly pressing his lips against hers in a loving kiss.

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