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.

'Maybe this is for the best' thought Horatio as he watched his sleeping daughter. 'I'm sorry that you didn't get a chance to be with your mother. She was an amazing person, and I'll always love her for giving me you' he said as she picked up her little hand. "Horatio, I brought you some coffee. I wasn't' even going to bother you with telling you to go home" whispered Alex as she placed the coffee beside the bed. "Thank you Alex" he said. "She's beautiful, she looks just like Marisol except she has your eyes." "She's amazing, I don't know what to do...I've lost Marisol, I've lost Calleigh...and I may lose Angelina" he whispered.

"Horatio, you haven't lost Calleigh, finding out the way you did wasn't right but she was scared to tell you. You've had a lot to deal with the past few months. When you ready...go to her. She'll still be waiting for you...try and get some sleep" she said placing a soft kiss on his cheek than heading out. "Alex..will you help me with something" he called. "Anything" "Find a priest and Eric...I want her to be baptized" he whispered. Nodding her head, Alex went to fulfill his request.

Moments later, Alex entered the room with both Eric and priest. "Mr Caine, I'm father Johnson, I understand that you wish for your daughter to be baptized?" Nodding his head, Horatio rose to his feet. "And have you chosen the godparents?" "I chose Alex woods and Angelina's uncle, Eric Delko" he answered. "Than let's begin."

"Today, we have gathered with friends and family to see the baptism of Angelina Shopia Delko Caine. Horatio would like to ask the godparents of this child to step forward"Alex and Eric stepped up to the bed, both standing beside one another. "These two people have been chosen by Horatio to care for their child if anything shall happen to him ,they have been chosen because of the love that they share with others. Alex and Eric, do you swear to help this child develop both physically and spiritually?" Both Alex and Eric nodded their heads and said yes. "

Now repeat after me, "I swear with all my heart and love that I will help this child grow, whatever the needs be". The two repeated after the father, than each placed a drop of water on Angelina's head to show their love and support.

"Horatio do you swear to love this child, no matter what the needs, no matter the time of day, no matter the mood one another is in? If so repeat after me. 'I solemnly swear to love this child, with all of my heart and soul, she is our gift from the lord and we will cherish her till the day we die'. repeated Horatio as he dropped some water on his daughter's head.

"With this holy water as I pour it onto Angelina's head, it represents life, death, cleansing and growth for her. The spirit of the holy savoir will help her make out the sinful world of that in which we live." said the father as he carefully placed Angelina head in the holy water.

"Now if you would all join me in prayer, Heavenly Father, we pray that Angelina will grow in the knowledge of Your grace and in faith in You. We thank You that, through Christ crucified, we can die to our sin and rise to a newness of life. Give Angelina Your Holy Spirit and strengthen her so that she may live a righteous life following the example of our Saviour Jesus Christ. We thank You for calling us to be Your children and may we, as the church and body of Christ, fulfil our obligation to encourage, support and train Angelina as she continues to walk with You. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Horatio I present you with your beautiful baby girl, may she walk with the lord always and be cared and loved for no matter where she is."said the father. "Thank you" Horatio whispered as he looked down at his daughter, "Thank all of you". Shortly after everyone had left, Horatio took his seat beside his daughter. "I love you..I'll always be there for you, my sweet angel" he whispered placing a kiss on her head.

What had only felt like moment of sleep, Horatio was woken out of a deep sleep from beeping sounds. Suddenly nurses and doctors came rushing into the room. "Angelina...Angelina" called Horatio. "Come on baby, don't leave me" he cried. "Mr Caine we're going to have to ask you to leave" a nurse said as she motioned Horatio towards the door. "No , I need to be here with my daughter, she needs me". "Sir, your going to have to leave so we can work on her".

Horatio watched the door closed behind him, he could hear the doctors, asking for meds, saying this saying that. Slowly he couldn't hold them back anymore, the tears flowed down his face as he lowered himself to the floor. Moments later, the doctor came out to find Horatio sobbing on the floor. "Mr Caine" he said. Looking up, Horatio saw the expression on the doctors face, rising to his fee, he knew the worst had come. "Mr Caine..I'm sorry. Your daughter had stopped breathing again, oxygen wasn't getting through her air passages. We did everything we could..I'm sorry...she didn't make it".

"She's...she's dead" he cried. Slowly the doctor nodded his head. "I'm so sorry, nothing is worse than losing a child...is there someone I could call" eh asked. Just than Eric walked up. "What's going on" he asked. As he looked at the doctor than at Horatio he knew, "Angelina" he whispered. "She's gone" Horatio said, as he walked passed the two of them, not saying a word. "What the hell happened?" "He air passages were blocked, her body wasn't getting enough oxygen. I'm sorry. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask." said the doctor as he walked away.

"I appreciate you brining me home Alex." "Calleigh not a problem, that's what friends are for...now I want you go and get some rest, you both need it" Said Alex as she pulled into Calleigh's drive way as her phone began to go off. "It's Eric..Eric what's wrong. Oh No...is he okay? Okay...I don't know...I'm sorry". "What was that all about" asked Calleigh. "Eric just called to let me know...Angelina passed away a few minutes ago. Her body wasn't getting enough oxygen" she whispered. "Where's Horatio" "He left after Eric got there...he's really upset..he's not answering is cell phone either. ". Alex said. "I don't know what to do" said Calleigh. "Get some rest, we'll find him and in time he will be okay".

"It's been almost a week, and no one has seen or heard from him...how do you know he's even going to come today?" Eric said angrily. "Because it was his child and the mother of his child. From one parent to another...he's not going to miss their funeral." answered Alex.

The time and date had been arranged and placed in the paper, upon arrival, everything looked perfect considering the circumstances. "Come on, let's take our seats" said Alex as they made their way to the front. "Today, Miami is quiet" whispered Calleigh.

When I think back
On these times
And the dreams
We left behind I''ll be glad 'cause
I was blessed to get
To have you in my life
When I look back
On these days
I''ll look and see your face
You were right there for me

"I would like to thank you all for being here. Today is not a day to grieve, but a day to celebrate these two lives. The lives of Marisol Delko and her daughter Angelina Shopia Delko Caine. Such a short time they had with us. We are gathered here to say farewell, although they have not gone but will always be with us spiritually they have left us physically. We remember the life they had, and the life they shared with friends and family. They will be remembered for who they were and what they did. Be not sad because their gone, but rejoice the life that they had."

In my dreams
I''ll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There always be a place
For you for all my life
I''ll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you''ll be

As both coffins began to lower, Calleigh saw a shadow walking towards them. 'Horatio' she whispered.

"And now we commit these body's of out beloved Marisol Delko and Angelina Shopia Delko Caine to the grave. To rest in peace till the resurrection of the dead at our Saviour's return to earth. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Amen"

Well you showed me How it feels
To feel the sky
Within my reach
And I always
Will remember all
The strength you
Gave to me
Your love made me
Make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me

Horatio approached the lowered coffins, standing at the side a tear fell from his face. As he reached into his jacket pocket two red roses were pulled, "I'll always be with you" he whispered as he tossed them onto the coffins. Turning he saw the pain in Calleigh's eyes, they stood staring at each other neither knowing what to say. 'When your ready' Calleigh mouthed as she rose from her seat, and lightly touched his arm as she headed towards the vehicle.

In my dreams
I''ll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There always be a place
For you for all my life
I''ll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you''ll be

"H, I'm sorry. No one should have to go through this" Ryan said "Thank you Mr. Wolfe,. Thank you" answered Horatio. "Come here" Alex said as she pulled Horatio into her arms, "Are you going to be okay?" she asked. As he pulled back, he looked towards Calleigh than back at Alex. "I will be in time. We both need time right now" he whispered. "If you need anything, you know where to find me".

'Cause I always saw in you
My light, my strength
And I want to thank you Now for all the ways
You were right there for me
You were right there for me
For always

"Eric...it's up to you, but you have personal leave if you need it" Horatio said as he approached Eric. "I know..what about you? I mean, can the department really stand to lose 3 of us for awhile" he asked. "Miami will have to do without. I know we both think that we need to get back to work to take our mind of everything that's happened...but I know some personal experience, going back to work right now would not be a good idea" said Horatio "Take the time Eric, when you feel ready you can come back".

In my dreams
I''ll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There always be a place
For you for all my life
I''ll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you''ll be

After the funeral was over, everyone had gone their separate ways. But Horatio, he found himself somewhere he knew he had to be. Before he could knock on the door it swung open. As he looked up, into the beautiful green eyes that made him so lost he nodded his head, "I'm ready now" he whispered, as Calleigh moved out of the way, he walked by her and closed the door.