UNEXPECTED PURSUITS

Pairings: Speed/Calleigh pairing

Disclaimer: don't own anything all rights belong to CBS and anyone
else involved in CSI MIAMI.

Summary of sorts: Takes place straight after the last episode of the first season.

Calleigh stood there firing her gun letting out all her anger and aggression, her guilt. She should have known what Kerner was going to do. Calleigh fired another round imagining that Hank Kerner was standing right in front of her, remembering in the store earlier how for that one moment, only briefly she felt like giving Kerner a taste of his own medicine but then wouldn't that make her as bad as him?

She sighed and fired another round.

Tim was sorting out the last of the evidence. He looked at the blown up photos of the Randall Kayne's daughter Emma. Poor girl thank god H had found her in time Tim thought. Tim heard the door open behind him and footsteps he turned to see Calleigh, he took a moment to look at her in Tim's eyes she looked exhausted. He heard that she had spent last night sleeping on a couch in the building after that business with Kerner that involved the death of her friend Janet at the DA's office. He understood how Calleigh was feeling and wanted to say something that would help her get through but he struggled to think of the appropriate words.

Hey' her voice sprang him out of his thoughts.

Hey'

Would you like some help? Calleigh offered. She had fired enough rounds and was now looking for something else more productive to do.

Sure' Tim was a man of few words at the best of times but right now he wished he could change that.

They worked in silence for a few minutes when Tim suddenly spoke I'm sorry about your friend Cal.' Calleigh looked up at Tim his voice had been full of sincerity and understanding. She gave him a small half hearted smile.

Thanks.'

You want to talk about it?

No not really.' Calleigh sighed really didn't want to talk it, about how she felt like she had failed her friend failed at her job.

Ok.' came the reply as if he knew not to pressure her in to talking but if you ever'

I know, thanks Tim.'

Calleigh knew that Tim was telling her that if she ever wanted to talk he would be there for her. They went back to work but after a few more minutes Tim piped up again.

So I hear that you slept here last night.'

Yep, didn't really feel like gong home.'

Tim nodded as if he understood and then began again with his questions under the watchful eye of John Hagen I hear.'

Calleigh gave him one of those looks she had when she was half annoyed and half amused.

He was just being friendly, what about it?' Calleigh smiled sweetly placing her hand on her hips.

Nothing, I'm just saying.' Tim shrugged his shoulder that he seemed awfully protective of you.'

I supposed.' Calleigh shrugged

So nothing is going on with you and Hagen then? Tim asked

No should there be?

Well you know he seems awfully keen on you.' Tim offered. Calleigh rolled her eyes at this suggestion and then let a yawn escape from her.

You should really go home.' Tim's voice was full of concern for his friend

I'm ok I'm really not that tired.' Calleigh said as she tired to suppress another yawn.

Cal no offence but you look really tired you should go home, unless you plan on moving on here.' Tim joked.

Calleigh laughed at his last comment knowing that he was making references to her workaholic tendencies knowing that at times he was just as bad as her at times.

No I still have things to do.'

What things, if they really were important you wouldn't be here go home.'

Calleigh sighed she knew that Tim would not let up until she went home. Ok see you tomorrow.'

Calleigh turned to leave but turned around again Tim, thanks.' She smiled and turned on her heels.

Tim looked at her as she left and smiled to himself.

Calleigh was walking out of the building when she bumped in to Janet's parents; they had come to collect their daughter's body.

Tim walked out of the building and towards his bike he was going to go for a nice long drive hoping to clear his head from the previous days events. He was getting ready to leave when he noticed that Calleighs car was still parked in the parking lot. Tim thought that this was odd since he had told her to go home over an hour ago. Tim started to walk towards her car as he approached he noticed that she was crying, he'd never seen Calleigh cry before so he gently knocked on the car window.

Calleigh looked up startled and quickly tried to wipe away the tears from her eyes. It was to late before she could wipe them away Tim had opened the car door. Calleigh heard his voice ask her what was wrong. She hadn't planned on it but she was unable to stop the words from tumbling out.

I was coming out and I, I saw Janet's parents and I.' Calleigh could barley keep the sobs from escaping from her and she felt so embarrassed and then suddenly she felt Tim take her in to his embrace.

Hey it's ok' he said soothingly

I just feel so stupid.' She muffled.

Well your not.' Time replied gently stroking her hair and Calleigh felt safe and comforted. Tim slowly parted from their embraced and wiped the tears from her cheeks.

Come on I'll drive you home.'

And before Calleigh could argue Tim came back with No arguments.'

They drove home in silence. When they reached Calleigh's apartment Tim escorted her through her front door and sat her down on her couch. He knelled down in front of her.

I'll get you some tea and run you a bath.' Tim got up and began to potter around. Calleigh sat on her couch not saying anything-just feeling numb she didn't even hear Tim come up behind her. He touched her shoulder, which made her jump.

Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.' He sat down beside her.

That ok.' Calleigh whispered.

I've run you a bath and made you a tea, go an have a soak for a while.'

Calleigh got up and started to head toward the bathroom but turned around to say something Speed must of anticipated this because he presently told her that he would be right out her and that she should take her time. He took off his jacket and started to make himself comfortable and flicked on the TV with the volume down so it would not disturb Calleigh while she was in the bath. The though of Tim waiting for her reassured Calleigh. So then Calleigh and her herbal tea headed off to the bathroom. Calleigh opened the door to the bathroom to find to her surprise that the bath was filled with bubbles and that candles lit the bathroom. She smiled to herself thinking how sweet and understanding knowing just what she needed. She slipped into the bath relaxing in the warm water allowing her mind to drift away in to happy thoughts.

About an hour or so later Calleigh got out of the bath and changed in to something loose and comfortable not caring if Tim saw her looking like this, she was starting to feel surprisingly comfortable around him, she just hoped that Speed hadn't got bored waiting for her.

Calleigh entered the living room to find Tim Speedle sprawled across her couch fast asleep. She smiled to herself thinking about how peaceful he looked right there. Very gently she untied his shoes and took them off then she carefully lifted the blanket off the back of her couch and placed it over Speed. He stirred momentarily and then fell back into his deep slumber. Calleigh bent down and ran her hands through his tousled hair and kissed his forehead whispering thank you even though she knew he could not hear her She then crept back to her bedroom carefully so not to not make any noise to disturb Tim. Calleigh's head was spinning with thoughts, thoughts about how she had see Tim Speedle in a whole new light, and she liked it.