Okay, in the beginning of the story I wanted a oneshot and thought it was a good one. I realized, when talking to my friend, that I really left you guys hanging, and Calleigh telling Eric that she was pregnant in the end wasn't enough...plus your wonderful reviews just made me wanna continue.

In the early hours of the morning, after about three hours of sleep, he awoke. Eric straightened up in the chair, stretching his sore bones and neck. The window behind the curtain allowed the bright moonlight to come through translucently. And like an epiphany, his senseless gaze switched to her on the bed. Dejavu, he thought, but thought differently when he realized her hand twitch.

Eric stood instantly and walked over to her slowly. He rubbed his eyes and stared for a while. She lay there as worn-out but as beautiful as before: motionless. Her mask was gone and had been replaced by a small air tube at her nose. He figured a nurse probably did it, or maybe he could've dreaming. Then she stirred, proving him wrong, and coughed a little.

"Cal?" he noticed a grateful smile on his face. He watched her with caution as she suddenly ceased moving and opened her eyes wincing. "Let me get someone." He scurried towards the door.

"No," she offered hoarsely, "don't." With that he calmed his nerves and went by her side again.

"Eric..." she began terribly.

"Yes?" he replied.

Eric leaned in closer for her not to strain her voice anymore. Her breaths were uneven and unusually slow and she could barely keep her eyes open, but she was recovering he should've known that. Yet he thought of her slipping through his fingers right there. And as scared a puppy he listened.

"Is the baby okay?" she breathed. He didn't know exactly. The doctors never informed him of change in development of the fetus. He couldn't figure out why. They probably didn't know because it was so small... or did she miscarry? Right now, that was too much for him. He kept a simple non-emotional expression.

"Yes," he answered. He hoped it wasn't a lie. A moment of delight came and she smiled. So then he knew that was what would keep her happy. He grinned slightly holding her palm.

"You look beautiful," he whispered.

"You, too," she managed another smile.

"Go back to sleep, you're very tired."

"I will, if you will," she teased.

Her fatigue expression and slight grin was ever so cute. Eric kissed her forehead gently. He reached out for the chair and drew it closer, never releasing her hand, and sat down. He rested his head alongside her hers, both now only an inch apart. Both staired dreamily into each other's eyes. Eric suddenly felt drawn to her. Her beauty was overwhelming at this point and the smooth skin on her palm felt a baby's. He could tell that she didn't want to fall asleep, she wanted to stay awake with him until he did. But she was failing, because his eyes only grew wider as hers narrowed. He slowly moved her palm to his mouth and kissed it and rubbed it against his cheek. Sleep was near. Finally her eyes shut. He shut his too, until she moved her hand.

"Girl or boy," she yawned. Eric found his hand, still grasping hers, on her stomach.

"Whichever one you want - I want," he answered on the verge of sleep. They nodded off.

ECECECECECECEC

Alexx leaned against the pure white wall clutching a file to her chest. She remained in her navy blue scrubs and white doctor's coat. Last night was rough and the most exhauting operation ever. She sighed in distress and put her head in her hand.

"Doctor?"

She turned towards the voice. Horatio, Natalia and Ryan walked down the hallway to her. All she could do was stare. Horatio noticed shiny tears in her eyes.

"How is she?" Natalia wondered.

"Is she awake, can we see her?" Ryan added.

"She, uh," the doctor cleared her throat, "yeah, she's awake." The three sensed the dispair and waited for her to continue. Alexx rose from her position and came closer.

"Alexx, how is she?" Horatio asked.

"We had a, hard time getting the bullet out," she explained, "we could only repair some of the major damages... she's okay now, but in time..."

Ryan and Natalia shared a frightened look and stepped closer to each other.

"What does that mean?" she asked.

"Calleigh's not gonna make it," Alexx finished. She nodded and ducked her head low; more tears were forming.

"Have you told them yet, have you told him?" Horatio worried about the couple.

"I am gonna," her voice started breaking, "but she's awake, and, I don't know how. I was thinking of waiting until he came out, to deliver the news without her knowing first, then..."

Alexx almost on cue noticed a sound coming from the room behind her. It sounded like a long 'b'...

HAHA! I am getting good at this cliffhanger thing. I thought this would've been the last but I guess you'll have to wait and see what happens in the next chapter.