A/N: Hello again! Sorry for the lack of updates, I've been swamped with real life. Thank you to all who reviewed, you guys are the absolute greatest! I've tried to respond to all the reviews, but I apologize if I missed you. The reviews still mean a lot to me. Enjoy this chapter!

The next morning when he woke up in a strange apartment, he was confused as to where he was. It all fell into place when he looked over and found Calleigh sleeping peacefully by his side. He smiled to himself. She looked so serene, as calm and serene as she had been before Noah died. He watched her until she began to stir.

"Morning Mr. Caine," she said opening her beautiful green eyes and smiling at him. There was a light about her now that had been absent for so many months. Her eyes shone with happiness and her smile was back. He couldn't fool himself into thinking that everything would be one hundred percent all at once, but he knew that with her by his side, they could face anything.

"Morning Mrs. Caine," he said, leaning over to greet her with a kiss.

"This sure beats how I woke up yesterday," she said with a laugh.

"I would have to agree," he smiled.

They got up and fixed breakfast together and got ready for the day. Then they went downstairs to talk to Cindy.

"Hi Calleigh," Cindy said opening the door, "What are you doing here so early? And who's this handsome man next to you?"

"Cindy, I'd like you to meet my husband, Horatio Caine. Horatio this is my dear friend Cindy Galentine."

"It's a pleasure to meet you," Horatio said, shaking her hand.

"Likewise. So I guess this means that you are headed back to Miami," Cindy said, a trace of sadness in her voice.

"We are," Horatio said, "but we have a proposition for you. Calleigh mentioned that you have a degree in computer programming."

"I do," Cindy said, confused, "But I don't see what that has to do with anything."

"We'd like for you to come back to Miami with us. I'm in need of a second AV tech and I think you could do a fabulous job," Horatio said calmly.

"But I don't know a thing about audio visual work," Cindy said, concerned.

"Don't worry, we have an excellent tech on staff and I'm sure he'd be more than willing to teach you," Horatio explained, "So is that something you'd like to do?"

It only took Cindy a few seconds to make up her mind. "I'd be a fool not to take you up on your offer Mr. Caine. I'd love to come to Miami with you!"

Calleigh gave an excited squeal and wrapped her friend in a big hug.

Within the next two days Calleigh and Cindy packed everything they owned and had it shipped back to Miami. Horatio and Calleigh had offered to let Cindy stay with them until she had a place of her own, and Cindy had graciously accepted.

Finally they were on the plane bound for home. Calleigh leaned her head against Horatio's shoulder and squeezed his hand tightly. "How does it feel to be going home?" she asked him.

"Wonderful, now that you are going there with me," he said with a smile. She leaned up and kissed him, grateful to have a man like him in her life.

The next day after they had gotten everything unpacked, they went to the crime lab to introduce Cindy to everyone.

"Calleigh!" Alexx grinned, running over to scoop the bullet girl into a huge hug, "Wow, we missed you!"

"I missed you guys too," Calleigh said, "It's good to be home."

Alexx looked Calleigh over and then commented, "There's a light in your eyes again."

Calleigh looked over her shoulder to Horatio and smiled at him. "I guess I realized what's really important," she said.

"Calleigh!" came the cries of excitement as Eric and Ryan hurried over to the group. Calleigh giggled as Eric and Ryan swept her off her feet, literally, pulling her into a hug.

"We missed you big sister," Eric said with a smile, putting her back on her feet.

"The lab just isn't the same without our Calleigh sunshine," Ryan grinned.

"Well, I'm not going anywhere ever again, I promise," she said, taking Horatio's hand in hers, "Oh, before I forget, there' someone I want you all to meet. This is Cindy Galentine, our new AV tech. Cindy this is Eric Delko and Ryan Wolfe."

"Please to meet you," Eric said shaking her hand.

"Welcome to Miami," Ryan said, taking her hand in his. They met each other's eyes and it was if a spark of electricity traveled between them. Calleigh turned to look at Horatio and gave him a grin that clearly said 'We have to watch these two.' Horatio laughed and nodded.

As Horatio and Calleigh walked down the hall hand in hand he asked her, "So does Miami stack up against Rock Harbor?"

"No not in the slightest," she said quickly, a smile curving the corners of her mouth, "Because there really is no place like home."

A/N: There is only one more chapter left to go, so please review!