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: The song used belongs to Nora Jones, 'Come away with me'. 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.

1 year later...

It was a long and tough year, after Calleigh's maternity leave was up she had to go back to work, leaving Horatio with the twins. He managed quite well, handling two babies and getting ready for his physical. The doctors were surprised as to how quickly he had healed, telling him that they don't want to see him in that OR for a very long time.

"Horatio are you ready to go yet?" called Calleigh as she placed Jacob beside his sister.

"Do you think I'm ready" he asked coming down the stairs.

"Honey, your going to do great. The doctors have given you a clean bill of health, all you have to do is prove that you still got it. Now get going before your late" she said. "Okay I'm leaving" Horatio said as he placed a kiss on her cheek. "Dad's gotta go, but I'll be home in time for dinner" he said as he placed a kiss on the both Jacob and Samantha. Wish me luck".

"Bye Dada" Samantha said as Jacob gave his father a wave.

"You don't need luck, we love you...now go" Calleigh said smiling as she pushed him out the door. "So what are we going to do today?" she asked the twins as they continued to wonder their eyes around the room.

"Calleigh you home?" called Alex as she knocked on the door.

"Hey Alex, come on in" said Calleigh as she moved out of the way to let her in.

"Horatio's on his way, I take it. He nearly ran me over coming down that sidewalk" Alex said with a chuckle.

"So what are you up too?" asked Calleigh.

"I thought that maybe you could use a break. Wondered if you wanted me to take Jacob and Samantha for the night?" she said.

Calleigh smiled, than looked down at her babies, "Do you guys want to go with Auntie Alex tonight?" she asked.

"Yah" yelled Jacob. "Peas Mama" asked Samantha as she held her arms out to her mother.

"So cute at this age" Calleigh said as she lifted them both out of the crib.

"Honey their cute at any age". "Okay, well I"ll go and get their things. Are you sure Alex?" asked Calleigh as she headed for the stairs.

"If I wasn't I wouldn't have offered. You and Horatio need some time alone."

"Okay" whispered Calleigh as she headed up stairs.

"Do you guys think mom is going to like her surprise?" Alex asked the twins as she helped them put on their coats.

Both nodded their head, "yah", they said.

"Okay, so they each have a bag and...". "Calleigh, it's not the first time that they've stayed with me. Everything is going to be fine" Alex said as she placed the bags on her shoulders.

"Okay, come and say good bye to me. I'll see you guys later" Calleigh said as she pulled Jacob and Samantha into her arms.

"Okay let's go". Both Calleigh and Alex placed the twins in the stroller, as they headed towards Alex's car.

"If you need anything Alex give me a call" , said Calleigh as she waved at them.

"We'll do, enjoy yourselves." Called Alex as she placed the twins in the car and headed off, waving to Calleigh.

Come away with me in the night Come away with me
And I will write you a song

Come away with me on a bus
Come away where they can't tempt us
With their lies

A few hours later, Calleigh heard a vehicle pull into the driveway rising from the couch she saw Horatio step out of the hummer. "How'd it go?" she asked opening the door, only to see him standing there with flowers in his hand.

"Will you come away with me?" he asked.

"Are you not going to answer me, or ask me how the kids are, or what I did today?" she said.

"I will answer you in a bit, and I know that the kids aren't here because I almost ran over Alex and I also know what you did all day. The one thing that you have been wanting to do so a while, lay down on that couch and just relax" he said with a smile.

"You know me too well Horatio Caine...and Yes I"ll go out with you...where too", she asked. "

Nothing to fancy, but we should dress nice. I'm going to out a suit on", said Horatio as he handed her the flowers and kissed her.

"Oh that fancy" she whispered, as placed the flowers down and followed him upstairs.

I want to walk with you
On a cloudy day
In fields where the yellow grass grows knee-high
So won't you try to come

"Now Calleigh, this is something special, so you have to put this on" Horatio said as he pulled the car over and handed her a blindfold.

"If I ask, your not going to give me an answer are you?" she asked. With a smile and a slight chuckle, Horatio shook his head, "Do you trust me" he asked.

"Of course" she said as she placed the blindfold over her eyes.

Come away with me and we'll kiss
On a mountaintop
Come away with me
And I'll never stop loving you

"Horatio how much longer?" asked Calleigh as she began to get restless in her seat.

"We're here" he said as he got out of the hummer and walked over to her side and opened the door.

"Watch your step, sweetie" he said as he took her hand in his. "

The beach" she whispered.

"Take your shoes, off we're almost there". Linking arms, Horatio led her down the rose peddled path.

"Pedals"she whispered. "Is that music playing Horatio" she asked, turning her head so that maybe she could hear the song better.

"It is", Horatio whispered.

And I want to wake up with the rain
Falling on a tin roof
While I'm safe there in your arms So all I ask is for you
To come away with me in the night
Come away with me

"Calleigh, this is my surprise to you" whispered Horatio, as he stood behind her and undid her blindfold. "Oh my god" she whispered.

OMG WHAT COULD IT BE!...I know. R/R and you'll find out soon too :D