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 is 'The Reason' by Hoobastank. 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 'Driven'. Spoilers included. I am a H/C fan, but H/M makes for an interesting story line. H/C later on...possibly.

I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

She didn't know how long he'd been standing there watching her, but she had felt as if someone was watching her for awhile. Turing around to see Horatio standing there with a smile on his face was one of the last things she wanted to see. 'Why is he smiling, what's he going to tell me next him and Marisol are getting married' she thought to herself. "With all do respect Horatio, I have a lot of work to do and don't exactly have time for you because I'm sure you didn't come down here to discuss work with me", Calleigh said as she walked over to the gun cage. "I deserve that Cal, and I wanted to tell you that I"m sorry. I didn't want things to end like they did in the hospital." "That was your decision." she whispered. "If I recall Calleigh, you're the one that said it didn't mean anything", he said back. "And if I recall you didn't say anything...oh wait you said that 'our friendship was nothing more nothing less', she yelled back at him. "I'm sorry Calleigh, I didn't know what to say and after you said that it mean nothing I thought you were telling me the truth." he whispered.

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt youIt's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear

Turning around tears began to form in her eyes, "What did you expect me to say Horatio, that it meant something, that I really truly do love you, that I want to be with you...I can't...your having a child with Marisol and as much as this hurts I have to accept it...I have to accept the fact that...I've already lost you" "Calleigh I didn't come here to make you get upset, I wanted you to know that you haven't lost me...I'm right here, standing in front of you with open arms", Horatio said as he walked towards Calleigh, with his arms open waiting and wanting for her to run to them. 'Why is he doing this' she thought to herself. But in reality she didn't care. Walking towards him, she walked into his arms. Wrapping her arms around his neck as he did her waist they stood there for what felt like a lifetime.

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

and the reason is you
and the reason is you
and the reason is you

"Calleigh", whispered Horatio as he pulled back from their embrace. "There's something that I need you to know..something important". Looking up into his blue eyes, Calleigh whipped her own tears away. "The reason I came down here...the reason is you. Calleigh I made a mistake that day in the hospital, and I'm sorry that I hurt you. I was confused and shocked about everything. Calleigh...I love you". "What about Marisol and the baby", asked Calleigh. "I haven't told her, I needed to talk to you first. Calleigh, when I was lying on the ground afer I'd been shot all I could think about was you. When I called for you while I was in the hospital it was all because of you. I'm sorry I didn't get this out sooner". "I love you too handsome", whispered Calleigh. Horatio smiled, looking down into Calleigh's green eyes he lowered his head, placing a soft kiss on her lips.

'Oh my god..at least now I have the answer that I wanted..I know what I have to do', thought Marisol as she turned and headed back into the elevator after spotting Horatio and Calleigh embrace in a long awaited passionate kiss.

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I goThat I just want you to know

"So what happens now?" asked Calleigh, Stepping back he placed his hands on her shoulders, "Now I go and talk to Marisol, it's going to be hard on her but I want her to know that I'll still be there for her and the baby" "You're a good man handsome", said Calleigh as she placed a soft kiss on Horatio's lips. "Now I have work to do, otherwise my boss will be on my case", she said with a smile. Turning around she stopped, "Good luck", Calleigh whispered. Nodding hsi head, Horatio headed out the door.


I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you

Sorry for the short chapter, thought I'd post one more night. Please R/R more to come 2morrow.