Again, I am updating at a late time...it's 6:47pm and I know I'm gonna finish this chapter in about 3-4 hours. I have school tomorrow as well! Dag nammit. Oh, one more thing. I have been rude about not thanking you guys for all the reviews. So...thank you :) This is just a nice lil chapter.

CASSIE'S POV

Its said that just before you die, your whole life flashes before your eyes...Our whole life is like a folder in our subconscious mind, this is our soul or spirit that lives on after we die. People are judged by this as it is rerun before them in the future life. Our spirit lives on and as such has been experienced by people in after life near death experiences.

AUTHOR'S POV

Horatio Caine was sat in the quiet waiting room of Miami General across from Cassie's mom and two sisters, Reagan and Bailee. Cassie had just gone into surgery to remove the bullet that was still in her. On the way to the hospital, Cassie had flat-lined twice but luckily they were able to bring her back. They were all just hoping it wouldn't happen again and that their friend (and daughter and sister) would pull through.

Esme was trying to be strong for her two daughters, even though she had tears in her eyes she wouldn't let them fall. Horatio could see that she was on the verge of breaking so he looked at the two sisters and spoke.

"Reagan, Bailee, how about you both get something to eat?" He asked softly. Reagan nodded her head in understanding. She grabbed Bailee's hand and walked with her to the cafeteria. Bailee silently followed. Once they were out of sight Horatio looked at their mother as she spoke.

"I can't believe this is happening...I-I can't..."She sniffed and wiped the tears that had finally fallen off her cheeks. Horatio just listened.

"I mean, to Cassie of all people. How could she get herself in this mess?" She asked as she looked at her daughter's boss. Horatio finally spoke.

"It would seem that Cassie wanted to find out the truth as to why the alarms went off" He said. Esme sighed in frustration.

"That's Cassandra Lennox for you...She won't leave it alone she always has to find out the truth...that's who she is..." She said. She was starting to calm down a bit. Horatio nodded.

"What else can you tell me about her? She seems like a bright girl" He asked. Like Ryan, he wanted to know a little more about his mischievous little CSI.

"She is. There's nothing much to say really. She's just the typical teenager only she's one who has a job that your usually suppose to get when your in your 20's" She stated.

"She's full of life...she's special. She was special from the day she was born. She was 7 months old when she started walking" (A/N: It is possible, ever heard of the baby that walked at 6 months?).

"She learnt to read and has been singing since she was 2. We had high hopes for her...you know, when she told me that she wanted to become a CSI, she always told me and everyone else, 'Life is full of beauty, notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dream'..." he finished. Horatio nodded.

"Miss. Lennox I can assure you that your daughter is going to be fine" He said. She nodded as tears pricked her eyes again.

A doctor showed up while holding a clipboard with paper clipped to it. He spoke up.

"Family for Cassandra Lennox?" He asked. They both stood up. Esme spoke first.

"I'm her mother, how is she?" She asked.

"When the bullet hit her it moved up to her ribs and it seemed to of cracked one. We removed it but we did lose her a few times. I can assure you she's going to be fine though. The bullet wound and all the other cuts that she sustained will heal over time, she'll get a few scars but that's about it. She'll have to stay resting for a few weeks so her ribs can heal. She may be in some pain but we're giving her some painkillers. She's been moved to a private room if you would like to see her? She should be waking up soon" The doctor asked.

Esme looked at Horatio who nodded.

"I'll wait for the girls" He said. She gave a small smile.

"Thank you" She whispered. Then she left with the doctor who took her to where her daughter was. Horatio looked on. He turned around when he heard running footsteps. He looked at his team.

"Horatio, is she ok?" Natalia asked as she and the team stopped.

"She's gonna be fine. Her mother is with her right now" He replied. They all sighed in relief. Horatio saw half of a bandage underneath Ryan's shirt.

"Finally got checked out?" He asked. Ryan looked at him and new that he was speaking to him. Everyone looked at him.

"Yeah, Alexx made me" He said, laughing a little.

"Well I'm not just gonna let my boy walk around all bloody and in pain now am I?" Alexx said while looking at him. Ryan rolled his eyes. Everyone smiled.

CASSIE'S HOSPITAL ROOM

Esme was sat next to Cassie's bed, holding her hand while looking at the state she was in. She had a nasal cannula to help her breath as well as a few wires connected to her. She had bruises and cuts all over her. The cut across her right eye brow was most definitely going to leave a scar. Her mother shook her head, saddened at the sight of it all.

"Oh Cassie" she whispered as she dipped her head, looking down at her lap in thought. She looked back up when she heard the door open. She saw her 2 daughters walk in.

"Is DC gonna be ok mom?" Bailee asked as her mother pulled her up so she could sit on her lap. Reagan sat on a chair on the other side of the bed.

"She's gonna be just fine" She said while holding her close. Reagan just looked at her sister, looking like she's in a trance. That trance ended when the door opened again. The 3 of them looked up to see the team.

"Is it alright if we come in?" Eric asked.

"Of course" Esme replied.

All 6 of them entered and stood around the bed.

"Did the doctor say when she will be waking up?" Calleigh asked. Everyone looked at the mother.

"He said it should be soon" She replied. Then all of a sudden a movement caught their eyes as they looked at their friend. She moved her head a little. She started opening her eyes a little but kept blinking as the light hit her pupils.

"Cassie?" her mother said. She was still drowsy but she moved her blue eyes and looked to her right to see her mom looking at her with concern.

"Mmmm" Cassie mumbled. She looked around at everyone in the room.

"What happened?" She rasped out.

"You don't remember anything?" Ryan asked.

"Not much...just that a guy was beating the hell out of me and that I got shot. I do remember my life flashing before my eyes though...weird" She said. Her mom smiled. Cassie shifted a little but the second she did she regretted it. Pain shot through her. She groaned.

"Easy, you've got to lay still. The doctor said that the bulled cracked a rib" Eric said as he put a hand on her shoulder. Calleigh pressed the button that gave Cassie the drug to numb the pain.

Cassie started to yawn.

"We'll tell you about it later Cassie. Get some rest" Horatio said. The last thing Cassie saw was her friends and family gathered around her, then everything disappeared and she was in her dream world.

Like I said b4 about the time...although I did stop and do a few other things for a little while...hmm...Anyway, like I said, just a nice lil chapter. One more chapter left and then this story is over and done with. But don't worry. There are more Cassandra Lennox adventures still to come. ;) R&R.

Peace out.