By Horatio's orders Tim had been sent home. He laid in bed trying to sleep. But without Calleigh it was useless. Tim sighed when his door opened. "Daddy..." said a sad little voice.
"What's a matter baby?" asked Tim as he moved over so Holly could sit down.
"I miss mommy."
"Me too baby."
"Daddy when is she coming home."
Tim closed his eyes tightly. His pregnant wife was out there somewhere and there was nothing he could do about it.
"Daddy..."
"I don't know sweetheart..I wish I knew but Mommy doesn't even know." Tim had decided for the sake of the children to say she went away at confrence.
"Can we call her?"
"No sweetie we can't."
"Why?"
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Tim sighed when he got out of the elevator. He walked up to the reception desk. "Hey Paula."
"Hi Tim...how are you holding up?"
Tim shrugged. "Any messages?"
"Just one from Horatio."
Tim nodded and took the piece of paper.
Tim saw a women walk up next to him. But he just read his message.
"Tim Speedle please?"
"Um...I'm Tim...Maria?"
"Timmy hey." started Maria. "How are you?"
"I've been better."
"Oh what's a matter?" asked Maria as she put a hand on Tim's arm. Tim pulled away nicely.
"I can't really talk about it."
Maria nodded and grabbed Tim's hand looking at his ring finger. "So who's the lucky girl?"
"A co worker."
"Oh I figured you would have married Calleigh."
"I did."
"Oh so.. what do you say we go to lunch?"
"Well...Calleigh's in a little situation right now. And i'm not really hungry."
"Oh come on Tim. When we were dating you were always hungry."
"Maria..." suddenly it dawned on him. M. Maria. Calleigh and Tim both knew her. No. Maria wouldn't hurt a fly. Well atleast Tim hoped so. "You know what...I'd actually like that. Just let me clear it with my Lt."
"Alright...i'll wait right here."
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"So you think its Maria?"
"Yeah...she got pretty mad at me when we broke up. She said one day she'd make me pay."
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"Timmy...what has gotten into you?"
"Nothing." said Tim as he sat up and re buttoned his shirt.
"Normally you'd be happy to fool around."
"I don't know I'm just not in the mood."
Maria gave Tim a stern look. "This has to do with that Calleigh doesn't it."
"That Calleigh...you know what as a matter of fact it does. I don't think we should see eachother anymore."
"What...fine! So that's it? Your just going to end it just like that?"
Tim nodded. "I don't love you anymore."
"Fine Tim. But one day your gonna pay for this."
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"Alright you go...but you put a tape recorder in your pocket."
Tim nodded and left the room.
"Speed..." called Horatio.
"Yeah..."
"Be careful. Maria's gonna play for keeps."
Tim nodded again and left the room.
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"So do you and Calleigh have any kids?"
"Yeah, yeah we have two." said Tim as he reached for his wallet handing over a picture of the girls.
"Awwwwwwww, aren't they precious."
Tim smiled slightly. "Thank you. Yeah there great."
Maria smiled and looked down at her food. Why was she doing this to him? Yeah, sure she was mad at him for dumping her. But was that any reason to kidnap his wife? No she started this she had to finish. Right?
"So Maria what have you been doing since...well you know."
"Well I'm a photographer. I'm single. And thank god I don't have any kids."
Tim forced a smile. "Well you'll find the right guy."
'I already have.' thought Maria to herself. "I'm sure I will."
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After lunch Tim walked Maria to her car.
"Well it was good to see you again." Tim said poiletly.
Maria nodded. And before Tim knew what was happening Maria's lips were on his. Tim pushed her away roughfly.
"I'm married."
"So your wife's not around."
"You see this is exactly why we broke up."
Maria shot Tim an evil look. "Fine...but don't come crawling to me when your wife is dead." said Maria as she got into her car quickly. There it was Tim knew Maria had Calleigh. Tim quickly got into his car, and dialed Horatio.
"Speed what's up?"
"Its here. Maria's behind it. She must be working with Foster."
"Are you positive?"
"Yes. She kissed me and I pushed her away. She said don't come crawling to me when your wife's dead. And then she took out of here like a bat outta hell."
"Alright. I'm gonna have Tyler trace your number and you follow her."
"You got it." said Speed as he sat his phone down on the dashboard.
Where ever Calleigh was he was going to find her. Just as long as he could keep up with Maria's car.
TBC...
