Title: Life has it's reasons
Author:Chickee1
Rating: PG-13, language
Summary: Marisol has news for Horatio, but with obstacles in her way will she be able to tell him in time.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything or anyone from CSI Miami. I am only a fan who enjoys writing stories that take an interest in the show.
Authors Note: This is my take on what should happen after the episode 'Drive'. Spoilers included. I am a H/C fan, but H/M makes for an interesting story line. H/C later on...possibly.
"I've never had a baby", she quietly said with her back turned to Horatio, not sure if he'd heard her. "It's not to late", Horatio whispered as he looked down at his feet. "What did you say"? Marisol asks. Raising his head, Horatio looked at Marisol, "I said it's not to late." A look for shock came across Marisol's face which was followed by a smile. "When you say that, I believe you". "It's because it's true". Turning back towards the window, a tear drops from her eyes.
Horatio walked up behind Marisol, placing his hands around her waist, pulling her closer to him, not caring who may see them. "If this is what you want...we'll do this together", he whispers in her ear. Marisol slowly places his hands on her stomach, and nods her head as more tears begin to flow down her face. "What's wrong?" Horatio asks, Marisol shakes her head, "Nothing, it's just that this...this is perfect". 'I want to tell you...but not here...' she thinks to herself. The urge to tell Horatio that she is already carrying his child scares her, although she knows how he now feels, she's scared of the high risk pregnancy that he doctor warned her about.
(Flashback)
"Marisol, I'm going to tell you something, but by the look on your face I think you already know. Your pregnant", the doctor said as he sat at his desk. "We were concerned when you came in with that cut, you looked paler than you should have, and so we ran some more tests" he continued. "I know, I found out about a month ago. I just didn't want to say anything, I'm scared. I mean with the cancer and the medication that I'm taking I don't want to harm the baby", Marisol said as she tried to hold back the tears. "Marisol you have every right to be scared. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you everything is going to be alright. This pregnancy is very high risk. The chances of carrying the baby the full 9 months are slim in your condition."
"But" said Marisol as she looked up at the doctor. "But, if this is what you want than we can adjust your medication so that it will not affect the baby. You'll have to come in more often than regular moms who are expecting for check-ups. And we'll just have to take this a day at a time, and watch you closely. Here are some pamphlets read up, and I'll make an appointment for you in 2 weeks time", said the Doctor as he handed the papers to Marisol and headed for the door. "Congratulations by the way", he said with a smile as he closed the door. "Thank you", Marisol whispered.
"Marisol, how about we head out and I'll make us some dinner" Horatio suggested. Turning around, Marisol smiled. "I'd love that". Taking her hand in his, the two headed for the door and almost got ran over by Eric. "Eric what's up" asked Horatio. "I've been looking for you H, Tripp wants us down with him. There's been a shooting and Calleigh and Ryan are finishing up the other case." "Okay..Marisol, I'm sorry but I have to go. I promise that I wont be long and that we will eat dinner tonight", said Horatio as he placed a soft kiss on her cheek and headed out the door, followed by Eric.
"Horatio...I need to tell you something..." Marisol called out, as she reached for the door. "Ok, what is it?" he asked as he walked back up towards her. "I mean..I can tell you tonight at dinner...just don't be too long". A smile came across Horatio's face and he headed off into the elevator with Eric. "Everything okay H?" asked Eric and he caught a glance between his boss and his sister before the doors closed. "Things couldn't be better Eric...couldn't be better", said Horatio as he placed his sunglasses on his face. After watching Horatio and Eric leave in the hummer, Marisol took her own vehicle and headed to Horatio's.
It felt like hours, since Marisol had gotten to Horatio's, he had promised that he wouldn't be long, but if it was a tough case than sometimes he didn't even know how long he'd be. 'Horatio how can I just come out and tell you that I'm pregnant' she thought to herself. 'I wish I would've told you at headquarters, than I wouldn't be worrying so much'. Finally she saw lights outside, running to the door she opened it. "I was beginning to think that you weren't coming...home" she called.
"Eric what are you doing here?" she asked, shocked to see her brother coming out of the hummer. Stepping closer into the light, Marisol saw that the front of Eric's shirt was covered in blood. "Oh my god Eric, are you okay?" she asked as she ran to her brothers side. Eric stood there shaking his head, "Marisol...it's not my blood..." Stepping back, Marisol looked up at Eric, and into his eyes. "Horatio", she said in barley a whisper. Dropping his head, Eric nodded. "He...Marisol...I'm sorry".
Tear began to flow down Marisol's face uncontrollably. "How...Eric...he promised me he wouldn't be long...where is he", she cried. Eric pulled his sister into his arms, smoothing her hair in his hand, he kissed her head. "Marisol, I need to tell you something...about tonight..."he said as he pulled Marisol back, looking into her eyes, he could see the pain in them which made it so much harder to tell her. 'If I tell you, your going to blame me...for all of this', he thought to himself as he continued to stare into his sisters pain filled eyes.
PLEASE R/R!..more to come
