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

Alex had gone to the hospital with Horatio, who's stitches are been re opened in the fight. Frank had no choice but to escort Eric back into a holding cell. "What the heck happened here?" asked Ryan "I would like to know that too", said Frank as he came up behind Ryan. "Horatio and Eric got into it, Horatio's stitches were re opened causing more blood loss, and Eric is back in a holding cell, neither talking", explained Frank. "So no one knows what happened?",

"Well isn't is obvious, Eric would only attack Horatio for one thing, he must have done something to his sister. Break her heart maybe", Stetler said as he walked up to the two men. "And why the hell didn't you stop this before it got out of hand?" Smiling Stetler placed his hand on Frank's shoulder, "Now why would I do that? This just makes my job more interesting", he said as she walked away. "He knows something he isn't sharing", whispered Ryan to Frank, who nodded his head in agreement.

"Why does Stetler have a smile on his face?" asked Calleigh before she saw the damage done to Horatio's office. "Oh my gosh, what happened here?" she asked. "Eric came after Horatio, something apparently to do with Marisol, Horatio was taken back to the hospital and Eric is back in the holding cell." Said Frank. "I'm going to go and talk to Eric", Calleigh as she headed off. "I already tried, he's not talking to anyone" Frank called to her. "You weren't asking the right questions", she said with a smile and headed off. "How could I ask the wrong questions? I asked him what happened", said Frank. "Maybe you didn't ask it properly", Ryan said with a chuckle.

"Eric, what happened with Marisol and Horatio?" asked Calleigh as she entered the holding cell. "Cal, I don't want to talk about it", he said. "Eric, you go and beat the crap out of your boss and you don't want to talk about it. I can only assume that you know that he wanted to be with me". "Wanted, what do you mean? Marisol got a letter from Horatio telling her that she will always have a special place in his heart for her because of what she's given him. And that he loved you and was going to be with you" he explained. "Eric, Horatio and I got into a fight shortly after he said that to me. He didn't know what he wanted, so I can't believe that he would write her a letter telling her that he loved me. I can't believe that he would write a letter in the first place" she said.

Placing his head in his hands, Eric lowered himself to his knees. "She was so hurt...I thought I was protecting her", he whispered. Calleigh placed her hands on Eric's, "We're going to sort this all out, we need to find out who sent that note to Marisol" "I think I already may know who did that". Looking up, Calleigh and Eric spotted Ryan standing by the door. "Who?" they both asked. "The one person who has had it out for Horatio sine day one" , he said. Looking at one another, Calleigh rose to her feet, anger filler her eyes, "Stetler" she said. "Okay here's what we're going to do, Ryan talk to Frank about Eric getting a release, I'm going to go to the hospital and see how H is doing, than go and talk with your sister". Calleigh said as she headed for the door. "Cal, I don't think that Marisol will want to speak with you" said Eric as he looked up at her. "See about my release and I'll go and talk to her."

"Calleigh, hey I got your message what's up?" asked Alex as she met Calleigh just outside of Horatio's room. "The reason why Eric attack Horatio, was because of a supposably note that he sent to Marisol telling her everything". "Honey I was talking to Horatio, he would've have mentioned a note", said Alex. Calleigh nodded in agreement, "Exactly, which is why we think taht someone else wrote that note in order to get a reaction out of Eric to do something to Horatio". "Stetler" whispered Alex.

"How is he doing any ways?" asked Calleigh looking towards the door. "Go in, he needs to see you. I need to go and handle something of my own". Walking into the room, Calleigh was surprised at how Horatio looked. "Their not as bad as they look", he said with a smile. "I just wanted to see how you were doing", she said turning away from him. "Calleigh...I know your probably sick of me saying this, but I am sorry...for everything", he said as he got off the bed.

"Your right I am...I'm sick of you changing your mind. For once I just want a straight answer from you. I want you to look me in the eyes and tell me what you want", she said with tears forming in her eyes. Placing his hands on her shoulders, Horatio turned her around, looking into her green eyes he smiled. "I want you" he said as he lowered his mouth to her, placing a soft kiss on her lips.

Pulling back, Calleigh looked into his blue eyes, with pain filling her own. "I've heard that one before" she said. "I know, and I know telling you that I was scared...scared to love you isn't a very good excuse, but it's the truth. I've lost so many people that I love in my life, I'm afraid to lose you" Turning around, Calleigh looked out the window, "Horatio I don't want excuses. I just don't want to get hurt again. What about Marisol and the baby" she asked. Turning to face him, he was speechless. "And this is exactly what I didn't want to deal with" she cried heading towards the door. "Calleigh wait..." he called but she was gone.

'I'm sorry Calleigh, I just don't know what else there is to say. As long as Marisol is here, we can never be together' Horatio said aloud as he walked towards the window. "You let both of them slip away Horatio". Turning around, rage filled his eyes, "Rick you want a repeat of earlier. I suggest you get the hell out of here". Smiling Rick walked towards Horatio.

"You really don't have much luck with woman do you? I mean your ex wife back in New York, Yelina, mind you never could admit anything to her and Rachel, but she was killed before anything serious could happen, I guess she was one of the lucky ones. Good going, and now the only two woman that cared about you, have left you." "What did you say to Marisol?" asked Horatio. "It's not what I said, it's what you said...or wrote I should say". "You son of a bitch, you're the one that cause all this", yelled Horatio. "I didn't cause it, you did by not being able to admit your true feelings and just by getting yourself into trouble. I just helped the process more faster." Without word, Horatio darted towards Rick, knocking him down on the ground. The two tossed and turned, each getting their share of punches in.

'How can I believe that he's made up his mind this time...I don't want to get hurt again' thought Calleigh as she headed down the hall. Just than she heard two gun shots coming from Horatio's room, turning around she ran back. Opening the door, Calleigh as in shock. 'Oh my God' she said as she looked around the room, seeing blood everywhere. "Horatio", she cried.

More to come, please R/R