Disclaimer: As you already know by now, I do not own CSI Miami or it's characters. It all belongs to CBS, otherwise that wouldn't have Calleigh's bed that had Eric in it. You know which episode I'm talking about.
Warnings: Same warnings apply. Now, I don't really want to try worrying about particular events of Wolfe in Sheep's Clothing, so any ideas regarding that episode let me know. If I can, I'm going to ignore the whole Russian Mob thing altogether. Enjoy.
Eric Delko Finds Love - Chapter 4
Eric was in the fingerprint lab, working on a backlog of evidence. There wasn't a single new case today, an odd thing all in all, but not unheard of. Eric was looking closely at a partial. Eyes not moving from the computer screen, Eric reached for his pad and pen, instead brushing against a small package placed on the corner of the desk. Eric looked at the package, picking it up. It wasn't heavy whatever it was. He looked around, wondering who had placed it there. Shrugging, Eric opened the package. It was an I-Pod. Scratch that, it was an I-Pod with some of Eric's favorite songs on it. He looked at the back. It had a custom etched message on the back saying, For You My Love. Eric blushed at this. Believe it or not, Eric was a geek at heart sometimes, especially for mp3 players. He could never stop buying different ones, and now he had an I-Pod to add to his collection. He decided to put away the evidence he was working on and head to the break room with his I-Pod. He saw Alexx there. "Hey sweetie, what you got there?" Alexx hugged her impromptu son. Eric's real mother was no longer speaking with him for being gay, so Alexx was now Eric's unofficial mother, although you couldn't get away with saying unofficial, so don't even try. Eric hugged Alexx back, "Hey Alexx, a secret admirer left me this in the lab, how he managed to leave it there without me seeing is anyone's guess." Alexx raised an eyebrow, "A secret admirer, oh sweetie, I am so happy for you," Alexx hugged Eric with one arm. "Well, it's one of my admirers." "One of them? What you mean there's more than one? How do you know?" "Well, I got two packages yesterday in my locker, and each one had a note in it along with a gift. The second note had the 'I' underlined. Also, the first gift was a bottle of sandlewood oil and the note was more on the romantic side." Alexx nodded, "And the second gift?" Eric blushed, "Well, the second gift was honey dust. The note with it was a little more sexual." Alexx's eyes widened at this, "Wow, so one, more romantic admirer and one, more forward admirer. What are you going to do about it?" Eric hugged Alexx, allowing his head to rest on her shoulder while Alexx stroked his hair, "*sigh* I don't know Alexx. To be honest, I have an idea who they are, and if it is, I hope they're serious." "Well don't fret okay baby? I'm sure they're being very serious about this." Eric and Alexx separated. "Thanks Alexx" "No problem sugar." Alexx left the break room, leaving Eric to head straight for the coffee pot and make himself a cup of coffee.
---- Horatio's Office- End of Shift -----
It was end of shift, Ryan sat across from Horatio at the redhead's desk, looking over their reports to make sure no typos or mistakes were made. Just then, Alexx Woods walked in. "Hey Alexx," both men greeted. "Hey you two, I'm glad you're here." Ryan looked up, "What do you mean?"
Alexx placed her hands on her hips, " I think you know what I'm here for." Horatio looked up at the woman as well, "No Alexx, we don't." Alexx stepped closer to both men, giving them a stern look, " Well I'm not blind, I can see when my baby is torn up over a man, let alone two of them. I know about the gifts he's receiving and he seems to be aware, as I am, that there are two of them. I put two and two together and here I am. I'm only going to say this once, if either of you hurt him, I will come after you. I mean it. If this is a game, stop now while he doesn't know." Horatio and Ryan shared a look. "If you are serious," Alexx give a small smile, "then you have my blessing." Horatio spoke first, "We're serious Alexx." Ryan confirmed that Horatio was speaking the truth, "Yeah Alexx, we want Eric and we both want him in our lives." Horatio finished, "We both want Eric to be loved, and know he is loved by us." Alexx's smile widened, "Then that's all I need to hear. Keep in mind boys, you hurt him, and they won't even be able to identify your bodies by dental records." Both confirmed to the woman that yes, they heard her loud and clear. After all, a CSI may be able to hide a body, but a medical examiner, well, what she can do is pretty clear if you use your imagination. "Well boys, have fun and once again, take care of him. Good luck courting him, but my opinion, don't take too long to tell him." Both nodded, "We won't." With that, Alexx left Horatio's office, smiling at the knowledge that her baby was finally going to have, not just someone, but 2 someones. Horatio sighed, "Well, looks like we better step it up and go for the direct approach." Ryan nodded, "Yeah, let's keep on with the ideas we have, and then," Horatio finished the sentence for him, "we bring him in, and love him."
TBC….
AN: Okay, so I have a bit of writer's block, but here we are with Alexx in the loop. Read and review please. I'm going to try to make the next chapter better, but I may need a few ideas.