Title: Christmas in the City

Author: Kasandra

Rating: FRT/K+

Pairing: S/C

Disclaimer: The following characters from CSI Miami do not belong to me but to their rightful owners: Carol Mendelsohn, Ann Donahue and Anthony Zuiker. I am merely taking them out for some fun and will return them unharmed. I promise. I am making no profit off this work.

Summary: Tim surprises Calleigh with a detoured trip to New York City before visiting his family for the holidays.

Archive: Yes, at None

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Chapter 1

Singing "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" on top of her lungs was one Calleigh Duquesne as she continued to stuff her suitcase. Standing in front of her almost bare closet, the petite southern blonde began to wonder if perhaps she had over done it.

Her boyfriend, Tim Speedle watched her amusedly as he leaned against the bedroom doorframe. Crossing his arms over, he cleared his throat. "Calleigh, we're only going to be in Syracuse for a week."

Startled, she whirled around and gave him an annoyed look. "I rather have too much than too little, Tim that way I'm always prepared."

"Suit yourself princess, but I'm just stating that maybe you'd like to remove some items considering that I'll be the one lugging it all," Tim replied, now approaching her. Calleigh wrapped her arms around his neck, before standing on her tip toes to press a small kiss on his stubbled chin.

Pulling away to rub his arms affectionately she murmured, "I know, and I appreciate it. Besides I had planned on giving you my own personal thank you afterwards."

He cocked an eyebrow in response. "Okay, maybe I won't complain."

"Have you even packed at all?" Calleigh questioned, peeking over his shoulder in search of his luggage.

"Earlier today. See?" Tim replied as he pointed to medium sized duffle bag in the corner of the room.

"That's all you're bringing?" Calleigh responded incredulously and Tim chuckled in response.

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"Attention all passengers, this is your pilot speaking. Welcome aboard flight 437, Miami to New York City nonstop…" the pilot announced.

Calleigh paid no heed to what else he was stating as she looked at Tim with wide eyes. "Why are we going to New York City? I thought we were flying directly into Syracuse."

"Well," began Tim, as he reached over to grasp her hand. "You've always said you wanted to go to the city during Christmas and since there's no time like the present…" he trailed off and took delight in her smile

She let out a small squeal and pulled him in for a kiss. "I can't believe you did this for me! How long are we going to be there for? Are we even visiting your family?"

"Actually, we're not going to be in Syracuse until the 22nd, so we have two days to do all the touristy stuff." Tim responded and Calleigh flashed him another smile in return.

"Oh Tim! This is going to be so much fun, thank you!" Calleigh sighed happily.

Tim rubbed her hand with the pad of his thumb, "I'd do anything for you. Now just sit back, and enjoy the ride." Calleigh found herself unable to wipe the cheesy smile off her face as she snuggled closer to Tim, laying her head on his shoulder.

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Though the flight was only two hours long, by the time they had arrived, it was already the early evening. Snow was beginning to lightly dust the city streets.

Calleigh and Tim managed to maneuver around the crowded John F. Kennedy airport in one piece. Tim hailed a cab successfully, and soon the couple found themselves on their way into Manhattan.

As always, the city streets were congested with resident New Yorkers and tourists alike. Always brightly lit, the city seemed to twinkle even more with holiday lights decorating the stores.

An hour later, thanks to bumper-to-bumper traffic, the couple arrived at their destination – the infamous Waldorf-Astoria hotel.

"Tim, tell me you did not make reservations here!" Calleigh whispered as cab driver unloaded their luggage from the trunk of the car.

"Merry early Christmas, Cal." Tim smiled, as he paid the cabbie.

"Tim, seriously, this is too much. We can stay somewhere else…" Calleigh trailed off as she took in the sight of the richly decorated lobby.

"Calleigh, don't worry about it. This is about us, spending our first Christmas as a couple together. I want it to be special because you're the most important person in my life now." Tim replied, wrapping his arm around her waist as they approached the concierge.

"Enjoy your stay at the Waldorf-Astoria," the concierge replied, handing Calleigh the keycard.

"Oh, believe me," Calleigh winked. "We most surely will."

TBC…