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 watched as the plane took off. "I couldn't, I just realized about a week after we came back from Vegas. If I would have told him than he would've stayed. As much as I wanted that, Marisol needs him, she's all alone she needs someone. I have all of you here with me."

"Honey, I know that, it's just that don't you think you should've told him. I mean You've already been keeping this from him for almost a month, and when he comes back and sees you.. he's going to know that your pregnant" said Alex. "He isn't going to be gone that long...I'll be fine. I will tell him" she whispered. "Can we please head back...I'm hungry" "The joys of being pregnant" Alex said as her and Calleigh headed back to the hummer.

6 MONTHS LATER...

"Horatio how's Marisol doing?" asked Calleigh as she grabbed another handful of cheesy puffs. "She's doing fine, she's do anytime now. Doctor here said that we should think about coming back to Miami, it'd be easier to give birth there..how are you doing?" he said.

"I'm doing fine, cases haven't been much trouble, for once it seems like Miami is quiet. I miss you, you know that" said Calleigh. A smile appeared on Horatio's face, "I miss you too Cal. I love you, have you thought about the wedding anymore?" he asked. "I did for a bit, but it just doesn't seem right

to plan our wedding until you get back home" Calleigh said with a smile. "I agree, it shouldn't be much longer, I'll let you know when I get into Miami" he said just as he was about to hang up. "Wait, your not going to tell me when your coming home" she said with a loud tone making sure Horatio heard her. "Nope, it's a surprise. I love you Cal. See you soon" he said as he hung up. "How's she doing?" asked Marisol as she adjusted in her seat. "Good, she's doing good. Said that Miami's been quiet, so that's good. Didn't miss you much while I was gone...besides her", he answered.

"Horatio, I'm so happy that you came and were with me throughout this. As much as I didn't want to admit it...I didn't want to be alone" Marisol said as she lowered her head and looked at her feet. "Marisol, this baby is mine too and I'm going to do what ever I can to take care of the two of you. I'm just glad that you told me about the baby before you left, I may have never had known that you were pregnant." he said as he placed his hand on hers.

"I would have never have kept my pregnancy from you. I'm just sorry that I didn't tell you when I found out" "Excuse me Miss, Sir, your going to have to put your seatbelts back on, we're about to land" the sturdiest said as she approached Marisol and Horatio. Horatio helped Marisol buckle her seatbelt back on.

"Ladies and gentleman, please make sure you seatbelts are fastened. We will be arriving in Miami in about 10 minutes. We hope that you've enjoyed your flight and thank you for choosing United Airlines."

Once off the plane, both Marisol and Horatio headed towards baggage when all of a sudden Marisol cried out in pain. "Marisol what's wrong?" asked Horatio and he rushed to her side. "I..I think my water just broke" she cried. "I'm getting you to a hospital" he said as he picked her up into his arms and ran towards the closet taxi. "I need you to take us to the hospital..she's gone into labour" yelled Horatio as he carefully placed Marisol in the back seat.

"She better not have that baby in the back of my cab...I just cleaned it" said the taxi driver. "Well if you don't start moving I might have too" cried Marisol. "It's okay, just breath" said Horatio as he took her hand in his. "I'm going to give Eric a call, he can meet us there". Taking out his cell phone with his free hand, Horatio dialled Eric's number. "Delko" he answered.

"Eric, it's Horatio." he said. "H, what are you doing, where are you?" he asked. "Marisol and I are on our way to the hospital, we had just gotten in and her water broke. Meet us there" said Horatio as he hung the phone up.

Quickly Eric put his phone away and ran down the hall, "Eric where's the fire?" asked Alex. "Marisol and Horatio are back, my sister just went into labour, I'm on my way there" he called running towards the elevator. "I'll meet you there later on" Alex said as she watched him give a quick wave as the doors closed.

"I need a Gurney here." yelled Horatio as he ran out of the cab and into the ER. "Sir what's the problem?" asked a nurse. "I have a pregnant woman in the backseat of the cab". Horatio watched as 2 nurses and a doctor helped Marisol onto the Gurney and rushed her into the ER.

"Sir, your going to have to wait here.." said the nurse. "No, I'm the father. I need to be with her" he said. As the nurse handed him some scrubs she told him to follow her. "Honey I'm here, just breath Marisol, you can do this" he whispered as he took her hand in his. "Marisol your going great, I need you to give me push" said the doctor. "It hurts..I can't do this" she cried. "Yes you can...you've made it this far, don't you give up you fought for this baby..come on now push" Horatio said as she squeezed his hand. "That's it Marisol, I have the shoulders...now one more big push on 3...1...2...3...push" "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" she cried as she pushed one last time.

The room all of a sudden went quiet, but was filled with the cries of a baby. "Congratulations you two, you have a baby girl." said the doctor as she showed her to them. "Dad, would you like to cut the cord?". As the handed Horatio the scissors, he gently cut the cord. "We'll just get her cleaned up for you" said the nurse. "You did it Marisol...you did it."

"Here you go" As the nurse handed the baby to Horatio he felt a tear drop from his eyes. "She has your eyes" whispered Marisol looking up at her daughter. Smiling Horatio nodded his head, "Have you two chosen a name for her?" asked the doctor. Looking down at Marisol than at his daughter, Horatio smiled. "Angelina Shopia Delko Caine" he said. "Marisol do you want to hold her?" he asked as he turned to her. "Marisol?" he asked. Looking down, Horatio saw that Marisol's eyes were closed.

"Mr. Caine, we're going to have to ask you to leave" the doctor said as the nurse took Angelina out of his arms. "What's wrong with her" he asked. "Mr Caine we need you to leave" "NO, I want to know what's wrong with her" he yelled. Just than Angelina began to cry again. "It's okay baby, mommy's going to be fine"he whispered trying to calm his daughter down as the doctors worked on Marisol.

"Hi I'm looking for my sister, she was just brought in here a while ago, went into labour" Eric asked as he made his way to the front desk. "And you are?" asked the receptionist. "I'm her brother" he answered. "She's in room 203". As Eric ran down the hall, he saw Horatio leaning against the wall looking down at his feet.

"H...I got here as soon as I could...where is she...where's my sister? Did you have a boy or a girl?" he asked quickly. Slowly Horatio raised his head to look at the younger man. "Eric..." he started. "What's wrong H?" he asked. "Eric...she didn't make it...Marisol didn't make it" he whispered "What do you mean she didn't make it?". "She died...doctors said that because she stopped taking her medication for her cancer to make sure the baby was healthy finally caught up with her. She was so tired" he said as he lowered his head back down.

"Did she get to see the baby?" asked Eric as he approached Horatio. Slowly he nodded his head, "Yes..beautiful baby girl...Angelina Shopia...Delko Caine. We picked it out while we were in Cuba...I'm sorry Eric", "So am I" answered Eric as he placed a hand on the older man's shoulder. "So I am".

Please R/R more to come soon I promise.