Like most people here, wished i owned CSI: Miami, but i don't.
oh yeah, bold words are spoken in spanish
Iris
And I'd give up forever to touch you
Cause I know that you feel me somehow
"Hey little one" Marisol said to Madison with a smile.
"Aunt Marisol" Madison yelped
"You had Spanish today didn't you" Marisol said
"Yeah" Madison said "Hi Uncle Hoartio"
"Glad you remembered I'm here" he said with a smile kissing her on the top of her head. "Momma's still at work I'm afraid" Madison said letting them in.
"Your on your own?" Horatio asked immediately concerned for his niece
Madison looked at her uncle "Yeah so?"
"You're a little young to be on your own" Horatio said quietly
"Well momma left Eric alone, when he was Madison's age" Marisol commented in Spanish
"She did?"
"Our community was all family… might be why whenever you guys investigated a crime in our area, Eric was a social outcast for months" Marisol smiled.
"Now you forgot about me!" Madison exclaimed in English "My Spanish isn't that good"
"You practice and you'll be able to talk Spanish fluently" Marisol told Madison seriously "
"I know" She sighed " hey, you guys want somthin' to eat or drink… I'm not totally sure there's anything eatable around but I'm sure I can find somthin'"
"I'd like a water please little one" Marisol said
"What about you uncle Horatio want anything"
"a water will be fine honey… in fact I'll come with you"
"He just wants to make sure Momma's feeding me" Madison told Marisol with a smile
Marisol laughed "You worry to much Horatio" Marisol told him
"Part of my job" He answered automatically.
Horatio wasn't exactly surprised to see the lack of food in the kitchen "What have you been living on recently?" He asked looking in the fridge.
"leftovers…going to Kate's" Madison replied shrugging "No biggie"
"Yes biggie… You need to eat properly to stay healthy"
"Horatio I'm ok, alright, don't stress" Madison gave him a small smile.
"Well, you are coming with Marisol and me out for dinner" Horatio said, knowing Marisol would agree once she heard about the lack of food. "Na, its alright, you and Marisol go have your romantic dinner"
"Madison"
"Horatio" Madison mimicked the expression her uncle was wearing except her eyes were sparkling. She turned and poured the glasses of water. Passing Horatio one, she walked back into the lounge "There's no food in the house" Horatio said to Marisol "None at all?"
"From what I saw, no"
"Then my little one has to come and eat with us" Marisol said, switching back to English"
"I already told Horatio that I'm not going" Madison said grumpily
"Honey you have no choice" Marisol told the little girl seriously.
"She's right you don't" Horatio put in
"I don't wanna crash your dinner" Madison muttered
"Don't worry, ok there will be plenty of time for your uncle and I to have dinner together, I just want to be sure you don't go hungry" Marisol's said quietly
"Thanks Aunt Marisol" Madison whispered "And you too Uncle Horatio"
"Your welcome honey…go grab a jacket, and I'll write your mother a note about it" Horatio said
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
"Wow Madison is exhausting" Marisol said collapsing on Horatio's couch.
"Are you alright?" He asked automatically, worried for his fiancé
"I'm fine my love" She whispered, "just tired"
"You sure?"
"I'm sure" Marisol smiled at him tiredly "I don't think that I'll be able to move for a couple of days, at least."
Horatio returned her smile then leant over her. He gently picked her up "What exactly do you think your doing?" Marisol asked.
"Putting you to bed" Horatio whispered to her, kissing her ear.
"Romantic" Marisol accused with a smile.
"Always"
And all I can taste is your sweetness
And all I can breathe is your life
"Hi Marisol" Madison said quietly. Marisol noticed the tiredness in the small girl's eyes. "Are you alright Maddy?" Marisol asked her concerned.
Madison nodded quietly. "Fine Aunt Marisol"
"Where's your mother? I need to talk to her about something important"
"She's gone to see Tina" Madison replied
Marisol recognised the nickname of crystal meth, and was more concerned when her niece said "I don't think she's going to be home for ages"
"Maddy why don't you and me go hang out?" Marisol suggested
"I gotta practice I have a Spanish oral in a couple of days"
"You know what, Madison, I'll take you home. My mother doesn't speak much English, you can practice on her, and I'll translate if needed"
"Will your mother mind?" Madison asked her interest sparked.
"No way" Marisol said "she loves kids. She's always on my little brother's back, telling him to settle down and have kids"
Madison nodded "ok" She whispered.
And sooner or later it's over
But I just don't want to miss you right now
"Marisol, how are you my daughter" Marisol's mother said coming out of the house. "Momma this is Madison, Horatio's niece, Madison this is my mother" Marisol said
"Hi" Madison said quietly standing behind Mari, scared
"Child come in" Marisol's mother said
"Momma Madison has a Spanish assignment she needs to do for school and we were wondering if she could practice on you"
"Of course you can Madison, you talk to me and I'll help as much as I can" Leah, Mari's mother, told the little girl who grinned when Marisol translated "Thanks" Maddy said "it's fine Madison, now lets start, show me your book" Leah said.
"I just need to make a phone call, I'll be right back" Marisol walked into the lounge, and dialled Horatio's number. "Caine" He answered, sounding slightly annoyed. "Bad day my love?" Marisol asked with a smile
"Hmm you could say that" Horatio answered with a sigh "Is everything ok?"
"I'm afraid my news isn't going to make your day any better" Marisol sighed
"Hearing from you makes my day better, what's your news?"
"I went to visit Suzie and Madison today. Maddy was on her own again and told me her mother's gone to see Tina"
"Tina?" Marisol could hear the anger and frustration in Horatio's voice as he uttered the words. "Ok, where's Madison now?"
"With me at my mothers. Maddy has a Spanish oral in a few days, so she's practicing her Spanish on my mother"
"When you're finished there would you mind bringing her into the lab? I'll take her until I can talk to Suzie again"
"Are you sure? She can stay with me until you're off shift"
"I don't want to trouble you"
"You sound like Maddy" Marisol laughed "She'll stay with me until you finish work then we'll go talk to Suzie together"
"You have all planned out sweetheart?' Horatio said with a laugh
Marisol laughed at him "See you in a few hours my love"
"Can't wait" Horatio said, sounding defeated again, "Tell Maddy I said hi and I'll talk to you both later"
Marisol went back into the kitchen to check on her niece and mother's Spanish lesson.
And I don't want world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
"Mari, what are you doing here?" Eric asked, noticing his sister standing near reception with a small girl near her. Marisol gave her brother a wry smile "Aren't you meant to be at home? Momma said you were going home for dinner"
"I was, but we caught a case" Eric sighed. "IAB is all over us"
"That explains why Horatio was annoyed earlier" Marisol said "So no chance your getting off any time soon?"
"Nope, Why?"
"I had plans, I guess they're going to have to wait"
"Aunt Marisol I'm hungry" Madison complained, reminding Marisol that she was there. "I have to talk to your uncle, little one, then we'll go find something to eat"
Marisol said "Ok" Madison said.
"You know, there's a great vending machine in the break room"
"No way no junk food" Marisol said automatically
"Aw come on mum, besides I practically live on the junk" Eric replied in English, "Besides the kid's starving aren't you"
Madison didn't answer not knowing if Eric was talking to her.
"Are you starving Madison?"
"No" she told him hiding behind Marisol
"He's safe Madison, he's my brother"
Madison looked up at the two at the two adults, then hid completely behind Marisol
"What's going on?" Horatio asked coming across to them.
"We're trying to convince pequeño here Eric's safe" Marisol said with a sigh, putting her hand on Madison's head "He's big" Madison said
"I am aren't I" Eric laughed "I'll leave you guys alone. Bye Madison"
"Bye" Madison whispered, watching him leave. She then looked up at her uncle "I practiced Spanish with Mari's mother" Madison informed Horatio "her mother said I was good and I can call her grandmother if I wants"
"Did she now? Well sounds like you've had a good time" Horatio smiled at her. "Yeah I did" Madison said "I have to go home soon though" She looked disappointed at the thought. Marisol touched Madison's shoulder "Don't worry" Marisol said with a small smile. "Maddy, I was wondering, would you like to stay here for a while, while I finish work, then we will go talk to your mother"
"Why do you want to talk to momma for?" Madison asked
"Because, Madison, because she is not looking after you properly and I want to know why"
"She's not?" Madison said "It's the same as what I'm used to"
Marisol could see the anger written in Horatio's eyes and his body language "Madison, you deserve a lot better then what we saw at your house the other day" Marisol told Maddy gently "Every kid does"
"No one's like me" Madison muttered. "I'm goin' home I'll see you guys later"
"Maddy" Horatio said. The little girl ran away.
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Horatio arrived at Suzie's a few hours later. "Horatio Hi… what's going on?" Suzie asked as she let him in. He didn't answer straight away, firstly giving her a once over. All the signs were there. "Suzie tell me that you're still clean"
Suzie immediately looked away from him.
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your eyes
Marisol spotted Madison sitting on the front porch of Horatio's condo. "I didn't want to go home" Madison said
"Little one come here" Marisol whispered. Madison whimpered then ran into Marisol's arms.
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
"Where is Madison?" Horatio asked Suzie
"I haven't seen her since I left this morning" Suzie shrugged
Horatio's phone began ringing. The caller Id said it was Marisol. "Hi" Horatio's voice was quiet, as he tried to control his anger "Madison is with me… she went to your house"
"Is she ok?" Horatio asked switching to Spanish
"Yes, just upset, how much longer are you going to be?"
"I'm going to grab her a bag of clothes, and then I'll come back"
"Ok" Marisol sighed.
"Love you" Horatio said to her
"Love you" Marisol hung up, and Horatio turned back to Suzie "Madison is coming to stay with me"
And I don't want world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
Marisol and Madison were still sitting on Horatio's front step when he arrived back at his house. He looked at them for a moment enjoying the view. He knew, despite their trying, Madison might be the closest thing he and Marisol ever get to their own daughter. He slowly got out of his car, and walked over to them "couldn't you get in?" He asked.
"We're enjoying the night" Marisol said "aren't we little one"
"Yeah… Mari's trying to show me the constellations, but I can't see them"
"It's difficult here in the city. Now if you were at my house in Cuba, you could see them easily" Marisol told her
"Oh… Where have you been Uncle Horatio?"
"I, I went to talk to your mother Madison" Horatio said sitting next to Madison on the opposite side to Marisol. Madison sighed "You worry too much Uncle Horatio" she informed him "Me and Momma are alright"
"I know that, but the meth can make your mother very sick, and I don't want that to happen to her"
"It makes people die" Madison said "but momma's an adult she can make decisions"
"But you shouldn't have to live with her decisions, not the bad ones"
"Doesn't mean you have to look after me"
"I want to Madison, I care about you"
"Why?"
Horatio glanced at Marisol, who had stayed silent she nodded at him "Because…Because you're my niece, my family…I don't want you to ever doubt that your loved because you are, by me and Marisol"
Madison looked at him, then turned to Marisol "I'm cold" she whispered.
"Come on we'll go inside"
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
"She's scared Horatio" Marisol told him. They were sitting together on his couch, Madison had gone to bed. "About what?"
"Everyone who's cared about her, has left her" Marisol said "Bob, Ray jr., Suzie, they've left her alone, and she's just scared to let anyone to close to her, that's all"
"I've been around her since she was four, I'm not about to leave now"
"Fear isn't logical Horatio, you should know that" Marisol looked across at him. He visibly upset about what had happened with Maddy, which made Marisol move, and lean her head against him "Maddy will be ok" Marisol whispered "We'll be ok"
"I know" he whispered back
And I don't want world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
Horatio looked into the spare bedroom, early the next morning. Madison was still there he saw with a sigh. Her face was a picture of peace, something that Horatio had never seen on Madison before. He smiled. "Horatio?" Marisol whispered
"Go back to bed sweetheart, I'm just checking on Madison"
"Seeing if she was still there?" Marisol asked Horatio looked at her with surprise "You know you are the third woman I swear can read my mind"
"The third?" Marisol asked curiously
"The other two are Alexx, the M.E at work, and my mother"
Marisol smiled. "When you let people in, my love, your not that hard to read"
Horatio smiled, as Marisol hugged him "She looks so peaceful"
"Yeah" Mari smiled then Horatio heard her yawn
"Marisol, you better go back to bed"
"I like this" She said, ignoring Horatio "watching her"
Horatio immediately picked up on what she was thinking "soon, sweetheart" He said touching her hand "soon, we'll have our own little one"
"Now who's reading minds" Marisol asked as Horatio walked her back to their bedroom. "a gift sweetheart" Horatio laughed "Now, unless you want Eric to make my life as miserable as he possibly can, because I didn't look after you properly, get some sleep"
"Night Horatio"
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Madison walked into the kitchen. "Hi uncle Horatio" She said quietly.
"Hey Maddy, sleep ok?"
"Yeah" Madison nodded. "I think I kinda owe you an apology, I was a brat yesterday, and you and Mari are trying to help me…anyway I'm sorry"
"Maddy come here" Horatio said Madison stood at arms length. Horatio leaned forward and grabbed her hand and gently pulled her towards him "Maddy I know this is hard for you, trust me If I thought there was a way to get your mother off the meth with you there, I would do it…but you might be the only person who can convince her to get off"
Madison nodded "I wanna get her off too" she admitted "I love you too, uncle Horatio"
"Little one, you need to go get ready for school" Marisol said quietly, making the other two jump "ok Aunt Marisol" Madison said grinning. She started to walk into the spare bedroom, but changed her mind, and hugged Marisol "what was that for?" Marisol asked
"Cause I can" Madison replied winking at her aunt, turning around and running into the spare room. Marisol laughed then went over to the coffee maker. "I need to wake up" she mumbled. Horatio smiled "You know what" he said
"What?"
"I think you look the most beautiful in the morning before your coffee"
Marisol smiled "save the compliments until I can comprehend what you're saying alright my love" She told him going across to him and kissing him gently
"Gross!" Madison declared appearing again. The two adults laughed at her.
And I don't want world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
Madison skipped her first class and went to visit her mother. "Maddy are you ok? Where did you stay last night?"
"At uncle Horatio's….Momma I'm going to stay there until you get clean again, cause I don't want you to die from the bad stuff"
"Maddy I'm going to get clean, but I need you"
"I'll still be around, but I'm not going to live here that's all"
"Madison please don't leave"
"You broke your promise momma, so I'm going away until you can make me trust you when your clean" Madison turned to leave "Bye Momma"
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Madison sat on the beach, watching the sun go down. Horatio and Marisol were sitting a little away from her, enjoying the peace. "Maddy looks happy" Horatio said quietly. "Yeah" Marisol said. She looked at him. "She's not the only one"
Horatio laughed "You know I haven't come to the beach, just to be here for a long time"
"Somthin' you're going to have to get used to, if you plan to keep Madison and I around" Marisol informed him.
"I do" Horatio said kissing Marisol.
"Good because I plan on keeping you two, too" She whispered.
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am