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.

As Calleigh returned home, she made her way to the kitchen, being glad to be home. As hard as she did to concentrate on her work she couldn't, she couldn't help but think about what Horatio has said. 'I want him to the do the right thing, but I'm afraid as to what will happen if he goes' she said to herself. Pulling the groceries out of the bad, she began to prepare what she was going to make for her and Horatio.

"Honey are you okay?" asked Alex as she caught Horatio heading towards the elevator. "Yeah, just been doing some thinking?" he said. "About what?" she asked. "Eric told me where Marisol was, and I went and told Calleigh about me going down to be with Marisol during the pregnancy. I told her that all she has to say is 'No' and I wont go." "What did she say?" "I don't know" he said looking down at his feet. "She's going to tell me tonight, she's making dinner for us".

"Horatio, I'm sure that she has thought this through. But you also have to think about this too. If you decide to be with Marisol through the whole pregnancy, your looking at being away from Calleigh for 6 months. You have to think about how she feels during that too" said Alex as she placed a hand on his shoulder. "I know. Thanks Alex" Horatio said as he walked into the elevator, and watched Alex as the doors closed.

'Knock Knock', walking towards the door as she opened it, she saw Horatio standing there with flowers and a bottle of wine in hand. "You didn't ask me to bring anything, so I thought I'd bring these" he said handing them to her. "Horatio their beautiful...are you trying to help me decide my answer?" she asked. Smiling Horatio nodded his head, "Guilty" he whispered. "It's okay, I"I've already decided, but I don't want to think about that right now. All I want to do now is enjoy this dinner with the man that I love" she said as she took Horatio's hand in hers and lead him into the house.

Horatio placed the wine on the table and grabbed two glasses from the cupboard as he placed the flowers on the counter. "Cal, this looks amazing" he said as he handed her a glass of wine. "Make a toast" she whispered. "A toast to us, may our love beat anything that comes our way and may we be able to share our loves with others around us. I love you" he said as she clicked his glass with her and instead of taking a sip he leaned down as kissed Calleigh. "I love you to" she said.

"Now let's eat, I'm starving". As they took their seats, both enjoyed the meal that was prepared. "You did as excellent job Cal. This roast is amazing...just like you". "Thank you Horatio, but don't get use to this just yet. I'm still waiting for you to cook dinner", she said with a smirk which made Horatio chuckle. "Don't worry I have special plans for that time".

Finishing their meal, Horatio rose from the table and gathered the dirty dishes and placed them on the counter as he turned the water on. "You don't have to do those Horatio" said Calleigh as she began to clear the left over food off the table. "You cooked a wonderful meal, the least I can do if the dishes" he answered. As Horatio continued to do the dishes and once the table was clear, Calleigh stepped into the living room to turn some music on.

Every time our eyes meet
This feeling inside me
Is almost more than I can take
Baby when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts
I can see your dreams

Stepping back from the CD playing, Calleigh began to slowly sway to the music, but was startled when she felt a paid of arms wrap around her waist. "Dishes done?" she asked. Horatio slowly began to place kisses on her neck before turning her around, "I've decided that they can wait" he whispered. "May I have this dance" he asked. Calleigh rose her arms and wrapped them around Horatio's neck as his hands remained on her waist. Pulling closely to each other, the two swayed to the music, with every beat.

I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I want to spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby, I'm amazed by you

"This is so prefect." whispered Calleigh as she stepped closer into Horatio. "Yes it is..." he started as he lifted her head to his and kissed her passionately. Calleigh stepped back after the kiss and walked over to the CD played, Horatio looked at her questionably as she turned the music up than made her way back to him. Taking his hand in hers, they made their way towards her bedroom. "I want you to make love to me Horatio" she whispered as she pulled him to the bed. "You know you didn't have to ask" he said with a smile.

The smell of your skin
The taste of your kiss
The way you whisper in the dark
Your hair all around me
Baby you surround me
You touch every place in my heart
Oh, it feels like the first time, every time
I want to spend the whole night in your eyes

Pushing herself back on the bed, Horatio slowly began to remove her clothing piece by piece. "God your beautiful Calleigh" he whispered as he placed soft kisses between her breasts. A soft moan was heard in the room, lifting his head, Horatio looked at Calleigh who had her eyes closed. "Cal are you okay?" he asked. "Cal open your eyes", opening her eyes she smiled. "I'm prefect".

They made love slowly, wanting to prolong the experience. When they finally came they came together, moaning each other's name as pure ecstasy engulfed them. Slipping out of her, Horatio rolled onto his back, pulling Calleigh with him so she rested on his chest. They stayed like that for a long time.

I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I want to spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby, I'm amazed by you

"Go" whispered Calleigh as she snuggled closer into Horatio. "What did you say?"he asked looking down at her. "I want you to go. I've thought about it, your right, Marisol shouldn't be alone during this". "Are you sure?" Horatio asked lifting Calleigh's face to his. Smiling she nodded, "As long as you promise to come back to me" she whispered. "I promise. I love you" he said as he placed a kiss on her forehead. "I love you to".

Every little thing that you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I want to spend the rest of my life With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby, I'm amazed by you

PLLLLEASE R/R...MORE TO COME...just getting started really