The New Recruits

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the principal players of CSI Miami, but the new names are strictly mine.

A/N: Something totally new, It's kinda Speed/ Calleigh, but it won't seem like it from the beginning. I have Katie to thank for inspiration( I read her latest The Past and something hit me) Y'all will see, it will come out in the wash :).

" Good morning, sleepy," Tim Speedle said as he rolled over. " What time do you think he's going to be home?"

" W-what? Timothy, it's only five o'clock in the morning. He's not coming in until later. His flight doesn't arrive until ten. Go back to sleep." she replied sleepily.

He loved it when she called him Timothy, her thick British accent, sending shivers down his back. He couldn't believe that he had been married to her for almost twenty -three years, they were total opposites. After losing out on love the first time, Tim was overjoyed at his life now. Robin had been there to pick him up all those years ago, and he learned to trust and love again. He wrapped his arms around her petite frame , eliciting an reaction from her.

" You are not going to leave me alone are you?" she asked as she turned to face her husband. Her eyes matched his in color and expressions.

" What fun would that be?" Tim asked as he gently moved a strand of salt and pepper hair from her eyes. Even at Forty -eight she was still a knock out.

" Don't you have to be at work early today?" Robin said sitting up. She was fully awake now and not entirely happy about it.

" Yes, Horatio wanted us there early today. It's his last day and he was going to introduce us to the new Lt . I can't believe that Horatio is retiring, after all these years."

" He should continue to work until he can't walk anymore? He's getting older, he probably wants to slow down. You should take a cue from him."

" Me. Retire? I don't think so. They are going to have to pry the microscope from my dead hands."

" Timothy, I really want you to think about slowing down. You're not thirty- two anymore. I worry about you."

" You shouldn't worry, Robin. We are getting a batch of new recruits today as well. Remind me to grab a bottle of aspirin before I leave. I'm going to be holding hands all day with a newbie. It's not going to be pretty."

"Good. It's about time they injected some new blood into the lab. You old fogies have been at it for way too long," Robin smirking. Tim shot her a playful look and grabbed a pillow.

" Old fogies? I'll show you old," He said as he hit her with the pillow. She let out a sharp laugh and returned the favor. He then stopped and caught her in a passionate kiss. He was interrupted from continuing by a knock on the door.

" Mom, Dad?" a voice said. " Are you up?"

" Don't answer it Robin. She will go away if you don't answer it." Tim said as he tried to advance on her neck.

Robin ignored him and pushed him off lightly, " Yes Mallory, we are up. Are you okay, honey?"

" Yes, I just wanted to know, cause the phone's been ringing off the hook for almost an hour. I couldn't sleep." Mallory said.

Tim got up and opened the door , letting his fourteen year old daughter in. She smiled at him through her light gray eyes as she moved to give him a hug. He put a hand on her dark mane and asked, " Sweetie, why didn't you answer it?"

" I was asleep, daddy and I didn't want to get it. Why didn't you guys hear it? Were you foolin' around in here again?"

Robin looked at her daughter with wide eyes and then shot Tim a killer glance, " You know , she gets that from you."

" Really? And I thought your mother had the greatest personality when she was here last. You can't put everything on the Speedle name." Tim stated. He looked down at Mallory and gave her a wink.

" When's RJ coming home? I thought he was supposed to be back last night," Mallory asked as she saw her mother's hands fly up.

" What makes you think that, Mal? He called last week to let us know that he would be coming home on the fourteenth. Today's the fourteenth. He also said he had a surprise. I'm hoping that he is going to tell me that he's going to put that degree from Stanford to work."

" I'm sure he's gotten a smashing job and is going to do good things," Robin said almost nervously. She remembered her son telling her the news he had.

Flash back

" Mom, don't tell him. I want it to be a surprise, ok?"Robert Speedle had said over the phone.

"Robert James Speedle, you know that your father doesn't like surprises, especially ones coming from his son. Are you sure you know what you are doing?"

" Positive , mom. Just don't tell him. I'll see you when I get home. Love you."

" Love you, honey.

Present

"Robin? Earth to Robin, are you there?" Tim asked as he came to sit by her . Mallory had gone back to her room.

" Y-yes I'm here, Tim. Just thinking about Robert. He's made me so proud."

" Me too. I can't believe he graduated from Stanford magna cum laude. I wasn't that smart. He must have gotten the smarts from your side of the family." Tim said leaning into her. He wanted to be close to her. Badly.

" The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. He's got the best of both worlds, your brains , my good looks."

" And I don't look good?" Tim asked feigning hurt.

" I didn't say that. You are the sexiest man alive," Robin said running her lithe fingers through his dark wavy mane. Even though he was forty-seven , the gray hairs had evaded him.

" Um , I need to be assured that. Where were we?" Tim asked as he advanced on her neck, sending her down.

" You're going to be late." Robin returned not wanting him to stop. It thrilled her after all these years that he still found her irresistible.

" I'll skip my run. I've got more pressing matters at hand," Tim replied as he caressed her with his lips, moving to her chest. She stopped protesting and allowed him to continue, sending her over the edge with pleasure.


" Baby, I've got to go. Come on," Calleigh Willison called out. In an instant her twelve year old son came racing down the stairs. He had his puppy, Boomer in his hands. " Oh, honey I'm sorry but Boomer can't come to granny's house. She's allergic, you know that."

" But mom, where's he going to go?" Jacob Willison replied.

" He can stay in the laundry room until I get home. Come on, I'm borderline late."

" Mom..."

" Jacob, I said no. Where's your father?"

" He's still upstairs," Jacob replied defeated. He knew when to stop with his mother.

" Phillip! Honey, I gotta go! Can you drop Jacob by my mother's?" Calleigh said as she strapped on her nine mm.

" He's supposed to be going to my mother's today. I told you that last night." Phillip called from the top of the stairwell.

" I can take Boomer! Yes!" Jacob expressed with a wide smile on his face.

" No sir, Boomer stays home , and that's final," Calleigh said , her southern accent thickening.

" Aww mom..."

Calleigh ignored Jacob and called up the stairs again, " Whatever. Listen, did Jacinda come by ?"

Phillip Willison descended the stairs buttoning his cuffs on his shirt. His dark features always took Calleigh's breath away. His piercing hazel eyes gazed dreamily at his wife of twenty - five years as he let a smile take over his face.

" Yes ,she came by this morning while you were in the shower. She said that she had a new job that she was starting this morning."

" Really? Is this the first you've heard of it?" Calleigh asked as she checked her watch. She was due in the lab in twenty minutes.

" Yeah. She seemed excited though. I'm glad she's doing something. It's been almost three years since Jake ."

" I agree, but I would've thought that she would tell me." Calleigh said quietly. She and her daughter had not been on good terms of late.

" Don't worry about it, Calleigh. She's getting out, being productive. It's a good thing," Phillip replied as he bent to kiss her.

" I won't worry," Calleigh said as she pecked him on the lips. " I gotta go, honey. I'm late. Don't let Jacob take Boomer to your mother's. And I'll be home as soon as possible. We got new recruits comin' in today."

" Good luck ,Calleigh," Phillip returned as he opened the door for her. " I love you, and be careful."

" Love you too, and Jacob , leave Boomer here." Calleigh reminded as she walked out the door. She got into her Crossfire and floored it. In almost thirty years she had not been late for work and she didn't intend on starting today.


Tim saw as the red head entered the layout room with a touch of sadness in his eyes. He never thought that he would see the day that Horatio Caine would voluntarily leave the CSI unit. Although he was heading close to sixty- five, Horatio still possessed the tools to do the job. Sure he was a little slower getting off of his haunches , but the man still had a quick mind. He figured that he had less than six months and he would be doing something, Horatio wouldn't be able to sit still.

" Good morning, H. How are you today?" Tim asked smirking at his mentor.

" Fine. We got a new batch of recruits coming in today. The 'new' Lt. assigned them on."

" Who is this new LT., boss?" Tim asked as Horatio sat on a desk.

" In due time, Speed. When everybody gets here ,I'll introduce you to her." Horatio returned , his clear blue eyes sparkling.

"Did you say her? Great, we are in for it now."

In minutes , Tim saw as Eric walked into the layout room followed by Alexx. They all greeted each other in there usual way.

" I see you left the cane home today," Eric said to Tim.

" Ha ha. Funny. I don't know why you wasted all of your time at CSI when you clearly had the talent to be a comedian," Tim replied sarcastically. The door opened and Calleigh walked in, her long blond hair swaying from side to side. Tim looked at his wedding band absent mindedly.

" Good morning, y'all. Hope I'm not too late." Calleigh said as she glanced at Tim. A small smile came to her lips.

" You're just on time. The new recruits should be coming in any second," Horatio said as the door opened.

A collective gasp was heard as the new recruits filled into the layout room, led by a petite red head. Horatio smiled at her and motioned her to come forward.

" Every one, first I would like to start by introducing your new Lt , then I will let her introduce the new team. The rest of the new recruits will be assigned tech jobs. If you are not picked for the new team, don't be upset. You guys are an important part to the lab as well." Horatio said standing up. " Maddison Caine, met Timothy Speedle, Calleigh Willison, Eric Delko and Alexx Woods. These are the best of the best."

" Nice to meet you all. I hope that we will have a wonderful experience working together. If you don't know it by now, I am Lt. Caine's niece. But I assure you that the family name did not hand me this position. I earned it."Maddison said as she faced them. " I have the distinct pleasure of introducing the new team that will be working in accordance with the veterans. When I call your name , please step forward."

The layout room was a buzz with anticipation. It was the highest honor to be chosen to work out in the field, and they all wanted to. Maddison cleared her throat and began calling out names.

" Jennifer Delko will be handling trace, Robert Speedle ballistics, Jacinda D. Willison fingerprint analysis/ under water recovery and Jarret Sims ME. It is nice to have you on board. The rest of you will be assigned to various parts of the lab. Maxine Delko , head of DNA will be handling all of the assignments. Thank you for all of your time and let's remember that we are here for the victims." Maddison said as she smiled brightly. She glanced at Horatio and then pulled out a box.

A pin could drop in the layout room as the parents watched their children step forward and receive their badges. Tim was seething as he looked at RJ who had a broad smile on his face. Eric and Calleigh each had surprise on their faces as their children smiled as well. This was going to be an interesting day for sure.

TBC...

A/N: I hope you like it... Just a new spin on things. :)