Title: Lost and Found
Author: LiLAqUaMaRiE
Fandom: CSI: Miami
Pairings/Characters: Natalia Boa Vista
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Drama, angst.
Word Count: 544
Summary: Natalia has a big problem; her ex-husband is back in her life again.
Note: This fic is a sequel to another fic I wrote "What She Deserves", so it is better to read that one to get a better understanding towards some references I made of it within this fic. As well, after watching the episode "If Looks Could Kill" I decided to tie in some of the events within that episode to my fic. Btw, does anyone know of Natalia's ex-husband last name? I don't' recall if they ever mentioned it or not. Never mind, I was just in formed that his last name is Townsend.

I want to pull away when the dream dies
The pain sets in and I don't cry
I only feel gravity and I wonder why
- 'All Good Things Comes to An End' by Nelly Furtado

Chapter Six: The Fear

Ryan and Eric ran into the hospital waiting area to find a worried Calleigh, a teary Alexx and pissed off Horatio.

Eric glanced at them, concerned evident in his face. "What happened? Is she okay?"

Ryan glanced at Horatio's deep concern in his eyes as he tried to stay calm. "She's alive, right?" Caine remained quiet. Eric turned his attention at Horatio as well at hearing Ryan's question, his eyes wide. "She's alive, right H?"

They both glanced at each other, scared to hear the answer; they glanced at Calleigh and Alexx. Ryan was getting agitated. "Right?"

Caine took in a deep sigh before talking; his voice was flat – devoid of any emotion. "She was in a pretty bad shape when they found her." He paused. "She's in surgery right now."

Eric swore as he kicked the wall. Ryan closed his eyes in defeat.

Alexx was quiet throughout everything until now. Her voice was low and out of nature for her as it trembled. "She could die."

Calleigh lifted her face up as it shined with unshed tears as she glanced up at Horatio. "I can't lose another person I care about, Horatio." She shook her head, "I can't go through that again." Her bottom lip trembled.

Horatio glanced at Alexx and Calleigh's scared form; he approached them silently. He hated what was happening. He was beyond pissed. One of his was hurt and someone was going to pay. He knelt in front of them as he stared up at them. "Shh..." He took both of their hands within each of his and squeezed them, "its okay."

Alexx had silent tears that fell from her eyes as she squeezed his hand back.

Calleigh, on the other hand, bit her lip trying to stop from crying out. "She can't die like that."

Ryan shook his head angrily. "She won't die. She can't." His bottom lip trembled with fear and anger; his emotions were out of control. He wanted to find the bastard who did this and kill him slowly with his bare hands. "She can't die."

Eric was pacing in the room. He was pissed, scared, hell frightened. He was home when he had gotten the call about Natalia. Ironically, he was thinking about her; he finally realized to himself that what he was feeling throughout the whole time that her ex arrived was pure jealousy at seeing the way the man would look at her. He realized that his feelings towards Natalia were more than what a friend feels for another friend. He realized he was in love with her and just when he realizes it, he was about to lose her before he ever truly had her.

He angrily slammed his hand against a wall.

Ryan spoke out loud trying to control his rising anger; he asked a question but it was more of a statement than an answer. "He did this didn't he."

Eric leaned his head against the wall, breathing hard, as he waited to hear the response. Alexx stared at a wall beside her, while Calleigh chose to stare at the floor silently.

Horatio stood. His face expression stoic as always but his eyes held a burning anger within.

"Don't worry gentlemen, Mr. Townsend is currently being apprehended as we speak."