First off let me start by saying how sorry I am I haven't updated this in so long. I have had so many things going on it isn't even funny. But I have finally found the inspiration to start writing again. So I hope you can forgive me.

Secondly, as you can see I changed my name to sunshinebulletgirl but I am still the same person, I just wanted a new change.

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"Wolfe."

"Hey Ryan, can you do me a favor and come over to the house as soon as you are available?"

"Yeah, sure Cal, I think I can break away in a few, why?"

"Just do it, I will explain everything when you get here."

Ryan drove up to the house Horatio and Calleigh were staying in. He instinctually brought over his kit. Something in Calleigh's voice gave him the feeling that something was wrong. He got out of his car and walked up to the door. Before he could knock the door opened and there stood a slightly frazzled Calleigh.

"Cal?"

She didn't say anything, she just ushered him in and locked the door behind her. She then motioned for him to follow her into the living room where Horatio was sitting. Ryan took the same seat as last time while Calleigh sat on the couch next to Horatio. He looked at them expectedly. After a few minutes of silence Horatio handed Ryan a piece of paper. He looked down at it and read the very neat handwriting of one Calleigh Duquesne.

Ryan,

I had to write this because you would not be able to read Horatio's handwriting. We visited a client, we will fill you in on the details later, and left our house locked. When we arrived back at the house our door was open. We did a quick surveillance of the house and found no note or anything to suggest Pyro was here. We did notice a few things moved around but nothing was taken. We hid all the evidence and material we collected in a secret compartment drawer in Horatio's bedroom. We didn't know if there were any bugs or anything so that is why I am writing you this. We need to figure this out and you are the only person we can trust right now.

Cal

Ryan smiled up at the two and set the letter down. He then went and grabbed his kit, placed down at the front door, and took out a few supplies. Horatio and Calleigh sat there and watched as Ryan looked around the house. An agonizing twenty minutes went by before Ryan reappears. He looks at them and holds up a black box. They already knew what that was and Calleigh smiled while Horatio shook his hand.

"This was the only box that I found so you either scared him out or he only wanted to put this one box though I am guessing the former. However you do realize that whoever did this will realize you found their bug and that will probably try and rectify that."

Horatio nodded, "Yes I do realize that but that is something we will deal with when that arrives but right now we will deal with the here and now. Would you like to stay for some dinner?"

Ryan nodded vigorously, "Yes please…I love your cooking, and I am off the clock now anyways." Calleigh laughed at Ryan's enthusiasm. Her phone rang before she had a chance to say something so she excused herself outside, leaving Horaito and Ryan in the house to cook dinner and talk. But not even a minute later Calleigh runs back in.

"McKenna…McKenna calm down, we are on our way, don't hang up…please…McKenna! Horatio…it is Dennis…something has happened…McKenna found the card you gave her with our phone numbers on it and she called me…they are in trouble…we have to go…now."

Horatio grabbed the keys and looked at Ryan, "Come on Wolfe we will need you. Cal will explain everything on the way."

Calleigh ran back out of her bedroom, two guns in hand. "Here handsome, you can use my backup… I mean I am assuming Ryan is coming with us. Now let's go."

"She is pushy isn't she? I mean I haven't seen her like this at all." Ryan commented as they walked out to the car.

Horaito just smiled, "You have no idea."

They arrive at Dennis' work place in record time. Calleigh explained the basics to Ryan on their way so he wouldn't be too confused. She promised him that she will explain everything in greater detail later. They get out of Horatio's car, gun out and ready.

"Miami Dade PD…" Horatio yelled, forgetting he was technically not a cop anymore. Ryan didn't however and identified them again, that way no one would ask questions and if so they would be able to say that they followed protocol. With no one answering Calleigh kicked open the shop door to find everything all over the floor.

"McKenna? Damian? Dennis?" Calleigh called. Receiving no answer she cautiously entered, making sure not to make noise. Her two collogues followed right behind her, making sure that no one was there. A soft crunch caught the attention of all three so they turn and point their guns towards the noise.

"Miami Dade PD come out slowly and put your hands where I can see them." Ryan's voice echoed throughout the small store. He was about to say it again when a flash of blonde caught his eye.

"Guys…" Calleigh and Horatio turned to Ryan. Calleigh was the first to see what Ryan saw and slowly put her weapon down.

"McKenna?" Calleigh softly asked so not to frighten the young girl. The young blonde poked her head out from behind a shelf that fell over. Once she saw that is was indeed Calleigh she scrambled up and ran into her arms. Calleigh easily scooped the girl up in her arms and cradled her head. Horatio was stunned in place, the sight before him was beautiful. He knew his ballistic expert was beautiful but seeing her like this was something out of this world. He soft southern drawl broke him from his thoughts.

"Sweetheart, where is your brother?"

"Um…I…I hid him. I can show you…have you seen my dad?"

Calleigh looked to Ryan and Horatio and then back to the blonde in her arms.

"We are looking for him, but why don't you show me where you hid your brother…Ryan…you need to call the team and let them know, don't worry I have everything covered."

Ryan nodded and pulled out his phone. Horatio walked past him towards the two blondes. Calleigh slowly let McKenna down and she grabbed her hand pulling her towards a door towards the back of the store. Horatio followed curious as to where she told her brother to go. They saw a small door on the wall. McKenna let go of Calleigh's hand and walked towards the door. She carefully opened it to reveal a slightly disheveled brunette boy. He looked startled but then calmed just as quickly when he saw his sister.

Calleigh and Horatio watched as he climbed out of the door and stand next to his older sister. They then both turn towards the two CSIs question in their eyes. Calleigh sighs and kneels down to their level.

"We are going to take you to our house okay? We will explain everything when we get there."

"That means Daddy is missing doesn't it?" For a ten year old McKenna was very smart.

Calleigh pushed back a piece of her blonde hair and smiled sadly at her. She put out her hand in hopes that the young blonde would accept the hand, which she gladly did. Horatio came over and picked up her brother and he just smiled at him. Together the four walked out of the store and towards Horatio's car.

"Mr. Wolfe…"

"Yeah H?"

"I need you to head this investigation. I am sure Eric and Rick would like to talk to us, I would prefer it if you did the interviewing in the comfort of our home, but no matter where it is I would like you to be there. We need to leave before everyone gets here, please keep me updated will you?"

Ryan nodded and smiled his two bosses and friend. Calleigh leaned over and kissed Ryan on the cheek.

"Thank you." She whispered before turning to put McKenna in the seat.

Horatio realized that they did not have car seats for the two young children. As if reading Horatio's mind she suggested going shopping on the way home that way they can also get some food and other things that was needed. Once the shopping was done they headed back towards the beach house.

Once inside the beach house Horatio went to put away the groceries while Calleigh set up the television so they could watch some dvds McKenna and Damian picked out while at the store. Once they were settled Calleigh walked into the kitchen to speak with Horatio.

"You know handsome, Ryan may start to suspect something if you aren't careful."

Horatio tilted his head and looked at her confused. She smiled and moved closer to him.

"You said that you would prefer Ryan do the interview in the comfort of our home."

She emphasized our so he would realize the implication. Horatio thought about it for a second before looking down towards the ground, wishing he had his sunglasses to play with. Unbeknown to him Calleigh was smiling, she knew she embarrassed him but it was so darn easy to that she almost took pleasure in it. She reached out and took Horatio's hand making him look into her eyes. She then leaned forward and placed a soft but passionate kiss on his lips. Before it could go any deeper Calleigh pulled back smiled at him.

"First the Lieutenant thing and now our home, seems like you are wanting me part of your life permanently."

Calleigh was joking but by the look on Horatio's face he obviously didn't see it as a joke. He took a few steps back distancing himself from her. She looked at him quizzically and he again was wishing he had his sunglasses with him.

"Sweetheart I didn't mean to imply anything, I am sorry if you took it that way. I never meant to offend you are lead you to believe that I wanted you permanently. I mean don't get me wrong I would love nothing but to have you with me forever, but that decision is with you and I don't want to rush things and I don't want to push you into something you are not ready for…"

He stopped short when he saw Calleigh smiling. "Sweetheart?" She walked up to him and wrapped her arms around him snuggling into his chest. She sighed contently, "Horatio…oh my Horatio…" At this point she looked up into his blue eyes.

"I love you. I wouldn't be with you if I didn't want to be. I also was the one who pushed you if you recall…and you are not rushing things everything just seems to be falling into place with us…minus the two kids in there." She laughed, "But even with those two I wouldn't leave you and I hope you don't want me to go."

He looked into her sparkling green eyes and smiled softly, "Calleigh…oh my Bullet Girl I wouldn't let you get away from me so easily. You are stuck with me."

He leaned down and kissed her softly, "I love you too." She just smiled sweetly at him. They were so wrapped up in each other they didn't realize McKenna was calling them until she came into the kitchen.

"Calleigh?"

The blonde spun around, still in the arms of her red head but focusing all her attention on the younger blonde before her.

"Hey Kenna. What do you need sweetheart?"

She just smiled, "You two are acting like my mom and dad did before…well…before she left us. But I was wondering if I could have a drink?"

Calleigh nodded and walked towards the refrigerator leaving the warm arms of Horatio.

"Sure baby girl, what would you like?"

The young blonde thought about it for a second and smiled, "milk?"

Calleigh laughed and pulled out a gallon of milk, when she turned to put the jug on the table she found a plastic cup and a smiling red head next to it.

"Thanks handsome." She winked at him and then poured the drink and handed it to McKenna.

"There you go sweetheart, is there anything else?"

McKenna looked at her then slowly shook her head, "No, the only thing I want I can't have."

Calleigh looked sadly down at the girl, for a ten year she is really mature and intelligent. She then ushered the young girl towards the couch and sat down next to her. McKenna looked over at Calleigh, confused as to what is going on. She just smiled down at her.

"So Kenna, tell me some of the things you like to do, and things you like."

The young blonde smiled suddenly, "Well I like going on adventures, and going to the beach, that is always fun. I have always wanted to spend a day at the beach but mom was always too sick to take us. Damian and I would play board games too. Dad would always make us cookies, I don't like cake much but I always loved sugar cookies, so does D."

Calleigh smiled as the young girl continued, unaware that Horatio was standing in the doorway watching.

"I also love reading; we didn't have a lot of money but mom and dad always found a book for me to read. I read a lot of different books, fairy tales are my favorite. They are fun to read, people at my school don't like me because I read a lot of books they can't read and they make fun of me because I like to read."

McKenna's voice faltered and Calleigh instinctively took the little girl in her arms.

"Sweetheart it is okay to like to read. I love to read too, it was always something I loved to do."

McKenna seemed to relax and she just listened as Calleigh told stories about the books she read. Just as Horatio was about to join them his cell phone rang.

"Caine"

"H, it's Ryan, we need you at the Memorial Park Cemetery, we found something. I don't care if you got fired or not, we need you here, Eric and Stetler are at the lab doing who knows what, they sent the rest of the team out so please, we need you"

Horatio sighed,

"Okay, be right there."

Horatio closed his cell phone, a sinking feeling growing in his stomach. He turned and watching Calleigh say something funny and McKenna laughing. He grabbed the keys and turned to Calleigh.

"Sweetheart I need to meet Ryan, I will be back later."

The look in his eyes worried Calleigh but she just nodded her head, "Be careful Handsome."

"Always."

With that he was out the door heading towards the last scene he wanted to see.

Oh no, what happened? Could they have found a clue? Is someone dead? Things will get a little more bumpy and it all starts to come together.