Thanks to everyone for reading, reviewing, and even adding me to your favorites! Super thanks to simplycomplex for being my beta! You're fabulous!

Usual disclaimer: It ain't mine. Artemis (Arts, Missy) is.

On with the story!

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As Calleigh walked out of the room, Horatio returned his attention to Artemis. "I still can't believe… Stetler."

Artemis laughed. "Can you imagine how surprised I was when I found out he was a cop?"

"I've always known he was a real piece of work, but I never would have guessed he was so terrible. I guess I'm not surprised by the abuse, though."

"Why is that?"

"He once dated my sister-in-law. There were a couple of occasions where she came to work with a black eye. 'I hit it on a counter bending over to pick something up.' I've heard better from victims who's cases the both of us have investigated." Horatio shook his head in disgust.

"I'm quite glad about that change in cards, by the way." Artemis smiled at Horatio, hoping he'd go with her change of subject. Horatio smiled, delighted that Artemis knew how to pique the interest of a detective. Dangle a nice, juicy bit of information in front of a detective, and they were like putty.

"What parts make you so glad?"

"Well, I finally got out of that hell-hole, but I suppose that's a given. I've seen that not all the good guys are necessarily good, which was a nice dose of reality. And then…" Artemis blushed and cut off. She had been bold as it was, but this was essentially telling Horatio that after just four days of spending time with this person she barely knew, she was falling for him. Yes, she was terrified of a relationship with anyone; she had full right to be after 18 months of being raped on a sometimes multiple-times daily basis. However, there was something about Horatio that she just seemed to connect with, and he radiated protectiveness and security.

"And then, what, Artemis?"

Artemis stared at Horatio, as a deer in headlights. "Promise you won't laugh or anything."

"I give you my most solemn word."

"Okay," Artemis sighed. "And then, there's you."

"Oh?" Horatio smiled at Artemis. "What about me?"

"Now you're just being cruel. You can figure out perfectly well for yourself just what about you, Mr. Caine."

Horatio chuckled. "My apologies. You're right; I can figure it out just fine."

Artemis sighed and her face fell somber. Glancing over at Horatio, she mumbled something, but Horatio wasn't able to hear what she said.

"I'm sorry, Artemis. What did you say?"

She hung her head. "I said, 'You're just what I need.'"

"Oh." Horatio studied Artemis. Under the tough mask she put on for everyone else to see, he saw that Artemis was still scared of the world. He scooted as far over in his bed as he could and patted the space he had cleared beside him. "Come sit by me, Artemis." She did as she was asked, and Horatio pulled her back so she was laying, with her head resting on his shoulder.

"I can't say that I know how this will work, Artemis," he whispered to her, "but know this: you're just what I need, too." Horatio leaned his head down and lightly kissed Artemis' temple. "It won't be easy, but I'll be damned if I stay away from you. Neither of us completely understand what we're feeling right now, but that doesn't stop us from knowing it's right. There isn't much we can do right now, but as soon as your case is closed, we'll figure things out. I promise." Horatio locked eyes with Artemis, indicating that he was speaking in all seriousness. Artemis smiled faintly, and nuzzled into Horatio's chest. Horatio rested his head on hers, and fell asleep. For once in the calloused lieutenant's life, he felt complete.

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Eric jumped for joy as the DNA results from Stetler's gun came back. They had him! They had the evidence that would lock away Stetler for good! Eric ran out of the DNA lab and went in search of Calleigh. "Cal! Cal! We got him!"

"Really? From that little bit on the gun?"

"Yeah!"

"That's fantastic, Eric! Let's take Stetler down and then give Arts the good news!"

"Yeah! I can't wait! Missy's gonna be so happy! And just think, she'll smile!"

"Race you to the Hummer."

"You're on, Cal!" The two raced through the crime lab, both hoping to be the first down to the Hummer. Calleigh, despite being in heals, beat Eric. "I drive." However, just as they were getting loaded into the Hummer, Stetler came walking up the sidewalk. Calleigh cried inwardly. She wanted so badly to go get him and drag him back, and here he was, sauntering down the sidewalk like he never did anything wrong. Calleigh stepped out of the Hummer and shut the door. "Stetler, just the man I wanted to see."

"That's a first. None of you guys like IAB."

"We still don't." Eric walked up and stepped behind Stetler. "Inside, if you would be so kind." The three walked back into the crime lab and stepped into the first available interrogation room. A small smile formed on Calleigh's lips. This room was all glass, so anyone walking by would be able to watch as they had Stetler arrested. Not only was this arrest and public humiliation for Artemis, but all of the CSIs would feel some vindication from it, as well. Stetler had embarrassed each of them much in the way he was about to be. Calleigh set a recorder on the table, just as Stetler had done with each of his interrogations.

"So, Stetler. Are you ready to tell us the truth about what you did to Miss Bennett?"

"I've already told you guys the truth."

"Now Stetler," Calleigh said in her sweetest drawl, "we both know that's a lie. You said that you had never seen her before, but that's not true, is it?"

"What are you getting at?"

"We can prove that you raped Miss Bennett with your gun." Eric stepped forward.

"That's impossible. How could you prove a thing like that when I was no where near her? Unlike some of you," Stetler stared pointedly at Eric, "I've never lost any of my gear, including my badge and my gun."

"So you're saying that your gun has never been stolen, am I correct?" Calleigh took over again, letting Eric cool off.

"Yes, Ms. Dusquene, you are correct."

"So your gun has been in your possession for the past, oh, two years? Particularly the past week?"

"Yes."

"So, the only person who would have handled your weapon all this time is yourself, and we should only find your DNA on it?"

"Exactly."

"Then explain this." Eric laid the DNA evidence on the table as well as the picture of where it was recovered from the gun. "How does Miss Bennett's DNA get under the wooden butt of your gun if you've never seen her before and you're the only person that gun has been around?"

Stetler sighed. "Alright, fine. But look, it wasn't rape. She was completely into it."

"And that's why she screamed and nearly sent herself into cardiac arrest when she first saw you." Calleigh gave Stetler a hard stare. "You've already lied to us about seeing her, so don't try to lie to us again."

"Are we through?" Stetler stood. Calleigh nodded to an officer in the room. "Detective Rick "Dickie" Stetler, you're under arrest for the rape of Miss Artemis Bennett." The arresting officer then led Stetler out of the interrogation room and out to the patrol car waiting for him, reading his Miranda rights as they went. Calleigh smiled as she turned off the recorder. "That felt good. Now, let's go tell Arts."

Eric agreed. "Missy and Horatio will both be glad to hear about this."

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Sorry it's somewhat short! Hopefully, the next chapter will be a little longer! Thanks for reading, guys!