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 Calleigh and Ryan walked out of the interrogation room, Horatio came out of the elevator. "Did you find anything new H?" asked Ryan. Horatio lifted up 2 plastic bags, "A piece of fabric looks like something from gym uniform..and this."Calleigh and Ryan looked at one another, "The murder weapon. We found the boyfriend, he says that he hasn't talked to Janet for about 2 months when she told him she was pregnant. He had told her that he still wanted to be with her, but she had to get rid of the baby..she said no so he left". "Mr Wolfe, take these to trace and let me know what you find out.

Calleigh, that sounds like motive" Horatio said as he looked at Jason sitting at the table. "H we have a problem" called Eric as he came running up to the two. "What is it Eric" asked Horatio. "I got bad news, we ran the DNA sample we got from Jason against the blood, it's not a match...but neither is the DNA from the fetus. He's not the father". "Okay, so the ex boyfriend finds out that his girlfriend cheated on him...forgives her but doesn't want the child. Someone didn't want the baby or her...we need to find our second suspect" said Calleigh. "I'm going to go and have a chat with Jason" said Horatio as he walked away from Eric and Calleigh.

"Mr. Riley...we have evidence that you weren't the father of Janet's baby, but by the look on your face you knew that and you know who the father is...so save me the trouble and tell me who it is." Horatio said as he took a seat across from him. "You I loved her with all my heart, I go away one weekend and come back to find out that she...she cheated on me. I forgave her for it but than she told me that she was pregnant...I couldn't raise a child that wasn't mine. I told her I loved her but I couldn't love the baby and she said that the baby comes with her now. She chose the baby over me." Jason answered as he played with his fingers that were trembling.

"Jason..who is the father of the baby". "My best friend...Carl Langley. He works at the gym as well. I swear I didn't kill her...I loved so much. I was mad and upset but not enough to kill her" he cried as tears began to form in his yes. "Calleigh you and I are heading back to the gym, Eric find out what Ryan has on those traces and let me know".

"I'm looking for Carl Langley?" Calleigh asked as she walked up to the desk. "I'm Carl..what can I help you with officers?" he asked. "Carl, that cut looks like it must've hurt. How'd you do it?" Horatio asked as he looked at his hand. "Caught it on the bars over there, damn thing slipped" he answered.

"I don't think so Carl. I think that you cut yourself on the knife that you used to kill Janet Kelly." said Horatio as he approached him. "Janet Kelly...that chick is dead. I haven't seen her in a few days. Okay we were together once, and she said that it was a mistake, but I felt like it was real and I wanted to be with her" Carl said looking away from both Calleigh and Horatio. "You wanted to be with her, but she wanted to be with Jason. Carl we're taking you into custody", Calleigh said as she began to escort him to the hummer.

After putting Carl in the back, Calleigh took a seat on the passenger side and placed her head back against the rest. "Cal are you okay? You look a little pale?" Horatio whispered as she took his seat behind the wheel. "Yah, just a little tired...didn't get much sleep" she said winking at him.

As Calleigh opened her kit she grabbed a swab and approached Carl, "We have a warrant for a DNA sample from you. Open wide". "You have nothing to match it against." he said after she was done. "You see Carl that's where your wrong", Horatio said as him and Calleigh left the room.

"I'm going to take this trace and put a rush on it" "Calleigh...you feeling alright...you've been looking kinda pale since you got back from your vacation" called Alex as she made her way up to Calleigh. "Do I really look that bad. Horatio just asked me that same thing" she said with a smile. "I'm fine, I didn't get a lot asleep last night" "Honey you need to go and sit somewhere and relax, eat something" said Alex.

"I can't eat, I tried to eat toast before we got to the crime scene but it didn't stay down to long. Oh, and I was wonder if you'd like to come with Horatio and I to the airport, the sooner we get this case solved the sooner he can catch his flight." asked Calleigh. Smiling Alex nodded "Yah, I'd love to". "Okay great...any ways, sorry Alex I have to get these to trace. I'll talk to you later", said Calleigh as she walked away, leaving Alex with a worried look on her face.

Moments later, Horatio entered trace, "Mr Wolfe what do you have?" he asked. "The fibre that you found, match Carl's uniform at work. But the finger print doesn't only match his...the finger print matches Jason as well. Both didn't end up with the girl, so both killed her." "Okay, Eric what do you have" "Blood matches Carl, so Jason didn't cut himself but we can put him at the scene...footprints that Calleigh pulled matches his", said Eric. "Thank you gentlemen".

"So Calleigh, which one do you want to talk to first?" asked Horatio as he walked up behind her. "I'll take Jason, you can talk to Carl" she said with a smile as she headed into the room. "Jason, we've matched your footprint to the ones found at the crime scene. So stop lying to us and tell me what really happened." she said as she took a seat. "Okay okay...when I found out that Carl was the father I went and confronted him. But he told me that he wanted to be with her, btu she wouldn't have him and that it was a mistake. I than told him that I couldn't be with her because of the baby. He said that he didn't want a baby and that he only wanted Janet" he started.

"Carl, we have a match from your DNA to the blood found around Janet's body, the fibres on your shirt and also the fingerprints on the knife are yours. So why don't you try and do yourself a favour. Tell me what happened." Horatio said as he placed his hands on his hips and looked down at the young man. "I wasn't ' the only one who killed her. Jason was there too.

She came to me and told me that I was going to be a dad, I didn't want that. I just wanted sex...she didn't want to be with me, She said that she wouldn't make the same mistake twice. Jason came to me and asked me about what happened. He told me that he couldn't be with her unless she did something about the baby but she wouldn't. So we had to end it so that we wouldn't be fighting over her. We both loved her, but we needed to do what we thought was right for out friendship. No girl should come between friends." Carl said with a smirk on his face.

"Bro's before Hoes. I loved her but my friendship means more to me." Jason finished saying.

Both gentlemen were escorted out of the room in handcuffs, as the team watched them walk off. "Both said that they loved her, but neither could love the baby" whispered Calleigh who jumped a little when she felt Horatio's hand on her back. "No woman should have to suffer through that. Weather the pregnancy was conceived out of love or a mistake. But some people don't understand" said Ryan as she walked off who was followed by Eric.

"So handsome, now that the case is solved...should we get you to the airport.?" asked Calleigh as she looked up at him. "Are you sure Calleigh, I mean I can cancel my flight." "I'm sure, I asked Alex to come I hope that's okay?", said Calleigh as she and Horatio headed for the elevator. "Not a problem. I told Eric what I was doing, I don't know if he's told Marisol or not, but I guess I'll find out".

"Horatio, why don't you go and get checked in", Alex said as the three of them got out of the hummer. "Honey, are you sure this is what you want?" asked Alex. As she and Calleigh headed into the airport. "Horatio asked me that too, I'm sure. I mean he loves me and I love him it's only for a few months...things will be fine. I have you guys here" said Calleigh. "My plane is starting to board, I have to get going" Horatio called walking up to them. "Alex thank you for everything, take care of her for me" he said pulling Alex into a hug, "I will, tell Marisol we're all praying that everything is going to be okay", she said.

"Cal..come here." said Horatio as he took her hand in his. "Just say 'No' and I wont go. It's not too late" "Horatio, I'll be fine. You promised me you'd come back to me." she said as tears formed in her eyes. "I did, and when I come back I'm going to marry you" he whispered. "Are you proposing?" she asked. Horatio pulled a small velvet box out of his jacket and got down on one knee. "I am. Calleigh I love you and when I get back I'm going to marry you...assuming you'll say yes" he said opening the box which showed a beautiful diamond ring. "Horatio..."

"Cal I was going to wait until I got back. But I wanted you to know how much I love you and that I am coming back to you." "Oh Horatio...yes...yes I'll marry you" she cried as Horatio placed the ring on her finger. "Okay.. Congratulations both of you but Horatio if you don't go your going to miss your plane." said Alex as she placed a hand on the two of them.

"Okay your right. I love you so much Calleigh...I'll see you soon" whispered Horatio as he placed a passionate kiss on Calleigh's lips. "I love you too. Take care..of yourself...and Marisol" she whispered. "Bye Alex" he said as he headed into his terminal.

Calleigh and Alex both watched as Horatio boarded his plane. "You ready to go" asked Calleigh as she turned toward Alex, who had her hands on her hips. "What?" asked Calleigh. "Why didn't you tell him?" she said. "Tell who what?" asked Calleigh. "Why didn't you tell Horatio?" repeated Alex. "Okay I'm confused...tell Horatio what?". "That your pregnant" whispered Alex.

Please R/R, more to come.