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Eric rolled over and looked at the clock. It was only 8:30am and his day off. Who would be
calling him at this early hour.
"Hello"
"Hey Eric it's Horatio I know it's supposed to be your day off. But I need you to come in." Horatio said.
"Sure H I can be there in 20 minutes" Eric replied.
"Alright I will see you then" H said.
Eric hangs up the phone and goes to get dressed. Not really wanting to get out of bed but he knows he has to follow H's orders.
At the CSI lab.
"Hey H" Eric says.
"Hey Eric thanks for coming in." Horatio replies.
"No problem H" Eric replies.
Horatio and Eric head to the break room where everyone is waiting for H's orders.
"There has been a fire at the home of Mr and Mrs Lopez the family is ok. They all sustained minor injuries we will be able to see them within a couple of hours. So Calleigh and Eric I want you two to go to the hospital and talk to them. Natalia and Ryan I want you to procces the house alright let's get moving." H exclaims.
Everyone leaves the break room to head to there assigned tasks.
Eric and Calleigh arrive at the hospital.
"Hello Mr and Mrs Lopez I am Eric Delko this is my partner Calleigh Duquesne.
we are with the Miami csi crime lab we need to ask you some questions about what happened today" Eric says.
"Now the fire started at around 7:45 am correct.?" Calleigh asks.
"Yes that's usually when me and my wife are getting ready for work. She was getting dressed and I was making us some breakfast. When I saw flames right outside our window but it spread so fast we could not get out in time.!" Mr Lopez exclaims.
The wife is crying. "Do you know who did this to our home.?" Mrs Lopez asks.
"No ma'am we don't have any leads yet but we are processing your home right now. And any fingerprints or any evidence we can find. Will help lead us to the person that did this." Eric replies.
Back at the Lopez home. Natalia and Ryan are processing evidence.
"Hey Ryan come look at this this potted plant here it's broken. And there's some spattered blood on the front door. Looks like our guy tripped when he was running from the scene. We better get this into the lab right away.!" Natalia exclaims.
Ryan and Natalia head back to the lab.
Back at the lab Natalia and Ryan are running the blood splatter.
"Hey Natalia do we have any results on that blood splatter yet.?" Ryan asks
"Not yet I am working on it. You know I don't get how anyone could do this to someone. it's horrible.!" Natalia exclaims
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"Hey Ryan we have a hit it's a Michael Moore. Look at his record
he has two priors for arson. Call H tell him what we got" Natalia says
"Will do" Ryan replies.
Ryan calls Horatio.
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"Hey H we got the results back from the blood splatter. Belongs to a Michael Moore. With a record of arson he has two priors." Ryan says
"Alright Ryan thanks" Horatio replies
"No problem H" Ryan says the hangs up his phone.
Back at the hospital Eric and Calleigh are talking to Mr and Mrs Lopez.
"Mr and Mrs lopez do you know a Michael Moore.?" Eric asks
"Yeah that's our lawn guy why do you ask.?" Mr Lopez asks
"Well we found a potted plant that was broken. And it had blood on it and the blood is his" Eric exclaims.!
"So are you saying that he could have done this.?" Mrs Lopez asks.
"It's very possible we will bring him in for questioning. If we know anything else we will let you know" Calleigh says.
Back at the lab H calls Tripp to go pick up Mr Moore.
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"Hello" Tripp says.
"Hey Tripp It's H I need you to bring in a Michel Moore for questioning thanks" H says
"Alright you got it" Tripp replies.
Horatio calls Eric
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"Delko"
"Hey Eric I need you and Calleigh to head back to the lab. To question Mr Moore. Wait in interrogation 2" H says
"Alright we are on our way" Eric says then hangs up his cell.
Eric and Calleigh go to the car. Eric opens Calleigh's door. Then goes to his side and get's in. They head to the lab to question Mr Moore.
Eric and Calleigh arrive at the lab.
Interrogation 2.
"Mr Moore where were you today between 7:30-7:45 am .?" Eric asks.
"I was getting ready to head to my office to work" Mr Moore replies
"Do you have someone that can confirm that" Eric asks
"No sir I don't" Mr Moore replies
"Ok I know you do lawn work for Mr and Mrs Lopez. And that you were in fact at there house this morning and you set it on fire.!" Eric exclaims.
"We found a potted plant outside of there home that was broken. And had blood on it that blood is yours.!" Calleigh exclaims.
Calleigh notices a cut on Mr Moore's Right hand. He must have cut in on the potted plant when he tripped and fell Calleigh thought to herself.
"Mr Moore how did you get that cut on your right hand.?" Calleigh asks.
"Oh well I cut it when i was shaving" Mr Moore replies
"There's also splatter on the sleeve of your shirt. How did that get there.?" Eric asks.
"I dont know" Mr Moore replies.
Calleigh can see that Eric is getting frustrated.
"Let me take this Eric" Calleigh says.
"Mr Moore I suggest you start telling us the truth. One way or another we are gonna find the evidence to prove you did this.!" Calleigh exclaims.
"I didn't do anything I think you have the wrong guy. I don't know what your talking about.!" Mr Moore exclaims.
"You can play this little game of yours all you want. But once we get the evidence to prove that you did this we will be arresting you.!" Calleigh exclaims.
"Tripp take him outta here.!" Eric exclaims.
"This guy is not gonna crack H. I think he's gonna make us solve this the hard way" Calleigh says
"Then that's what we are gonna have to do. Eric and Calleigh I want you guys to go back to that house see what else you might be able to find. When Mr Lopez talked to the police he mentioned something about there front door being cracked open. Check the handle for fingerprints see what you can get.!" H exclaims.
Calleigh and Eric go the garage get in there hummer. And head for the Lopez home.
At the Lopez home.
"Hey Calleigh check this out the door handle is covered in prints. We need to get these back to the lab and see what we get.!" Eric exclaims.
Back at the lab.
"Alright Cal let's run these through AFIS see what we get" Eric says
"Look at the that the prints are a perfect match to Mr Moore.!" Calleigh exclaims.
Eric Calls Horatio to tell him about the prints.
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"Hey H we found some prints on the front door handle. A perfect match to Mr Moore.!" H exclaims.
"Alright Lets have Tripp bring him back in" H says
"Mr Moore we found prints on the Lopez's door handle. A perfect match to yours.!" Calleigh exclaims.
"Your under arrest Mr Moore for lighting the Lopez house on fire get him out of here.!" Eric exclaims.
In the break room.
"Good work guys. Everyone go home and get some rest.!" Horatio exclaims
"Hey Eric wait up wanna come over to my place. Watch a movie and have some dinner.?" Calleigh asks
"Yea Calleigh that sounds great. I would love to.!" Eric exclaims
Back at Calleigh's place.
"Hey Eric is everything ok.?" Calleigh asks.
"Yeah I just feel like ever since I got shot. I'm not working as well as I was. I mean look at that interrogation I couldn't even handle it on my own.!" Eric exclaims.
"Eric your doing great ok the doctor said. It's gonna take some time don't stress yourself out.!" Calleigh exclaims.
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"Sorry Eric I gotta answer this it's my mom" Calleigh says.
"No problem go ahead" Eric replies.
"Hey Mom" Calleigh says
"Hey Cal" Her mom starts crying.
"Mom what's the matter talk to me.!" Calleigh exclaims.
"It's your father he's back to his drinking again It started a few weeks ago. I really thought he was doing good one night I was out to dinner with some friends. and I come back he had drank 2 cases. Calleigh's mom replies replies.
Cal starts crying eric knows that something is wrong. he is just trying to console her the best that he can
"Mom why..why does he have to do this.?" Calleigh asks.
"Honey I don't know I really wish i could tell you. But i don't know..I am filing for divorce" Calleigh's mom replies.
"Mom No.!" Calleigh exclaims then starts crying.
"Calleigh Honey I can't live with this anymore. Your father is drunk every minute of every day and it's stressful.! Calleighs mom exclaims
"Mom I really can't talk about this right now. I will talk to you later" Calleigh replies.
"Bye Honey" Calleigh's mom says.
Calleigh hangs up the phone and starts bawling. Eric embraces her in his arms rubbing her back.
"Cal what's wrong..What happened.?" Eric asks.
"It's my dad he's back to his drinking...and my mom is filing for divorce" Calleigh replies.
"I'm so sorry I wish there was something that I could do or that I could say" Eric says.
"Eric you being here helps me so much you know it's been this way since I can remember. He's out and drunk all the time and even if he decided to get sober it would only last for so long. Until he couldn't take it anymore and he would break down and start drinking again. And the only thing that I ever wanted and still want is for our family to be normal. To not have to walk on egg shells all the time.!" Calleigh exclaims.
"Cal look at me" Eric takes Calleighs face in his hands. " I can't even begin to comprehend how hard this is for you.I know your father has a drinking problem but I know that despite that. He still loves you very much you have to hold onto that.!"Eric exclaims.
"I know that he loves me but if he really loved me. If he really loved his family the he would quit drinking and really get sober this time. I just wanna go to bed Eric I'm really tired. It's been a long emotional day." Calleigh says.
"I understand do you need anything before i head home.?" Eric asks.
"No Thanks eric for being here" Calleigh replies.
"Cal I am always here whenever you need me you know that. look I am off tomorrow feel free to call me if you need anything. Ok you say the word i'm here.!" Eric exclaims.
"Ok thanks Eric goodnight" Calleigh replies then shuts the front door behind Eric
The next day Eric calls to check on calleigh.
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"Hello" Calleigh says.
"Hey it's Eric I just wanted to call and see how you slept.?" Eric asks.
"I was up all night I couldn't sleep. I'm gonna go and have lunch with my mom today" Calleigh says.
"Alright H needs to me to come into the lab for an hour or so. If you need anything just call me ok" Eric replies.
"Ok Eric thank's I really appreciate you sometimes. I don't think I say enough but I do your the best friend and partner anyone could ask for. Your always there when someone needs you.!" Calleigh exclaims.
"No problem Calleigh you have been there for me and it's the least I can do" Eric replies with a big smile on his face.
"I better go but I will talk to you later ok" Calleigh says.
"Ok Good luck with your lunch" Eric replies then hangs up the phone.
Eric Arrives at the lab he can't wipe the smile off his face. After what Calleigh said to him on the phone it looks like calleigh. Feels the same way for him as he does for her.
"Hey Eric thank's for coming in on such short notice." H says
"It's no problem H I don't mind at all." Eric replies.
"How is calleigh doing.?" H asks.
"She's doing ok she didn't get any sleep last night. she's gonna go and have lunch with her mom. I just hope they can resolve this somehow Calleigh needs closure" Eric replies.
"Eric Calleigh is a strong girl she will be ok. This is just one of those things she has to go through. And we are all here we are her biggest supporters we are like Calleigh's second family." H says.
"I know H I just don't like seeing her like this. I know it's breaking her heart to see her mom and dad go through this." Eric replies
"Eric family situations are always hard when alcohol is involved trust me I know. I can't recall the countless times as a teenager or even has a child my mom getting calls at 2 sometimes 3 in the morning. Having to go pick up my dad because he was pulled over for reckless driving because he was so drunk all the time.!" H exclaims.
"H will you please just go talk to her. i'm really concerned about her" Eric says.
"Let me just finish up this paperwork and I will call her. And see what time she will be back from her mom's. and I will go over there and talk to her ok." H replies
"Thank's H I really appreciate it." Eric replies.
Hortio call's Calleigh
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"Hey Cal it's H" H says.
"Hey H what's up is something wrong.?" Calleigh asks.
"No nothings wrong I heard about what's going on with your mom and dad. Eric told me I would like to come over. And talk to you about it if that's ok" Horatio replies.
"That would be great actually. I am home now if you wanna head over." Calleigh says.
"Alright I will be there in about 30 minutes" H replies.
"Alright Thanks H. See you then." Calleigh says then hangs up her phone
H finishes up his paperwork. Then heads to Calleighs place.
H Arrives at calleigh's house.
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"Hey H come on in." Calleigh says then closes the door behind him
"Thanks calleigh." H says.
"Can I get you anything to drink.?" Calleigh asks.
"No thanks I'm fine. So let's talk" H replies.
"Ok." Calleigh says.
"Cal I want to know what's been going on with your mom and dad" H says.
Calleigh trys so hard to fight back the tears welling in her eyes. But she can't and just breaks down
"H It's so hard my dad has been drinking for as long as I can remember. And he's gone to rehab and gotten sober and It only lasts for so long. Until he can't deal with something and he starts to drink again and before you know it. He's drunk all the time again and now my moms filing for divorce and It just breaks my heart. I love my dad and mom very much but I guess I always had this fantasy. In my head that he could straighten out and get sober and we could be a normal family again." Calleigh says with tears in her eyes.
"Calleigh I know exactly how you feel because my Father was the same way. He had a very big problem with alcohol my mom tried every program under the sun. Anything she could think of that might help him out she tried and nothing ever worked. Because drinking it's just like anything you deal with Calleigh it's a choice. And if you want to get help to stop drinking you have to want it no one can force that on you. And I know you love your parents very much but the best thing you can do right now is just be there for them. And try to give them as much support as you can." H replies.
Calleigh reaches over and gives H a hug
"Thanks H for coming over I really appreciate it. You have always been like a father to me it's nice to have someone like that when your real father isn't around. H I would like to come back to work" Calleigh says.
"Calleigh I know you do but I know you if you come back to work you are just gonna push this whole thing aside. And close it out of your mind and I don't want you back at work until you've dealt with this. You take another week off and we will talk about it ok" H replies.
"Alright H thanks again" Calleigh says.
"No problem Calleigh you take care of yourself ok I will see you later" H says then smiles
"I will see you later." Calleigh says then shuts the door behind horatio