Chapter 2

The blood droplet that had so completely occupied her attention was completely forgotten. It couldn't be. He was back in Las Vegas...with Tina. She flashes on seeing them together at his apartment. She stands up out of the chair very gingerly using the arms as support. She turns to face him. She's a bit unsteady. She's five months pregnant now. She feels a strong arm come out and wrap around her waist.

" Hey, whoa maybe you should sit back down for a second..." concern in his voice. A worried look then silence and a gasp at seeing the size of her stomach that was hidden by the desk.

" No I'm fine..." trying to brush it off. He was so close and so warm. " I just got up a little fast. I probably should just grab something to eat. "

" Cath ? " his voice was quiet unsure of what to say. As if asking her a question without really asking it.

The whole time they were talking his hand remained around her waist. She could feel the heat through her spandex pants. She looks up at his face. She longed to take her hand and touch it along his smooth jaw line. Fall into his arms and just melt away. Just like she had that night but...Catherine blushes. She turns her head away. He takes his hand and brings it up to her face and touches her chin. Warrick turns her face back to him. He looks into her eyes. Green eyes meet blue. Time stood still neither one made a move but his hand stayed there. Protective...possessive around her waist branding her as if to say to everyone around that she was his. He stood there in chocolate brown pants and a white t-shirt. He looked in her eyes as if trying to figure out. She tried to read his face to find out what he was thinking. Was he angry ? happy ? The only expression she could make out was one of shock. Warrick's eyes moved down her body pass her voluptuous bosom to her obvious stomach. Eyes were fixed on her red georgette sweater. She blushed at the intensity of his look. One hand remained around her waist but Warrick's other hand that had been on her chin moved down her body past her breasts and rested on the obvious bump where she cradled their child. Warrick looks Catherine in the eyes.

" Cath... you should have told me. This is what you wanted to tell me at the Bellagio before you left right ? The baby is mine. "

Catherine looks hurt by the statement. Warrick looks at her face trying to understand. She pulls away from him but he keeps a hand on her waist. Warrick pulls back and looks at Catherine. He brushes his hands through his hair.

" Then why didn't you tell me ? Why didn't you push past
Tina until you found me ? Why didn't you tell me sooner ? Didn't you think I had the right to know that I am going to be a father ? " His voice sounded sad, angry and hopeful all at the same time if that was possible.

How could she not tell him that he was going to be a father ? He had a right to know. He looked back at Catherine. He wasn't sure how it was possible but pregnancy had made her look even more beautiful. He was going to be a dad. He couldn't help but smile. This is why Grissom had pushed him to come down to Miami. This is what Catherine had wanted to tell him before she left. Growing up without a father and losing his mother so young had instilled a yearning for family in him that was so strong. That is what he had loved about spending time with Catherine and Lindsey. He knew what it was like not having a father. If it wasn't for Grandma Brown and Max at the youth centre. He could have been in a lot of trouble then he had been. He would not let the same thing happen to his child. He was going to help raise this baby.

Catherine looks at him trying to read his face. What was he thinking ? Was he happy at the concept of being a father ? She had seen a smile for a moment. She knew that life wasn't easy growing up without his parents. Grandma Brown had done an incredible job with him. He would be a great father to her children but….Tina. Catherine was furious. What was he doing if he was still involved with her ? He was supposed to be getting married in a couple of days. That is what Tina had told her that night. If so then why was he here ? Catherine needed to understand.

Catherine feels a bit light headed and grabs the edge of the chair. Warrick rushes to her and grabs her waist. He helps her sit down in the chair.

" Hey is something wrong ? " Warrick touches Catherine's cheek with his hand and looks into her eyes.

" I just feel a little bit light headed is all. It's been a long day. I just need to get some food like I said before. "

" I heard that before. It's something more. I'm going to call a doctor. " Warrick pulls out his cell phone and begins to dial. Catherine touches his hand as if to stop him.

Just then Horatio Caine comes in the room.

" I thought that I had seen a light on in here. Cath I thought I told you to go home and get some rest. Look the case can wait until the morn...oh "

He walks into the room and sees Catherine sitting in a chair. Warrick has his back to Horatio and is holding Catherine's hands.

" Something the matter ? "

" Nothing I'm fine. Horatio you remember Warrick Brown right ? "

" Of course. " The two men shake hands.

" She just had a dizzy spell. "

" Catherine the doctor warned... "

" Horatio it's nothing. " Catherine looks at Horatio as to tell him to be quiet.

" What is he talking about ? " concern was evident in Warrick's voice.

" I just have to watch my blood pressure. It's been a bit high the last couple of days. " Catherine touches Warrick's face as if to calm him. He covers her hand.

" Try the last couple of weeks. I told you to take some time off. "

" Horatio I'm fine. Now go have your dinner with Calleigh. I'll be fine. "

" Are you sure ? " Horatio looked between Catherine and Warrick. Warrick thumb is rubbing small circles on Catherine's hand.

" It's fine. I'll make sure that she gets home. "

" Good. "

Horatio starts to leave the room. He turns back and looks at Catherine and Warrick. He gives Catherine the look as if she wants him to stay just say the word. Catherine shakes her head telling him to leave. Warrick sees the exchange between them. Catherine turns back to Warrick.

" I'll be fine. I can get home myself. "

" Just let me do this. Don't disagree with me. I'll make us some dinner. I haven't eaten since I left Vegas earlier. Then you can tell me what Horatio was talking about. "

Catherine looked at her watch. It was midnight. She was about to say something but something in the look that he gave her told her not to disagree. It would be a losing battle.

" Fine. But I think that I owe you dinner if I remember correctly. "

Catherine tries to smile as if to ease some of the tension that was thick in the room. They had made a bet a bit back about who would solve a gambling case. They had never had that dinner.

" No I believe that you were right about that case and I never did take you out to dinner. " Warrick smiles.

" We can head to my condo. We don't have to worry about Lindsay she's spending the night over at a friend's place. " Just like that night.

Catherine gets up slowly out of the chair. Warrick puts a hand around her waist to steady her. Catherine grabs her jacket. They walk out the door to her black Hummer.

" I'll drive. " He said with some authority.

" You don't know where I live. Just let me. I'm pregnant not an invalid."

" Fine."

Warrick pulls his hand away and went over to the passenger door. He looks at Catherine for a moment and then sat down.

" Sorry for snapping at you it's been a really long day. These hormones can really get the better of me sometimes… I never expected to see you again."

Catherine goes to touch Warrick's hand but stops.