Chapter 3

"So you're telling me that this little angel is Cal's god daughter?" Alexx asked as she looked at the baby who was content to sleep in Eric's arms.

"Yep that is exactly right," Speed said as he ran a finger down her cheek.

"How is she taking it?" Alexx asked.

"She is taking it pretty hard. H is with her now. He told us to all come back here and explain the situation to you," Ryan said as he looked over at the baby.

"Pour baby, you shouldn't have lost your parents so young. However, Calleigh will be a good mom," Alexx said.

"She's right little one Calleigh is going to be a good mom to you. You will be well taken care of," Eric said as he gently rocked back and forth to keep the baby asleep.

Calleigh had gone shopping for a lot of baby things. They had decided that she should get new stuff and also they needed to make sure that nothing of hers was evidence. However, they did take a very warn orange and yellow cat. It looked as if it was her favorite. "Are you feeling any better sweetheart?"

"Yes I am. I just want to see Sarah and make sure that she is ok. How did she get to the lab anyway?"

"I told the guys to take her to the lab and explain the situation to Alexx."

"I don't remember that."

"I know I was trying to calm you down and I didn't want to upset the baby and make her feel afraid. I wanted to make sure that you were both ok. Cal, sweetheart, look at me please remember that we will go through this together."

"Horatio, I love you so much," she replied as she leaned in for a kiss.

They headed in to the lab and headed straight for the break room. As soon as Alexx saw her friend she jumped up and wrapped Calleigh in a hug.

"How are you doing sugar?"

"I am doing ok Alexx I am just a little bit afraid," Calleigh said softly.

"Honey, you have nothing to be afraid of. We all agree that you will be a good mom to Sarah. I also know that Horatio will be a great dad as well," Alexx said with a smile. Calleigh smiled back and walked over to Speed who was now holding Sarah and held her arms out.

"Can I have my god daughter please?"

"Sure Cal, here you go little one here is your god mother," Speed said as he handed the baby to Calleigh. Sarah began to cry as she was placed into Calleigh's arms because she had woken up.

"Shh little one Horatio, can you give me the cat please?" Calleigh asked softly. Horatio nodded and handed her the yellow stuffed animal. Sarah seemed to calm down after she was given the cat. She fell right back to sleep.

"She looks so sweet and I love her so much," Calleigh said softly.

"Yes she does and we will get through all of this together. I have been meaning to do this for a while. I mean we are living together and now is as good a time as any. Calleigh, I love you with all of my heart and it would make me the happiest man in the world if you would do me the honor of being your husband. I want you to know that I truly love and I am not just doing this because of Sarah." As Horatio was speaking he had gotten down on one knee and pulled out a beautiful velvet box. He pulled out a ring with a beautiful diamond in the middle and three little diamonds on each side on a beautiful gold band.

"Oh sweetie! I would love to marry you," Calleigh replied with tears in her eyes. Everyone began cheering and clapping as he took Calleigh's hand and placed the ring on her finger. Calleigh stared down at her hand in amazement.

"Congratulations H," Speed said clapping Horatio on the back. Eric and Ryan then did the same thing.

"Congratulations Horatio," Alexx said. "I know you will be happy honey. Everyone then took turns hugging Calleigh.

"Hey I have an idea. Why don't we bring Pizza and come over to H and Calleigh's tonight around 6:30 and we can begin to figure out everything?" Speed said. Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Horatio, I think I'm going to take the rest of the day off and take her home is that ok?" Calleigh asked.

"Sure babe," Horatio said as he leaned over for a kiss. Everyone walked out of the break room promising to be their at 6:30 to figure out how to help this wonderful little family get up on their feet.