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 'Listen to your Heart' by DHT. 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.

As Horatio took one final look up at Calleigh's place, he headed down the steps and headed home, knowing that walking away was the hardest thing he'd ever had to do. 'I hope I've done the right thing' whispered Calleigh to herself, as she watched Hoatio head down the street. Closing the blinds, she headed up to her room and took out a green suitcase, placing it on her bed she began to go through her clothing tossing them into the suitcase, 'Easier to pack now, sooner I can leave' she thought to herself.

Arriving at home, Horatio didn't both taking off his clothes although there were soaking wet. Entering his kitchen, he grabbed his bottle of Jack and took a seat on the couch only turning on a lamp as he did. 'Sometimes I guess sorry isn't enough' he said to himself as he took a swig from the bottle. Just than he remembered the letter that Eric had given him, placing the bottle on the coffee table, Horatio took out the letter and began to read it,

Horatio,

If your reading this, than my brother has done what I asked and by this time you know that I've left. This past month so many things haven't gone as anyone has planned and sometimes it's for the best. I hope that you are not angry with me, it's not what I wanted. I want you to know that I'm not running away, I needed time to think and time to myself. I want you to be as much a part in this child's life as you want. But I also want you to know that there are so many risks right now with me being pregnant and I couldn't put you through that even though you said that you could deal with it.

Idon't think you'd be able to handle the loss of you only unborn child. For me, leaving was the best thing. I'm going to be happy and stress free, hopefully giving this baby a better chance at surviving, I already had one scare I do not want another. The only thing that I want for you Horatio is to be happy. Don't let Calleigh slip away, you both have things to sort out. Don't let it end without a fight. If you love her as much as I can tell you love her, you'll fight for her. It's never too late. When I get settled I will write again, and I will let you know how the baby is doing. Please don't come after me Horatio, I'm not the one you should be chasing. Marisol.

Closing the letter, Horatio felt a tear drop from his eyes. 'She's right, I should've fought harder for Calleigh...and now it's too late' he said to himself. Just than Horatio heard a knock at the door, rising from the couch he was surprised to see a dripping wet Calleigh standing there. A smile grew upon his face, "Calleigh what are you doing here".

I know there''s something in the wake of your smile
I get a notion from the look in your eyes, yeah
you''ve built a love but that love falls apart
your little piece of heaven turns too dark

"Horatio, I didn't come here to say that I've changed my mind. I've come here to let you know that I'm leaving. I'm taking some vacation time...I need time away from here...from you", she said. "Calleigh please don't go...we can work through this...I love you" he whispered. "The first time you said that I believed you...now when you say it, I believe your only saying it because your scared."

listen to your heart
when he''s calling for you
listen to your heart
there''s nothing else you can do
I don''t know where you''re going
and I don''t know why
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye

"You can't tell me that your just going to pack up and leave, Calleigh your running away. Running away from your feelings...you can't hide them, When I look inot your eyes, I can see that you love me,and want to be with me." he said as he stepped closer to her. "Horatio, please don't make this any harder than it already is", she whispered not looking at him. "Than why are you here? You think it was easy for me to walk away?" he asked. "But you still did it...if you really loved me you'd fight for me", she said looking into his eyes. "You didn't give me a reason too" he whispered. "You didn't answer my question..why are you here?" he asked. "Because...I needed to see you one last time...to see if I was wrong" she whispered.

sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
the precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
they''re swept away and nothing is what is seems
the feeling of belonging to your dreams

listen to your heart
when he''s calling for youlisten to your heart
there''s nothing else you can do
I don''t know where you''re going
and I don''t know why
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye

Horatio wasn't sure what he should say, he thought maybe she would decide to stay on her own. Moments passed, Calleigh and Horatio stood there looking into one another's eyes. "Calleigh how I can I make you change your mind?" he asked quietly. Stepping back, Horatio could see the pain in her eyes, he had said the wrong thing. "You can't...Horatio I've given you yet another opportunity to say something, I've tried to help you out. I gave you another chance...you won't even fight for me anymore. I'm done. I'm leaving" she said as she turned and walked down towards the taxi cab taht was waiting for her. "Calleigh wait..."called Horatio as he ran after her.

and there are voices
that want to be heard
so much to mention
but you can''t find the words
the scent of magic
the beauty that''s been
when love was wilder than the wind

listen to your heart
when he''s calling for you
listen to your heart
there''s nothing else you can do
I don''t know where you''re going
and I don''t know why
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye

"What?" she yelled as she turned around to face him. Without thinking, Horatio placed his hands on each side of her face, pulling her towards him. He could feel her breath on his lips, leaning down he placed a long passionate kiss on her wet lips. Calleigh was caught in the moment, wrapping her arms around his neck, she pulled him closer longing for more. But as quick as it had happened, it ended. "I can't...I'm sorry I can't", cried Calleigh as she got into the cab. "Calleigh! Calleigh" Horatio called as the taxi drove off, leaving him once again standing in the rain, watching Calleigh leave.

Calleigh placed her hands over her face, as she felt the tears flow down her face. 'I hope I'm doing the right thing this time' she thought to herself, wanting to look back to see if he was there, but knew it was a bad idea. "Guy looks like he's lost something important to him", the taxi driver said as he looked in his mirror to see Calleigh whipping her tears away. "He doesn't know what he's lost", she whispered.

Listen to your heart...mm..mmm

I don''t know where you''re going
and I don''t know why
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye