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.
Seeing his sister cry out in so much pain, Eric didn't have much time to react. Quickly he scooped her up into his arms and gently placed her in the hummer and headed off to the hospital. "It's going to be okay Marisol, I'm going to get you help", Eric said as he tried to keep his eyes on the road but also on his sister. Arriving at the hospital, he was met by paramedics who placed Marisol on a Gurney and hurried her off into the ER. 'I can't believe this is happening...baby...she's pregnant?', Eric thought to himself. "Sir, can I help you?" asked a Nurse as she walked up to Eric. "I...I...my sister was just brought it, abdominal pains...she's pregnant" he whispered. "Sir I'm sure the doctors are doing everything they can to help your sister, why don't you go and wait in the family room. We'll let you know when we find something".
Following the nurse down the corridor, Eric took the closet seat to him and placed his head in his hands. "Eric..what are you doing here? I thought you went to see Marisol?" Calleigh asked as she walked up to him. "I did...I told her about H...and what I did and she collapsed so I brought her here. How's H doing?". "Haven't heard anything new, he's still in surgery. Since you're here I might as well let you know what you already know, the bullet I found was from your gun and the blood was Horatio's. I'm sorry Eric", she said as she pulled him into a hug, "We just have to hope that Horatio can pull through this one". Taking a seat beside him, Calleigh placed her arm over his shoulders. "This day couldn't possible get any worse", whispered Eric.
"I don't know about that...Detective Delko". Raising his head, Eric saw the last person he wanted to see, Rick Stetler. "What can I do for you?" asked Eric as he looked over at Calleigh. "Well from what I understand, Lt Caine was shot by your weapon, is in critical condition, may not live. I do believe that it is my job to take you in" Stetler said as she frowned at Eric. "Well it's good to know you finally figured out what your job actually was" Eric said smirking at Stetler. "We can do this the easy way or the hard way it's up to you". "My sister was just brought in, she's in serious condition, I have to stay and wait for her results, so this... can wait." said Eric as he stood and began to walk passed Stetler. "No this will not wait, officers cuff him" The officer that was with Stetler grabbed Eric and began to place his handcuffs on a fighting Delko, but settled down when he felt Calleigh's hand on his shoulder, . "Eric I'll make sure Marisol is okay." With saying that, Calleigh watched Eric being helped away by Stetler and the officer.
"Umm excuse me, are you family of Lt Caine?" asked a nurse as she approached Calleigh. "Ah..no, I work with him though, how is he?" asked Calleigh. "I'm sorry miss, I was told to get a family member of the Lt's." "He doesn't have any living family, so I'm the next closest thing you have to family. So how is he?". "Mam, I will take you to see him and the doctor will be able to tel you more. He is out of surgery but still in critical condition", the nurse told Calleigh as she and Calleigh headed to Horatio's room. Walking in, Calleigh didn't expect to see so many wires. "The doctor will be in shortly, please take seat", said the nurse as she closed the door behind her, leaving Calleigh and Horatio alone. Taking the seat beside his bed, Calleigh lifted his hand, and gently kissed it. "Oh handsome, this should never have happened. It was an accident, Eric made a mistake, and you had to pay for it. But your going to be okay, and everything will go back to the way it was. I...I don't know what I'd do if I lost you. I mean we haven't been exactly as close lately, but when your better, we'll change, that. I'll make sure of it" whispered Calleigh.
"Miss", started the doctor as he opened the door. "Duquesne" said Calleigh. "Miss Duqesne, I was the one who operated on the Lt. He suffered a severe amount of blood loss, we were able to repair the damage done, but the next 24hrs are going to be the most critical." "Thank you doctor, I was wondering if you might be able to tell me about another patient, she was just brought in about 30 minutes ago. Marisol Delko." asked Calleigh. "I personally don't know, but if you'd like I can check up on her and get back to you?" he asked. Calleigh nodded her head in agreement and watched as the doctor left the room.
"So let's go through this again, what happened in the building", asked Stetler. "How many times do I have to tell you, H and I entered the building after being told that it was clear. We were there to exam the bodies. We were than radioed that there was another suspect in the building. Lt Caine and I split up, I than heard Horatio yelling at the suspect, identifying himself as Miami Dade Police. I ran back to where we had split up, I tripped dropped my light, got back on my feet but shot back down to the ground when I heard gun shots. I returned fire. When I found Horatio he was down, I called for help. You know the rest". Eric said as he continued to look out the window.
"You returned fire, not knowing where your partner was, knowing it was almost pitch black in the building, not know where you were shooting. Your lucky there was no one else in the building that you were able to shoot", Stetler commented as he closed the file on the table. "Your weapon has already been handed in, I need you to hand in your badge, I'm taking you into holding until we get more information on Lt Caines condition. Officer." Eric looked at Stetlr with disgusted as he rose to his feet and unclipped his badge from his pants. Heading towards the door, he looked back at Stetler, "You know damn well it was an accident, and Lt Caine is going to tell you the same thing". "Well if your lucky enough he'll live through this to tell me that. Get him out of here". As the officer escorted Eric into the holding cell, Stetler couldn't help but smile. 'Slowly but surely Horatio, I will be able to rip your team apart', he thought to himself as he left the room.
PLEASE R/R..more to come.
