Thirty-Five

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Like I said last time, I'm incredibly busy and today I actually had some free time, but not for long.

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The trees past by quickly as Horatio drove his H2 down the long narrow road. The hum of the engine and the sound of the tires built up the tension he knew would come before Billy Gantry was safe.

But Horatio was mostly waiting for someone else who said they'd meet him there. They told him they had to 'use the facilities' before the set off. Put it this way, he left first. Horatio knew Nirvana was probably the craziest driver currently in Miami.

Or how Ryan would put it, "Drive like a crazy woman," Calleigh got it most of the time though.

Then a black Mercedes past by quickly, Horatio squinted and looked into the windows. It could be anyone, the windows were tinted. He watched as the car quickly weaved around him and accelerated to 90 MPH. It was definitely Nirvana. The only person who would exceed the speed limit of 65 MPH while a police vehicle was right next to them.

He shook his head and stepped on the pedal and the Hummer lurched forward after the smaller car. Somehow, that little Mercedes had more power than his hummer, he didn't quite know why. It didn't make sense.

He watched as she made a risky turn into the sugar plant lot. The tires slid under the gravel, she managed to control it better than Horatio would ever think possible. Ryan was right. Nirvana McAlister was a crazy driver. But she continued at a high speed before she immediately stopped. Must have good breaks on that car.

Horatio watched as she stepped out of the car and slammed the door shut. About thirty seconds later, Horatio found himself pulling up next to her sleeping Mercedes. He quickly cut the engine and walked out finding her walking towards the plant, without her gun drawn. A sudden gust of wind came through pushing some hair into her face; she didn't even bother pushing it back into its place. She kept on going.

Horatio immediately pulled out his and ran after her.

…

Lila Sharova couldn't tell what was going to happen next. It could end badly or well. No one can ever tell. Especially with the Russian mob. She pushed through the doors and walked soundly towards where any logical person would be. She didn't need some type of GPS navigator to tell her where she was going.

She turned when she felt a hand on her elbow, Horatio. She signaled for him to go the different way. He nodded and reminded her to pull out her firearm before it would be too late. He also reminded her that Ryan wouldn't be happy if she were to be injured. She nodded replying "I'll be okay," but she couldn't be too sure.

She walked down the hallway, fingers tracing down the wall softly. She parted her lips and blinked as she saw a figure before her. He was digging. A grave? No, there was no body and the Russian's wouldn't kill the boy this fast. They'd want him to either suffer or bring Ryan in and kill the boy in front of Ryan. They were too smart to do it now.

Her breathing became more shallow….slower, making it harder for her to be detected. That was all part of her improvised 'plan'. Making things up on the spot wasn't easy, but she was still very good at it. Or so she's been told.

"Hey!" she called out causing the man to turn towards her. He raised an eyebrow and stood up straighter.

Lila watched as he reached behind him. A gun. How predictable. He must be new and not know who in fact she was. Lila didn't stop moving. Her presence making the man uncomfortable.

She opened her mouth next with her hand slightly in front of her. The man was speechless when she simply rolled her tongue and highly advanced Russian was spoke. Lila looked behind the man and saw Horatio behind her, equally shocked by her skill.

"Who's the grave for?" Lila didn't want Horatio to come up next. She quickly scanned her thoughts of what was going to happen next.

The man raised his hands and dropped his gun and looked behind him at Horatio, "It's not a grave."

Lila rolled her eyes, of course it wasn't.

…

Eric watched the computer screen again for the longest time. No progress, no nothing. The door opened and Calleigh walked in and sat next to him. She looked over at him, something was bothering her.

"Have you seen Horatio?"

He shook his head, "No," he paused for a second, "Have you seen Nirvana?" she shook her head, "Do you think they're talking to Wolfe or something?"

Calleigh shrugged her shoulders, "I don't know," she took in a breath, "We all know Horatio would want to get to the bottom of this and Nirvana knows Ryan very well," she paused, "Apparently."

Calleigh rubbed her temples, "What's wrong?" Eric leaned closer to her.

She shook her head, "I just want this to be all over," she leaned on the desk and brushed a stray lock behind her ear, "I want everything to be like it was," tears pricked her eyes, "I wish I'd never be kidnapped," she leaned back in her chair and put a hand on her stomach, "I would be having a baby in a couple of months," she paused, "We were happier."

He put a hand on her arm, "We still are."

She nodded, "Yes," she paused, "Bu-," she stopped and put her head on the desk and covered her face up with her arms, as she couldn't stop. She couldn't stop crying. The loss of her child once again coming up into her mind full force made everything seem gloomy to her again. That feeling of wanting to start over once again coming to place.

She lifted her head a bit, "I keep on wondering," her breath hitched in her throat, "If it would have been a boy or a girl," Eric reached out and pulled her to him. He held her like that for what seemed like forever.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and stayed close to him as if he was her lifeline. He breathed in her shampoo, she smelled like she always did. As intoxicating as it was to him, he just stayed like the way he was. Nothing could heal completely what she went through. She lost a child.

They'd lost a child.

I'm sorry, I had to add a little angst at the end.

This part had to be rather quick, I have errands to run. Loads of them. (Need diapers)

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