He saw her walk towards her baby brother. He knew that Eric wasn't going to like what she was going to tell him. He wanted Eric to be fine with it but he knew that might never be the case. Horatio knew that deep down Eric still didn't approve of his relationship with Marisol.

Even from the distance he could see Eric's face grow sullen, he could see the anger creeping into him.

"MARI. No I don't think that's a good idea"

"Eric I love Horatio"

"He's my boss. I forbade it."

"You can't forbade anything Ur my baby brother. Maybe I should forbade u and calligh living together"

She saw Eric stiffen. "You and calliegh" she heard Horatio echo.

"uh uh umm well H let me explain….."

"Eric I've known for months"

"How did u know?"

"Well first the locker rooms are a public area, second the walls are made of glass and third your big sister isn't the best at keeping secrets."

Eric's face grew red and he looked away in embarrassment. And he heard the click clack of calliegh heels approaching.

"hey H Marisol…Eric"

"Cal they know"

"About…"

"Us"

"WHAT, how"

"My sister"

"Don't worry about it calliegh, Eric I wont tell anyone and Ill keep Mari away from Steltler."

A few hours later at Horatio's house he was putting the last minuet touches on everything. He had made her, her favorite meal and her favorite dessert, chocolate mouse cake. He had taken a few hours off of work to get everything ready. It was a very special night and he didn't want to rush anything or screw anything up. He headed to his room to get changed.

Marisol was so excited. She loved it when Horatio cooked for her. She put on his favorite black dress with a very low back. She was so excited and a little nervous. She was happy that Eric was going to try to be understanding about her moving in with Horatio. But she had other news and she was afraid to tell Eric and Horatio. She put on her nicest heels and finished up with her makeup and hair. She headed out to her car and started to drive over to Horatio's.

Horatio had just finished buttoning his black button up shirt when he heard the bell. He opened the door to see a stunning Marisol Delko sanding before him. She took his breath away as always. He was happy to see the diamond necklace hanging from her neck with the matching earrings dangling from her ears that he bought her. His apartment was complete with candles and a romantic table setting. He even brought out his mothers china that hasn't been used since her funeral.

Marisol was stunned when Horatio opened the door. Not only did Horatio look amazing but his apartment was totally different then how she left it this morning. His kitchen was beautiful; it wasn't like the normal dinners he had cooked for her. He really pulled out all the stops. Her breath got caught in her throat when she saw his mother's china. She knew how important that set was to him. They hadn't been brought out in over 20 years. She was fighting back tears and Horatio saw.

"Sweetheart what's wrong?"

"Nothing, it's just so romantic"

He smiled and led her to the table and pulled out her chair for her.

"So what's the occasion?"

"Dose a man needs an occasion to spoil the love of his life."

"Yup..." she said with the famous Delko smile and laugh.

"Okay so I might have reason"

"And what might that reason be?"

"You'll find out in a bit"

"Come on tell me H" She said pouting, looking at him with that deep brown puppy Delko eyes.

"Don't do that. Just be patient. I worked really hard so that tonight would be perfect."

"Fine. I'll be a good girl and wait."

Horatio smiled and brought out the first course.

Eric and Calliegh were sitting on their couch.

"I can't believe she's going to move in with him, she just got her strength back from being shot and the cancer. She doesn't need all this excitement."

"ERIC. U promise Mari that u would be opened mined."

"How can I be opened minded when my sister is going to be living with my…our boss. Ur friends with her do u think u can talk some sense into her."

"Eric I support her. I think that she should do what she wants. She's not a kid; she can do what she wants. She didn't throw a fit when we decided to move in with together."

"Ya but….."

"No. Let her do what she wants to or you'll be sorry."

After three great courses of Marisol's favorite food she was stuffed.

"Horatio I don't think I can eat anymore"

"Come on I made chocolate mouse cake just for you."

"But you hate mouse cake"

"Ya but you love it"

He cut her a slice of cake and handed it to her.

"Oh wait I forgot something."

He ran back to the kitchen and opened a cupboard slightly and pulled something off the shelf. He went back to Marisol and got on one knee

"Marisol will you marry me."

Marisol was speechless. How could she tell him now? What if he changed his mind after he knew?