Forgotten Moments

Summary: Because we all need more H/C in our lives – the forgotten Horatio and Calleigh moments during the series.

Author's note: This is my first story in a while, so bare with me! If you have any suggestions let me know and I shall try and accommodate them =) Happy reading!

Pairing: H/C of course

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of CSI: Miami (unfortunately)

Golden Parachute

Calleigh slowly lowered herself onto the break room couch. Her head had been pounding all afternoon, but she hadn't had chance to rest until now, thanks to the plane crash.

Lord what a day, she thought to herself as she closed her eyes and brought her fingers up to her temples, massaging the throbbing area. Her stomach started churning and beads of sweat started to appear on her skin.

Something is not right, was the last thing that went through her mind before she fell asleep, hoping that some rest would make everything go away.

She didn't sleep for very long though, as Speed and Eric came charging through the glass door, eagerly talking about something Calleigh really couldn't care about at that particular moment.

'I told you! I knew that girl had a thing for you! Speed, you gotta listen to me more man'

'Yeah, yeah okay Delko…oh Calleigh', Tim said as he noticed the blonde haired CSI giving him and Eric a pathetic attempt at an evil glare. 'Sorry about… are you okay?'

'Yeah you don't look so good' Eric chimed in as he went to fill the coffee pot.

'I'm fine' she said as she gingerly started to rise into a sitting position, but giving up as she felt her poor muscles cry out in pain. 'I'm just shattered.'

'You look more than shattered Cal – you look sick' Tim said as he went over to her and felt her forehead. 'You have a fever.'

'Speed', she wafted his hand away, 'I'm fine. A quick nap and I'll be good as new.' She finally mustered up the strength and walked towards Eric and the coffee, albeit a little unsteadily. She raised herself on her tiptoes to get a mug, but before she could reach it, her head started spinning and she fell into Eric.

'Woah there, I got you' Eric said as he caught her shoulders and let him lean her weight on him. 'Cal, maybe you should sit down.'

'Eric, I told you, I'm fine…'

'I beg to differ' came the smooth voice from the doorway. They all turned to look at Horatio, who as usual, was toying with his sunglasses between his fingers. He had seen everything from outside, and had quietly rushed into the room when he saw his usually composed ballistic expert falter. ' I think Eric is right Calleigh, come sit down.'

He made his way towards her and gently took her elbow, leading her to the couch. He made her sit, and then took the seat next to her, feeling her forehead in the same way Speed did moments earlier. This time though, she didn't protest.

'You have a fever Cal' he hummed quietly, looking into her glassy eyes.

'I told her that but she didn't listen to me' Tim huffed, rolling his eyes at the pair. Only Horatio would Calleigh listen to.

'Lets get Alexx to check up on you okay?'

'I'm fine Horatio' she said still staring into his eyes 'I just need a bit of coffee, that's all.'

'I don't think so sweetheart ' his soft voice told her 'We've been out in the Everglades all day, and I'm sure I don't need to remind you how many bugs you could have caught.' A look of worry came across his face at just the thought of her catching some deadly disease. 'Please, just go see Alexx.'

She could see the sincerity in his eyes and hear it in his voice – the man truly did care about her. He cares about everyone Calleigh, you're not special she mentally berated herself. But if it means that much to him…

'I'll even go down with you' he said with a smile tugging at his lips.

Okay, definitely going…

She rolled her eyes and pretended to sigh 'Fineee, if it will make you feel better.'

He smiled and rose, tugged at her arm and pulled her to her feet. She smiled back and started walking out of the break room, his hand on her lower back guiding her through the door.

The two boys watched in silence as the pair left their company. They both knew something was up, but couldn't put their fingers on it.

'I bet Horatio wouldn't go with me to see Alexx' Eric said huffily.

Speed just looked at him.

'Shut up.'

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