Cracking his eyes open, Tim glanced around the room. He took in his and Eric's naked bodies and the slight ache of his body and realized what had happened last night. They had sex for the first time and it was absolutely amazing. Then he took inventory of how he felt after his night of drinking. Other then a bad case of cotton mouth he felt just fine. No hangover whatsoever. Climbing out of bed he made his way to the bathroom and began brushing his teeth. All of a sudden a memory from last night popped into his head and he stopped brushing. Had he really told Eric he loved him? He did love him, but he was afraid Eric would just think it was the alcohol talking. Deciding he couldn't face his lover just yet Speed grabbed a towel then got into the shower to take a nice long hot shower. He just hoped it would wake him up and help him clear his head. ----------
"Morning, boys, how was the concert?" Calleigh asked as they walked into the break room.
"It was awesome," Speed answered.
"Yeah, but after the concert was even more fun," Eric teased. Speed blushed causing Calleigh to laugh.
"What made it so fun?" she wondered.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" Speed snarked. Calleigh nodded.
"Let's just say it was a memorable night," Eric commented. "Oh, have you ever seen Tim really drunk?" Eric asked the blonde.
"I've seen him after a few beers, but not really drunk why? Did our Speed get drunk last night?"
"Oh yeah, he's a real funny drunk. He was actually giggling," Eric revealed in a loud whisper.
"I was not giggling," Speed protested.
"Oh yes you were, babe."
"He was actually giggling?" Calleigh asked through her own giggles. Eric nodded his head.
"Who was giggling?" Alexx asked as she and Horatio entered the room.
"Speed last night when he was drunk," Calleigh supplied.
"How are you feeling this morning?" Alexx questioned.
"Just fine, no hangover," Speed replied.
"No hangover at all? You had two Margarita's heavy on the Tequila, how do you not have a hangover?" Eric asked incredulously.
"I never get hangovers."
"I hate you, I always get hangovers," Eric complained.
"I don't either," Calleigh interjected.
"I don't like either of you then," Eric teased.
"Okay, time for assignments. Speed, you and I have a drug deal gone bad. Calleigh, you and Eric have a tripple murder. It's messy, according to Frank."
"Oh joy," Calleigh muttered taking the slip.
"Hey Cal?" Speed called as she started heading out the door to get her kit.
"MMM?"
"Catch," he said throwing a bag at her.
"What's this?" Calleigh asked opening the bag. She let out a scream when she saw what was inside. "You got me a signed poster and a signed CD from the concert?" she cried in excitement as she launched herself at the two guys.
"Glad you like them," Speed said.
"Oh my gosh, I love them. I'll put them in my locker and get my kit. See you at the hummer?" she asked addressing Eric. Eric nodded before turning to Speed briefly.
"Can we talk for a moment?"
"I'll meet you at the car," Horatio said taking the hint and following Calleigh out.
"Before you talk, I need to tell you something," Speed said.
"Go ahead, I'm listening."
"I remember telling you I love you last night, and I meant it. It wasn't just the alcohol. I love you Eric Delko."
"I love you to, Tim," Eric said pulling him in for a kiss. Both of them were smiling when they pulled apart and headed off to work their cases. ---------------------
"Hey, how's your case going?" Speed asked as he talked to Eric on the phone at the end of shift. The tripple murder was turning out to be at least a double.
"Very long, we have a suspect and we're trying to find her. We're still processing the scene. It's a mess, a dad and his two kids," Eric explained.
"Well I hope you solve it soon, and I'll see you when you get home. I love you," Speed said softly.
"I love you to," Eric responded.
"Eric, I think I found something," came Calleigh's voice.
"I've got to go, see you at your house?"
"Yeah, see you then," Speed said hanging up and starting his car. ------------
It was shortly after 7:00 PM when Calleigh, Eric, Frank and several of his officers arrived at the house where their murder suspect was thought to be. Halfway to the door it swung open, revealing their murder suspect brandishing a gun. Before the officers could react she started firing. Everyone dove for cover while drawing their weapons and training them on the suspect.
"Drop your gun and come out with your hands up, Mrs. Bakely," Frank ordered.
"Never! She shouted as she turned her gun towards Eric and fired off three quick shots. Screaming in agony he collapsed to the ground. Raising her gun Calleigh squeezed off a shot hitting the suspect in the middle of the chest killing her instantly. Officers swarmed around her kicking her gun away and checking for a pulse. One of them shook his head as another radioed for an ambulance telling the dispatcher that they had an officer down. Dropping to her knees by her fallen friend Calleigh took in his injuries. Two of the shots hit his chest and one hit his head.
"Frank, I need help applying pressure!" Hurrying over Frank applied pressure on the chest wounds while Calleigh applied pressure to the head wound.
"C-c-cold," Eric choked out as he shook.
"I know, stay with me," Calleigh called.
"Sleepy, can't feel nything, t-t-tell Tim love him," he said closing his eyes. Calleigh tried to rouse the fallen man but it was no use, he was unconscious. Just then the ambulance came screaming around the corner and the paramedics took over.
"I'll call in the night shift to process the scene. We can go to the hospital, I'll call Horatio, you call Speed," Frank instructed helping the blonde to her feet and heading for his patrol car. ---------------------
Absorbed in his book Speed was unaware of the passing of time and the events taking place across town. He was so into the book that he didn't hear the phone ring. His concentration was shattered by Calleigh's voice on the answering machine.
"Speedle. Pick. Up. Now." Diving for the phone he picked it up. It had registered that she'd called him Speedle which no one other then Steetler ever called him and she sounded absolutely panic stricken and devastated.
"What's up Cal?"
"Eric's been shot three times and it doesn't look good. Horatio's on the way to get you. Frank and I are on the way to the hospital. They wouldn't let us go in the ambulance with him." His knees gave out and Speed sank back on to the couch.
"What the hell happened?"
"We got to the house where the suspect was and she opened the door brandishing a gun. She started firing shots before any of us could react. When she was told to drop the gun she refused and turned it on Eric firing before he could even lift his gun. Then I shot and killed her," Calleigh explained all in one breath.
"Where all was he hit?" Speed choked out.
"Twice in the chest and once in the head," Calleigh answered just before she burst into tears. Just then a knock sounded on his door.
"I have to go, H is here. See you at the hospital," Speed said numbly hanging up the phone and going to let his boss in.
TBC?
A/n, you wanna know if Eric's okay, don't you? If so read and review!
