Title: Butterfly Kisses
Author: lildreamer
Rating: K
Pairings: None
Spoilers: Season finale
Summary: A short and sweet songfic for Father's Day.
Disclaimer: I do not own CSI or its characters. The song "Butterfly Kisses" belongs to Bob Carlisle.
Hope you like it! Read on!
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven and she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
But most of all...
It had been a very long day and he was more than happy to clock out and get out of there. He gathered his belongings from his office, including a card that had been lying on his desk, and locked it up for the day. He waved goodbye to his co-workers and friends and made his way to the parking lot, a little spring in his step. He was happy about something, and it was showing. He tossed his coat in the backseat, but kept the card with him up front.
On the way home, he stopped by a flower shop and bought a dozen white flowers. He gently laid them on the passenger side seat and continued home.
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk beside the pony, daddy. It's my first ride"
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried"
With all that I've done wrong I must've done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Once he got home, he checked his messages then went into the bedroom to change. He went into the closet and pulled out a black tuxedo wrapped in plastic, indicating that it had recently been dry cleaned. He also pulled out a pair of matching dress shoes that looked like they had never been worn. He set these things on his bed and went into the bathroom for a shower. Afterwards, he neatly combed his hair flat, brushed his teeth, and put on some kind of expensive cologne. He got dressed and stared at himself in the mirror, adjusting his bowtie, and smiled.
Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman the other part girl
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember...
He glanced at the clock then walked out into the kitchen. He grabbed up his keys and a neatly wrapped gift sitting on the counter and ran out the door.
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"You know how much I love you, daddy, but if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time"
With all that I've done wrong I must've done something right
To deserve your love every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
He drove for about half an hour until he found the building he was told to go to. He found a parking spot in the lot and glanced at himself in the rearview mirror and shook his head, smiling. He scooped up the flowers and gift and went out the door. Before heading inside the building, he glanced at its windows, admiring the stained-glass.
All the precious time
Like the wind the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
He went inside and found his way to a room in the northwest wing of the building. He silently opened the door and found a beautiful woman standing inside admiring her long, white gown in a full-length mirror. He smiled as he watched another woman, older than the first, walk out from an ajoining room and begin to fix the other woman's hair.
The two women turned around, sensing his presence. The younger one smiled and he couldn't help but smile back. He walked into the room and set the gifts on the table.
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asks me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl"
She leaned over...
As he continued to watch, the young woman began talking to him. She modeled her dress for him and asked him what he thought of it. He smiled proudly, his eyes misted with tears.
"Ellie, you look beautiful."
She came up to him and touched his face, smiling, then gave him a small kiss on the cheek. His eyes widened in surprise and a flood of memories filled his mind. Memories long, long forgotten.
Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, daddy. It's just about time.
Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy? Daddy, don't cry"
With all that I've done wrong I must've done something right
To deserve her love every morning
And butterfly kisses
Tears slid down his cheeks.
"I love you, daddy," Ellie whispered, enveloping him in a hug.
As they prepared to go out into the main room, the other woman approached him and touched his hand.
She smiled, tears in her eyes, as she whispered, "You never gave up on her, Jimmy. You did good."
Those words made his heart skip a beat. He did something right for a change.
I couldn't ask God for more
Man, this is what love is
I know I've gotta let her go
A smile was pasted on his face as the ceremony began. After he gave his little girl away, he took a seat next to his ex-wife. He sighed happily, a single tear sliding down his cheek.
But I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning
And butterfly kisses...
His eyes suddenly fluttered open. It took him a moment, but he remembered where he was. He was in the hospital. He'd been shot not too long ago and he was still recovering. A soft voice next to him broke the silence. A voice he knew, oh so well.
"Daddy?"
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