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: The song used in the chapter 'Crash and Burn' belongs to Savage Garden. 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.
"Miss Duquesne sorry to interrupt you, I found some information about Marisol Delko. She's stable, she had come in with abdominal pains but is doing better. If you'd like to see her she's in room 207, down the hall." "Thank you doctor", said Calleigh as she rose from her seat. "I'll be back in a bit handsome", whispered Calleigh as she placed a soft kiss on the top of Horatio's forehead. Leaving Horatio alone, Calleigh headed down the hall to check in on Marisol. "Marisol?", whispered Calleigh as she slowly opened the door. "Hey how are you feeling?" she asked. "Calleigh...I'm doing okay. What are you doing here?". Taking a seat beside her, Calleigh smiled. "I promised Eric I'd check in with you. He had to leave and go back to work."
When you feel all alone
And the world has turned it's back on you
Give me a moment please to tame your wild wild heart
I know you feel like the walls are closing in on you
It's hard to find relieve and people can be so cold
When darkness is upon your door
And you feel like you can't take anymore
Tears began to form up in Marisol's eyes, "He shot Horatio...he's dead...I'll never forgive him", she cried. Calleigh grabbed the tissue box and handed some to Marisol to wipe away her tears. "Marisol...what Eric did was an accident, he feels terrible... and he's worried about you." Shaking her head, Marisol whipped the tears from her eyes. "Horatio's dead...killed by my own brother...he never knew" she whispered. "Marisol, what didn't Horatio know?" asked Calleigh. "You knew that Horatio and I had been seeing each other for awhile now?" Calleigh shook her head, "Actually I had no idea, but please go on". Calleigh was almost in shock, 'Horatio and Marisol, why hadn't she noticed. Good thing Horatio was unconscious and couldn't hear what she said', she thought to herself. "A few weeks ago, I...I found out that I was pregnant. I didn't know how to tell Horatio, I mean with my cancer the doctors said that the pregnancy was high risk. I didn't want to put him through, losing me and the baby if it happened. But I thought long and hard and I was going to tell him..but now I can't."
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone
Calleigh rose from her seat and pulled Marisol into a hug, "Marisol, Horatio isn't dead. He had surgery to repair the damage, he's just down the hall". A sudden shock ran through Marisol, "He's alive..." Calleigh nodded her head. "He's still unconscious, the doctor said that the first 24hrs are the most critical. But I'm sure he's going to be okay, now he has something even more to live for." Marisol smiled, "Thank you Calleigh...thank you for being so supportive. I just wish I hadn't had been so hard on Eric...if you see him, can you tell him that I love him and that I'm sorry?".Calleigh nodded her head, "I will only if you don't get the chance first. I have to head back now, but I'll be back to check in on you both later. Bye". Marisol gave a wave to Calleigh as she left, and watched as the doctor made his way into the room. "Marisol, glad to see your awake. I heard what had happened and so I came in to check your test results. I warned you that any type of stress might do harm to the baby...that this was a very high risk pregnancy...I'm sorry Marisol..." the doctor started. "No...Not my baby...No!" she cried.
When you feel all alone
And a loyal friend is hard to find
You're caught in a one way street
With the monsters in your head
When hopes and dreams are far away and
You feel like you can't face they day
"No No, I'm sorry Marisol I should've made myself more clear. Nothing bad happened to the baby, your blood pressure was raised which concerned us about the baby when you were brought it. We had a little bit of a scare, but everything is fine. I'm sorry I didn't make myself clearer" the doctor apologized. "But the baby...my baby is fine?" asked Marisol. "Healthier than ever now. We ran some extra tests on you, the baby is doing great," Placing her hands on her stomach, Marisol let out a sigh on relief. "Doctor could you tell me which room Horatio Caine is in?" she asked. "Down the hall, he was brought in with a GSW. He's still unconscious." explained the doctor. "I know, but I really need to see him, could you take me to see him please". The doctor was just about to tell Marisol that she needed to rest, but he could see the determination in her eyes. "Of course, this way". Marisol got out of the bed, and followed the doctor down to Horatio's room. "Stay as long as you'd like, but make you get some rest", he said. "Thank you".
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone
Taking the seat by his bed, Marisol took Horatio's hand in hers and kissed it. "Horatio, I don't know if you can hear me, but there's something important I have to tell you. I should've told you weeks ago, but I was scared, and I'm still scared, but that's why I need you here. I need you to help me get over this fear." Looking up at Horatio, she saw that he looked so peaceful as if nothing had happened. Tears began to form back in her eyes, she couldn't take it. Getting up from her chair she left the roo, heading out the door Marisol broke into a slight jog, needing to get as far away as possible. "Marisol", cried Calleigh as she was run over by Marisol, both falling to the ground. Calleigh rose to her feet first, "Calleigh, oh my god I'm sorry. I thought you left?" asked Marisol. "I left my purse in Horatio's room, here let me help you, what's wrong Marisol?"
"I went too see Horatio, I still can't tell him. I'm even more scared to let him know now, with everything that has happened. I don't know what to do anymore. I just want to run away." Calleigh pulled Marisol into her arms. "It's going to be okay, you don't have to tell Horatio right now, you can wait till he's awake. But you know that you do have to tell him. He has a right to know Marisol." Pulling back, Marisol knew that Calleigh was right. "But what if something happens, between now and when the baby is due, what if my cancer gets worse, and I die, that means that the baby dies to, and Horatio loses both of us. I can't put him through that." " I'm sure Horatio understands this, he's willing to be with you knowing of your illness and that still hasn't stopped him. You make him happy, and having an baby is going to make him even more happy, it's what he's always wanted."
Because there has always been heartache and pain
And when it's over you'll breathe again
You'll breath again
"I know, I can see it in his eyes, he has always wanted children, but not with me...with you". Calleigh began to nod her head, but stopped when she realized what Marisol had said, "What do you mean? Horatio and I are colleagues. We work together, that's it. Marisol he's with you, your having his baby." "I know, just sometimes I see the way he looks at you, almost as if he'd rather be with you than me. Having this baby, he will have to choose who he wants. But I won't stop him from being apart from this baby's life." Calleigh couldn't believer where their conversation had gone, it was nonsense. "He chose you Marisol, come on let's get back to him. Weather he's awake or not, you need to tell him." "I know, it's hard, I'm so scared, I just feel that everything was going good, and now the world is throwing all these obstacles in my way...sometimes I feel like I'm all alone." "Your never alone, you have Eric, Horatio and Me. We are always going to be there for you".
When you feel all alone
And the world has turned its back on you
Give me a moment please
To tame your wild wild heart
Calleigh helped Marisol back in her seat beside Horatio and grabbed her purse. "Do you want me to stay with you?" she asked. Marisol shook her head, "Awake or not, I need to do this alone. Thank you for understanding Calleigh, and I'm sorry about what I said before." Calliegh smiled and left the room. Once again she took his hand and placed it with hers, "Horatio, I'm sorry I left before, I got scared. It's been happening a lot to me. I feel as if I'm alone and having to deal with this. It hurts me to see you like this, but it hurts more to know that Eric is the one who did it, but I know it was an accident, and I hope that you will be able to forgive him. I'm sorry if I'm rambling." Looking around the room, she hadn't noticed before how quiet it was until now, she was alone...although Horatio was there it wasn't' the same. Tears formed in her eyes. "Horatio...what I'm going to tell you, I'm probably going to have to tell you again...maybe it'll be easier the second time...I...I'm pregnant", she whispered. Not expecting anything to come from Horatio, she suddenly felt a tug at her hand. 'Oh my god' she thought. Looking up at his lips, she could tell he was trying to tell her something. Leaning in closer, she placed her ear by his lips. "Calleigh", he whispered.
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone
PLEASE R/R hope your enjoying reading, as much as I am writing.
