A/n Hey everyone I am so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so sorry for the long delay in updating this story. I hade horrible writers block, but luckily I am finally over it. Enjoy, and don't forget to give feedback, please. If you haven't read the first parts of this you can find it on lonely road.

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Horatio was driving the hummer and pushing it as fast as it would go. Speed, Ryan, and Eric were all hoping and praying they got their in time. Alexx had followed in her own car and Yelina and Trip were right behind them. Horatio slammed the car into park and jumped out before the car had completely shut off with the others on his heels. His heart stopped at the sight of his beloved Calleigh at the bottom of the pool with the perp holding her under. Horatio could see the blood that was spilling into the water. Without a moment's hesitation he and Eric jumped into the pool. The others waited on the side preparing to help in any way they could.

"Release Detective Duquesne," Horatio instructed. The suspect chose to ignore him.

"Let her go or I will shoot," Frank added. The suspect refused to listen. "Ok you've received your last warning Brad nelson," Frank said as he fired off two shots hitting Nelson square in the chest causing him to drop Calleigh who slid completely under water. Eric and Horatio swam quickly over to her and gently lifted her out of the pool praying she would be ok.

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Horatio looked down at Calleigh and noticed she wasn't breathing. He started to give her CPR. Finally after about five minutes Calleigh began to cough. Horatio gently turned her on her side so she could cough up the water.

"That's it just cough it all up, sweetheart. Your safe," Horatio crooned as Alexx knelt down beside him.

"It hurts…," Calleigh gasped out.

"I know just lie still, sugar. The paramedics will be here soon," Alexx soothed as she applied pressure to the bullet wound. The paramedics arrived ten minutes later and after placing her on a stretcher headed off to the hospital with Horatio by her side. The rest of the team remained to process the scene, but requested to be kept posted.

"I'm just glad she's going to be ok," Speed said. Everyone nodded in agreement as they got to work processing the crime scene grateful it wasn't any worse than it was.

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Three days later

Calleigh was sitting on the couch with pillows propped behind her back. She smiled around at her friends who were in her and Horatio's living room.

"Do you need anything, Cal?" Eric asked.

"No I'm fine, thanks. I'm just glad you're all here," Calleigh said.

"Well we're glad that you're here too," Ryan said.

"Yes we are," Speed agreed. She had just been released from the hospital that morning and the fatigue was beginning to catch up with her. Calleigh tried to hide a yawn, but was unsuccessful.

"I think we should go and let you get some rest," Alexx said as she gave Calleigh and Horatio each a hug.

"Ok see you guys later," Calleigh called as with Horatio's help she climbed to her feet and headed for their bedroom. Five minutes later Calleigh was tucked into bed with Horatio's arms securely around her.

"I thought I had lost you," Horatio whispered into her hair.

"I know, but you didn't, Handsome. I'm still here," Calleigh said.

"I know, and I love you," Horatio said as he leaned in for a kiss.

"I love you to," Calleigh replied as she tried to stifle a yawn.

"Good night I'll see you in the morning, sweetheart."

"Good night, Horatio," Calleigh mumbled as she let the fatigue take over and she drifted off to sleep grateful that she was still alive.

Finished

A/n I hope yall liked this story, and once again sorry for the long delay in updates.