Hey yal! Happy 4th of July first of all. I hope yal are having a good one. Here is the next part of the story :) This entire chapter is Ducaine so I hope you really enjoy this. This has a few songs in it but I hope this works out.

Thanks to calleigh16, Pinkyster, kessiebabes and Grissom's Sister for the awesome reviews :) Sorry I didn't respond, I will next time, but thank you so much! I love that yal are liking the story.

So I sadly don't own anything at all. I don't own CSI: Miami, any of the characters or the songs that I have used. The songs belong to the rightful artists.

The three songs by the way are "Getting You Home" by Chris Young, "F-F-F-Falling" by The Rasmus, and Frank Sinatra "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" (that song was redone by Clay Aiken so that is where I found out about the song, but the original singer was Mr. Sinatra.)

I wil try to get the next chapter up in the next few days. Tomorrow I am going to the beach, but after that it is calm so I should be able to get more writing done :)
Reviews are welcome, but not mandatory, I love hearing your feedback :)

Oh, and so no one gets confused, half way through it switches to Calleigh's POV because I thought it would be best written that way, but then it switches back.

Okay, done rambling and enjoy!


This should be a night to remember

Calleigh searched through her closet. She kept throwing clothes everywhere. Sure, they went shopping for clothing after Calleigh's house burnt down, but there was something she bought that Horatio didn't see, something that she knew would render the infamous Horatio Caine speechless.

"Aha, gotcha."

With a triumphant smile she grabbed the item and walked into the bathroom, intending on blowing Horatio away, and maybe finally getting him to admit that there is something between them and it is worth the risk. She was ninety-nine percent sure that Horatio felt something more than friendship towards her, she saw it come out since their stay at this beach house. She knew it was cruel but he needed to get his act together. She hummed to herself as she curled her hair. When she walked back into her room she saw the clock and panicked. She grabbed her shoes and ran out into the living room just as the clock struck six.

"Sweetheart, why the rush? You do live here you know? And so do I so I don't think it would be a bad thing to be late."

He looked up from the rose he had in-between his fingers and stopped breathing. She looked gorgeous. She had on a little black halter cocktail dress. It has some sparkle to it and it fell a little below mid thigh, revealing yet not slutty. He thought she never looked more gorgeous than at that moment. Well, there was another moment…

"Nice work. Have you considered a transfer to SWAT?"
"I don't look good in all black."
"I beg to differ."

"Handsome?"

Horatio shook his head and looked at her.

"Yeah?"

"You ready to go?"

Horatio nodded his head and gave her the rose, "Before I forget."

She smiled and kissed his cheek, "Thanks this is beautiful."

"Yeah, but not as beautiful as you…" Horatio mumbled.

"You say something Horatio?" Calleigh asked, she knew he did, and she heard it, but she didn't want to embarrass him.

"Nope, not at all, you ready to go?"

Calleigh nodded her head, grabbed her purse, and walked out letting Horatio lock up behind her. They walked out to his hummer, well, what she thought was his hummer.

"Horatio what?"

Okay, so, I had a friend of a friend do me a favor and he gave me this car."

"Just until we are out of this mess right?"

Horatio smiled, "Actually, no, I kind of bought it. I love it, but I thought it would be nice for Miami and tonight so he said that he would drop it off early."

Calleigh just smiled, "This looks like a car you would get handsome."

And it was too, it was a dodge convertible, in red of course. She knew that he would look amazing sitting in that car but she couldn't wait until she got in. He, being the gentleman, opened the door before walking around to the other side.

"Up or down?"

Calleigh clicked her belt and looked at Horatio.

"Excuse me?"

Horatio chuckled, "Top up or down?"

Calleigh thought for a second, "Down."

Horatio smiled and started the ignition, "Down it is."


"Horatio, are we there yet? It has been almost an hour since we have been driving, where are you taking us?"

Horatio smiled, "Sweetheart, that is the third time you have asked me that, don't worry, we are just about there, ahh, and here we are."

Calleigh looked at the place they stopped at and gasped. It was gorgeous. The building wasn't too fancy, it looked like a restaurant but she wasn't sure. It was covered in lights, absolutely stunning.

"Horatio…"

"My brother and I went here when we wanted to get away, ready sweetheart?"

Calleigh's face lit up, "Absolutely."

They walked in and Calleigh gasped, "Horatio, this place is so…upscale how did you get reservations here?"

Horatio just took her hand and walked over to their table.

"I told you sweetheart, Ray and I came here a lot, we know people. And the owner had a favor to owe me."

"You did all of this in an hour that we got ready?" Calleigh asked in bewilderment. She had no idea that he had this planned so suddenly.

Horatio smiled mysteriously, "Yes I did. So just sit back and relax."

Calleigh nodded and looked down at the menu, ready to enjoy whatever this place had to offer.

She ate the last bite of her pasta and put her fork down, smiling over at Horatio,

"Horatio, that was amazing, the best meal I have had in a very long time. Thank you for taking me here."

He nodded his head towards her and blushed slightly, "You are welcome sweetheart. I knew this was taking a toll on you so I thought we could escape and have a semi-normal night."

Calleigh took his hand in hers and held it, "Well thanks handsome, this was amazing, I wish it would never end."

Horatio smirked, "It doesn't have to."

He left money for the food and tip before Calleigh could even think, grabbed her hand, and walked her out to the outside venue.

"Horatio…"

To say it was gorgeous would have been an understatement. It had lights hanging across everywhere and in the middle was a dance floor.

"Would you care to dance Ms. Duquesne?"

"Yes kind sir, I would be delighted to."

Calleigh laughed as he spun her out on the dance floor. They danced for what seemed like hours until she saw the clock. She sighed and Horatio looked at her.

"What is wrong sweetheart?"

"It is almost midnight."

Horatio smiled, "Should I get you home before you turn into a pumpkin?"

Calleigh smacked his chest, "No! But we should probably get home soon since we have no idea what is going to go on tomorrow."

Horatio nodded his head, "Yeah you are probably right, let's dance one more dance then I will get us home, how does that sound?"

Calleigh nodded and put her head on his chest as a country tune started playing over the speakers and the smooth tone of Chris Young was heard.

Tuxedo waiters, black tie,
white table clothes and red wine,
we've been planning, this night,
looking forward to it for some time
now honey I know you love getting dressed up,
and you know I love showing you off,
but watching your baby blue eyes, dancing in the candle light glow,
all I can think about, is getting you home

Horatio thought about the lyrics as he sung. What was being played was how he felt. All through dinner he saw the candle light dance in her green eyes. He knew that tonight would change something, heck, he felt it when they were in the kitchen but he knew he had to take her out in order for him to be sure of his feelings for her, and at that moment, everything became clear. He loved her.

Walking through the front door, seeing your black dress hit the floor, uh honey there sure ain't nothing, like you loving me all night long, and all I can think about is getting you home.

That would make every single dream Calleigh ever had about her and Horatio come true if he thought that. She knew when she wore this dress that it would be taking a risk and she knew that it would set Horatio on fire, which is why she wore it. She knew he loved her in all black, she remembered the conversation they had a long time ago about looked good in all black. She looked up at Horatio and smiled.

"You know Horatio, I still don't think I look good in all black."

I don't need this menu, no I don't
I already know just what I want
did I hear you right?
did you tell me go pay the waiter and let's leave?
now honey I know by that look in your eyes
and your hand drawing hearts on mine
that our night out of the house ain't gonna last too long
when all you can think about, is getting me home

Horatio smiled and shook his head, "And I still beg to differ, I think you look absolutely stunning in all black sweetheart. It would make every single guy fall in love with you."

"Every single guy Horatio?" Calleigh asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Every one."

He looked down at her seeing how her eyes were a slightly darker and it ignited a spark in him, one that Pyro was talking about, though he didn't think about that at the time. He had no idea what got into him but just seeing her there, in his arms, it just felt right, so he bent his head down bringing it towards hers.

Walking through the front door, seeing your black dress hit the floor, uh honey there sure ain't nothing like you loving me all night long
and all I can think about, all I can think about,
all I can think about, is getting you home

The whole world stopped moving for Calleigh when his lips touched hers, it was a sensation that she had never ever felt before but before she could respond he pulled back, a confused look on his handsome face.

"Calleigh, I am so sorry, I don't know what got into me. I…come on, we should probably go back now, it is getting late."

Horatio started heading towards the doors and off the dance floor. Calleigh stood there dazed for a second then registered him leaving and moved through the crowd and out to follow Horatio back to his car.


What just happened?

I saw the rose Horatio gave me that I put in water on my dresser next to the mirror. Horatio, what is going on in your head? Can't you see that I didn't mind? Can't you see that I love you?I don't understand him sometimes. I wanted to go and talk to him, I was actually going to until I heard the voice of Frank Sinatra in the room across from mine, it was Horatio.

What did I just do? I just screwed up everything. Why can't I just admit I love her? Oh right, because I am her LT, friend and I don't want to lose her. I can't lose her. I would be lost without her. Horatio, you are an idiot and now you may have just lost the best thing in your life, great job.

I listened more closely to the song, barley recognizing it. I heard the lyrics and tears sprung into my eye.

What kind of fool am I, who never fell in love?
It seems that I'm the only one I have been thinking of.
What kind of man is this? An empty shell, a lonely cell
In which an empty heart must dwell?

Horatio would be listening to this song, he doesn't realize that he has so much to live for, I have seen him, he isn't an empty shell, he is a loving compassionate person who has someone who loves him, me.

What kind of lips are these that lied with every kiss?
That whispered empty words of love that left me alone like this?
Why can't I fall in love like any other man?
And maybe then I'll know what kind of fool I am.

He is not a fool, he didn't lie. He lost the one he loved to a bullet by the Mala Noches. He loves and loves with all his heart. He should know that. Why does Horatio have to be so darn stubborn?

What kind of clown am I? What do I know of life?
Why can't I cast away the mask of play and live my life?
Why can't I fall in love, till I don't give a damn?
And maybe then I'll know what kind of fool I am

That is it, I am not taking this anymore, I have to let him know how I feel. I have to let him know that kissing me wasn't a mistake. I love him and I am not going to let his ego and his fear get in the way of making him happy, now I just need to find…aha, got it.


I made sure to turn up the volume high as I walked from the living room to the kitchen. If this didn't get his attention then there is no hope for him or me or the both of us together. I popped it into the CD player and walked into the kitchen intending on making myself a fruit smoothie. The Rasmus came flooding into the house.

I don't go to school every Monday
I've got my reason to sleep
Don't you tell me how I should be

I was singing softly with the song when I heard the door to his room open. Touchdown.

I've made up my mind about the music
I've made up my mind about the style
I know that I'm stable and able to settle down
But I keep

I hear Horatio's footsteps exit the bedroom and head towards me, but stopping what I guess to be halfway into the living room.

F-F-F-Falling down with the sun
I can't give it up
The night is calling me like a drum
I keep on F-F-F-Falling

I know he knows that I can sense him but he doesn't make his presence known and I am not going to acknowledge his. He needs to come to and initiate things, I am just giving him a boost.

This life is so full of temptation
And I want to keep it that way
I know myself I can handle the game

I had to keep back the smirk that was growing. I know he is listening now and I think he gets that this is talking to him. But he better understand that I can handle the game, I told him I could handle the game earlier. Oh well, it is about to get more interesting.

I made up my mind about the future
I made up my mind about the past
I know that I'm stable and able to hold on

I want him in my future, plain and simple. I closed the door with Jake and never let it open with Eric. I also came to terms with Hagen's death a while ago, but still. I can do this, I can handle the risk. I just hope he can. The next words I knew I had to sing out loud so I stopped cutting up the fruit and focused on reaching him.

I need a flame, I need a spark
don't be afraid to open my heart
I need a game, I need a shock
don't be afraid my heart is unlocked

I finally dare to look over as the guitar soloist comes in and I see Horatio's face. If only I had a camera to capture this moment. Though I don't really need one, I would defiantly remember his face. The look he gave almost made me go weak in the knees. His eyes, once troubled and dark, were now crystal blue and I saw recognition and fire. As the bridge played out again after the solo I saw him take deliberate steps towards me. Instinctually I backed up and hit the counter. Nowhere to run now, just have to wait and see what Horatio does.

I've made up my mind about the music
I've made up my mind about the style
I know that I'm stable and able to settle down

Horatio reaches me and stops barley a foot away from me. Our breaths mingle together as one and I see him take a deep breath as the song came to an end.

"Calleigh I…"

"Just shut up and kiss me Horatio."

That is all the clarification he needs and his lips crash down on mine. I don't think I have ever been kissed like this in my entire life. His lips are so soft, I never knew what I was missing, and I can't believe we didn't do this sooner. The kiss grows deeper, his tongue asking for entry and I let him. As soon as our tongues meet a spark shoots through us both igniting a fire. Unfortunately I had to breathe so we had to break the kiss. We pull back and I now notice that his eyes are a dark shade of blue.

"Calleigh, you have no idea how long I have waited to do that to you. I am so sorry that I walked away from you like that. I was just scared of losing you that I didn't want to take the risk. Please forgive me."

"Handsome I don't forgive you because you never had anything to be sorry for. I understand you didn't want to ruin what we had, I didn't either, but I am really glad you took this chance though, because after earlier tonight I didn't think we could just go back the way we were."

Horatio ran his hand through my tousled hair, "Sweetheart, I never want to go back the way we were, I can't do that…I love you too much."

Hearing those words come out of his mouth was a sensation that I can't even begin to describe, I look at him with tears in my eyes.

"I love you Calleigh Duquesne, I love you."

I smiled as tears fell down my face, "I love you Horatio Caine, always and forever."

Horatio kissed me once more, "I'll hold you to that ma'am."

This time I kissed him, I was the luckiest woman on Earth at that moment, and I couldn't be happier.


The alarm clock rang and Calleigh hit it and groaned. She opened her eyes and realized that she was not in her room or in the living room, but in Horaito's room. How…oh…did we…She then realized that they were both wearing their clothes that had on from last night. She smiled at the memory of last night. They were so close to making love but Horatio stopped them, he told her he loved her too much and that he thought we should wait until the right time and not rush into it. She couldn't have agreed more, she was so lucky to have him.

She looked down and saw him still sleeping. Now this I hope to wake up to every morning for the rest of my life. She reached down and placed a soft kiss on his forehead, she didn't know that he actually wasn't sleeping so he grabbed her and flipped them over so he was on top.

"Horatio…"

Horatio chuckled, "Good morning sweetheart." He kissed her and then rolled off the bed.

"Want some breakfast sweetheart? You hungry."

That handsome was a loaded question. He obviously saw something flash in her eyes because he chuckled and shook his head, "Food sweetheart, I am talking about food."

She sent him a sultry smile and nodded, "Yes handsome that would be lovely."

He walked back and kissed her before heading towards the kitchen. Calleigh was just about to head to the shower when Horatio's phone went off. She grabbed it, saw the caller ID and ran it to Horatio. He was in the middle of the kitchen with powder all over his face and clothing. She had to stifle a laugh as she motioned the phone towards him. He shook his head, indicating that he wanted her to speak. On the last ring she picked it up.

"Duquesne."

"Calleigh?"

"Yeah, sorry Ryan, Horatio is a little….preoccupied at the moment, what can I do for you? How is the lab?"

"That is what I was calling you about, I know we planned on e-mailing but…listen, you need to come to the lab now…or I need to get to you guys asap. There is a second Pyro and you will not believe who it is."

"Okay Ryan, calm down, I will give you are address, can you sneak away?"

"Yes, I absolutely can, Eric won't even know."

Calleigh gave Ryan the address before thanking him.

"See you in 30."

Calleigh hung up the phone and looked towards Horatio, who was now staring intensely at her. He didn't even have to ask.

"Ryan is coming over to tell us his findings, Horatio I am worried, it doesn't sound good. Not at all, I think the lab is in trouble."

"You think? Sweetheart, Eric is in charge with Rick right behind him, it was in trouble the moment our suspicions about Eric grew. Now, let's not worry about that now, why don't you jump in the shower and I will fix us a faster breakfast."

Calleigh nodded, walked over and kissed him.

"Okay handsome, but you promise you will cook for me soon?"

Horatio smiled, "Absolutely sweetheart, I promise."

She thanked him and walked off. He turned back to make the breakfast then spun right back around,

"Calleigh?"

She turned around, a foot away from the door, "Yeah Handsome?"

"Love you."

She couldn't help but beam at him.

"Love you too."


"Do you mind telling me where you are going Wolfe?"

"I do have a lunch break you know?"

Eric looked at him, "Yes, but not until noon, it is nine thirty, want to try again?"

Ryan looked down and then looked around the lab making sure Rick wasn't in sight. Once the coast was clear he moved towards Eric.

"I met this girl, we kind of hooked up, and she needs to talk to me so I said I would meet her at her place, can I please go?"

Eric smirked slightly and nodded his head, "Yeah man, I have been there before and H let me so sure, but don't be out too late we have things that need to get done here. And Wolfe? Be careful, let me know if you need anything alright?"

Ryan smiled, "Yeah sure thing man, thanks."

Eric smiled and waved him off, "No problem."

"I hope that kid knows what he is doing, I have dealt with women like that before, it is not pleasant."

Ryan got into the elevator and pushed the down button, "Well that was easy, now to tell Horatio and Calleigh…oh man, this will not turn out well."


Oh no, who could the second Pyro be?
What is going to happen when Ryan gets there?
Hold on tight things may get a tad bit bumpy.