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 'Driven'. Spoilers included. I am a H/C fan, but H/M makes for an interesting story line. H/C later on...possibly.
"Dr. Woods" asked the doctor as he approached her and Ryan. "Lt Caine is out of surgery now, he's been placed in his own room. He's conscious and doing well, the bullet to his upper chest was only minor but the bullet to the shoulder...it cause a lot of muscle damage." he said.
"What does that mean?" asked Ryan.
"Honey, it means that Horatio is going to be going through more than he should." answered Alex.
"We'll know more once he's in the clear and on the road to recovery. It may take week, or months but he'll have to go through a physiotherapy and than re take the physical exam before he's cleared for work again".
"Can we see him?" asked Alex. "Yeah, but only for a few minutes, he needs his rest".
Alex and Ryan both headed for Horatio's room, as they opened the door they saw him staring out the window, probably lost in his own thoughts.
"H...how ya doing?" asked Ryan.
"Good, considering. Doctor said that I had lost a lot of blood and was surprised that I was able to deliver the baby. How are they?". "
Their doing fine. All sleeping and all healthy. When you and Calleigh feel up to it, you can let the doctor know their names." said Alex as she took his hand in hers.
"I'm going to get going. H get better. I'll be back to check in on you guys later." said Ryan as he headed towards the door.
"Mr. Wolfe...thank you for everything. My little girl wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. Thank you", whispered Horatio. "Anytime H".
"Horatio, do you realize how lucky you are?" asked Alex.
"I know how lucky I am to have great friends, two healthy and beautiful children...and I realize how lucky I am to have Calleigh. So much as happened between us. But it was all for a reason." he said.
"Just make sure you don't lose her Horatio. You have a lot more at risk now. You have two children that need you..and they need their mother.
"I have to get going back home, I'll be back to see you again." Alex said as she placed a soft kiss on his cheek. "Jacob Tyler and Samantha Elizabeth Caine" he whispered.
"What?" asked Alex as she turned to face him.
"The names for the kids. Calleigh and I already picked them out. Could you let the doctors know."
Smiling, Alex gave Horatio a nod than headed out the door. 'They have a long road ahead of them' she said to herself as she headed outside the hospital.
2 weeks later, the Caine family was released from the hospital. Calleigh had refused to leave Horatio's side, and ended up getting herself worked up, so she was admitted for another week. Horatio was doing better, his arm was in a sling and he can to be careful while holding his children, but he managed. .
"Horatio, the next time that Ryan and Eric offer to help pack my things, can I say 'no'" Calleigh said as she continued to unpack boxes.
"Well we could've waited, until both the kids were older and we were older and healed, but I thought it was a nice offer" he said.
"I know, they were just trying to make things easier for us. And by taking both the kids tonight, made it a lot easier".
"Cal, why don't we take a break, I'll call for take-out, go and relax" suggested Horatio as he placed a soft kiss on her lips.
Nodding her head, Calleigh headed out into the living room and planted herself on the couch.
"Horatio did the power just go out?" asked Calleigh as she noticed that it was suddenly dark in the house.
"No, just thought that I would set the mood" he whispered as he appeared with a bottle of wine and a candle.
"Horatio" she started but was stopped as he placed a finger to her lips,
"Let me start" he said. "I know we haven't had a lot of time to talk about what happened before the twins were born. And Calleigh I want you to know how sorry I am for the way I reacted. I was wrong, and I want to you if you'll ever be able to forgive me?" he asked.
Smiling, Calleigh placed her hands on his face, "If I hadn't forgiven you, I would have never have moved in with you, and I wouldn't be sharing you bed with you" she said.
"I know..but I need you to say it..please" he said.
"Horatio Caine...I love you...of course I forgive you".
"Good. Than that makes this part easier" he said as he reached into his pant pocket and pulled out a diamond ring. "I believe this belongs to you" he whispered as took her hand and began to place the ring on her finer, " I mean , if you'll still have me" he said.
"Do you have to ask" she said as she pulled him close to her.
"I love you" she whispered. " I love you too...Calleigh Caine" he said as she kissed her passionately.
DO NOT WORRY, ITS NO THE END LOL. more to come...soon! please R/R R/R R/R
