Title: The Joys of Parenthood
Author: Nat
Challenge #9 – Safe Return
Summary: But they were parents here, not CSI's.
Calleigh shifted her weight from foot to foot restlessly. Horatio stood just behind her, his hand on the small of her back trying to reassure her. To calm her.
It felt so unnatural to have to stand and wait outside, like civilians.
But they were parents here, not CSI's.
Glass doors flew open, and the pattering of many tiny feet filled the air.
Calleighs eyes searched the mob of small children frantically trying to seek out her daughter, her heart beating so hard in her chest.
Spotting Isabella in the crowd, she rushed forward, grabbing her daughter and sweeping her up into her arms.
Horatio moved in close next to his wife and daughter, he smiled softly.
"How was your first day of school Bell?"