~~Jesse's POV~~

I waited in the waiting room for any news on how Rosa was doing. I was desperate to know at least something. When she walked into the crime lab, I thought she was in to file a report or something, but it turned out she was going to be working there. I would get to work with her. If something happens to her, I could never forgive myself. I told her I wouldn't let anything happen to her, and she got shot, I failed her. A nurse came out.

Nurse: Jesse Cardoza?

Me: That's me. Is Rosa alright?

I said as I walked over to her.

Nurse: She's fine. The bullet missed her major arteries and organs, so she is going to be fine. She's resting for now, she'll be glad to see you. She's been asking for you.

She said with a smile. I smiled back at her.

Me: What room is she in?

Nurse: 164.

I thanked the nurse and walked along to Rosa's room. I walked into the room to see Rosa sitting up, leaning against the pillows. She looked over at me and smiled wide.

Rosa: Jesse, you didn't leave.

Me: No, why? Did you think I would?

Rosa: Well, yeah, I thought you would have to go back to the lab.

Me: Nope, I'm staying here.

Rosa smiled at me. I smiled back and walked over to her. I sat in the chair next to the bed.

Rosa: Thank you.

Me: For what?

Rosa: For helping me in there and staying here with me.

I smiled at her.

Me: I've got nowhere else I'd rather be.

She smiled at me.

Rosa: Did you mean what you said in there or was it just to keep me alive?

Me: Did I mean what?

Rosa: When I got shot, you said 'Don't leave me, Cause you need to ask me out' Did you mean it or was it just to keep me from dying?

Me: I meant it, Rosa. When I first saw you in the crime lab, I was thinking about asking you out but once we had worked together for a while. But the whole Hostage thing happened and you got shot. When you get out of here, we will go out for dinner, How does that sound?

Rosa smiled at me.

Rosa: That sounds great.

Me: Good.

We talked for a while, about everything. Our lives, how we became CSI's, what we did outside of work, etc.

Me: I'll go back to the lab to let everybody know how you are, OK? I will be back in a bit, you OK with that?

Rosa: Yeah.

Me: You want me to bring you anything?

Rosa: If you can get Calleigh to go to my apartment and get me some clothes, she has my spare key.

Me: Sure, anything else. Want some food. I don't think you'll want to taste the hospital food.

Rosa: Yeah, that would be great, thanks.

Me: OK, I'll see you in a bit, OK?

Rosa: OK, bye.

Me: Bye.

I left the hospital. On my way back to CSI, I couldn't stop smiling. I'm so glad that Rosa is OK.

I arrived at the crime lab a few minutes later, I got out and walked into CSI. I saw Horatio and walked towards him.

Me: Hey, Horatio.

Horatio: Hey, Jesse, how is Rosa?

Me: She's fine, no major arteries or organs were hit, so she will be fine.

Horatio: That's good. Are you going back to the hospital?

Me: Yeah, just here to let everybody know that Rosa's going to be alright and to get Calleigh to get some of Rosa clothes from her apartment.

Horatio: Okay, tell Rosa, I will drop by once I'm finished here.

Me: Okay.

Horatio's phone rang.

Horatio: Excuse me.

I nodded and walked away to find Calleigh. a few minutes later, I found her.

Me: Hey Calleigh.

Calleigh: Hey Jesse, is Rosa OK?

Me: Yeah, she's fine, no major arteries or organs were hit, so that's a plus. Hey Rosa wanted me to get you to go to her apartment and get her some clothes, she told me you had a key.

Calleigh: Yeah. I'll go get her some clothes now, then I'll come over to the hospital, I'm guessing you'll be going back?

Me: Yeah. I better go, I've to get some food for Rosa as well. See you later, Bye.

Calleigh: Yep, see you, bye.

I walked back out of CSI to my car and got in. I went to Denny's and got Rosa a burger, fries and a cola. I then drove to the hospital. I walked along the corridor to Rosa's room and walked in. When I walked in, Rosa looked up and smiled. I handed her the food.

Me: Here you go.

Rosa: Thanks.

Me: Horatio said he will come see you once he's finished at the lab and Calleigh will be over soon with your clothes.

Rosa: OK, thank you.

Me: You're welcome. So you grew up here?

Rosa: Yeah, I lived here until I was 16 then my parents and I had to move because my dad got a job offer in New York. I didn't want to leave, but we had to.

Me: How old are you now may I ask?

Rosa smiled at me.

Rosa: I'm 26, you may I ask?

she said laughing.

Jesse: 29. So what did you do for 10 years in New York?

Rosa: I went to school until I was 18 then I went to college and studied Criminology for 8 years. When I was finishing my last course, I told Horatio and he said that there would be a job waiting for me at CSI, which is why I am here.

Me: I think it was the wrong time for us to walk into the crime lab.

Rosa just smiled and laughed at me. I smiled at her. We heard the door open and turned to see who it was. It was Calleigh.

Calleigh: Rosa!

Calleigh dropped Rosa's bag, ran and hugged Rosa. Rosa just laughed and hugged her.

Rosa: Hey, Calleigh.

Calleigh: I'm so glad you're OK. I was so worried about you.

Rosa: I'm fine, Thanks to Jesse. I was told that if it wasn't for his quick reaction, I wouldn't be here.

Calleigh: Thank you, Jesse.

Me: You're welcome.

Calleigh: Anyway, I brought you some clothes, toiletries, pajamas. If you need anymore, just ask and I'll get them for you.

She said picking up the bag she dropped and brought it over to the bed. She sat it on the floor in between the bed and me.

Rosa: Thanks Calleigh, I think that will be enough.

Calleigh: When are you allowed to go home, did they tell you?

Rosa: They said if I'm alright by the end of the week, I can go home.

Calleigh: Good, I can't wait until you will be able to go out on a night out, as soon as you can, we are going out and getting drunk.

Me and Rosa laughed at Calleigh.

Rosa: I don't think that will be anytime soon.

Calleigh: Yeah, I know, I'm just excited that you are finally back in Miami and for good.

Rosa: I know, so am I, I've missed this place so much. I can't wait to go to the beach.

Calleigh: Well, I better get back to work, I'll come by tomorrow and see you, If you need anything, just call.

Rosa: OK, see you tomorrow then, bye.

Calleigh: Bye.

Calleigh then walked out the room and down the hall.

Rosa: I am not looking forward to tonight.

Me: Why?

Rosa: Well, you will need to leave and I will be on my own. I hate hospitals.

I grabbed Rosa's hand and squeezed it. She looked at me.

Me: I'm not leaving you, I asked the nurse if I could stay for your entire stay and she said they will move the bed next to you over for me.

Rosa's face lit up.

Rosa: Really?

Me: Yeah. So don't worry, I'm not leaving you. I failed you once, I'm not gonna fail you again.

Rosa frowned at me.

Rosa: What do you mean 'you failed me'?

Me: I told you I wouldn't let anything happen to you and you got shot. I failed you.

Rosa: You did not fail me. That was not your fault. Don't you dare blame yourself for that. I'm here because of saved me.

I looked up at Rosa. She was smiling down at me. I leaned up to Rosa. Our lips connected, I felt fireworks, no explosions. We kiss for a minute or so. I pulled away and looked away from Rosa.

Me: I'm sorry.

Rosa: For what?

Me: For kissing you.

Rosa grabbed my face, turning me to face her and kissed me. I smiled and kissed her back. We pulled apart a minute or so later.

Rosa: Did you hear me complaining about it?

Me: No.

Rosa: Then there is no need to be sorry.

She said with a smile. I kissed her lightly on the lips.

Me: No, there is not.

I said smiling at her. Rosa moved over on the bed.

Rosa: Why don't we share this bed, It's way too big for me alone.

She said smiling. I just got up off the chair and climbed into the bed with her.

Me: You're right, It is way too big for just you.

I said looking at her smiling, she just smiled back and kissed me. We just lay there for a while, until I noticed Rosa had fallen asleep, so I decided to get some sleep too.