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Ch. 14

"Well, yes…" Calleigh said, shockingly turning a delicate shade of pink. Then she lifted her hand up for everyone, minus Eric, to get a better view of the ring.

"From…?" Natalia urged.

"The perfect man," Calleigh answered, with a wink and sly smile.

"Who is…?" Ryan encouraged.

"Does it really matter Wolfe?" Eric asked pretending to be jealous of Calleigh's sudden change in relationship status.

"It's a big deal," Natalia said.

"I believe that the man, is a man that has loved her for quite a while now," Horatio said, putting on his sunglasses.

"I agree," Calleigh said, and then she not so subtly grabbed and squeezed Eric's hand. He rubbed circles around her hand, which caused them both to smile.

"Oh My God! Eric?!?!" Natalia exclaimed, then she jumped up and down and screamed in delight. After she stopped jumping she pulled her hair back into place. Then she re-straitened her clothes.

"Calleigh…and…Eric," Ryan half-said and half-asked. He thought about pinching himself to se if he wasn't having some weird dream about his colleges, but he realized that it was indeed reality.

"Yes?" Eric challenged.

"I am soooo happy for you both!" Natalia said.

"It is about time!" Ryan said, which made everybody laugh. How true he was though…

"We need to get back to the lab, everybody in the Hummer," Horatio said. It wasn't that he was unhappy with the engagement, but they were in danger. A gang was targeting them after all! It wasn't like their attackers would stop just because of an engagement. If anything the gang would use the engagement against them somehow.

Everybody filed in to the Hummer. Ryan sat up front with Horatio and Eric, Calleigh, and Natalia sat in back.

"So, how did it happen?" Natalia asked.

"Eric asked me…" Calleigh said. She knew that Natalia wanted the juicy details, and it was just too fun to mess with her like that.

"I know that, smart one! Tell me something I don't know! Please…" Natalia said before she admired the ring once again.

"We would all like to hear," Horatio said, even though he knew what Eric had planned to happened from when Eric talked to him on the phone, he still wanted to hear what exactly happened.

Horatio listened as Eric and Calleigh recounted the entire thing for the team. He couldn't help but smile. He had always known that his two best CSI's were destined to be together. It honored him that Eric had asked his permission to have Calleigh's hand in marriage. He had known that Calleigh's father hadn't been a real "father figure," but he had never expected that honor. Maybe if he was lucky he could walk her down the aisle to marry her soul mate…

Ryan enjoyed hearing all about his two friends' happiness. He hadn't expected it, but in a way he had. They had been dancing around eachother for longer than he had been a CSI, but he didn't expect it now. It pleased him though. Now if only he could find a girl of his own. Preferably a hot one…

Natalia listened to every thing Calleigh and Eric said. There was nothing better than the juicy details from her two best friends' engagement. Well, actually, they spared her the things that she didn't want to hear, which was good. She noticed every glance out of the corner of the eyes, smile, wink and shift in position. She was so happy for them! Her and Eric had just been "bed buddies." There were no feelings, and to be honest, she was glad. Eric wasn't her type. But he was perfect for Cal. Calleigh kept rubbing her belly though, which was very odd…

Eric talked and recounted the entire event from his view. Well, he left out a few things that were personal. He also didn't mention that Calleigh was pregnant, because she didn't. He wasn't sure why, but he wanted to figure it out. So he pulled out his phone and sent her a text message.

Calleigh finished her sentence, took a breath, and then Eric continued talking for her to satisfy Natalia's curiosity. She pulled out her phone, which had vibrated with a new message a few minutes ago. Just after Eric had pulled out his own…

Should we tell them about our child? I

Calleigh thought for a moment, and then replied. She made sure to phrase her answer carefully. She had told H earlier when she talked to him on the phone, but he was the only one that knew. As boss he needed to know…

Eric finished the story, and then Natalia started to talk to Ryan about some case. Apparently she had received enough information. He waited a while after his phone vibrated to check it. He didn't want to make the others suspicious, just in case.

We should see a Doctor first 

Eric put his phone back in his pocket, and smiled. She was right, again.

"So what have we missed in Miami?" Calleigh asked.

"You have missed, quite a lot," Horatio said.

"A few murders, drug use, gangs, prostitutes, you know, the usual," Ryan continued. It would have caused a laugh, but the gang part was actually causing some tension.

"I see, Wolverine," Eric said.

"Hey just because your engaged doesn't mean that you can tease me!" Ryan said.

"He's always teased you," Calleigh pointed out. Ryan looked like he wanted to say something, but he apparently couldn't come up with a good retort because he remained silent.

"The lady is right Mr. Wolfe," Horatio said.

Eric looked across the ocean. They were now approaching a road that was above the ocean. It was so beautiful. Calleigh stared out the window like him, also enjoying the view. Both seemed to be thinking the same thing.

"So, we know what happened for y'all when you were away: car chase, hostage situation, gun fight, traitor chef… but what exactly did you think of it all?" Ryan

"It was crazy," Calleigh said, and Eric agreed.

"It was. So we… We need to watch our backs," Horatio said, wisely. They had just driven above the ocean, and looked down at the marvelous view.

Horatio looked out the mirror and saw a car approaching the rather rapidly, so he speed up. But the car was still gaining on them. It was a large white van, and a threatening guy sat behind the wheel.

"WATCH OUT!" Horatio screamed just as the van made impact with their Hummer H2.

The car screamed off the road and over the side of the road, with Eric, Calleigh, the unborn baby, and the rest of the team inside of it. They plunged toward the beautiful and terrifying ocean.

Cliffy, I know, sorry. It adds suspense though.

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~ Katherine ~