Hi everyone. Sorry for the errors in the first part, the page breaks didn't show up when I changed point of views (which is a one off) so the first part looks so confusing. Sorry! Thank you to thechristomycolfer for the kind review.


"I hope I didn't scare you with the whining of my brothers. It seems so below me to act so immature, but both my father and myself don't think too highly of them." I weakly smiled to Calleigh.

It seems my father whined on the job a lot about my brothers, which got Calleigh asking about what they had done. I informed her of a lot of the little things, opening the floodgates as I had a new person to whine to.

"Not at all. Frank always complains about his 'two idiot sons' and compares them to what an angel you are. It was nice to hear his claims backed up by somebody. Besides, I'm the one that asked." Calleigh replied, giggling a little.

We walked into the Miami Dade headquarters, Calleigh struggling with all the evidence a little. I would have helped her, but I knew I wasn't allowed to touch evidence, as I wasn't a cop.

"So this is our front desk. You're allowed to come up with me, but you'll have to sign in and wear a guest pass." Calleigh explained to me.

"Of course." I shrugged, smiling at the receptionist as she handed me the sign in sheet and a guest pass, which I immediately put on.

Before we could even take a few steps towards the elevator, a male approached us. Well, approached Calleigh.

"Come on, that's far too heavy for you. Let me take it up." the male said to Calleigh.

"Thank you Ryan. Oh, Ryan this is Anna. She is Frank's daughter. Anna this is Ryan, he is part of our team." Calleigh stated, introducing us.

Ryan did nothing but smile as he shook my hand; I smiled softly as I shook his hand as well.

"Would you mind if Anna shadowed us? She's signed in so she's allowed to. Frank said he might be a while so I think it would be good for her to see what we do here." Calleigh said to Ryan.

Ryan then pressed the elevator, and moments later there was a ding.

I said nothing as I stepped in. I felt a little awkward being here. Even though I signed in, was I really allowed here?

A few others got in and out of the elevator, giving me weird glances but greeting Calleigh and Ryan. Ryan noticed how uncomfortable I was, and gave me a soft pat on the shoulder.

Finally, our floor came and we stepped off.


"I think Horratio and Frank are downstairs, Horratio just called. Anna you should head down there and meet them." Calleigh stated.

"Okay. Well um... It was nice meeting you both." I awkwardly stated, unsure as to how to say goodbye.

"It was lovely meeting you too." Ryan stated back, keeping his arms crossed.

I frowned a little at this. Having arms crossed means somebody is keeping a distance, it was an awkward situation but the least he could have done would have been to shake my hand or something.

"What are you up to tonight? It's Friday night, if you need any ideas on where to go I can help you." Calleigh asked me.

I paused for a moment and blinked. It was a stupid question, I obviously didn't know anyone in Miami and she mouthed an 'oh' as she saw my reaction.

"Come hang with us! We're going to a few bars. It's a great way to meet people, and you won't be stuck inside. What do you say?" She asked me.

I hesitated once more. I went to decline, thinking it was a pity invitation but then I stopped. Even if it was, who cares? Being anti social won't win me friends.

"Okay, cool." I grinned.

"Great! This is going to be so fun. Here is my business card; it's got my cell on it. Give me a call when you're ready to head out and we'll organise something." Calleigh smiled, reaching into her pocket and handing me a card with her name, title and number on it.

"Great, I'll see you both tonight. Seeya Calleigh, bye Ryan." I smiled, waving as I headed back.

"See you tonight Anna." Ryan smiled, and I smiled back. That was better!

I got the elevator down to the lobby with a few officers. They all gave me weird looks as I had a visitor pass on, I could tell they wanted to know why I was here but weren't curious enough to ask.

It was made obvious when I saw Horatio and Dad in the lobby.

I had met Horatio Caine a few times when I came to Miami to visit dad. I wouldn't say we were close, but I had a lot of respect for him. He was such a good-hearted person, but a tough crime fighter at the same time.

I had a photo of Horatio and I when we were ten. It was a police car parked at these headquarters. I was in the front seat pretended to drive and Horatio was in the passenger seat. Dad had that photo framed, he really liked it.

"Anna, sweetie how have you been? Congratulations on finishing your college course and gaining your qualifications." Horratio said to me, catching me off guard with a hug.

"Hi Horatio! Thank you. Dad has told me you're apparently the most hated guy in this city when it comes to criminals. Good work, it shows you're doing your work correctly." I winked.

"Are you going home now honey?" Dad asked me.

"Um, yeah. Calleigh invited me to hang out with her and all the other people tonight, so I'm going to go home to get ready." I replied.

"She did? Oh god, I'm going to worry..." Dad trailed off, adding a sigh at the end.

"Frank, she will be okay. She will be with the safest group in Miami." Horatio stated.

"Yeah... I guess you're right. Anna, I'll get a patrol officer to drive you to your new apartment. I need to have a few words with Horratio's team." Dad mumbled.