An hour later Horatio found himself at the hospital talking with his former team mate, Alex.

"Morning, Alex. What do you have for me?"

"We ran a tox screen, turns out to be a synthetic form of tetrodotoxin."

"Blowfish poison?"

"Yes and no. The synthetic form is safer then using the toxin from a blowfish. But they had so much in their system, I'm surprised they're still alive."

"Where would you find the synthetic form?"

"Any shop that caters to Santeria. You see, the synthetic form is cheaper and easier to obtain. Because it's so new it's not regulated as strongly. I tell you, those boys are lucky to be alive. If the gators didn't get them, hypothermia would have. The blond one, his body temperature was 93 degrees." Horatio was surprised.

"He didn't appear to be cold."

"That's because of the drug he was given."

"How's the other man?"

"His temperature was around 95. So he was suffering from mild hypothermia. We put warming blankets on him and that was sufficiant to raise his temperature. The blond wasn't as lucky. We had to use IV's, warm oxygen and blankets for him."

"Will he be okay?"

"He should make a full recovery. Both were found in time. Thanks to Eric, I understand?"

"You heard correctly. Eric likes to drive the 'glades looking for tows."

"How is he doing?"

"He's doing well. We went out for dinner two weeks ago."

"I should invite him over, it gets kind of lonely at the house with the kids gone."

"I bet it does. Well, I'm going to check on them."

"One is in room 219, not sure about the blond one."

"Thank you, Alex."

"You're welcome." She smiled as he left the room.

When Horatio walked into the hospital room that Luke was in, he was surprised to find that Luke had his wrists restrained. He left the room and found the Doctor on call.

"Excuse me, Doctor. Can you tell me why you have that young man restrained?"

"He insisted on being with his brother. What he needs is rest."

"I see." Horatio walked back into Luke's room and noticed that Luke was now awake.

"Glad to see you awake, Mr Duke."

"You can call me Luke."

"My name is Lieutenant Horatio Caine. A friend and myself found you and your brother this morning." Luke was too tired to correct Horatio on the fact that Bo was his cousin.

"Thank you."

"Were you trying to leave for some reason?"

"No, I just wanted to see Bo before he woke up."

"Now, why is that?"

"Because Bo hates hospitals and when he wakes up, he'll leave. Trust me, they will have a hell of a time getting him to listen." Horatio walked up to Luke and removed the wrist restrant from one wrist then the other.

"Well, we can't have that now can we?" Luke looked at Horatio unsure if he could trust him.

"It's okay. I'll deal with the Doctor." Luke nodded and let Horatio help him into the wheelchair. Horatio pushed Luke into the room where Bo was. Bo was still sleeping and had an oxygen mask covering his mouth and nose. Before Luke could say or do anything, the Doctor walked into the room.

"Lieutenant Caine. What is he doing out of bed?"

"Bo don't like hospitals. If he wakes up and I'm not here to talk sence to him, he'll leave." Luke replied.

"You need to rest, Mr. Duke."

"Can't they share a room?" The Doctor gave Horatio a digusted look as Horatio pointed to the empty bed next to Bo's. The Doctor left the room and a nurse walked in several minutes later.

"You can use this bed." She helped Luke get into bed and covered him up. Noticing that Luke looked very tired, Horatio told him. "I'll let you rest."

"Thank you for helping us."

"You're very much welcome. I'll check in on you two later." Luke nodded and closed his eyes. Two hours later Bo woke up and removed the oxygen mask.

"Hey, Bo." Bo looked over and saw Luke in the other bed.

"Now what happened?"

"Not to sure myself, Bo."

"How did we get here?"

"My friend and myself found you." Bo looked by the door as Horatio walked in. "My name is Lieutenant Horatio Caine."

"Thank you." Horatio nodded.

"Long way from home, aren't you?"

"Up here on business." Bo replied.

"An address was found in your wallet. Is that why you two are here in Florida?"

"Yes. It was about a horse. We pulled into the driveway and I don't remember anything after that." Horatio noticed that both of them looked like they were fighting sleep.

"When you two are up for talking, I need to ask you some questions." Horatio looked at Bo, who had fallen back to sleep. "I'll let you two rest but don't go anywhere. I have a guard at the door for your protection."

"Thank you." Luke replied as he closed his eyes and fell asleep. Horatio took out his cell phone and called Ryan.

"Mr Wolfe. I need you to meet me at 1225 Rail Road."