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"Kenwall. What are you doing here?", Eric asks.
"I am here to see my daughter.....and apparantley my ex wife", Kenwall replies when he see's Marie sitting in the living room.
"Eric let him in it's okay", Calleigh says and Eric let's kenwall come in.
"Angel please just hear me out okay?", Kenwall asks Calleigh.
"Okay fine let's go sit in the living room", Calleigh replies and then they all go too sit down.
"Now I know that you think I don't listen to you, or that I don't take to heart at all what you say but I do every word I keep drinking because I think maybe it will help take away this hurt that I have", Kenwall says.
"What hurt?", Calleigh asks with genuine concern in her voice.
"Angel everytime you tell me that I have failed you or that I have never been there for you that causes me so much pain. Because I love you and I only want what is best for you I know in the past I have made some stupid mistakes and I gave up on my family. But I am here now saying give me another chance that's all I ask", Kenwall replies.
"Daddy I had no idea (Calleigh starts to cry) I have been so selfish to you I have only been thinking about myself and how this has affected me but I didn't think about how it might affect you and for that I am sorry", Calleigh says.
"Baby it's okay all that matters is now and what we can do to start over", Kenwall replies.
"Daddy I would really like that", Calleigh says.
"Really!?', Kenwall asks.
"Yes really", Calleigh replies.
"Alright now tell me and your mother all about this wedding coming up", Kenwall says.
"Well the wedding is the first saturday in april I already got my dress and the bridesmaids dresses and we have the location and everything taken care of there really is not much left to do", Calleigh replies.
"I can't believe our little girl is getting married", Marie says.
"Well I love your daughter very much", Eric replies.
"You are one amazing young man! and I could not ask for a better husband for my daugher", Marie says.
"Well thank you very much!", Eric replies.
"So. Tell us how you two met", Marie says.
"Well. We have worked together for quite awhile now and I think for both of us the attraction was there but we just ignored it and brushed it off because of our jobs", Eric replies.
"But. Eventually I guess we could not put our feelings aside anymore so here we are", Calleigh says.
"Well you seem like a very good guy and I know that you will take very good care of our daughter", Kenwall says.
"Of course sir I will I love your daughter with all of my heart", Eric replies.
"Mom. Why don't you come out on the porch with me so we can talk and the guys can get to know eachother better", Calleigh says.
"Okay sure", Marie replies.
Calleigh and Marie head out too the porch to talk.
"So. Mom in all honesty are you and dad gonna try and work things out?", Calleigh asks.
"Calleigh honey. I don't know I really do love your father but let me tell you something our relationship took a wrong turn when your daddy started drinking and that alcohol became his love", Marie replies.
"Okay momma. I'm giving him another chance so I know that you can at least give it a try", Calleigh says.
"Calleigh baby. I love you so much! I always have and for so many years I tried to stick it out because I want things to be stable for you", Marie replies.
"Momma. It didn't take me too long to figure out that things were not stable and that you and daddy were going through things", Calleigh says.
"Well, baby I just know that I love you and I will always be there for you", Marie replies.
"Thank's momma and I love you too", Calleigh says and then gives her mom a hug.
"Alright how about we head back inside", Marie says.
"Yeah let's go", Calleigh says and then her and Marie go back inside the house.
"Well it's getting late I'm gonna head back too the hotel", Kenwall says.
"No daddy! if you don't mind you can sleep on the pull out couch and mama can have the guest bedroom there's no need to go back to a hotel", Calleigh says.
"Okay. Are you sure sweetie?", Marie asks.
"Yeah. I'm sure it's fine I would rather you be here", Calleigh replies.
"Okay", Kenwall says.
Calleigh and Eric make sure that Marie and Kenwall are settled in and then head into their bedroom.
Eric and Calleigh get ready for bed and lay down and Eric looks over and notices that Calleigh is crying.
"Hey baby what's wrong?", Eric asks.
"Today has been so emotionally overwhelming", Calleigh replies.
"I know that this has been hard for you but you know what? I am so very proud of you and what you have done ", Eric says and then kisses Calleigh on the lips.
"Thank you baby. That means a lot it's just been so tough you know? I know that I was not being fair to my dad and that he deserved better treatment than what I was giving him. But I guess for so many years it was this way and I guess maybe it was easier for me to pretend like I didn't like him rather than deal with any of it", Calleigh says
"Well. Calleigh you did a great job in handling it today and it's gonna be a step at a time but today you took a step in the right direction", Eric replies.
"I love you so much! but we better get some sleep it's been a long day", Calleigh says.
"Yes it has been that's for sure goodnight and I love you", Eric replies and then kisses Calleigh on the lips.
A few minutes later Calleigh and Eric drifted off to sleep
The next morning...
Calleigh wakes up and goes into the kitchen and see's Kenwall,Marie and Eric making breakfast.
"Hey! why didn't you guys wake me?", Calleigh asks.
"Hey baby. I didn't wake you because you had a long day yesterday and you needed your rest", Eric replies.
"Aww! well that's sweet of you", Calleigh says and then kisses Eric on the lips
"Alright. Breakfast is ready let's all go sit down at the table and eat", Marie says.
About twenty minutes later...
"Thank's for the breakfast you guys it was great!", Calleigh says.
"No problem angel", Kenwall replies.
"We gotta get ready for work but you guys can hang out here for the day if you want maybe we could all go out to dinner tonight?", Calleigh says.
"Yeah that would be great", Marie says.
"Okay! well me and Eric get off work 7pm is that gonna be okay", Calleigh asks.
"Yeah that's fine now you two go get ready for work we don't wanna make you late", Marie replies and then Eric and Calleigh leave the table to go get ready for work.
About an hour later Calleigh and Eric are ready for work.
"Alright Momma me and Eric are leaving we will see you tonight okay", Calleigh says.
"Alright you two have a good day", Marie replies and then Calleigh and Eric walk out the door and close it behind them.
At the lab....
"I am gonna head to the ballistics lab I got some stuff I need to work on there but I will see you later?", Calleigh says.
"You bet!", Eric replies and then Kisses Calleigh on the lips and then they head their seperate ways.
In the Ballistics lab....
Calleigh get's to the ballistics lab and Natalia is in there waiting for her.
"Hey Natalia! what are you doing in here?", Calleigh asks.
"I am in here waiting to talk to you, you didn't come into work yesterday and I was worried about you", Natalia replies.
"Oh I am fine just had some family stuff to deal with but everything is looking up", Calleigh says.
"Really? cause a few days ago you were not so chipper about the family situation", Natalia replies.
"It's a long story but I have taken a big step in the right direction with my mom and dad and I really think it's all gonna work out. I mean I know it's not gonna just be like day and night with our realtionship it's gonna take time but all that matters is we are on our way to working things out", Calleigh says.
"Well I am really happy to hear that!", Natalia replies.
"Yeah! me too and I think my dad might even walk me down the aisle on my wedding day", Calleigh says.
"Really wow! you really did take a big step in the right direction didn't you?", Natalia asks.
"Yeah I really did and honestly Nat if it weren't for Eric I could not have done it he has been so supportive through all of this and I am so proud of him for being strong for me when I couldn't be", Calleigh replies.
"Eric is a good guy and he's always gonna be there for you no matter what the circumstance may be", Natalia says.
"You know. I have always known that but in these past few weeks I know that now more than ever that he really will be there for me and no matter what he's not gonna just walk away when times get hard but he's gonna get in there and fight for me", Calleigh replies.
"Well I think that's awesome! I better head back to work but I will see you later okay?", Natalia says.
"Okay! see you later nat", Calleigh replies and then starts working on some evidence.
Calleigh is working on some stuff in the lab when Horatio comes in.
"Hello miss Dusquene", Horatio says.
"Hey H! what's up?", Calleigh replies.
"I would like to see you in my office", Horatio says.
"Okay. I will be right in", Calleigh replies.
Horatio heads back to his office to wait for Calleigh.
Calleigh finishes up what she was doing and heads into Horatio's office.
"Hey H you wanted to see me", Calleigh says.
"Yeah. I just wanted to talk with you and see how you are doing because you were not here yesterday", Horatio says.
"I know H. I am so sorry my mom showed up so both my parents are here and it was hard at first but I really think that things are gonna be okay", Calleigh replies.
"What's the situation with your dad and the wedding?", Horatio asks.
"He is gonna be walking me down the aisle, you know I was so angry and bitter about the way things have been with my dad and for so many years that I never realized how much I was hurting him by not giving him the second chance that he does deserve", Calleigh says with tears in her eyes.
"I'm very proud of you Calleigh! I know how tough this has all been for you but you are doing the right thing by letting your father walk you down the aisle. that's a special moment and I'm that you were able to mend things so that you can share that day with him", Horatio replies
"Thank you H! that means so much to me and I just want too thank you for always being there for me. I don't know what I would have done without you", Calleigh says.
"And now you have an amazing man if your life who I know is going to take very good care of you", Horatio replies.
"Thank you very much H! I'm so happy with him", Calleigh says.
"I know you are. Well thank you for talking with me and sharing what's been going on go ahead and head back too work", Horatio replies.
"Your welcome H and again I'm so sorry for not calling", Calleigh says.
"It's okay don't worry about it", H replies.
"Okay sir", Calleigh says with a smile on her face and heads back too work.
Later that day...
Calleigh goes to find Eric to see if he is ready to go and she finds him in the trace lab with Ryan.
"Hey babe you ready to go?", Calleigh asks.
"Woah Cal! it's really innapropiate to call me babe right in front of your fiance here", Ryan replies and then laughs.
"Oh please wolfe! don't flatter yourself", Calleigh says and then laughs.
"Alright I am finished up here let's go", Eric says.
"What are you two lovebirds doing this evening?", Ryan asks with a big grin on his face.
"We are having dinner with my parents", Calleigh replies.
"Your parents...they are in town?", Ryan asks.
"Yeah it's a long story", Eric replies.
"Yes that we do not have time to share we need to go my parents are waiting", Calleigh says.
"Alright well let's go see you tomorrow wolfe", Eric says and then him and Calleigh leave the lab to head home.
At Calleigh's place.
"Hey guys! we are home", Calleigh says.
"Oh hey honey! we are in the kitchen cooking", Marie replies.
"I thought we were gonna go out to dinner?", Calleigh asks.
"Yeah but me and your father decided it would be nice if you guys could just relax and have dinner here at the house I hope that's okay?", Marie asks.
"Oh yeah that's perfect! thank you so much for doing this", Calleigh replies.
"It's no trouble angel it's the least that we could do", Kenwall says.
Calleigh and Marie finished up with dinner while Eric and Kenwall set the table and then they all sat down to eat.
"So how was work today", Marie asks.
"It was good kind of busy", Eric replies.
"Yeah you two look exhausted!", Kenwall says.
"Yeah but with our job you get used to it", Calleigh replies.
"So. daddy can I ask you a question?", Calleigh asks.
"Of course you can angel what is it?", Kenwall replies.
"Well. I was wondering if you would walk me down the aisle for my wedding?", Calleigh asks.
"You want me too walk you down the aisle? I thought that boss of yours was doing it",Kenwall replies.
"Well he was. But things have changed now and I want you to do it", Calleigh says.
"Well I would love too angel", Kenwall replies.
"Really!?", Calleigh asks.
"Of course!", Kenwall replies.
"Thank you daddy!", Calleigh says and then gets out of your chair and goes to give her dad a hug.
"Thank you sweetheart! this means a lot to me", Kenwall says.
"daddy it means a lot to me as well", Calleigh replies.
"So when do I need to get my tux?", Kenwall asks.
"Well. Me and the guys are going to get fitted this weekend so you can just come with us and get yours then", Eric replies.
"Okay good deal", Kenwall says.
Everyone finsishes eating dinner and then Eric goes to do the dishes and Marie helps him.
"Hey sweetie can I talk to you outisde?", Kenwall asks Calleigh.
"Yeah sure daddy!", Calleigh replies.
Kenwall and Calleigh go out on the back porch.
"What's up daddy? is everything okay?", Calleigh asks.
"Yeah. Everything is fine I just wanna talk to you about Eric", Kenwall replies.
"Okay daddy what about him?", Calleigh asks.
"Does he make you happy?", Kenwall replies.
"Daddy. He makes me very happy! I love Eric so much! and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him and have a family with him hes amazing! I couldn't ask for any better", Calleigh says.
"I can tell that you love him and I can see it in your eyes when you talk about him I can't wait to walk you down the aisle and see my baby girl get married", Kenwall says.
"Stop it daddy! your gonna make me cry", Calleigh says.
"I love you daddy", Calleigh says and then her and her dad hug.
"Why don't we head back inside", Kenwall says.
"Okay", Calleigh replies and then her and her dad head back inside.
Calleigh and Kenwall go back inside where Eric and Marie are sitting on the couch talking having finished up with cleaning the kitchen.
"So did she grill you too much?", Calleigh asks with a big grin on her face.
"Nope. She asked just the right questions", Eric replies and then laughs.
"That's the answer that I wanna hear", Marie says and then laughs.
"You really love my little girl don't you?", Kenwall asks Eric.
"Yes sir I do that's why I waited all these years to be with her", Eric replies.
"Did you date any other girls before you got with my daughter?", Kenwall asks.
"Daddy! (Calleigh interjects) That's personal", Calleigh says.
"No Cal it's okay", Eric replies.
"And yes I did date a few girls here and there but none of them were every right Cal was the only girl that I could ever think about", Eric says.
"How come you did not just date her right away?", Kenwall asks.
"Timing and the rule at our work made it hard for us to get together but we just finallly got to the point where we did not care we loved eachother too much to let our work stop us from being together", Eric says.
"But all that matters now is that we are together and I love Eric very much! nothing can change that", Calleigh says.
"Aww baby! I love you too", Eric says and then kisses Calleigh on the lips.
"Aww! you two are just too sweet", Marie says.
"Did you guys want some coffee or anything?", Calleigh asks Kenwall and Marie.
"No thank's sweetie we better let you two get to bed since you have work tomorrow", Marie says.
"Okay. Well feel free to stay up and watch some tv or something", Calleigh replies.
"Okay. Goodnight sweetie, goodnight Eric", Marie says.
"Goodnight", Calleigh and Eric both say and then head back to their bedroom.