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Eric gently stroked the back of Calleigh's hand as he sat by her bedside. The doctors said the operation was success and the drain they inserted in her skull would be removed in a day or so. They told him her vitals were good and she would wake up when she ready; that was yesterday. He was starting to get nervous that there was something else wrong but the doctor's and Alexx had assured him it was her body's way of healing.
"Eric?"
"H, what's up?"
"No change?"
"Her vitals are getting stronger but no she hasn't woken up yet" If Horatio had seen him stroking her hand he hadn't said anything and he decided it was a good thing because he really wasn't in the mood to have to explain himself.
"We got the guys"
"Yeah I know, Ryan told me last night when he stopped by"
"Listen Eric.." Horatio started but was cut off by Eric
"Calleigh?"
"Eric?" Horatio asked as he took a tentative step towards the two them
"She squeezed my hand." He replied standing up and leaning in close "Calleigh can you hear me?"
Calleigh could hear faint voices talking but she couldn't make them out. The only thing she was truly aware of was that someone was holding her hand. As she struggled to open her eyes the voice calling her name became louder and clearer. I know that voice. She told herself as she fought the fog that clouded her mind.
"That's it Cal open your eyes" Eric felt as if his heart was going to beat right out his chest as he waited for her to open her eyes. "Cal can you hear me?"
"Eric?" she mumbled as her eyes fluttered open.
"Hey" was he managed to utter out cupping her cheek.
Horatio simply watched the pair. The smile on Eric's face as he looked at Calleigh told him everything he needed to know about the two of them. In truth he had had an inkling of something between them for a while and it was partially confirmed when Eric punched the wall. But now seeing them together he knew for sure. Without saying a word he slipped out of the room to give them some privacy and find a doctor. Neither of them noticed that Horatio had slipped out of the room and neither cared.
Calleigh was released from the hospital a week later with the stipulation that she'd stay home and relax for at least another week. Of course, since she never ever took a sick day all the time she worked in Miami, Eric had his hands full with that task.
Things between them had steadily progressed to point where Eric was practically living with her. He used the excuse she shouldn't be alone and she didn't argue with him because truth be told she liked having him around all the time. Eric had to admit he liked the idea of coming home to Calleigh every night.
"Ya know I kind of like this arraignment" she'd told him one night while they snuggled on the couch.
"Me too." He replied as he nuzzled her neck.
"Good." She replied pulling him down on top of her.
The End?...what do think? I may do a sequel but I am undecided about that right now. Heck I may even rewrite the ending!! Let me know!