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.
Just as Horatio had begun to doze off, he heard a faint knock coming from his front door. 'Who would be here at this time' he said to himself as he rose off the bed and headed downstairs. As he approached the door, Horatio realized that he wasn't wearing a shirt as he looked down at his bare chest. 'Hope they don't mind' he said as he opened the door. "Calleigh?" he said, looking at her as she stood in front of him. "I couldn't sleep. I didn't want to be alone tonight" she said as she walked into his arms, wrapping hers around his waist. Horatio slowly closed the door and wrapped his arms around Calleigh, pulling him close to her. "Calleigh your cold, come on, come with me" Horatio whispered as he took Calleigh's hand in his and led her upstairs to his bedroom.
As he pulled back the covers of the bed, he could see her out of the corner of his eye as she began to peal off her clothing. Slowly standing to face her, she couldn't look more beautiful "I thought you wanted to sleep" he whispered as he walked closer to her naked body. "We can sleep later...it's still early yet" she said as she leaned her lips into his. Horatio helped move Calleigh to his bed, without breaking the kiss. As Calleigh layed on the bed, Horatio rose over her which made Calleigh look into his blue eyes, "I love you" she whispered. Resting his weight on his elbows, Horatio leaned down to kiss her, "I love you too" he breathed.
Their love making wasn't quick, taking their time to taste and explore each other was what they wanted. After all was done, Horatio rolled over onto his back, as Calleigh snuggled into his arms placing kisses on his chest, "Calleigh, if you continue to do that...neither one of us are going to be awake enough to head into work" whispered Horatio. Stopping the kisses, Calleigh lifted her head to look at him, "And that would be a bad thing?" she asked. Smiling he nodded, "At this point...yes. We have lots of time. Sleep now".
"So are they going to show up today or what?" asked Eric as he and Alex drank their coffee in the break room. "I don't know, all I know is that they should've been back last night" Alex said as she took a seat on the couch. "Hey has anyone seen H or Cal?" asked Ryan as he entered the room. "No, we don't know where they are" answered Eric. "Don't know where who are?" Horatio asked as he and Calleigh walked in.
"Nothing H, we were just wondering if you two had gotten lost on your way...Welcome back" Eric said as she patted Horatio on the shoulder. "Well it's good to be back" he said. "So honey, how was Vegas" asked Alex as she patted a seat indicating for Calleigh to come and sit. Taking a seat beside Alex, Calleigh looked over at Horatio, than smiled " Vegas was great...thank you Alex for everything" she whispered. "Anytime honey, you just needed a little push".
"Listen Eric, can I speak with you for a sec?" asked Horatio. Nodding his head, Eric and Horatio headed into his office. "They sure fixed this up fast" Horatio said as he looked around, noticing the repairs that had been done. "Listen H, I'm real sorry about everything that happened" said Eric as he took a seat. "I know you are, but that's not why I wanted to talk to you...I received a letter from Marisol yesterday. I need you to tell me where she is Eric" said Horatio. "I can't do that H I'm sorry. I promised her that I wouldn't let you know, she said that you had things to work out here and that she'd let you know how the baby was doing", he said shaking his head.
"Eric, I need to take responsibility for what's happened. She's carrying my child, its my responsibility to make sure that everything is okay." Eric stood up, stepping beside his boss "Do you love her"? He asked. Turning to face Eric, Horatio lowered his head. "Eric, I don't think it's right for you to ask me that" answered Horatio.
"She's my sister, my only family that I have left, it's a simple question H...do you love Marisol?". "I do" he whispered raising his head to look at Eric, but what he saw was the last thing he needed to see. Calleigh was standing at the door, tears forming in her eyes as she headed into the hallway. "Calleigh wait" called Horatio as ran passed Eric hoping to catch her.
Another short one I know, next chapter should be up in a few. Enjoy, dont forget to R/R please
