Slow Fade
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
Madison stood at the door wondering if she should knock. It'd taken a long time for her to come here but now she was, the last decision had to be made. Could she truly ask for help from him? Slowly her hand made a fist, and she knocked at the door, her knock not giving away the nervousness she felt. They could just as easily send her away, and she wouldn't blame them. but she knew that he, at least had the same sense of family as she did. They had the same teacher after all. She had waited for only a moment when Ray Jr. answered the door. "Hey" She said quietly a small smile on her face.
"Hey" He replied "what's up?"
"everything" she whispered, the mask falling "can we talk?"
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to grey
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Yelina walked into the all to familiar building of the Miami Dade Police Department. She was amazed at how things never changed, even after three years of staying away. She walked straight to the elevator, ignoring the calls of greeting and questions on where she had been. She saw him immediately when she exited the lift on the Crime labs floor. "Horatio"
"Yelina, What are you doing here?"
"We need to talk. Privately" She added, noticing the lab techs watching her. He nodded and led her to his office. "Is everything ok?" He asked immediately, as he closed the door behind him. She could see the concern on his face, and quickly reassured him "Ray and I are fine. It's Madison"
"Madison?"
Yelina could see the confusion on his face. "She came to Ray for help last night, and he asked me. Suzie has been using again apparently." Anger immediately appeared on Horatio's face, as he registered the news then worry "Is Maddy ok?"
"She's staying with us for now."
"I can take her Yelina. I know how you feel about her"
"How I felt, Horatio. I left all that in Brazil. Besides as you said, she's family. Madison will be far safer with me right now than you"
"Are you sure"
"Yes" Yelina's eyes sparked with stubbornness. "What about Suzie"
"I'll talk to her. She got off meth once, she can do it again."
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
He arrived at their house later that night. Yelina smiled when she saw him, but the smile soon fell away when she saw his expression. "Where's Maddy?" He asked
"In the living room, with Ray… Horatio what happened?"
"Suzie's been killed"
Yelina nodded, and let Horatio pass. He walked into the living room and smiled at the site. Ray and Madison were watching a movie, and Madison had fallen asleep on her brother's arm. "Hey" He said remembering the reason he was there. Ray looked up and saw Horatio, and he shoved Madison. Maddy groaned and shoved Ray back "Uncle Horatio" Ray whispered to her, causing her eyes to open, and look up him "Hi" She whispered.
"Ray, would you mind giving us a minute?" Horatio asked his nephew
Ray nodded, and walked quickly out of the room. Madison watched him leave, then turned back to Horatio and waited. "I have some bad news sweetheart."
"Mom?" Madison whispered
"She, she died Maddy"
"Mom" She whispered. She looked down, and her hair hid her face as the tears started falling. "Mom"
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
He looked at Alexx's report. "Are you sure?" he asked softly, not wanting to believe the paper in front of him. "She died from a drug overdose Horatio. It was an accident"
"Thank… Thank You Alexx" he murmured walking out of the room.
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
She arrived at the Lab, surprising. "Maddy what are you doing here"
"You, you said last night you didn't know how she died… I was hoping you know now"
"Maddy, I don't think that's a good idea sweetheart.
"Please Uncle Horatio, I want to know."
He thought for a moment, then nodded "It was a drug overdose sweetheart. I'm sorry"
She nodded. "Thanks Uncle Horatio" slowly she turned back to the lift, and walked inside it.
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
She watched the waves as they crashed onto the shore. Her painting of the ocean seemed to mirror the scene in front of her. "Hi" A voice from behind her spoke. The sight of Horatio brought a smile to her face. "Hi" she repeated, looking back at her painting. "Are you ok my little one?" Horatio asked her.
"I'll be better tomorrow, when the funeral is over" She admitted shrugging.
"Yeah" he nodded understanding "You'll be fine"
"Uncle Horatio?"
"Yeah Maddy?"
"Tell me about Dad?" She asked softly
He nodded, and sat down next to her on the sand. "What would you like to know?"
Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
this is it so far... reviews would be very welcome, especially if you think i should continue :) -DarkAngel