I'm Back
Breathe...in...out...
Can't...
I'm surrounded by tubes, monitors...they're beeping
That incessant noise...
Why?
He's sitting there
Next to me
Reach out...clutch his hand...please
Still can't...
Fire
So hot
Smoke...my lungs...
All I can do is cough
Can't scream
Can't shout
Can't call for help
I'm alone
But no...he's here
Holding my body
Brushing back strands of my golden hair as I lie helpless
I want to tell him I'm fine...that he doesn't need to worry...
But I can't
His voice, yelling for someone, anyone...it's fading away...away...
Darkness
Then, a voice, faint at first, but I can just hear it...
His voice...
Why can't I answer him..?
A warm hand, clutching mine...it's his...
He is my anchor, holding me down to this earth
Wait, he's calling me...I want to answer...must answer
Yes!
Eric...
I'm back...
You brought me back...
If you readers didn't guess it, I got my inspiration from episode 7.14 (Smoke Gets In Your C.S.I.'s)...I love showing Calleigh's emotions, especially since she is depicted as such a strong woman in the show. Eric brings out her soft, almost helpless side-there is just so much one can do... :) Please read and review! I welcome both compliments and corrections! Thanks!