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.

Calleigh raced to find her keys in her purse as she made her way to the hummer. She could hear Horatio calling for her, but choose to ignore him. "Calleigh will you just stop and listen to me. Let me explain" he called. "I don't want to hear it Horatio, I can't believe that I let you do this to me again" she cried as she fumbled for her keys. Finally catching up with her, Horatio stopped to catch his breathe, "Calleigh please, I know that what you heard sounded wrong, but please let me explain" he panted. Turing around, Horatio saw the redness in her eyes, filled with both sadness and anger.

"You have 1 minute Horatio Caine" she said . "Calleigh when I said that 'I love Marisol' what I meant was I love her for giving me a child. She'll always have a place in my heart because of what she's given me. Cal you have to believe me that is doesn't go beyond that. I love you. And I will never love anyone else the way I love you. You have to believe me" he whispered as he stepped closer to her. "Why were you asking Eric to tell you where she was? So that you can go and be with her"? Calleigh asked. "In a way yes...she's pregnant and she needs me, she's alone wherever she is and while she is carrying my baby she is my responsibility. Calleigh she didn't get this way by herself...I would do the same for you if you were pregnancy with my child. I'd always be there for you, whenever you needed me".

As Calleigh whipped the tears in her eyes she looked up at Horatio, "Are you saying that you want to have a baby with me?" she asked. "When we are both ready...I would love to have a baby with you. Calleigh no matter what, baby or no baby I'm always going to be there for you. I love you and only you Calleigh" he whispered as he stepped closer to her, taking her face in his hands Horatio leaned down as he placed his lips on hers.

"I love you too...I'm sorry I didn't let you explain. I really should stop doing that" cried Calleigh. Horatio pulled back, to whip the left over tears away from her eyes, "It's okay, a little run never killed anyone. Plus that way I can continue to do this" he said as he leaned down once more, this time placing a more passionate kiss on her soft wet lips. "We should get back to work Horatio" whispered Calleigh as she pulled back to catch her breath. "I agree" he whispered as he laced his fingers through hers and headed back into the building.

"What was that all about?" Alex asked as she came running into Horatio's office. "I don't know, but I think that there's something more to their relationship now more than ever" answered Eric. "What did you say to him?" Looking at Alex Eric shook his head, "He wanted to know where Marisol was, so that he could be with her through the pregnancy, I asked him if he loved her he said yes, and I guess Cal heard the whole thing. She ran out of here crying and H went after her"

Eric said as he headed out the door, "I'll talk to you later Alex". 'Horatio, you better not have screwed things up again' whispered Alex herself as she left his office. As she walked out into the hallway, she saw Horatio and Calleigh come out of the elevator with smiles on their face, "Please tell me that everything is okay and that I don't have to push anyone again" she said walking up to them. As the two looked at one another than at Alex Calleigh smiled, "We're good Alex, I've learned that I need to start letting him explain things before I take off. But we're good" "Okay, well I have to get back to work, Horatio I know that there is a stack of paper work waiting for you as well", Alex said as she left the two alone.

"Okay, well I better get to that work. I'll see you later" he whispered, squeezing her hand slightly. Nodding her head, Calleigh left and headed down to the ballistics lab and Horatio headed to his office. As he took a seat at his desk, he found a folded white piece of paper, opening it up he knew that it was from Eric.

'H, I promised Marisol that I wouldn't tell you. But you have to realize what you are doing, and what you want. You can't keep going back n' fourth between them both. Marisol is doing fine, if she needs anything she'll call. It's your choice...but I think you should talk it over with Calleigh.'

As he folded the paper back, Horatio placed it in his pocket. 'Cuba. I never thought that she'd go there' he said to himself. Placing his head in his hands, he knew that he had a bit of thinking to do. 'I need to talk to Calleigh' he said as he rose from his desk, he knew that if he didn't let her in on this than it would put another strain on their relationship. As he entered the ballistics lab, he saw her standing as she test fired a gun. He watched her movement, 'God she's beautiful' he thought, as she waited for her.

"You know that I could press sexual harassment charges against you for staring" said Calleigh as she took her ear muffs off and took the clip out of the gun placing it down. "That may be true...but first I need to talk to you" whispered Horatio as he took a step back from Calleigh. "This seems serious are you okay?" she asked. Horatio slowly pulled the white folded paper out of his pocket and handed it to Calleigh. Taking it from his hands, she slowly opened it. "Cuba" she whispered. "Are you going?" she asked. "I don't know, that's why I'm here. I don't want to keep anything from you anymore Calleigh, I don't want to ruin this. I want to discuss this with you" he answered not moving from where he was standing.

"Horatio, I know that you feel as if you have a responsibility to her because she's carrying you child...but what does this have to do with me? Is it because Eric think's you should?" she asked. As Horatio stepped closer to her, he took her hands in his. "No, it's because you and I are in this together. I love you. And yes I believe that I do have a responsibility to be with her, but I also have a responsibility here, my job... and you. If you don't want me to go, I wont." "All I have to do is say 'No'." she said as she looked up at Horatio.

"Yes, that's all." Taking her hands out of his, she wrapped them around his neck as she pulled him into her embrace. "I don't want to talk about it here. Dinner tonight, my place" she whispered into his shoulder. Placing a soft kiss on her forehead as he pulled back, 8 O'clock. We'll discuss it than". "Horatio...thank you for coming to me. It means a lot to know that you'll do that for me" Calleigh whispered as she stepped back, heading towards the booth where she had layed her gun. "I do anything for you Calleigh" Horatio said as she walked out of the room, leaving Calleigh with a smile on her face.

Please R/R more to come...dun dun dun..sorry couldn't resist.