HORATIO'S SECRET.

A/N: I don't know if I consider Horatio's a secret either but it definitely helps him through his job...

Horatio Caine sat in his office, staring at the memorial picture of his brother. He heard a knock on the door and looked up to see Delko. He smiled, letting him know he could come in.

" Eric, what can I do for you?" he asked.

" Hey, H, we're all heading over to Murph'sfor a few rounds. Tripp's paying first. You want in?"

" I'll catch up with you guys." He looked over Delko's shoulder and saw his team walk out of the break room. An abundance of love washed over him.

" Do you want me to order a beer for you?"

" Please." And Delko left, leading the team to the elevator.

Horatio was left alone again in the silence of his office, with nothing but his thoughts about the case. A man was found murdered in his bathtub. It turned out his brother had killed him so he could take his place with his wife and child. Horatio had no idea how anyone could kill the people they loved and family in cold blood. Family, he thought, family...

Horatio walked into Murph's bar across the street and spotted his family in a corner. He smiled and walked over to the table, taking a seat in between Alexx and Yelina. Horatio let himself be overtaken by the sound of their voices and laughter. Tripp pushed a beer over to him and as he slowly drank it he joined in conversation with Yelina and Ryan.

Yes... this was his family and he would never let anyone of them be hurt nor would he rest until he caught every single person who wanted to hurt him...

FINIT

A/N: I know it's a bit short but I tried to lengthen it. Anyway there it is!!