Prologue
It all started with forgiveness. She apologized for betraying him and his entire lab to the FBI even though it was meant to make them look good. He told her it would take a while before she could earn back his trust and she understood. Eventually, he had learned to trust her again and very slowly they were becoming friends and after two years were best friends. Then there was the fact that over those years both had felt a substantial amount of mutual feelings towards one another. One day both were having a romantic dinner, well what they considered romantic was eating in the break room, when she was the first one to confess her feelings to him.
She had been certain he wouldn't reciprocate her feelings but she had been wrong, he did return her feelings and they had shared their first kiss. Over the months that followed their relationship grew stronger and they were more in love than anyone could possibly stand. Some would say it was weird seeing their boss show PDA at work but they all got used to it, for it happened a lot.
Then came the day when he had popped the question to her, in the middle of a case, in the Autopsy theatre of all places. She, however, had accepted with the ME laughing and telling them it was about time. The engagement party was a success the entire crime lab and families showed up and they broke the news they were getting married. Everyone had sighed in relief and planning's begun. Then about a year later, it was their wedding day. She had looked so beautiful coming down the aisle to stand next to him at the alter.
The priest began talking and finally they said their vows, written themselves and then said their 'I Dos' in a church of friends and family of over a hundred people. They had all moved off to the reception, where the partying began. Toasts were made, there was dancing and friends and family were congratulating them on getting married and wished them a happy marriage. The partying had gone on into the night and had ended at about 5 the next morning.
Three days later, the newlyweds packed up and headed to UK where they stayed in Devon in the south of England for their honeymoon. It was the best honeymoon either of them had had seeing as though they had been married before marrying each other. After the honeymoon they had come back home to Miami, Florida and back to work. Three years later after trying and failing to conceive, she finally announced one day that she was pregnant.
A tremulous 9 months followed after that, though in a sense even if they were nervous it was still wonderful. And now, it brings us here to the end of the nine months where they are now in the hospital
"Push, push oh you're doing so well Natalia" said a midwife from the other end of CSI Natalia Caine as the CSI lay with her thighs spread, her body drenched in sweat and panting.
Her husband CSI Lieutenant Horatio Caine sat by her bedside holding her hand as he watched his wife
"Push on the next contraction, Natalia" said the midwife, Natalia just rolled her eyes
"What do you think I've been doing for the last 15 minutes?" she growled
"Natalia she's trying to help" Horatio said.
Natalia slowly looked at her husband and Horatio saw the murderous glare she was giving him, so in order not to be killed by her later he decided to keep his mouth shut
"You aren't pushing something the size of a watermelon out of something the size of a pea…" she trailed off from her growling because before she could say another word a contraction hit her straight on and she went back to concentrating on bringing their child into the world.
Finally after another 5 minutes, Natalia lay back panting and in pain. For some reason this baby was real stubborn and didn't wanna come out even though it was time
"Natalia on the next contraction, give it your all and push until we have the baby" the midwife said and Natalia whimpered
"It hurts" she cried to her husband whose hand she had almost broken from squeezing so hard during the child birthing
"I know it does, my love, but you're doing so well. Just one more push and it will all be over" Horatio said caressing her cheek and Natalia nodded.
The contraction hit her so hard that she cried out in pain pushing with all her might
"Push push" the midwife said
"ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH" Natalia cried before collapsing against the pillows as the sound of a newborn child filled the delivery room.
Horatio was laughing, filled with joy as midwife handed the whimpering infant wrapped up in a blanket to Natalia who was laughing and crying at the same time
"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Caine. You have a healthy baby girl" the midwife said as she left the room.
Natalia stared down at the pink baby as it stared up her with blue eyes, she felt Horatio kiss her temple and looked at him smiling as he smiled back
"Well done beautiful" he told her kissing her as she tiredly kissed back before they looked down at their new daughter
"What should we call her?" Natalia asked weakly
"Emma" Horatio suggested but Natalia shook her head
"How about Vanessa" she suggested but Horatio shook his head
"Alannah" he suggested but his wife shook her head
"Melina" Natalia suggested, Horatio shook his head when he thought of a name that seemed to fit their little girl
"What about Jessica?" he asked her.
Natalia stared at him before looking down at the baby
"She does look like a Jessica" she told him before looking back at said husband
"Jessica it is then" Horatio said as Natalia grinned at him
"Jessica Melina Alannah Vanessa Emma Boa Vista Caine" she told him
"Quite a mouthful" Horatio pointed out
"We'll get used to it" Natalia reassured him and so that was the name of their little girl.