"Calleigh Duquesne you are supposed to keep off of your feet." Horatio scolded as he let himself into Calleigh's apartment to see her moving across the floor on her crutches. She had been out of hospital for a week. Horatio dropped by so often Calleigh had found it easier just to give him a key to the door.
"Horatio, scare me half to death why don't you." Calleigh stuck her hand out and reached for the counter to balance herself.
"You should be sat down."
"I was getting hungry." Calleigh replied. "I didn't know what time you were coming if at all."
"I told you I would be here." Horatio stated. "Where is Magda?"
"I sent her home, she was driving me crazy."
Horatio had insisted on hiring a woman to come and make sure Calleigh was looked after once she had been allowed home from the hospital and he had to be at work.
"Cal, she's supposed to make sure you don't over do it."
"Horatio, the doctor said I was making good progress and that I can come back to work on Monday as long as I stay in the lab. I don't need a babysitter."
"Calleigh why don't you sit down and I'll get you something to eat and we'll talk about this."
"No." Calleigh said adamantly.
"No?" Horatio questioned.
"I think it would be better if you just left."
"You want me to leave?" Horatio repeated.
"We've been in each other's pockets since this happened, I think we need a little space. I'll see you on Monday."
"Calleigh, we should talk about this."
"Horatio, please just go. I'll see you in a few days."
"Calleigh..."
"Horatio, please do as I ask."
"Okay." He conceded. "But promise me you'll take things easy."
"I promise."
Horatio walked over and dropped a kiss on top of her forehead before turning and leaving.
Calleigh managed to make it back to the couch, her appetite gone before she burst into tears.
Outside Horatio wasn't quite sure what had just taken place, but he knew Calleigh wouldn't just blow up at him like that for no reason. There had to be something wrong and if she wouldn't talk to him, maybe there was someone else she would talk to.
He pulled out his cell phone and dialled a familiar number.
"Alexx Woods."
"Alexx, its Horatio…."
TBC
