"Were just glad to have you back in the land of the living." said Horatio.
"Me to." said Tim horsely. "Cal what's a matter, you've barely said anything to me since I woke up."
Calleigh shook her head. "You don't remember do you?"
"About the shooting...no."
Calleigh shook her head again and left the room.
"Calleigh wait..."
"Its alright man i'll go after her." said Eric and left the room.
"H?"
"Yeah Speed."
"Do you know what happend?"
Horatio nodded.
"Tell me."
"You sure you wanna know?" Tim nodded. "You and Calleigh went into the jewelry store...and some men came out from the back you got shot very close to the heart."
"Did I get off any rounds?"
"Calleigh...anaylized your gun-
Tim looked away. "It jammed up again didn't it."
Horatio nodded. "Speed why don't you clean your gun."
Tim ignored him and paged his nurse. "I think i've made my decision about the surgery."
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"He doesn't get it does he."
"Calleigh..."
"Damn it Eric we wouldn't even have to be in this mess if he'd just take 15 minutes out of his day to clean his gun."
"I know that. But Calleigh he's our friend...and he just came out of coma. Give him sometime."
Calleigh nodded and say Donna run into Tim's room.
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"Mr. Speedle what is it what's a matter?"
"Can you get my doctor in here...i've made my decision about the surgery."
"And that decision would be?" asked Donna.
"I"m gonna go for it."
"Tim!" said Calleigh making her presence known. "Don't you know that you can die."
"Yeah I know."
"And that doesn't bother you?"
"No it doesn't."
Calleigh looked down at the floor. "Alright well i'll notify your doctor and we'll get you preped for surgery."
Tim nodded.
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"What is taking so long?" asked Calleigh impatiently.
"Cal...its a complacted procedure...give them time." said Mrs. Speedle.
"Shouldn't I be telling you that." stated Calleigh flatly. Claudia Speedle smiled.
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"Blood pressures rising." said a nurse.
IN TIM'S MIND DURING THE SURGERY-------
"Tim...listen stay with me ok. I'm gonna call for help. This is CSI Calleigh Duquesne I got a man down at McCauley Jewelers. I got one suspect on foot. Requesting back up and emergency assistance."
"Copy that."
"Tim...hey look at me." said Calleigh as she took off her jacket and pressed on his wound.
"I can't feel anything?"
"I know but your gonna be ok." said Calleigh tears streaming down her face.
"Can't fight it." Tim choked out.
"Yes you can. You hear me you are a fighter Tim Speedle. You gotta stay with me." Tim's eyes fought to stay open but the loss of blood took over and Tim's eyes closed. "Tim...please you can't do this to me. Tim...Tim!"
Tim laid motionless on the floor.
"Tim...please don't do this...come on Tim..." Tim could feel tear drops on his hand.
'I've done this to her.' Thought Tim to himself. 'I promised I'd never hurt her.'
"Tim...please don't leave me...I love you."
PRESENT-----
"BP's dropping 60/85."
BACK IN TIM'S MIND------ (that just sounds weird doesn't it. lol)
"Alright which one of you stole my crimelight?"
"Well stole is very negative. I-I had borrowed it I replaced it I put it back."
"Well it would be nice if you charged it first. I was at the scene and it flat lined."
"Sounds like she's mad at you." Eric piped up.
"Calleigh I sincerely apologize."
"Apology accepted...give me yours."
"Go ahead its in my kit."
Calleigh nodded and walked out.
"What's got her so mad at you?"
"She's not mad at me."
"Ok so what was that called sweet talk?"
"Delko...shut up."
"All i'm saying is I know she likes you. And I know you like her."
"I don't like Calleigh she's way to..."
"Perfect."
"You know Delko if you weren't my best friend, i'd really hate you right now."
"Hey don't hate the player hate the game."
"Your unbelievable."
"I know."
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"Nice rolls probably the owners. Cars are such a bad investiment. I'm just lucky I have my bike."
Calleigh laughed. He loved that laugh. "You mean you won't get something with doors one day?"
"Well yeah...but I kinda need to find the right girl first."
"And you uh...haven't found her yet?"
"Maybe...bottom line is I got plenty of time for that."
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"Me too." Calleigh sniffed and looked up at Tim. Calleigh moved closer and Tim didn't move away so Calleigh leaned in. Tim met her half way and they met in a passionate kiss. Before they knew it Calleigh was lying on the bed with Tim on top of her. Calleigh pushed Tim away a few minutes later.
"What's wrong?"
"I don't wanna get hurt again."
"I won't hurt you."
Calleigh nodded. "I know you wont hurt me. But i'm scared that I might hurt you."
"Calleigh..." said Tim as he shook his head.
"No...Ben's been caught I think it would be best if I went home."
"Calleigh you don't have to." said Tim as he chased Calleigh downstairs.
"No no...I..I need to."
"Calleigh."
"Bye Tim." said Calleigh as she went for the door. "I'll call you."
Tim put his hand on the door so Calleigh couldn't get out. "Calleigh don't leave."
"I have to." Calleigh said softly.
"Fine...but think about this." said Tim and kissed Calleigh pushing her into the door slightly.
"I really have to go." said Calleigh. Tim moved his hand and let Calleigh leave.
"Well that went well." Tim muttered to himself.
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"Oh my god...what happend to you?"
"Can I come in?"
"Yeah of course." said Tim as he pulled Calleigh towards him and into his house. "Here just sit down." said Tim as he sat Calleigh down on the couch.Tim lifted her chin and looked at the bruise that was quickly growing over her right eye. 'I'll go get you something for that."
"Thanks."
Tim went into the kitchen. "I uh...don't have any ice but I do have a bag of peas."
"A bag of peas?"
"Yeah its a good thing you stopped by because they probably would never have been eaten anyways."
Calleigh smiled and let Tim put the bag on her eye. "Ouch."
"Sorry."
"Its ok it wasn't your fault."
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"Why are you so wonderful?"
Calleigh expected a reply but didn't get one. All of a sudden Tim opened his eyes. "What's... a matter?" asked Tim sleeply.
"Nothing. Go back to sleep."
Tim nodded and laid his head back down. "Calleigh..."
"Yeah."
"I think the question is why are you so beautiful?"
Calleigh blushed and Tim pulled her head towards his and kissed her softly.
"What about Maria?"
"I broke up with her a few days ago."
Calleigh smiled and Tim pulled her onto the couch so she was lying next to him.
"You'll be safe with me." Tim stated sleepily.
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"Were losing him!"
"Give me the paddles."
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"Hey Donna." said Calleigh as she walked into Tim's room.
"Good afternoon Calleigh. I see the slave driver let you off."
Calleigh smiled. "Yeah...but if Horatio ever heared you say that he'd fire me."
"Well then my lips are sealed." said Donna and walked off. Calleigh sighed at the site before her eyes. Tim was still in the same postion as he was 2 months ago.
"Hey you." said Calleigh as she sqeezed his hand. "God I would give anything to hear one of your sarcastic comments right now." Calleigh sighed and laid her head down on the bed. On top of work, and being at the hospital 24/7 Calleigh was drained. "Timmy just please wake up." muttered Calleigh as she fell into a deep sleep.
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"Hey you. Do you remember me?" Tim blinked once. Calleigh smiled. "I thought you were going to be lying here forever."
Tim shook his head and tried to talk.
"No...no..don't talk honey it will only make it hurt worse ok."
Tim nodded. Calleigh smiled when Tim reached his hand up and stroked her cheek lightly, Calleigh leaned into his touch. "Tim there's something I need to tell you...I um...I...l-"
"Well I see someone's awake." said Tim's Doctor. "Ms. Duquesne i'm sure you have alot of phone calls to make so if you wouldn't mind giving me and Tim here a few minutes."
PRESENT-----
What was it she wanted to tell me? I need stay awake for this? But i'm so tired.
"Blood Pressure's normal. 130/110."
"Well Mr. Speedle...you have a strong will to stay with us. I can tell you that much."
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"Mrs. Speedle?
"Is my son ok?"
tbc...Sorry for all the flachbacks.