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"He's fine. No serious injuries. We have given him some painkillers. Just a little rest will do. Just a little beaten down. But we still need him to stay for observation. You can see him." The doctor said.
"Hey handsome. How are you feeling?"
"Hey. Like I've been hit by a lorry ten times." Horatio answered weakly. Calleigh smiled as she pushed away his hair off his face.
"Can you tell me anything?" Horatio just shook his head. "I didn't see his face. But one thing I can tell you, I felt like I was going to die when he hit me down there." He said as he pointed out with his eyes. Calleigh smiled and chuckled.
"You're going to be fine handsome."
"No. It hurts. It still hurts. What if I can't…" He paused. "You know…what if I can't…" Calleigh chuckled.
"I get what you mean baby." She smiled. "You're going to be fine. We'll try and test you out when you get better okay. And see if you still can." Calleigh chuckled again.
"I felt like I almost died. Again. And for a moment there I thought I will never be a father. And then I remembered I got the twins." Calleigh just laughed.
"Well I'm glad you still have your humor in you despite being in pain." She remarked.
"Calleigh, I've been wanting to ask you this but I hadn't had the courage." He paused and Calleigh just kept her focus on him like she knew what he was going to ask.
"Will you marry me? I know this is not the right timing but I just don't want to waste another second. I just wanna be with you. I felt like I almost lost my life and all I can think of was you and how I didn't get a chance to make you my lawfully wedded wife." Horatio said in a serious tone. Calleigh looked at him in surprise and chuckled. Horatio was confused.
"Of course I would marry you, silly. It would be an honor to be Mrs. Caine." She smiled so widely and kissed him passionately.
"Ahem." They were startled and broke the kiss. "Sorry for the interruption." Calleigh blushed. "Lieutenant Caine, you should be fine. We've checked and there was no bone broken or fractured. But we just want to keep you here for observation. You'll be out of here tomorrow if there's nothing else." Horatio nodded.
Calleigh spoke up, "Doctor, you know he was hit at his most sensitive part…so…uhm…" This time, it was Horatio's turn to blush.
"Oh right. It's going to be fine. No serious damage. But, may I warn you that there should be no activity for the moment. Maybe for a week or two and you will be good as new." The doctor smiled at Horatio. "Relax. It isn't damaged. You're still going to be a father anyway." The doctor teased him and left.
"See. I told you. You're gonna be just fine."
"Yeah you say that. It hurts you know." He pouted like a child. "A week or two? That's very long!" He complained. Calleigh just rolled her eyes at him. Their moment was distracted again with a phone call.
"Duquesne. Yeah Eric? Okay. Just update me about anything." She said and clicked the phone off. "They found the weapon that did that to you. They're checking all the security cameras as well." Calleigh told him. A moment later, Alexx came into the room.
"Hey sugar. How are you feeling?" Alexx asked in a motherly tone. Calleigh chuckled.
"He said he felt as if he's been hit by a lorry ten times." Calleigh answered in a teasing manner.
"It's true." Horatio added. "The worse feeling I've ever felt." He continued and pouted. Alexx and Calleigh just laughed at his childishness.
"You see what I have to handle everyday Alexx." Alexx smiled.
"It's not everyday that we get to see the great Horatio Caine like this." Alexx chuckled. "Okay I'll leave you both. I need to get back to my patient at the morgue." They both nodded.
"Thank you." Horatio said. "I think I need to go to the toilet." He mouthed to Calleigh and sat up slowly as he tries to stand.
"Horatio!" Calleigh screamed as she quickly rushed to his side, supporting him.
"I'm fine sweetheart. I just need to go to the toilet. You don't have to support me." Horatio said as he held on to the rail of the bed.
"Are you sure you can go on your own?" She asked, worried. Horatio nodded and tried to take a step forward.
"Argh!" He grimaced as the pain shot up through his body and his knees almost buckled. Calleigh quickly grabbed him up, supporting his weight and allowed him to sit.
"I guess I can't go on my own. It hurts so bad." He frowned.
"Let me help you okay." Horatio shook his head. "You're pregnant sweetheart." He said.
"Pregnant. Not invalid. Shut up. I'll bring you to the toilet whether you like it or not." She reminded him. She slowly helped him up and supported half his body mass as they made their way to the toilet. Calleigh didn't leave his side even when he was in the toilet.
"You sure you want to be here?" He asked. Calleigh laughed.
"I've seen it all Horatio. Don't try to act like you're shy. How bad is the bruising?" Calleigh teased.
"Calleigh." He said, seriously.
"I'm serious Horatio. How bad is it?" Horatio looked at her serious look.
"I don't know. I can't bend." Calleigh chuckled.
"Okay let me take a look at it." Calleigh said in a dead serious tone. Horatio frowned and shook his head. "Horatio. I've seen it all. Just let me see how bad it is." Calleigh was being authoritative and firm. He gave in and allowed her.
"Oh my." Calleigh gasped.
"What? How bad?" Horatio asked worriedly.
"Relax handsome. Just kidding. It's not as bad as it looks. Just some bruising that will go away within days." Once Horatio was done, Calleigh brought him back to his bed. "I'll get you something to eat. You rest here." Horatio nodded.
Calleigh came back with chicken soup in her hand. "You're going to eat." She fed him slowly like a mother cares for the child.
"You have to eat too Calleigh." He spoke up.
"I've had my breakfast. You haven't had anything since morning. Let me take care of you okay." She said as she continued feeding him.
"But you said our kids are monsters. Aren't you hungry?" Horatio sneered.
"Oh shut up Horatio Caine. Just finish this will ya." Calleigh rolled her eyes. Just then, her phone rang.
"Cal, we found the suspect. She's in custody right now." Eric said over the phone.
"Okay. I'll be right there." She said and ends the phone call.
"What's up?" Horatio asked.
"They have a suspect in custody. You okay being alone here?" Horatio nodded.
"Don't stress yourself okay." They kissed and Calleigh left for the lab.
"So who's the suspect in custody?" Calleigh asked Eric the moment she stepped into the lab.
"Lisa Maddox. We found her fingerprint on the weapon." Eric replied. Calleigh was mad. "You okay Cal?" He asked.
"Yeah. I guess someone just won't let the past go." Eric looked confused. "It's okay. Long story." She said and went in for the interrogation along with Frank.
"Mrs. Maddox. You were here the other day when we called you in to inform you about your husband's death. Do you know why you're being brought in again?" Mrs. Maddox shrugged. "We brought you in today because your fingerprint was found on a weapon that assaulted Lieutenant Horatio Caine; whom you know as John Kelly. That's assault on a police officer and need I remind you that the sentence will be harsh." She continued. "You gonna say anything?" Mrs. Maddox was quiet.
"Mrs. Maddox…or should I call you Lisa Santoria?" That got her full attention. "We know it was you. We have your fingerprint on the weapon. Why not you just speak up."
"He got what he deserved."
"So it was revenge? It was 20 years ago." Calleigh stared straight at her.
"He asked for it when he played me." She answered. "I've been trying to find him all this while and then I finally found him. He deserved that. I hope that taught him a lesson." Calleigh was fuming mad.
"He didn't need that to teach him a lesson. He just needs a woman that he loves with all his heart. And apparently you're not the woman." Calleigh smirked.
"You son-of-a-bitch!" She growled.
"Book her." Frank said. The officers took Lisa away for booking and left Calleigh and Frank in the room.
"So what was that about?" Frank asked.
"What?"
"20years ago?"
"Long story." She paused. "But she was his past lover."
"So that day…"
"Yes Frank. She was right. He was John Kelly. That was his past. It doesn't matter anymore Frank. Let's just keep this between us okay." Frank nodded and left the conversation at that. "How was the case earlier today?"
"Still working on it. Haven't found the murder weapon yet but we're talking to his roommates."
"Okay. I'll be with Horatio if you need me. Just update me about the case."
"Sure. But I think Eric and Ryan can handle it. So you can just take care of H." Calleigh nodded and smiled in appreciation. After taking care of some pending bullet casings, Calleigh went back to the hospital to bring Horatio his dinner.
"Hey handsome." Calleigh greeted cheerfully.
"Hey. What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be home resting?"
"Nope. I'm here to bring you dinner and take care of you."
"Calleigh, you know you don't have to do this. I have nurses around me who can do that."
"I'm fine Horatio. Even if I'm at home, I won't be able to sleep knowing that you're in the hospital. I brought Chinese." Horatio nodded and helped her unpack the food she brought. As they were eating, Horatio asked about the case and Calleigh had explained it all to him.
"So she messed with my Calleigh huh." He smirked. "Now that's what I'd like to hear. But sweetheart, don't do that again okay. I don't want you to stress yourself." Horatio reminded her.
"Okay okay. I know. So are you feeling better?" Calleigh tried to change the subject.
"I see what you're trying to do here. But I'm better. Sore though..everywhere." Calleigh chuckled.
"How are my babies doing?" He said as he rubbed her belly.
"They're doing great. But they were really active when I was in the interrogation room. They're probably encouraging me to kick ass." Calleigh grinned.
"Wow. So my babies are naughty. Must be you." Horatio said nonchalantly.
"Excuse me!" She slapped him on his arm playfully. "You're a badass too remember." Calleigh teased as she puts away the empty food packs.
"Me? A badass? Since when is that, may I ask?" Horatio pretended.
"Uhh. Since forever. Remember the time when criminals actually surrendered because they were scared of what you might do to them?" She paused, faking a thinking expression. "Oh wait. Isn't that ALL the time?" Calleigh rolled her eyes at him. Horatio frowned.
"See. You always like to tease me." He puckered his lips.
"Because you're so cute when you're being teased. Come on. You know I love you." She smiled and kissed him. Horatio gave her his cheekiest smile.
"So which side are you taking?"
"What sides?"
"Left or right? So I can shift." He said casually.
"No right or left. You're sleeping alone. I've asked for the rollaway bed." She answered sternly. Horatio puckered.
"But I can't sleep alone. There's room you know."
"You're hurt Horatio. And I'm not as skinny as you think I am."
"There's more than enough space up here. Come on. No funny business. Just sleep."
"No funny business. You sure?" Horatio nodded. "Okay. Fair enough. Move aside then." Calleigh slowly climbed onto the bed, avoiding any parts of his injured areas and snuggled into him. Horatio shifted and leaned into her, kissing her gently and passionately until there was a need for air.
"You said no funny business Horatio." Calleigh reminded him.
"You didn't say no kissing." Horatio smirked. "Besides, I can't even do anything. It still hurts." He pouted like a kid. Calleigh chuckled. "Good then." Horatio wrapped his arms around Calleigh, gently tracing shapes on her back and Calleigh was just ruffling and playing with his soft, fluffy hair.
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