"Grampa!"
"Ana, what's wrong?" Horatio asked running into his living room where his granddaughter was coloring.
"You left the room," she said timidly.
"I had to go get a drink, princess," Horatio said a little confused.
"I was scared," Ana replied staring at the floor.
"Why?" Horatio asked gently, "Was it because of the storm?"
"No," she admitted tearing up a little, "I was afraid you were leaving like Mommy did."
"Oh Ana," Horatio said kneeling down next to his granddaughter wiping away a tear, "I will never leave you."
"Promise?" Ana sniffled.
"I promise," he replied, "You know that Mommy didn't want to leave right?"
"I know but I still miss her," the little girl said tearing up again.
"I know you do princess," he said quietly, hugging her, "I miss her too."
A/N: Welcome to When She was Gone! My first one-shot series featuring the team while Nerissa's away. I know this one's short but I wanted to start you off small. I look forward to posting more! Keep being awesome! ~E