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.
"Ryan have you seen Alex?" called Calleigh as she stepped out of the elevator. "I don't know, she was talking to Eric and he took out of here pretty fast. Aren't you suppose to be at home resting..that's the whole point of maternity leave" he said. "It's not like I'm coming in to work...I just need to talk to Alex. Do you know why Eric left?" asked Calleigh. "Ummmm...I..." he started. "Ryan what is it?" "He took off to the hospital. Marisol's water broke shortly after her and Horatio got off the plane. Look I wasn't sure if I should tell you...I didn't know that you didn't know H was back".
Calleigh turned away and headed back into the elevator. "Cal where are you going?" he called. "To the hospital" she said as the doors closed. 'Why didn't he tell me...maybe he wanted it to be a surprise...well now I have one for him' she said to herself as she placed her hands on her swollen stomach. Stepping out of the elevator Calleigh headed towards the hummer, once inside she started the engine and headed off towards the hospital. All of a sudden her cell phone began to ring, Calleigh reached into her purse and grabbed it, "Hello" she said.
"Calleigh, Hi, I heard that you were looking for me" Alex said on the other line. "Yeah, I couldn't remember now though what it was sorry" she said. Calleigh heard a slight chuckle on Alex's side, "That's okay, where are you?" asked Alex. "I'm heading to the hospital, Marisol gave birth and...Horatio is back and I guess now is as good as time to tell him that I'm pregnant." she said. "I don't think your going to have to tell him, once he sees you he'll know. Good Luck"
Alex said, but before Calleigh could answer Alex heard the sound of tires screeching and Calleigh screaming. "Oh my god...Calleigh...Calleigh are you there?"she cried. Running, Alex went to find Ryan. "Ryan I think something just happened to Calleigh, I need you to run a GPS on her cell phone", Alex said as she tried to fight back the tears. Ryan didn't even have to ask, just by looking at Alex he knew that this was bad. "She's at the corner of 10st and 5th avenue by Reeves Park". "Let's go" Alex called as both her and Ryan ran out to the hummer.
"Mam, hold on we're going to get you out of there"a firefighter said as he and others tried to get Calleigh out of the hummer. "She's still not conscious man" one said. "She has a pulse and she's pregnant, we work harder to get her now out".
"Oh my god" whispered Alex as her and Ryan appeared at the scene. "I'm sorry your going to have to stand back" an officer said. "I'm CSI" Ryan said as he showed his badge, the officer lifted the tape and let them pass. "What happened here" asked Ryan.
"Woman was side struck by a drunk driver, she's still trapped in the vehicle, non responsive." "A drunk driver at this time of the day, I thought I had seen it all". As they approached the scene, Ryan instantly saw the hummer. 'Oh my god' he said quietly. "Calleigh" cried Alex as she ran closer but was stopped by the firefighters. "Their getting her out, she's conscious now...their taking her to Jackson memorial" he said.
"I know her, her name is Calleigh Duquesne she's a CSI with Miami Dade". "We know we found her ID. Mam if you'll excuse me. You can meet her up at the hospital". Nodding her head, Alex felt a pair of arms pull her into a chest. "Ryan...what if..." Pulling her closer, Ryan held her tightly. "She's going to be okay Alex. She has a lot to live for...she's a fighter. Come on, let's head to the hospital".
"H...do you want some coffee or something" asked Eric as he approached Horatio was sitting beside his daughter. "I'm okay" he whispered. "H come on, go and get some coffee. I can watched her. I'm sure she's not going anywhere. It'll give me some time to bond with my niece" he said with a smile. "Okay, I'll be back in a few" Horatio said as he rose to his feet, looking down at his daughter he placed a soft kiss on her head. "I love you" he whispered.
"Excuse me, could you tell me where the coffee is please" he asked at the desk. "Straight down the hall and to your left" said the nurse. "Thank you".
As Horatio poured his cup of coffee, he lifted his head in confusion as he thought he heard Alex. Shaking his head, he finished up and headed back to his daughter when he saw Ryan holding a teary eyed Alex. Placing his coffee down, he headed towards them. "Alex what's wrong" he asked. "Calleigh...she was...she..." but that's all she could get out. "Ryan what happened, where's Calleigh" he asked looking into his eyes.
"There was an accident...DD side struck her...she was conscious when they left the scene but that's all we know" he said. Suddenly a doctor came out, "Is anyone family of Miss Duquesne?" he asked "I am...well I'm her fiance" said Horatio. "Well both mother and baby are okay. She has a little bump on her forehead, and a few cuts and scrapes but they should both be released tomorrow. She's in room 203", he said as eh headed off.
Turning around, Horatio didn't know what to say. "Both...baby..." he said. "H...we promised her we wouldn't tell you...she wanted too" Ryan said. "How far...along is she" he asked looking at Alex. "About 6 months... there were so many things...and than you left" Without saying a word Horatio turned and headed for Calleigh's room. As he opened the door he saw her lying there, hands on her pregnant stomach. "Why didn't you tell me" he said as he walked closer to her. Turning her head, she saw Horatio standing there, hands on hips anger and sadness showing in his eyes.
"I'm sorry...I didn't want you to have to chose between Marisol and I. She needed you more", whispered Calleigh. "Calleigh I can't believe you of all people would lie to me. Unless the baby wasn't mine" he said with anger in his voice. "I can't...can't believe you think that I would cheat on you. Did I once ever ask you the entire time you were in Cuba with your ex if anything happened. NO! Because I trusted you." she cried.
"And I trusted you to tell me everything...but you lied to me." he yelled raising his voice. "Get out of here now...I don't ever want to see you again" she screamed as she pulled off her ring and threw it at his head, hitting him above the eye. "Not a problem" he said picking up the ring and slamming the door behind him.
dun dun dun please R/R
