A/N: This is a sequel to The Importance of Being a Caine. I've skipped some 'episodes' that happened between these two stories. Once I finish this story I might go back and write the other stories if I have enough demand for them. Just to let you know, I'm in the process of moving so it might be a while before I have a chance to update again. Enjoy the story!

Disclaimer: I don't own CSI or any of these characters, except for Belle, Gavin, Josh, Emily, and a few others.

Vacation

"I matched the bullet from the Hansen case to the gun we found in the stolen car. We've got our murder weapon."

Horatio Caine looked up from the paperwork piled on his desk and gave Calleigh a tired smile. "Good job," he said, rubbing his eyes, "Thanks for all your hard work on this case."

"Thank you," she said politely, then she paused before adding "Horatio, are you alright? You look like you didn't sleep at all this weekend."

"I'm fine," he said giving her a smile that thanked her for her concern, "But you're right, I didn't get much sleep this weekend. Belle and Gavin were having a fight and she spent the weekend at my house, crying her eyes out. I spent the last few days comforting her and worrying about her."

"Is everything okay?" Calleigh asked, "Was it just one of those newlywed spats or was it something more serious?"

"It's all right now," Horatio said, leaning back in his chair, "Belle walked in on Gavin hugging another woman and she freaked out; she even went so far as to throw her wedding ring at him."

"He's already cheating on her!" Calleigh asked in disbelief, "They've only been married a little over a year!"

Horatio laughed, "She jumped to the same conclusion you just did. It turns out, though, that the other woman was his little sister's best friend. Gavin was planning a getaway for Belle and him, and Stacy is a travel agent and could get him a discount. She was just giving him some last minute details about the trip and he was simply thanking her. She's like a sister to him."

"Oh," Calleigh said, sheepishly, "so did the truth finally come out?"

"Yeah," Horatio said, "Gavin came over last night with flowers and apologized. Everything is back to normal again."

"Good," Calleigh said relieved, "For a minute there I was afraid I was going to have to use Gavin for target practice."

Horatio smiled, "Yeah, when Belle came over crying, I was ready to punch the daylights out of him, but luckily for him, I have my reputation to think about."

Calleigh laughed. "Well at least everything's all better now." Horatio nodded, agreeing with her. "Well I'd better go back to work, the gang shootout from last week has me backlogged til who knows when." She headed for the door and then paused in the doorway before turning back to Horatio. "Horatio," she began, "I know this probably isn't the best time to bring this up, but Saturday is mine and Ryan's anniversary, and we were planning on going to the Keys for the weekend to celebrate. I was wondering if you'd be able to watch the kids for a couple of days while we're gone."

"Sure," Horatio said, "I'd love to have them at my house for a few days."

"Thank you so much!" Calleigh said, "But you're sure it isn't any trouble?"

"Cal," he said, raising one eyebrow, "I raised Belle all by myself and I've tended your kids a hundred times, I can do it."

"I know you can, I just forget sometimes that you're not Ryan. He still needs some help in that department occasionally. " she said smiling, "Is it okay if we drop them off at 3 on Friday?"

"That will be just fine." Horatio said.

"Great," Calleigh said turning towards the door, "Thanks again. Oh, and by the way, let's not try for a mass case of chicken pox this time," she said turning to wink at him.

"I promise," Horatio said with a chuckle as he watched her walked down the hall. When Josh was six and Emily was two, they had spent the weekend at Uncle Horatio's. Ryan and Calleigh had returned from their trip to find Josh, Emily and Belle cover in itchy red spots. Somehow they had all gotten chicken pox at the same time and Horatio had had one heck of a weekend taking care of them. With a smile on his face, Horatio turned back to his work, hoping that this weekend would be a little less adventurous. He could not have been more wrong.