-1Another chapter. It might take me a while to update due to some writer's block, but I have a few good ideas up my sleeve. So keep reading and reviewing! And thanks to all my constant readers!

Misunderstanding

Horatio and Eric returned to the lab to be greeted by a hysterical Alexx. "Horatio!" she yelled, running towards them. "Horatio…I heard…the surgery…Ryan?"

Horatio frowned slightly. "He's in a coma. The doctor's don't think he is going to wake up any time soon."

Alexx frowned and sighed. "My poor baby…and Calleigh? This must be tearing her apart. I know how much she cares about Ryan."

Eric nodded. "She's really upset. She stayed at the hospital with him."

Alexx nodded and left to tell Natalia the news on Ryan's condition. Horatio and Eric stood, waiting for the arrival of Elliot Michaels.

Not two minutes later, two cops escorted Elliot into the building. Horatio looked at him and glared. Eric was doing everything in his power not to kill the man himself. Horatio nodded, signaling for the cops to bring Elliot to him.

Elliot looked at Horatio with a wicked grin. He was somewhat tall with shoulder length black hair and emerald eyes. "Well, Mr. Caine? I seem to have been arrested for something unknown to me."

Horatio glared at him. "Don't play stupid with me, Mr. Michaels, you know exactly why you're here. You have three murder charges and an attempted homicide on you. That's at least three life sentences."

Elliot grinned. "Attempted homicide, huh? Well, if he didn't die, you can't charge me."

Horatio approached him, standing six inches from his face. "If my officer dies, I'll make sure you get the death sentence."

Elliot scowled. "Is that a threat?"

Horatio backed up. "No, it's a promise." He motioned to the officers. "Lock him up, boys."

Elliot grinned wickedly for a moment. Glancing down the hall, he saw Todd Gramm being led by an officer. He suddenly became angry. "You!"

Todd looked up in surprise. "Elliot…what?"

Elliot was now struggling against the officers. "You traitor! You turned me in! You cheated me!"

Todd shook his head in terror. "No, Elliot, I didn't. They…"

"Liar!" Elliot suddenly grabbed hold of one of the officers guns. Ripping free, he aimed at Todd and fired three shots.

Screaming erupted in the lab as the shots rang out and Todd fell to the floor, a bullet wound in his shoulder and two in his stomach. Horatio tackled Elliot to the ground as Eric rushed to Todd.

Elliot struggled as Horatio cuffed him. "He deserved it!"

Horatio shoved him against the ground. "No, Elliot, he doesn't. Todd was telling the truth, he didn't turn you in. Actually, he refused to give us your name. You should be thankful."

Elliot paled as he was forced to his feet. "He…he didn't? Todd? Oh my God!" He looked back as he was being led out. "Todd, no, I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"

Horatio turned and rushed to Eric and Todd. Kneeling down, he looked at Eric. "Eric, did someone call an ambulance?"

"Yes."

Horatio nodded and looked down at Todd. He was losing blood quickly. "Mr. Gramm…Todd, you're going to be alright. We're sending you to the hospital."

Todd nodded shakily as he began to cough up blood. He looked at Horatio. "I didn't…turn him in. He was my…best friend. I couldn't."

Horatio nodded. "I know, Todd…I know."

TBC

Yes, there it is, the shooter even shot the other suspect! Who happens to be his best friend by the way, so you can imagine he is angry. Keep reading and reviewing! Thanks!