Author's Note: I just wanted to say thank you guys for all the reviews they really mean alot to me.

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Calleigh rolled over and found those two chocolate eyes starring back at her.

"I was hoping this wasn't a dream."

"Its not." said Tim as he reached his hand out and stroked Calleigh's cheek.

"Why did you leave."

"I didn't want to Cal. But we arrived at the hospital before you did and Stetler came and told me that if I lived through this they had to tell you that I died. That I had to go into protection."

"Oh well coming from Stetler that's comforting." Calleigh said sarcastically. "Why?"

"To get away from Tommy. They felt like if I was out of the picture then you guys would be safe."

"Tommy broke out of jail Tim. They don't know where he's at."

"I know."

"That was you on the phone with Horatio yesterday wasn't it?"

"Yeah. How did you know."

"He said don't do anything stupid." started Calleigh. "That's like you second nickname."

Tim chuckled. "Calleigh I wanted to tell you I really did but I couldn't."

"I know you couldn't. I know how witness protection works."

Tim rolled Calleigh over so that she was on top and she leaned down and kissed him.

"I love you."

"I love you to. More then you know."

Tim went to roll Calleigh over so that he was on top but they were interrupted by someone trying to open the door.

"Mom..." came Danny's voice.

"Um...yeah baby?"

"I'm leaving for school do you want me to take Lilly to grampa's for you?"

"If you wouldn't mind."

"No I don't mind."

"Ok. I'll see you when you get home from school." started Calleigh. "Dan where's your sister?"

"She left about hours ago. Mom aren't you later for work?"

Calleigh looked over at the clock. He was right she was 2 hours late. 'Oh shit.' Calleigh thought to herself.

"Yeah...I slept in." Calleigh lied.

"Ok...well I'll see you later tonight."

"Ok...hey Dan."

"Yeah?"

"I love you."

"I love you to mom."

Calleigh smiled and waited until she heared the door close before she spoke again.

"That's the first time he's said that to me in two years."

Tim laid back into the pillows. "I really screwed everything up didn't I?"

"No baby." said Calleigh scooting over towards Tim. "You did what you had to do and they'll understand that."

Tim smiled. "How is it you can bring the good out of everything?"

"Well its in my DNA."

"Mmmm...right."

"What you don't believe me?"

"No I don't. So what are you gonna do about it?"

"Well I just might have to punish you."

"I like to be punished." said Tim with an evil grin on his face. Calleigh went to kiss Tim's ear. His major weak spot when her cell phone rang. Calleigh and Tim both groaned and Calleigh answered her phone.

"Speedle?"

"Calleigh were are you?"

"I'm at home?"

"Well you do realize that your two hours late." started Horatio. "I asked Angie where you were and she said she couldn't get your door open this morning...why was your door locked?"

"Yes I do realize i'm two hours late. And its my house I have every right to lock my own door."

"Let me talk to him."

"Talk to who Horatio?"

Tim sighed and made a gesture for Calleigh to give him the phone. Calleigh did and laid back down.

"What Horatio?"

"Are you stupid Speed. I mean are actually trying to leave your family for real this time."

"No Horatio that wasn't my intention."

"Well god Speed...I told you not to do it didn't I?"

"Yes you did."

"And why don't you listen to me?"

"Horatio in all the years that you have known me have I ever listen to you?"

"No."

"Well then what makes you think i'm going to do it now?"

Horatio sighed. "That's a good point."

"I know it is."

Horatio chuckled he missed Tim's sarcasm. "Listen i'm comin over."

"Now?" Speed whined.

"Yes now."

"Fine if you have to." said Tim and hung up the phone.

"What did he want?"

"He said he's coming over."

Calleigh nodded. "I need to use the bathroom." said Tim.

"Well nobody's stopping you. Go ahead."

"Well i'm glad I got your permission." said Tim and kissed Calleigh before he got up. Calleigh saw the two scars on Tim's back and sighed. That day still echoed in her mind.

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"Tim...honey please don't leave me."

"Mom...what's going on?" asked Danny as he got out of the Hummer. Calleigh ignored him.

"I'm so tired Calleigh."

"I know baby but you gotta keep your eyes open ok."

Tim nodded slightly. And Calleigh looked up when she saw the red and blue flashing lights.

"Tim...listen to me the ambulance is here and there gonna make me leave you but I promise I will be waiting for you at the hospital alright."

Tim nodded and the paramedics came over and put Tim on a gurnee. They were loading him into the ambulance when Tim began to yell.

"Calleigh!" yelled Tim. "Calleigh...don't go."

"I'm not baby." Calleigh whispered. "I'm right here."

"Calleigh don't leave me." Tim pleaded.

"I won't I promise I won't." said Calleigh as she sobbed quietly.

"Ms. we really need to take him to the hospital now." said a paramedic.

Calleigh nodded and stepped back away from the ambulance. As the paramedics closed the door Calleigh could still hear him screaming her name.

"Cal...come one I'll take you to the hospital." said Horatio.

Calleigh nodded.

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"Calleigh..."

"Uh...what?" said Calleigh snapping out of her gaze and looked up at Tim with tears running down her face.

"Honey come here." said Tim and scooped Calleigh up into his lap.

"I thought I lost you..."

"I know I know."

"I can't go through that again..."

"I know."

"God I love you...I love you so much."

"I know." said Tim as he rocked Calleigh back and fourth. "I love you to."

"Please don't leave me again Tim...please." Calleigh pleaded as she looked up at Tim.

"I won't...I promise."

Calleigh nodded and the doorbell rang.

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Calleigh waited until Tim sat on the couch and opened the door to reveal Horatio.

"Come on in."

"Thank you."

Horatio waited until Calleigh closed the door before he said anything. "Speed..."

"I know I know i'm in trouble."

"Its good to see you."

Tim looked up at Horatio shocked. Tim got up and the two embraced in a brotherly hug.

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"Doctor Carter can I see you for a second?" said one of the nurse's. Kevin nodded and walked over to the nurse.

"He's got a pulse. It's faint but we got it back."

"That's great." Kevin turned to go tell Calleigh but the nurse stopped him.

"Remember once he's better he has to go into protection." the nurse started. "She can't know."

Kevin nodded. "Lt. Caine."

"Yes." said Horatio from his seat.

"Can I see you for a moment please?"

Horatio nodded and walked over to the young Doctor.

PRESENT-----

Horatio smiled as Calleigh and Tim sat down next to eachother. "Listen I need to talk to you guys about Tommy Lewis.

TBC...I just love flashbacks don't you. lol. Sorry about the crappy ending for this chapter but I didn't know how else to end this chapter with out making it like a novel. So there ya go. And please review.