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.

Horatio was able to catch the earliest flight out of Miami to Las Vegas within the hour. Sitting on the plane, he couldn't help but try and think of what he was going to say when he found Calleigh. 'I've told her so many times that I love her, I don't know what she wants anymore' he thought to himself. "You seem like your in a hurry to get to Las Vegas" an elderly woman said, as she watched Horatio. Smiling he nodded his head, "I'm going after the woman I love" he said. Placing her hand on Horatio's the woman smiled, "Only a fool would've let her go. Do you happen to have a picture?" she asked.

Taking out his wallet, Horatio found the picture of Calleigh that had been in his wallet since he'd met her. It was a staff party and Speed was taking pictures of everyone, after getting them developed he left the one of Calleigh on his desk with a note, 'Don't wait till it's to late' it had said. Showing the picture to the woman she looked at it, than back at Horatio, "Your definitely not a fool" she said as she handed the picture back to him. As he took the picture in his hand he stared at the picture, "I'm only a fool for letting her get this far" he whispered as he placed it back in his wallet.

"You know my husband thought that, when we were young I was leaving New York to go to Miami, he said he was a fool for letting me get as far as the airport. But he came after me, said he'd do anything to fight for me. We've been together ever since", the woman said with a smile. "You win her back handsome". Horatio smiled, 'This seems all too familiar' he said to himself.

'I'm in Vegas and I have no idea what I want to do' Calleigh thought as she finished getting dressed. Being there almost 2 full days, Calleigh already missed work, but she knew she had to get used to the time off, she needed it. As she headed for the door, Calleigh opened it to find a bouquet sitting in front of her door. 'Oh my gosh..forget me nots' she whispered as she picked them up smelling them Calleigh smiled, 'My favourite' she whispered as she headed back into her room. 'Who would be sending me flowers' she thought as she took out the card and read it. "You had me from Hello", 'that's it?' she thought. Placing the card on the table beside the flowers Calleigh left the room.

As Calleigh stepped outside she saw the most beautiful horse and caridge. "Miss Dequence?" asked the driver. "Ah yes...how'd you know my name?" she asked. Smiling the driver stepped down off the carriage and opened the door, "I was told to watch for a beautiful woman with blonde hair and the most amazing green eyes". Calleigh dropped her head as she had begun to blush. Getting up into the carriage she smiled. 'This is amazing' she thought. "So where are we heading?" she asked.

"I'm not suppose to tell you, all I am allowed to say is that just before we get there you are to put this on", he said as he handed he a blind fold. "I'm sorry I don't feel comfortable doing that" said Calleigh as she tossed the blind fold beside her. "He said you might say that, this is for you", the driver said as he handed Calleigh a white piece of paper.

'Calleigh, you are my one and only true love. I was an idiot for letting you get this far from me. Please, give me another chance. I love you so much. I'll do anything and go anywhere just to be with you. I'm not letting you get away. H'. A tear dropped onto the piece of paper as she folded it back up. 'Horatio' she whispered.

DONT KILL ME, I KNOW IT'S SHORT. CHAPTER 16 WILL BE UP IN A FEW I PROMISE. MEANWHILE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO R/R!