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: Song used is "I'll be there for you" by bon Jovie.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.

I guess this time you're really leaving
I heard your suitcase say goodbye
Well as my broken heart lies bleeding
You say true love, it's suicide

You say you've cried a thousand rivers
And now you're swimming for the shore
You left me drowning in my tears
And you won't save me anymore

Watching as the taxi disappeared around the corner, Horatio lowered his head in defeat and slowly made his way back into his house, into the one room lit by one light. Sitting on the couch, tears fell down his face 'I've lost her...I've lost her for good' he cried as he found his bottle of Jack Daniels. Looking at his bottle, Horatio couldn't believe it 'What am I doing? This isn't me...she wanted me to fight for her...I need to go after her' he said as he rose to his feet, grabbing his car keys he headed out the door.

"Alex, hey I'm sorry to call you like this", said Horatio as he tried to keep the vehicle straight on the road. "I need you to tell me where Calleigh is going, I know she told you" "Horatio, I made a promise to her. I can't tell you" said Alex. "Alex please, I love her.." "Her plane leaves at 10pm. And just what do you plan on doing?" asked Alex. "I'm going after her Alex, thanks", he said as he hung up this cell phone and through it on the seat. Looking at his watch, he saw that it was already 9:30pm. 'I have to hurry..please god don't let me lose the woman I love' he said to himself, as he pressed the gas pedal down further.

I pray to God you'll give me one more chance, girl

I'll be there for you
These five words I swear to you
When you breathe I want to be the air for you I'll be there for you
I'd live and I'd die for you
Steal the sun from the sky for you
Words can't say what a love can do
I'll be there for you

I know you know we're had some good times
Now they have their own hiding place
I can't promise you tomorrow
But I can't buy back yesterday

"Would all passengers flying to Las Vegas, flight 2856 please begin to board the plane now", Calleigh heard as she rose from her seat. 'This is it' she said as she grabbed her suitcase and headed into the lineup. "Mam, you can move ahead now" a woman said as she stood behind Calleigh. "Sorry just have a lot on my mind", she said. "You look like a woman who's been through a lot...are you running away from him or to him?" asked the woman.

Turning around, Calleigh smiled a sad smile, "Neither, he never fought for me. Never came after me" she whispered. "Such as shame, letting a beautiful woman like yourself go, he must be a fool" the woman said as she shook her head. "Some things I guess just aren't meant to be" Calleigh said as she moved up to the flight attendant. "Some things aren't meant to be...but others are", a voice said coming from behind Calleigh. "Horatio", she whispered as she turned around.

And Baby you know my hands are dirty
But I wanted to be your valentine
I'll be the water when you get thirsty, baby
When you get drunk, I'll be the wine

I'll be there for you
These five words I swear to you
When you breathe I want to be the air for you
I'll be there for you
I'd live and I'd die for you
Steal the sun from the sky for you
Words can't say what a love can do
I'll be there for you

"What are you doing here?" she asked. "I let you walk away once, I'm not going to make that same mistake twice. Calleigh I love you with everything that I have and that I am", he said as he walked closer to her. "Mam, are you boarding the plane?" asked the flight attendant. "I have to get on the plane Horatio", Calleigh said turning around. "I love you and I know that you love me. Calleigh I promise I'll always be there for you. I just pray that you'll give me one more chance... please", he whispered.

Stopping dead in her tracks, Calleigh was lost, she didn't want to leave, but than part of her did. "Mam, you need to board the plane now if your going". Turning to face Horatio, tears were flowing down her face, as Horatio stepped closer he placed his hands on the sides of her face. "If you don't want this just tell me that you don't love me. Look me in the eyes and tell me that you don't" he whispered. "I can't" she cried.

And I wasn't there when you were happy
I wasn't there when you were down
I didn't mean to miss your birthday, baby
I wish I'd seen you blow those candles out

I'll be there for you
These five words I swear to you
When you breathe I want to be the air for you
I'll be there for you
I'd live and I'd die for you
Steal the sun from the sky for you
Words can't say what a love can do
I'll be there for you

"Calleigh..." he started. "I can't because if I said that I'd be lying. Horatio I love you...I love you so much", she cried as she pulled her face to his and placed a long passionate kiss on his lips. "I love you too" he said between kisses. "We do this...we do this right. I don't want to ever have to say good bye to you again Horatio Caine", said Calleigh as she pulled Horatio into a hug. "You and me both Cal. Come on, let me take you home" he said as he pulled out of the hug, and grabbed her suitcase with one hand and laced his fingers through hers with the other. "Not a fool after all" the woman said as she turned and headed onto the plane.

Short I know, but there will be more. Please R/R