Disclaimer: I do not own CSI Miami...
I do own my original cherictors...
Back at the hotel, she dialed Payton's number. "Carter." Payton answered.
"Payton, I'm on my way back in the morning. I need to get home." she told him.
"didn't go like you hoped?" he asked supportively.
"No, he was killed in the line of duty yesterday."
"Oh." Payton was quiet for a moment. "I don't know what to say Cas."
"Payton, its okay. There's nothing you could've done. Besides, there's someone back home that I'm interested in. How's Bethany?"
"Great, she's asleep already tonight. We went to the zoo today."
"Okay. I'm not going to promise when I'll be home. I've gotta clear my head a bit."
"Okay" There was a knock on the door. Cassie got up and looked through the peep hole. Lt. Caine was outside the door.
"Listen, Payton. I gotta go. I'll call you in the morning."
"Okay, call anytime during the night if you want. I'll be here if you need to talk."
"Thanks Payton."
"Bye."
"bye." she hung up and opened the door. "Lt. Caine?"
"I hear that you are Speed's Ex." He said. No hello, nothing. Just strait to the point.
"That's correct."
"And the mother of his daughter?"
"Yes sir."
"Take care of her."
"I have every intention to do so sir."
"Drive safe."
"Thank you." Even though it was nearly dark, Lt. Caine slipped his sunglasses on as if to make a statement of some sort. He then turned and walked to his Hummer that was parked next to hers.