RETIREMENT UPDATE: Life in retirement has its attractions for certain, but I find that letting go of the pen completely is extremely difficult. Writing is in my blood and I fear there is no cure for the addiction. Those of you who have become regular readers, and more importantly friends, know that I have sporadically continued to post continuation chapters for the few fics that were incomplete when I 'retired'. The newest fic, "Horatio Likes Popsicles" was a special b-day present for my dearest friend, LA Calleigh. Grin. Believe me, there's a story behind that story. But I digress. Long rambling cut short...if it will not trouble the readers, I will consider writing a new fic now and then when Athena perks up with an idea. However I cannot return to the volume of writing I once produced. There are just too many other demands of my time and energies. Perhaps someday...

I wish you all happy reading and success in whatever you may try in life.

Lieutenant Caine.

BLANKET DISCLAIMER: None of the CSIM characters belong to me. They are the sole property of CBS. I receive nothing from the writing of these stories other than knowing the readers enjoy them.