Title: Heaven and Hell
Author: Hcrazy
Rating: M
Disclaimers: CSI: Miami and the characters belong to CBS and Jerry Bruckheimer. They are not mine but I can dream, dream, and dream!
This is a continuation of the time-line after Captured. This is my second story, picking up where Captured left off.
Summary: Calleigh and Horatio's relationship moves forward, Horatio does something very unexpected for her. The feds are tracking Raymond and want Horatio's help, agent Park and the Feds will stop at nothing to find him.
Enjoy!
Here we go…
Heaven and Hell
III
Days passed before their dinner plans ever got started. Calleigh's dad got sick and she took care of him, not wanting him to be alone. She apologized to Horatio, who could use the rest anyway. His body was still healing from all the damage done. He went home and rested, leaving her alone with her dad. He offered to help her but Calleigh thought it would be best if he went home. After everything that happened already, the last thing she wanted was for Horatio to get sick. She also didn't want him to see how out of control her father could get when he drank sometimes.
They spoke on the phone a few times, and laughed about how they could not seem to get together. They spoke about how much they missed one another and how quickly the time was passing. They would see each other the next day. Horatio had an appointment with Dr. Gannon and Calleigh was determined to make sure he kept it. Horatio accepted her offer willingly; at this point he would have done anything just to be with her. He told her he would be picking her up at 11:00 am the next morning.
Calleigh's cell phone rang now and she answered it, looking down to see the caller ID. She already knew who it was; she just loved seeing his name on her phone. She smiled and opened it.
"Hello handsome."
"Good morning, beautiful. How was your night, did you… sleep well?"
"Only when you're lying next to me, which better be... very soon." Her voice stressing the words. She closed her eyes to his voice.
"Mmm, I was thinking the same thing, which... can't be soon enough.
Any chance on um… us, leaving early?" His voice oozed sensually in her ear.
She smiled now and felt heat race through her. She could have blushed, this man was just too sweet, and he just melted her with his words and voice. She didn't know where she found the strength to stay away from him, but then realization hit and she knew her father could easily cause that to happen.
"Hang on a minute, ok?"
"Sure."
He could hear her speaking muffled, she was talking to her dad.
Dad you gonna be ok if I leave a little early this morning?
I told you I'm fine, I was even thinking of going out a little later.
Dad, promise me you're not going out today...promise?"
Alright...ok, I promise lamb-chop. I promise.
"Horatio, you still there?"
"I am."
"Ok, you're on, come and get me. I'll be ready and waiting."
"Mmm, see you in a few minutes."
"Ok, see you in a.. -Horatio? Horatio?" She laughed as she thought of him rushing off the phone.
About 7 minutes later her bell rang. She opened the door with a huge smile, trying not to blush.
"Just how many stop lights did you blow?
He smiled and looked down. "I didn't see any, um,... stop lights."
She giggled and he wiggled his eyebrows to her. She leaned up and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. His eyebrows went up.
"Give me a minute."
She turned and walked back inside. While he pondered the sweetness of her lips and her body.
His eyes admired her walk and his eyebrows went up again. She was gorgeous, her small waist and her beautifully shaped rear, killer legs, he thought. She said goodbye to her dad and they were out the door.
The moment she pulled the door closed and turned, he backed her up against it and kissed her deeply. She was stunned and when he backed off, her eyes were still closed, she was still dazed. He moved in and gave her a very soft kiss now, her lips responded to his.
His hand slipped down her arm, reaching for her hand and when he found it, he broke the kiss. Calleigh opened her eyes in awe and stared at him. His beautiful blue eyes, shimmering back at her, they crinkled.
He smiled at her and tugged a bit on her hand. His voice went husky, "Mmm, c'mon."
"I'm coming..." She quickly answered him being pulled, without thinking, but Horatio didn't miss a beat.
He chuckled. "Mm-hmm, you will be, very, very soon."
"Horatio!" Calleigh's eyes went wide in shock as her voice rose higher.
Horatio chuckled and opened the door for her now but quickly stole another kiss, before letting her get in. He closed the door after her and walked around to get in. He looked at her and smiled.
Her hair was loose, cascading over her shoulders. Her lips looked full and incredibly delectable; she had on a coral lipstick and small pearl earrings that he couldn't wait to get his lips around.
She wore a clingy white v-neck shirt that showed off her stomach and curvy shape, with a pair of low rise tight blue jeans. Her wonderful smell awaking his senses fully, he felt a tightening in his groin and tried his best to change the subject. He was already fighting himself for control.
"So did you eat yet? I thought I'd take you for a bite to eat first?"
"How about we do that after the doctor?"
"We can do it then too." He smiled to her.
"I um, had a little something already, sorry, but I can go for a nice cup of coffee."
"Good I know the perfect little place."
He leaned over to her and she moved closer and gave him another kiss.
He opened his eyes slowly, treasuring it. "I miss you." His voice went low, gravelly, as he leaned in close and gave her soft light kisses, barely brushing across her lips.
She closed her eyes to him, just listening to him talk to her. How she loved his voice. She wanted to tell him how much, but not just yet, she thought with a smile.
His sent filled the car and her head, her senses kicking in and arousing her even more. He smelled so good it made her ache with need. She smiled, "I miss you too. I can't wait to be with-you alone, just-the two of us." Her words were broken up as he kissed her.
"How's tomorrow looking?" He asked with a grin.
"I'll let you know when we get back later; I can see if he's doing better, ok?"
"Mm-hmm." He nodded yes.
He gave her another kiss and started the engine. He pulled out and started to drive, he licked his lips.
Calleigh couldn't control her eyes, which were riveted on his mouth at the moment. That tongue, his tongue, the way he always licked his lips, drove her crazy. Her pulse increased and she felt heat spread through her.
Her eyes scanned down his masculine body. He had on a silk white button down shirt and a Grey pair of slacks. She thought he looked great and smelled great too. She would have to find out exactly what that was he had on, It worked wonders on her senses. Could the man get any sexier, she thought, trying to control herself.
He pulled up to a small café with tables and chairs outside, over looking the beach. She knew she liked it already. They sat and had coffee talking about her dad for a while. After a bit she got off the subject and onto him.
"It's beautiful here, Horatio. You come here often?"
"I'll come here even more now, with you."
She smiled and looked away. So how's Timmy?"
"Ok. His dad's still away. We're supposed to get together tomorrow or the next day. I thought I take him for a bite to eat, see maybe if he'll open up some more. We'll see how it goes."
"That's great Horatio, I hope he open's up to you, he needs to talk to someone. And you're a great someone to talk to." She smiled brightly at him.
"Mmm." He looked down and smiled.
She loved that smile. The shy one, when he looked down. The real one, that said he was truly happy. She wished she could see it all the time, she wished and smiled thinking, just how much she loved this man.
God, just how much she wanted him right now, right here. She thought about it and laughed now. He gave her a surprised look.
"What?"
"You want to get out of here?" Calleigh asked him with a wicked smile.
"You are reading my mind again, beautiful. Let's go." His voice was low and smooth.
Horatio took out a ten dollar bill and left it on the table. He led her away with his hand on the small of her back. They both walked back to the hummer and Horatio opened the back door. Calleigh turned and looked at him with question.
"Just get in, and move over." He climbed in right behind her.
She laughed. "I feel like a teenager, Horatio."
"And I feel like a starving animal in need substance... In need of you." His words close to a growl.
He moved close to her and looked in her eyes. He waited as she slowly closed her eyes and moved forward to kiss him. She kissed him gently, but he kissed her back hard, hungrily.
His hands quickly roamed her body as he pulled her over on top of him. He kissed her neck as he tangled his hands in her hair gently.
A thought crossed his mind, as he slid them both to the middle of the back seat. He kissed her again and his hands went to the middle of her back, supporting her, as he leaned her back on the console. She quickly got nervous, lifting up half way.
Her breathing was uneven, her eyes went wide. "Horatio?.."
"Sshh, trust me, trust me, I got you." He whispered, as his right hand slowly made its way to her face and caresses it. She closed her eyes, reveling in his touch, letting him lay her back now.
His hand slid down slowly to her neck and over the center of her chest. She softly moaned as she took a breath in, her chest rising as his hand rested on it. His hand slid slowly over her shirt, caressing her breasts and traveled slowly down to her stomach.
"Ho..ratio" She moaned softly as sensation rolled across her body.
He leaned forward and lifted her shirt just enough to kiss and lick her bare stomach. She moaned again now, feeling his soft lips upon her, as her hands found their way into his hair. She ran her fingers through his hair and caressed his face with her hands. He lifted his head up to find her eyes looking back at him, her mouth slightly parted and her breathing uneven. He gave her a lustful smile as he lowered his mouth to her flat stomach and kissed her again and again.
"Oh.. my... " She moaned, as his hand slid under her shirt and softly caressed her breast through her bra, his thumbs grazing her taut nipples. Now in ecstasy, she moaned again, "I .. trust.. you."
He lifted her back up to him, while kissing her neck and going to her lips again. Her fingers now quickly found their way to his shirt buttons. She undid one at a time, kissing and licking his chest, slowly, sensually. He swallowed hard and groaned, as he rested his head back on the seat and reveled in her soft ministrations, he moaned in pleasure. "Cal... Ahh"
He slid down a little and Calleigh grinded back and forth on his rigid length. He gasped and grabbed onto her hips tightly, sliding her more to him. She leaned down and slid her tongue across his lips teasingly, as her hands slid lower, and her fingers found his belt.
He stopped her with his hands and broke the kiss. She leaned her head forward on his, resting it now. Both of them catching their breath, he whispered to her in a husky voice.
"How about... we go to my..place...and reschedule thi-"
"Oh my god! What time is it?" Her eyes went wide and she lifted her head off his.
"Cal, It's time we um, – I don't think I can wait a minute longer."
"Horatio, the time!"
He looked at his watch and nodded. "It's... 10:30."
"C'mon, move over, we have to go." She said, pulling down her shirt.
"Calleigh, I'm fine...trust me. I think?" He chuckled. "If I... wait any longer.. I'm really going to need a doctor."
"You're going to the doctor, Horatio. We'll continue this later, ok." It was not a question.
She moved off of him and his hands slid off her now. She fixed her shirt as he buttoned up, with a groan. She turned to him and gave him a light kiss, running her fingers through his hair. Her eyes quickly noticing the bulge in his pants still, looked back up to his eyes. She threaded her fingers through his hair, "There you go, perfect, just like before."
His eyes focused on her full lips, and he nodded to her. He took her
face in both hands now and looked deep into her eyes for a moment. He kissed her and smiled.
"Beautiful.. you're, so beautiful." His voice went low and smooth, while his right hand slid down on her hair.
She smiled. "Ok, you're not going to seduce your way out of this one, your going."
He moved more toward her and kissed her neck and suckled her ear, breathing into it. She moaned softly, "Oooh" her eyes closed again in pleasure.
He whispered close to her ear, "It looks like... it's working to me."
"Horatio Caine!" She pulled away.
"His brows went up and he put his hands up to her. "Ok, alright... We're going."
He opened the door and helped her out. Then opened the front door for her and closed it. He got back in and started the engine, looking over to her with a smiled.
"What are you smiling at?"
"Mmm, I love it when you get that look." So enticing, he thought to himself.
She shook her head at him and smiled. "I hope the appointment is quick."
"Ah yes, finally something we both can agreed on." He chuckled as he pulled away.
They waited in the doctor's office, sitting together looking around at all of Joe's degrees. There was some paintings and a few statues. A couch and two cushioned chairs in front of his desk. They didn't wait long as the door opened and Joe came walking in. He went right over to them.
"Well you decided to come back, I see." He smiled and shook Horatio's hand and leaned over to give Calleigh a quick hug.
"Not by choice." Horatio said, with a slight nod toward Calleigh. She quickly poked him in the side, catching him. He chuckled now. "See."
"Well I'm sure she has your best interest at heart." Joe smiled at her.
She smirked at Horatio and gave Joe a smile. "Why thank you doctor, I'm glad somebody can see that." She looked back at Horatio.
"Ok, why don't we moved this into the examine room. Follow me." Joe led the way and they followed. Horatio stood behind Calleigh as she walked, following Joe now. Joe opened the door and stood to the side letting them walk in first.
"Ok, up on the table Horatio, and I need that shirt off of you."
Joe stepped over to the counter top and opened his chart, looking down at it.
Horatio stood and unbuttoned his shirt, slipping it off. Calleigh's hand was out waiting, she took it from him and put it on the hook on the back of the door. She took a seat in the chair and watched Horatio step up and sit on the table.
Calleigh's eyes slowly began to roam down his chest and body for a moment, taking in his masculine form, forgetting where she was. As her eyes traveled back up, she found his head tilted to her and a sly grin on his face. He wiggled his eyebrows and she turned her head to the wall, as her face got hot and red.
Joe walked over now and sat on the stool in front of him, next to Calleigh. He started asking questions.
"So how you feeling Horatio? Any more discomfort or pain?" Joe's eyes fixed on his.
"I'm feeling much better and I think the tape can go." Horatio held his gaze.
"Any pain?" Joe watched him closely now for his answer.
"No." Horatio's eyes looked down then back up.
Joe smiled now and shook his head, getting up. "Ok, lay back." Joe pulled out the foot rest for his legs and Horatio laid back. Joe put the blood pressure cuff on his arm and took his blood pressure.
"Nice… 110/70 - You exercise I take it?"
"Morning runs, from time to time, it depends."
"Ok, keep it light for now; I don't want you overdoing it, ok?"
"Mm-hmm."
Joe took the stethoscope and leaned over him, placing it over his
heart. He moved it around a few times listening.
"Sounds good to me. Ok, one more chance before I start poking around.. Where's it hurt?"
Horatio's eyes fixed on Joe now. "I'm fine,… No pain."
Joe nodded his head to him. "Ok, don't say I didn't ask. Lift both your arms above your head for me."
Horatio gave him a look and slowly raised his arms up, from the elbow.
Joe laughed now and nodded to him. "Up all the way, Horatio. Interlock your hands behind your head for me." Joe raised an eyebrow at him. "Make yourself comfortable."
Horatio nodded and did as he asked. Joe was keeping a close eye on him to see if he had pain. Horatio seemed fine, but for a moment he closed his eyes and Joe caught it.
"If you're uncomfortable take your hands down, ok?"
"Ok, but I'm fine."
"Ok, I'm just going to feel around." Joe said, as his hands began to
slide across Horatio's chest and ribs.
He examined his ribs on the left and Horatio seemed fine. No wince's, no groans, he showed no sign of pain. Joe nodded his approval and moved away from the table for a moment, going back over to his chart.
Horatio moved to get up, thinking he was done.
"Hold on, not so fast. I'm not done, lay back down."
"I'm fine Joe, really." Horatio was now sitting up.
"Yeah, well then why are you rushing to get off the table? I just needed to refresh my memory of that problem rib you have, so lay back down pal."
Horatio gave him a look and lied back down again, taking a breath. Joe hands moved again on his ribs. Joe moved around to the left side of the table and now placed his hand right under the left breast bone, Horatio flinched. Joe's head turned and his eyes narrowed on Horatio, he nodded to him.
"You're fine huh?"
Joe put his hand back and rested it there. "Lift your arms for me again please." His eyes narrowed looking down at Horatio's ribs, concentrating on what he felt. Horatio did what he asked and when he went to interlock his hands, Joe pressed.
It stopped Horatio short with a grunt and his left arm came back down now. He took a breath in and his eyes met Joe's.
Joe shook his head. "You alright?"
"I told you, I'm fine. That didn't hurt until you pressed on it."
"Right." Joe gave him a look. "Sit up for me…. And don't get off the table."
Joe picked up the phone on the wall and call for an X-ray.
Horatio looked at Calleigh now and took a breath, shaking his head annoyed. Joe hung up the phone, opened a draw and took out a tube. He walked back over to Horatio.
"Ok this might be a bit cold, it will help the tape come off easier."
He applied it to the tape and waited a few minutes, looking over at Calleigh. He smiled and nodded, she shook her head to him. Horatio's eyebrows went up, wondering what that was all about.
"So how you been, Calleigh?" Joe asked now.
"Doing just fine, thank you Joe. Hey, I finally got to meet Timmy."
"Really, so how was he,… I'm almost afraid to ask?"
"No, he was great Joe; he's a very nice young man. He and Horatio had a nice talk."
Joe walked back to Horatio now and began to work on the tape, starting from the bottom up. It was coming off nicely and was not causing pain.
"So how's the kid, Horatio. Did you get to meet his dad yet?"
"Timmy says he's better, and no, his dad is away on business right now. I do plan on, talking with him when he returns, though."
"He left the kid again? I thought he,… might stay with him this time, no such luck." Joe pulled another piece of tape off.
"The police got called out to his house this time, domestic disturbance. Has Timmy ever said anything, that would-"
"No. Timmy didn't have to, the bruises speak for themselves. I hoped I was wrong but when I finally met his father, I knew I wasn't. He,… he likes to use his hands, among other things I'm sure. Timmy has a couple of scars on him too. The kid has a problem opening up, I thought a couple of times he would, but he didn't. He really is a good kid, though, it's too bad his father can't see that."
He pulled the last piece of tape now, going slow, guiding it with his hand. Horatio took a small breath in and leaned back on his right hand. He was uncomfortable.
Joe was well aware of his pain. "Lay back down until X-ray gets here.
You have to be hurting after all that tape coming off. He pulled out the leg rest again and guided Horatio back down, supporting his back.
"You okay?"
"Mm-hmm, I am, thank you."
"So,... he's doing all right, Joe?"
"He's doing fine; I just want to make sure nothing else is going on. I don't like surprises. Besides he's been resting so everything should be exactly where it needs to be."
Calleigh's eyes went wide and Joe saw her look away now. He leaned forward and looked at her questioningly.
"He… has been resting,.. right Calleigh?" He crossed his arms on his chest now and shook his head. Now he looked down at Horatio. "Am I going to get a surprise when I see the X-ray, Horatio?"
"No."
"Why is Calleigh's reaction telling me different?"
There was a soft knock at the door. Joe opened it and gave a few orders to the technician. He went back over to Horatio.
"Ok, this should only take a few minutes. He'll bring you back to my office when it's done."
Joe turned to Calleigh now. "We need to step outside for this." He nodded and directed her out of the room. Horatio's eyes were on them leaving, as the door closed behind them cutting him off.
Once outside Joe led her back to his office. "Have a seat; it should only be a little while."
She sat down now uncomfortable, looking around. Joe noticed and tried to relax her.
"You know me, Calleigh …. I don't bite." He smiled. She laughed and shook her head.
"I know that, but I'm not getting in the middle of this."
"Ok, that's fair. Can you tell me if he blacked out or anything, coughing up blood again? Maybe I need to run another test while I have him here, Calleigh. Help me out in someway here,… he's not going to."
She took a breath and closed her eyes, a bit worried. "Well should he have pain still, like he's having now?"
Joe cocked his head to the side and gave her a look. "Has he been resting?"
She looked down and remained quiet.
"Calleigh, either he rested or he has a very high threshold for pain, so which is it?"
"He rested… some." She said defensively. "Ok, if someone was near an explosion and dove halfway across the room, what test…. would he need?"
Joe's eyes went wider and wider as she spoke, he looked down and then back up at her in shock. He scratched his head looking at her.
"You mean the explosion outside your place, right?"
"No." She wouldn't make eye contact.
"What! Are you kidding me?… Tell me you're joking…. Another
explosion. He was near another explosion? He needs to be resting,
what the hell was he thinking?"
"He was thinking of… saving me." She said softly, looking up to him with glassy eyes now.
Joe rose and eyebrow and calmed himself. "Oh…" Joe was speechless for a moment, and feeling like and idiot now. She was clearly upset and he knew she felt bad. "So did he hit his head or-"
"No, that would be me." She gave him a nod and a small smile. "He however landed almost on top of me but on his left side. He wasn't wearing the sling. He didn't show any pain after that and he seemed to be fine, but Horatio would never say if he was in pain to begin with."
Joe shook his head understanding now. There was a knock on the door and the technician directed Horatio in now. He handed Joe the films as Horatio took a seat near Calleigh, eyeing her up.
Joe thanked him and slid the films into place on the wall, switching on the light. He crossed his left arm across his chest and rested his right elbow on his hand. His right hand was rubbing his chin as his eyes study the films. After a few minutes he turned and sat down in his chair, looking at Horatio.
"Ok, I'm glad we did the X-rays, Ribs 10, 11 and 12 look great, their healing nicely. It's been a couple of weeks so that's normal. However rib number 9, the one that's causing you discomfort, is taking longer. Would you know of any reason that might be Horatio? I mean you rested so… maybe I need to run-"
"It's my fault." Calleigh said now, looking down. Horatio turned to her.
"It's not your fault Calleigh, don't say that. How were you supposed to know the draw was booby trapped?" He took a breath. "Maybe if, I would have listened and rested-" She cut him off.
"Uh-uh. Frank, me and the whole swat team would be dead if you did.
Thank god you were there, Horatio." She reached over and took his hand in hers, he look at her for a moment, his eyes soft and sincere.
"Ok, so… we now know why rib 9 is….unhappy at least." Joe gave them a smile. He felt badly that Calleigh was blaming herself, and worst that Horatio now looked upset. "It's healing, just a little slower than the rest; it will be fine, I'm sure of it."
"So other than that... he's ok Joe?"
"Yes, he's fine Calleigh, he's healing nicely. I want to see you back here in two weeks. I don't want you doing anything strenuous yet, ok?"
"Two weeks ar-"
Calleigh cut him off. "We'll be here Joe. Anything else he needs to do right now." Horatio gave her a look and smiled.
"Just rest and go easy on the ribs, if you have some discomfort you can take Tylenol. Oh, if you decide to go back to work anytime soon, you're confined to paperwork. No field work yet Horatio, ok?"
"Hmm. So how much longer before getting in the field? Horatio asked now.
"Why don't you go slowly, and we'll take it from there. Your body needs time to recover from this."
"Ok, What about some swimming?"
"That's fine. Waters great therapy for it, but nothing strenuous. You'll feel it right away, remember your arms connected. So just go easy. Calleigh, keep an eye on him will ya?"
"Absolutely Joe, that's exactly what I plan to do." She smiled and they got up to leave.
Joe came around and shook Horatio's hand again. He moved closer to Calleigh and gave her a hug. He walked them out.
"You two take care." He smiled watching them walk away together.
Calleigh called her home now checking on her dad, hoping for more time with Horatio, who was already beginning to caress her body with his roaming hands. The phone just rang and rang, there was no answer. She had a worried look on her face and Horatio stopped and questioned her.
"What is it?"
"He's not answering."
"Could he be sleeping?"
"He promised me." She said upset now.
"Hey, maybe he's in the bathroom, taking a shower—."
I already know where he is, Horatio."
Horatio took in a breath and nodded his head to her, "Ok, where to?"
Now she took in a breath and shook her head. "Maybe drive by the whiskey stop, we can see if his car is there."
"Ok, here we go." He pulled out and began driving, keeping one eye on Calleigh, her beautiful smile was gone now. "Hey, you ok?" He asked softly, reaching his hand into her hair.
She gave him a quick smile, "You know me, I'm fine." She looked away from him.
"I do, and your not fine, Calleigh. Talk to me."
"What should I say, it's a broken record, Horatio."
"Talking it out sometimes helps."
"He's never gonna change, Horatio."
"Well you haven't given up on him yet." He smiled at her.
"He's my father. I don't think I can, but I also don't think I can keep doing this." She pointed. "Ok, there it is, he's here. Just... Just pull over, ok?" She stopped and looked down, upset .
He pulled over and parked. Leaning over to her now, "I can go in and get—."
"No,... thank you, really. I'll get him. I'm going to drive his car back, ok."
Horatio eyebrows went up, surprised. "I'll follow you then, ok?"
She nodded no to him. "You don't have to Horatio." She said annoyed.
"I know that, I want to." He said softly, his eyes locked onto hers.
"It might be best if you go, I'll call you later, ok."
His eyes looked away now and down. "You... want me to go?"
Now she was upset that she even said that to him. He was just trying to help her and she knew it. "God no,.. Horatio. I don't want you to go. But I don't want you to see him like this—"
"Like what, Calleigh?" His senses sharpening now, his eyes narrowed and he knew she was holding back.
"Drunk, Horatio. I don't want you to see him this way, ok? Can you understand that, please?" She asked softly.
"I can." He said quietly and nodded. "Can I ask you a question now?"
She nodded to him, their eyes locked still. "Uh-huh."
"Does he- Is he violent, Calleigh?"
The words barely a whisper, his eyes remained on hers, she looked away. He had his answer, he knew her to well to miss it.
"Horatio,... please, can we not do this now?" She wouldn't make eye contact.
He just nodded to her and her hand went to the door handle to get out.
He quickly grabbed her arm stopping her. His eyes were soft, looking at her, almost hurt. "I'll... call you later, ok?" He hesitated a moment.
"How about, I'll call you as soon as I get him... settled down, ok?"
"Ok." He nodded and caressed her face with his hand, giving her a soft kiss.
She closed her eyes feeling him now. "Ok, I'll talk to you later and thank you, Horatio."
"Anytime beautiful, anytime."
He wanted to reach out and hold her, he wanted to go with her and help her. He held back his feelings and let her go. She soon disappeared inside of the bar and he drove away. He got to the corner and turned, thinking now, how could he leave her like this.
He had to know she was ok, he hit the gas and went around the corner, quickly. He parked far enough away to not be noticed, but close enough, for him to see and hear.
Calleigh came out of the bar with her father in tow. He was being very loud and soon began yelling at her. She just kept nodding her head to him and helped him along.
Horatio rolled down his window and listened, he could easily read his lips, as the cursing flowed out of his mouth at her. He clenched his jaw and made a mental note to have a talk with him about respect and how to treat a woman.
He wanted so badly to go to her and help her. He took a breath in and swallowed his anger. He saw her stop and look around before she got in the car. His heart skipped a beat... as he quickly leaned to his right, hanging on, hoping she didn't see him, how could she know, he thought.
She smiled and shook her head, getting into the car now. She pulled out and drove home, he followed, but made sure to stay way back.
He quickly realized she wasn't going to her place, she must be taking him home now. He watched as she parked the car and went around helping him. He kept shoving her hands off him and yelling at her. Then when they got to the front door and she opened it for him, he started cursing at her again.
Horatio wanted to jump out and help her but, he clenched his jaw tightly, trying to bear what he was seeing. She stilled helped him along, even after all this. They went in and the door closed, after a few minutes it opened again and Calleigh was walking away. She got in the car and drove off, a few minutes after that her father walked back out and closed the door behind him. Horatio wanted to talk to him but not while he was drunk, he had to wait till he was sober.
He drove off after Calleigh. He kept his distance again, making sure she did not see him. She pulled into her parking lot and parked the car. She got out and shook her head, paused and leaned on the car. She began walking to her front door and opened it. She paused again and turned, she looked all around. He suddenly felt himself hoping that she would see him now. She turned and went in slowly closing the door behind her.
He took in a deep breath thinking, maybe he should just respect her wishes and go home. He ache for her and wanted so much to just hold her and tell her it would be ok.
He dropped his hand down to the shifter and put the car in drive. He was going to pull up and knock on her door, just to make sure she was ok.
He slammed the shifter back into park and let his head go back on the seat. He let out a heavy sigh now. He kept his eyes on her door, watching, just waiting, hoping to get another glimpse of her.
His phone rang and it startled him, he looked at it offendingly, but then saw her name. A small smile grew on his face now as he opened his phone.
"Hi."
"Hi, I just wanted to call and let you know everything's, alright."
"Are you... alright?"
"Yeah,... I'm fine, thanks again, Horatio. It was really very sweet of you to offer, I appreciate it."
"So um... what are your plans,.. now?"
"He wanted to go home, so I dropped him off and kept his car and keys.
I think I'm just going to curl up with a nice blanket on the couch and relax."
"Want some company?"
She hesitated. "I think I'm better off alone right now."
"Well, you um,.. You're gonna need a... pillow, right? I um... I know of one you... may be very comfortable with." His voice was low and smooth, like music to her ears.
She laughed into the phone and his smile grew. "So that's where my favorite pillow went, I was wondering about that."
"Mmm. I can bring right back to you now... if you'd like?" He hoped she would say yes. He closed his eyes, hoping, hanging on.
"You are really very sweet and I don't know what I did to deserve you, but... I think I'm just going to take a nap and sleep it off. I promise to call you in a little while, ok?"
His smile faded and his eyes went sad, he nodded to himself. "Ok, but if you should change your mind... I'm here, ok?"
"Ok, I know that, and thank you... again."
"Alright Calleigh, talk to you in a little bit." He wouldn't close his phone yet, he waited.
"Ok, bye."
She hung up and he closed his phone and let his head fall back on the seat. He took the keys out of the ignition and got out of the Hummer. He started to walk toward her house and stopped.
He went back to the hummer and opened the door and then quickly closed it. He shook his head now, holding on to the door handle and opened it again and this time got in, his phone still in his hand.
He took a breath and looked down at his phone then hit a key, it dialed.
"Hello." She answered.
"Hi beautiful. It's um... been a little while and I um... I um.. Would really love to just hold you in my arms." He got out and walked toward her door.
She laughed, "You are too much... you're crazy."
"I am crazy...Crazy about you."
"I would love to be in your arms, trust me, but I'm not going to make you come back here again. You have to be tired and hurting after that appointment today. Just rest, ok? I promise to call you later."
He sighed heavily and shook his head. "Ok, alright, I'll let you go rest now."
"Ok, bye."
She hung up, and now she sounded sad to him. She fought her own want. She thought to herself, why did I turn him away, he really wants to be with me. Calleigh Duquesne, sometimes you're a fool. She laid her head on the couch arm and stared at the phone, she now hoped it would ring again. A few minutes went by and it didn't. She just kept thinking to herself how stupid she was.
He shook his head and paced outside her home. He thought to himself, Ok, three strikes and you're out, this is it, last chance. Better make it good, Horatio.
He gave it a few minutes, thinking what he would say and pressed on her key. Do or die, Horatio, He thought to himself. He took a deep breath in and let it out.
"Hi again handsome." She said, with laughter in her voice now.
He chuckled and smiled now. "Hi. I um..." He really laughed, deeply, caught up in this and so did she now. "I um... forgot to mention... something very important to you."
"What would that be, handsome?"
"That I can't live with out you for another moment, Calleigh Duquesne. I need to be close with you, feel you, in my arms and on my body. I just... want to hold you in my arms."
Her smile went from ear to ear and tears welled in her eyes.
"Horatio, what are you waiting for? I'm surprised you're not here already."
"Mm-hmm,... Open the door Calleigh."
Her eyes went wide and she sat up. "Are you serious?" Her voice rose.
The bell rang now.
"Oh my- Horatio!"
"Are you going to let me in or-"
The door opened and she gave him a smirk. "Just how long have you been out here?"
He gave her a quick kiss. "Not that long." His eyes went down. He tucked his phone away.
"You've been here all along... haven't you?"
"Um, just a little while,... really."
"I knew it... I felt you the whole time. You didn't go home, did you?"
He just looked down and didn't answer her. Her eyes narrowed on him.
"Calleigh, are you gonna let me in, or am I confined to the doorway?"
"Well I'm thinking about it? Hmm." She put her hand to her chin and looked up thinking, teasing him now. "Let me see, did you bring my,...favorite pillow?" She smiled.
"Mm-hmm, I certainly did."
"Good, why don't you give it to me so I can take a nap now."
He smiled. "Ok, where should I put it?"
"On my bed!"
"Yes ma'am!"
He took her hand and led her into the bedroom. He kicked off his shoes and they both laid down. Calleigh was cuddling against his right side and he wrapped his right arm around her and caressed her face and hair.
"So is this a good place for your pillow?" He whispered to her, closing his eyes, feeling her on him now.
"It's the perfect place." She snuggled into his neck more and sighed.
He smiled, happy now, content. It was minutes as they both began to fall asleep. A few hours past and Horatio's eyes opened to a cold feeling on his stomach. He groaned a bit and realized it was Calleigh, putting and ice pack on him. He smiled as he lifted himself up on both elbows to look at her.
"So how was your nap? Did your favorite pillow.. help?"
"It was great, and yes it feels wonderful to have my favorite pillow...back."
"Mmm. Your pillow just loves you and can't wait for you to lie down on it again."
"I'll bet it does. How are you feeling?"
"I'm feeling fine, when I'm with you."
"Well take these, just in case your ribs don't agree with your um,... brain." She smiled at him.
He laughed and she handed him some Tylenol. He took it with some water. "Thank you, Calleigh. How about you and I go out for a nice dinner tonight?"
"How about we both rest and see what tomorrow brings, ok?" She sat down next to him.
"Ok, then how about I make you a nice breakfast then, how's that sound?"
"That sounds wonderful handsome, besides I've been meaning to give you my key." She wiggled her eyebrows to him and her fingers began to unbutton his shirt.
He was still leaning up on his elbows and his eyebrows went up to her in question. She smiled at him and finished unbuttoning his shirt. She opened it to the sides and put the ice pack right on his sore rib.
"AHH!.." He jumped at the coldness and looked at her.
"Too cold for you?" She said wisely, smiling at him.
"No, but a little warning would have been nice. How numb are you trying to make them?"
"Numb enough so you don't feel the pain. Now lay back and relax, ok?"
He frowned, and lied back, relaxing now. She smiled at him and ran her hand over his forehead, pushing back a few strands of hair that kept falling forward.
He smiled at her now. "You trying to um,.. Put me back to sleep?"
"I'm trying to relax you and ease the pain. If you told me where it hurts, that would make it a lot easier." She raised her eyebrows to him.
"Hmm, relax me huh,... And If I told you it hurts here, (He pointed to his forehead) How would you make it better?"
"Just like this." She smiled and leaned down to kiss it softly.
"Mmm, and... here." He slowly pointed to his cheek. She leaned down again and softly kissed his cheek.
"Hmm, and um,... here." He pointed to his lips and she leaned down and kissed them softly.
He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her down on top of him. He quickly rolled her over and was on top of her now. He adjusted his weight off to the side, so as not to crush her. They were face to face, their mouths just inches apart. He leaned on his right side more as he moved her hair off her shoulder and back. His eyes met hers again and he lowered his mouth to her shoulder, softly kissing along her collarbone, to her neck.
She moaned softly and shifted against him. "Mmmm"
He smiled at her now. "I'm just trying... to relax you." He said back to her now, with a mischievous smile and a voice as smooth as silk.
"Oh, really." She said, as she slid her hands around his waist and to his back, under his open shirt. She gently ran her fingernails down the length of his back. His head snapped up and he gasped, looking down at her smiling. He shook his head to her and smiled, as he lowered his mouth once again to her neck. He gave her gently kisses and licks as his hand slid gently down to her breast.
She moaned and rubbed herself against his leg that was in between hers. His hips also moved as his need grew against Calleigh's thigh.
He slid his tongue up her neck and under her jaw line, closing his mouth on her chin. He opened his mouth again and now captured her lips with his in a deep kiss.
Calleigh's phone began ringing.
She broke the kiss with a loud growl... "How is it every time we just get started, something stops us?"
He looked into her eyes and nodded. "I know, I know." He smiled to her and kissed her lightly as he completely rolled off her. She sighed loudly and reached to grab her phone, opening it now.
"Calleigh it's Sarah, your dads at it again."
She exhaled heavily, "Okay, thanks Sarah, I appreciate the call. Yes, I'll come by to pick him up." Calleigh hung up the phone, her eyes went dull, she sighed upset.
Horatio knew immediately and moved to hold her. "Hey c'mon we'll pick him up together and—"
"No, Horatio. I have to do this and have a talk with him. He has to make some kind of change and help himself. I can't keep doing this and I have to let him know he can't either."
Horatio nodded to her. "You sure you don't want me to go with you and just bring him back here. I'll leave after—"
"No, Really, Thank You. I need to be alone with him, ok? You're not mad are you?"
"No sweetheart, never. I understand, Calleigh. You just call me if you need help, ok, promise me?"
She smiled, knowing she was rubbing off on him now. "I promise you Horatio." She said now caressing his cheek with her hand. "I'll call you later anyway." She smiled.
His fingers were buttoning his shirt up as he sat up off the side of the bed. "You had better, or I'll track you down.. Hmmm... GPS." His voice as deep.
She laughed and moved close behind him and hugged him from behind. Her legs spread around him and her arms wrapped around his waist, resting her head on his shoulder. He leaned back and gave her the softest kiss on her lips.
She just held onto him, holding him. He closed his eyes as his fingers went from his buttons to her hands, he held them. He loved feeling her so close on him like this, he didn't want to leave her... again.
He also didn't want her to let go of him, this just felt so good, to be held by her. He took a breath in feeling complete peace right now, with her.
"I have to go." She said, hugging him tighter.
"Mmm, I know. C'mon, I'll... walk you out."
He lifted up and put his hand out to her, helping her up, off the bed now. She took it and he pulled her closer to him and hugged her. She laid her head on his chest, her arms wrapping around him again, hanging onto him, not wanting to let go of the safeness she felt in his arms.
One hand he placed on the side of her face, caressing holding her close, the other rubbed her back softly, caressing. Their eyes were closed, so engrossed in each other. They stood there just holding one another, time and space not mattering at this moment.
"I... I should—" She started but he cut her off.
"Sshh, no-wait, another moment, please... This feels so good."
His eyes were closed as she watched him now. He opened them looking at her, he took her face in his hands and softly kissed her lips, cheeks and forehead. Closing his eyes slowly again, completely engulfed in her as she caressed his face with kisses.
"I wish..." She didn't complete her sentence. He tilted his head to her.
"What... what do you wish?" He spoke softly, almost a whisper.
"I wish we could go somewhere and be alone... just the two of us... with no phones... now worries... nothing,.. but us."
He smiled at her and softly kissed her lips again, backing off, cherishing her. He nodded yes, slightly to her, understanding. "Mmm."
"Ok, I really have to go now. I'm sorry, Horatio."
"No, never be sorry for caring about someone you love, ok sweetheart?"
She smiled at him and looked down. Having a hard time keeping eye contact, thinking of just hugging him again. She nodded to him, "Un-huh." His sweetness and caring overwhelming her.
They walked out together now and hugged at the door again. "So, you'll call me, right?"
"Um-hmm, as soon as I get him back and settled, I promise."
"You don't want me to go with you,... you're sure?"
"Yes, thank you so much for offering again. You don't give up do you?"
"Uh-uh... My downfall, remember?"
"Well,... I love your downfall." She smiled at him and he smiled and looked down.
"So breakfast,... tomorrow ok?"
"Ok, that sounds wonderful, and you're gonna need this, handsome." She handed him her house key. "Use it whenever you'd like." She smiled.
"Mmm, tomorrow morning, first thing. Then we'll just have to see, after that."
He wiggled his eyebrows at her, and she laughed. They walked out to Calleigh's hummer and he stole one more kiss. Opening the door for her and closing it behind her. He watched her drive away, his heart was aching already.
He walked back to his hummer and drove home, thinking the whole time of her and how much he missed her already.
Calleigh turned on the radio with a huge smile. She couldn't stop thinking of him. She started to sing along with a very familiar song...
Go on, go on, come on and leave me breathless
The daylight's fading slowly
The time with you is standing still
I'm waiting for you only
The slightest touch and I feel weak
I cannot lie, from you I cannot hide
And I'm losing the will to try
Can't hide it (can't hide it), can't fight it (can't fight it)
So go on, go on, come on, leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me, until I can't deny
This loving feeling (loving feeling)
Make me long for your kiss
Go on (go on), go on (go on)
Yeah...
Come on
Yeah...
And if there's no tomorrow
And all we have is here and now
I'm happy just to have you
You're all the love I need somehow
It's like a dream
Although I'm not asleep
And I never want to wake up
Don't lose it (don't lose it), don't leave it (don't leave it)
So go on, go on, come on, leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me, until I can't deny
This loving feeling (loving feeling)
Make me long for your kiss
Go on (go on), go on (go on)
Yeah...
Come on Yeah-ie, yeah, yeah-ie, yeah...
And I can't lie
From you I cannot hide
And I've lost my will to try
Can't hide it (can't hide it), can't fight it, (can't fight it)
So go on, (go on) go on, (go on), come on, leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me, until I can't deny
This loving feeling (loving feeling) Make me long for your kiss
Go on, (go on) go on, (go on) come on, leave... me breathless
Go on, (go on) go on, (go on) come on, leave... me breathless
Go on, (go on) go on, (go on) come on, leave... me breathless
Go on... go on!
She smiled now, and couldn't wait for breakfast tomorrow morning.
TBC...
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