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
"Marisol what's wrong?" asked Eric as he ran to catch up to his sister. "Marisol why are you crying...is everything ok?". Lifting her head she whipped the tears away from her eyes, "No, Eric everything is messed up. I'm leaving..."she sniffled. . "Marisol, does this have to do with H?" Nodding her head, more tears began to flow down her face, "I thought that everything would work out after he was better and I told him about the baby" she cried. Eric pulled his sister into his arms, "It'll be okay. Come on, let me take you home".
Getting out of the elevator, Horatio was met by the last person he wanted to see. "Your suppose to be at home Lt". "Well Rick, I had to come by and see if you had put any other members of my team in the holding cell", smirked Horatio. "You know Horatio, you and Calleigh really should do a better job at hiding your relationship, some people might get the wrong idea...and that could lead to problems" Rick said staring down at Horatio. "Are you threatening me Rick...because if you are, you really should get better at it" Horatio said as he walked passed Stetler.
"Oh Horatio, how's your unborn child doing? I hope that the mother knows what your doing when you really should be at home caring for her and not fooling around with another one. Well since she is the woman that you got pregnant...like I said some things can lead to problems". Stopping dead in his tracks, Horatio turned around, "If your trying to make a point Rick...I suggest you step off. I don't have time for this."
"If I'm correct, is the mother of your unborn child, non other than Eric Delko's sister? Hmmm almost sounds to me like a reason for him to shoot you." Before he could finish, Rick felt a fist connect with his cheek, knocking him to the ground. "I suggest you mind your own business...and stay the hell out of mine", turning around Horatio walked away. 'Your going to be sorry you ever did that' whispered Rick as he rose to his feet. "Alright everyone, back to work" he yelled as he headed back to his office.
Sitting in his chair, Horatio held his hand, pain running through it as well as blood dripping from his knuckles. "Hey handsome, brought you something", said Calleigh as she took a seat on his desk holding an ice pack. "I heard what happened, figured you could use this". "Thanks Cal", he said as he placed it on his hand. "You wanna tell me why you hit Stetler?" she asked. "He was walking in the wrong direction and connected with it", he said with a smile. "Some of the things he said...made me feel guilty as if I'm cheating on Marisol". Lowering her head, Calleigh couldn't help but think that Horatio was having second thoughts about them as she looked down trying to make him look at her. "Are you thinking that 'us' is a bad idea?"
"Rising from his seat, Horatio moved to the other side of the room, looking out the window. "She's pregnant, this is my responsibility. I just can't let her deal with all this..." "Horatio your not making her deal with this alone, your going to be there for her and the baby. What would you rather do, stay with her for the next year telling her everything is okay and than after the baby is born basically say 'I'm sorry but I love someone else I'm leaving'. Don't you think it'd be easier on her now?" Calleigh said as she moved closer to him.
"Calleigh, it's hard...you don't..." "Don't what... understand? Tell me what I don't understand. One minute you say you want to be with her, the next your telling me that you love me and want to be with me and now your saying that you don't know. I can't keep doing this Horatio. So until you figure it out, I want nothing to do with this", she yelled as she walked passed him "Calleigh I'm sorry..I" he tried. "I've heard that one before Horatio, you can't even look me in the eyes when you say that" she cried as she opened the door and walked out, slamming it behind her. 'What have I done'? He thought to himself, as he walked back to his seat.'Why did I let Stetler get to me like that? If I hadn't listened to him this wouldn't be happening', he said aloud as he turned to the wall and with a quick force punched it.
"Marisol are you sure your going to be okay? I wish you'd tell me what's wrong" Eric said as he walked his sister to her door. "Eric I just need time alone..to think things over. I'll be fine" "Have you and H talked about the baby...you two seem kinda distant since he got out of the hospital" Eric said as he stepped back from his sister who quickly turned around. "What is it?" he asked, seeing more tears in her eyes looking down at a white piece of paper that she was holding in her hand. Looking at his sister, Eric slowly reached for the paper making sure it was okay for him to see it.Turning it over he began to read,
'Marisol, I'm sorry to do this like this but I couldn't hurt you again face to face. You can call me a coward, I just couldn't risk you getting stressed and hurting the baby. I should've told you earlier, and I'm sorry that I dragged you along. I lied to you in the hospital, I lied about mine and Calleigh's relationship. I love her, and I want to be with her. I know your going to be upset and mad at me, but I have to do what's right. I want you to know that I will always be there for you and the baby. I want to be apart of this child's life. You'll always hold a special place in my heart because of what you've given me. Horatio'
Marisol looked at Eric, she could see the anger forming in his eyes as he crumpled the paper. "You already knew didn't you?" he asked. Marisol nodded her head, "I went to see him because I knew he'd gone into work, I found him an Calleigh kissing after he'd told her exactly what the letter says. I was hurt, I can't believe he'd do this to me...to us", she said as she placed her hands on her stomach.
Please R/R
