Tim and Calleigh walked downstairs from his room neither one talking to eachother. Both afraid of what might come out. Tim lead Calleigh into the huge living room where he went through the introductions. "Nana...this is Calleigh."

"Calleigh?" asked the elderly women.

"Yes ma'am."

"Oh my a beautiful name and a southerner. Timmy..." said Nana playfully.

Tim gave his grandma a look and went on. "It's very nice to meet you young lady."

"Same here."

"You've already met my mom. That's my dad. My sister Lucy and her brat of a son Tyler."

"Hey I heared that." piped up Tyler. Tim stuck out his tonuge and Calleigh giggled.

Tim sighed. "Anyways...that's my brother Mark, my Aunt Susan...Uncle Bill, Cousin Miles, and my dad's mom and dad. Patrick and Lilly Speedle." Calleigh smiled and everyone said there 'hello's' and 'nice to meet you's'.

"The rest will be here later." stated Tim.

"There's more?"

The Speedle family laughed at Calleigh's remark.

"Why don't we go into the kitchen for coffee." suggested Claudia Speedle. The family nodded and followed her into the kitchen. Tim's nana motioned for him to come over. "Timmy...come here."

Tim looked from his Nana to Calleigh. "Come on Calleigh. I'll take you to the kitchen." offered Mr. Speedle. Calleigh nodded and followed him into the direction of the kitchen.

"What's up Nana?"

"That's a beautiful girl you got there Timmy."

Tim sighed and looked at his Nana. "Yeah...Nan. She's really something."

"Love's not that far away from you Timmy. Don't be afraid to go for it."

Nana smiled and left Tim with his thoughts.

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"I can sleep on the floor if you like." offered Tim.

Calleigh shook her head. "It's ok. It's a big bed."

Tim nodded and helped Calleigh undo the bedding. "So sounds like a wonderful family."

Tim smirked. "We have our moments."

Calleigh smiled and climbed into bed. "Good night Tim."

"Night."

Tim sat there for awhile Calleigh's back to him. Callegih tossed and tunred in her sleep until she laid her head on Tim's chest. Tim's eyes went wide. Oh my word Calleigh's Duquesne was wrapped up in his arms. Tim thought about moving her but decided against it when he finally felt happy for once in his life. Before Tim knew what he was doing his hands were stroking Calleigh's hair.

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Calleigh woke up that morning wrapped up in a position she didn't remember falling asleep to. She was practically laying on top of Tim, his arms wrapped tightly around her waist. Calleigh smiled for a second. But then she began to panic. 'What would Tim think when he woke up.' thought Calleigh to herself. Tim shifted slightly and opened his eyes. Tim found a pair of blue ones starring right back at his chocolate ones.

"Hi." muttered Calleigh.

"Hi."

Calleigh blushed and looked away but Tim grabbed her chin pulling her towards him. "Tim..."

Tim ignored her and leaned in when there was a knock at the door. Tim groaned in frustration and Calleigh rolled off him.

"What?" asked Tim angrily.

"Good morning to you to little brother." said Lucy as she opened up Tim's door.

"What do you want?"

"I wasn't interrupting anything was I?" asked Lucy with that Speedle grin.

"As a matter of fact-" began Tim.

"Mom says breakfast is ready."

Tim nodded and Lucy left. "Calleigh um..." started Tim.

"I'm starving. Are you starving?" asked Calleigh nervously. She spent the last 6 years falling in love with this man. And now when she had a chance to tell him. She was scared.

"Maybe we should talk-"

Calleigh shook her head and they both went down to breakfast.

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"So Calleigh were are you from? Miami?"

Calleigh shook her head and swallowed her food. "I'm from Louisanna. But I moved to Miami about 8 years ago when Horatio asked me to work for him."

The family nodded. "So how long have you two been dating."

Tim dropped his fork and him and Calleigh looked at eachother. "Um..."

Claudia shook her head. "Men...never know anything."

Calleigh smiled slightly. "About 6 months." said Calleigh sweetly.

"I have a question for you Calleigh." asked Lucy.

"Shoot."

The family looked at her knowing her profession. "Not literally."

"Why my brother?"

"Lucy...!" yelled Tim.

"What Timothy. It's a good question."

Calleigh smiled. "Well...Tim was the first guy who ever really gave me the time of day. He was charming, funny and cute as hell." started Calleigh looking at Tim. "He's smart, sensitive, and really takes his job to heart."

Lucy rolled her eyes. "Please my brother maybe...funny and smart. But cute as hell...I don't think so."

"It's nice to know you have such great confidence in me." stated Tim sarcastically.

"And did I mention sarcastic?"

The family laughed. They liked this Calleigh Duquesne.

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"Sooooo Timmy..." stated Mark once he was alone with his brother.

"So what?" asked Tim not taking his eyes of the t.v.

"How's the...you know."

Tim shot his brother a glare. "I don't believe you." said Tim and left.

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"Hey." said Tim as he walked out onto the back porch were he found Calleigh, arms across her chest. Tim chuckled and wrapped his arms around her.

Calleigh jumped slightly. "Hey."

"If your cold...you can always go inside."

"I like the snow."

Tim nodded. "I don't miss it."

Calleigh laughed lightly. "Why don't you like it here?"

Tim shrugged. "I do...it's just...I like Miami better."

Calleigh nodded and turned her head to look at Tim. Tim's smile faded and he leaned in. Calleigh did the same. But before they could do anything a snowball hit Tim in the head.

Tim let go of Calleigh and ran after his nephew. "I'm gonna get you Tyler." said Tim as he picked up a handful of snow.

"Oh yeah...bring it on CSI man."

Tim smirked and threw the snowball getting Tyler right in the chest. "Haha I win." said Tim just as a snowball hit him in the back of the head.

Calleigh giggled. "Actually...I win..."

Tim smiled. "Alright...two can play this game." said Tim and threw a snowball at Calleigh. Missing her by a few good feet. Calleigh squealed in laughter. But before she knew what was going on Tim had tackled her onto the snow. Calleigh's laugh faded as Tim's head got closer to her's.

Claudia, Tim's father Patrick and Tim's Nana watched from the window.

"She certainly is beautiful." said Claudia.

Everyone nodded. "I haven't seen someone make Timmy laugh and smile as much since...since...well never." said Patrick.

"Timmy's got it good." said Nana. She may be old but she talked like she was a teenager.

Tim smiled and leaned down a little further. Calleigh lifted her head up. "Ewwwww...get a room." squealed Tyler.

Tim sighed in frustration and rested his forehead on top of Calleigh's. "Maybe that's a good idea."

Calleigh laughed and pushed Tim off her.

TBC...