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, this was perfect. I was almost thinking that you weren't going to come after me" whispered Calleigh as she stepped away from him. "Calleigh how could I not come after the woman I love, you mean so much to me" he answered. "And you to me...what do you say we head back" she asked as if hinting for him to go with her. "If that's what you want, I can take you back to your room" he said, as he took her hand in his and headed back to the carriage that was still waiting for them. "Back to the hotel please Dwayne", Horatio said as he helped Calleigh into the carriage. "I assume everything has gone as planned sir?" Dwayne asked. Horatio smiled as he looked over at Calleigh who was settling into his arms, "More than expected actually".

Horatio and Calleigh cuddled the entire way to the hotel that Calleigh was staying at. "You are free for the night Dwayne, thank you for sticking around" said Horatio as he handed Dwayne some money. "Not a problem sir, I always like to help out two people find their love if I can. Have a good night Mam, Sir", he said as he rode off. "I'll walk you to your door", said Horatio as he laced his fingers through hers, and walked to the elevator. The ride in the elevator was silent, neither knowing what to say. As they stepped out of the elevator, Calleigh led Horatio to her door, "Thank you for such a beautiful evening." she whispered .

Placing his hands on each side of her face, he leaned down to her lips, and placed a soft kiss on them. "It was my pleasure. I love you, and tomorrow when you wake up, I'm going to be right here waiting for you." As she wrapped her arms around his neck she pulled him in closer to her, "But I want you with me tonight" she whispered as she pulled his lips to hers. Taking a breathe, Calleigh quickly turned and slipped her card into the lock and opened the door. Stepping in, she waited for Horatio to follow, turning she saw him close the door behind him. Calleigh moved closer to him, their mouths came crashing together, tongues dueling hungrily. Without releasing their passionate embrace, they crossed the room to stand beside the bed.

As hands and mouths caressed, clothes were removed piece by piece. Horatio's lips began to trace over every inch of bare flesh exposed. Pulling back, he looked into her passion green eyes and held her gaze, "Calleigh are you sure that you want to do this?" he asked. "Yes" she said as she pulled him down onto the bed with her. She began to kiss him again, deeply thoroughly as he lowered himself down onto the bed. The room was filled with soft gasps and cries of passion as arousal reaches a fever peak. They came back down to earth slowly, sharing slow languid kisses as their breathing returned to normal, Horatio rolled off of Calleigh and pulled her close to his side, "I love you", he whispered. As she settled her head on his chest and traces her fingers along it, she looked up at him. "I love you to handsome."

Horatio was awakened by the sun shining in his eyes, slowly he moved off the bed picked up his clothing and headed to the bathroom, quietly closing the door half way behind him. Within minutes Calleigh woke up to the sound of a shower going, looking beside her she knew that it had to be Horatio. Grabbing the sheet, she covered herself and made her way the bathroom.

As she slowly opened the door, she could see form against the frosted glass. She slid the door back, dropping the sheet she joined him wrapping her arms around his waist, placing soft kisses on his back. "Good morning Cal", he whispered as he turned around to face her. "Good morning to you too handsome" she whispered as she pulled his face down to hers and began to kiss him passionately. "When do you have to leave?" she asked as she pulled back. "I'm not leaving without you, and you are on vacation and I'm still on leave" he answered as she start to place kisses between her breasts. Smiling Calleigh pulled his face back up so that she could look at him, "So we have time?" she asked. "Time for what?"

Without answering Calleigh bent her head and her tongue darted out to brush across his lips. Horatio's tongue met hers stroke for stroke as his hands roamed her body, lifting her up he pressed her against the wall. Without question, Calleigh wrapped he legs around his waist and let him do the rest. It was a passionate moment, as water flowed over and between them, steam rising as they both reached where they had wanted to be. As their breathing began to slow down, Calleigh lowered herself from Horatio's grip as he began to pull away. "I think you should finish your shower" she said as she handed him a bottle of shampoo, "You are going to join me are you not?" he asked. Smiling she turned around, letting him massage the shampoo through her long blonde hair.

After they finished washing up, Horatio pushed back the glass door and handed Calleigh a towel. After grabbing one for himself, they both headed back into the bedroom and continued to get dressed. "So we both have about two week off...what should we do?" Horatio asked as he finished buttoning up his shirt. Looking up at him, Calleigh smiled, well we could stay here..." she trailed off.

Smiling Horatio lowered his head and smiled, "Calleigh as much as I would love to spend the next two weeks with you locked in this room...we do have to get out. It's Vegas, let's enjoy it because when we are called back to work, who knows when we'll get another vacation", answered Horatio. Walking up to Horatio, she wrapped her arms around him, snuggling into his chest. "Okay, but you have to promise that we will spend...some time here" she said with a chuckle. Kissing the top of her head, Horatio let out a slight laugh, "I promise".

Please, R/R, more to come I promise.