Heaven and Hell

by Hcrazy

Calleigh and Horatio's relationship moves forward, Horatio does something very unexpected for her. The feds are tracking Ray and want Horatio's help, agent Park and the Feds will stop at nothing to find him. Horatio's past haunts him as Ray confronts him

11. Chapter 11

First, I'm sorry it took so long for me to update. I Proofed and submitted and I lost all my work. Duh, that will teach me a very good lesson, like to save for instance. You can imagine my shock when you see how long the chapter is. LOL I freaked, literally... like OMG! I hate to be left hanging and I never wish to do that to the readers, it drives me crazy.

So here, it is the last chapter... Settle in and relax, if you can that is... I hope you all enjoy it and thanks for reading!

WARNING! Hot, steamy, sexy, smutty, fluffy and of course it has its humor!

Just remember and look for clues when you read. I merge my stories, so I am setting up for the next and away we all go...

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Horatio drove home and just pulled up, shutting the engine off as his phone rang. He looked over at Calleigh and opened it.

"Yes"

"Lieutenant Caine, this is Chief Burton. I want to congratulate you and your team on a job well done. I spoke with the head director of the FBI and they were very pleased with your work. The city is proud to have an officer like you, Horatio."

"Thank you sir, but I couldn't have done it without the help of my team."

"Yes, of course, we are well aware of that, which is why we gave your entire team the whole weekend off."

Horatio brows rose and he looked over at Calleigh. "Um, chief, did I... hear you correctly?"

He chuckled, "Yes and just so we're clear Horatio that includes tomorrow."

"Hmm, that is very generous of you sir, thank you, from my whole team."

"Horatio, you really impressed the higher ups with this one. You put away some very bad cops and saved the city millions. In addition, we have three drug cartels being booked and one FBI administrator going down as well. Don't be surprised if the city wants to thank you and your team."

Horatio nodded. "Sir I can assure you that is not necessa—

"Um-hmm, I knew you would object."

"No, no sir, by all means honor my team, I um…I'm part of the team sir."

"Lieutenant Caine, you are the head of the team, and you did a dam good job of teaching them. So now, go have a good few days off Horatio and regards to your team."

"Thank you very much sir, I will… we will." He closed his phone and took off his sunglasses.

His brows went up. "You're not going to believe this?"

"We have tomorrow off right?" She smiled as if she knew.

His eyes went wide and he nodded no. "We have tomorrow and the weekend off, the entire team."

"That's great Horatio, now you can rest."

He turned to her and furrowed his brows. "You mean… we can rest together, right?" He smiled at her.

She gave him a bombshell smile now and laughed. God she loved when he said such sweet things. Just the two of them together, she thought. "Of course that's what I meant, we." She drawled the words.

He grinned. "Ok, let me make a phone call and tell the team the good news."

She nodded and smiled at him. He opened his phone and pressed a button.

"Delko"

"Eric I need you to take Mr. Wolf to post right now and find Alexx for me. Don't ask any questions just do it. Keep the line open." He smiled over to Calleigh and she chuckled.

"H, is everything ok?"

"Everything is fine, Eric. No questions."

"Ok, H I got Ryan and we're on our way to find Alexx."

Horatio could hear the door open and Alexx's voice.

"Ok H, I found Alexx."

"Ok Eric put me on speaker phone." He put his on speaker too now looking over at Calleigh and holding her gaze.

"I wanted to tell you all myself, how proud I am to be a part of the best CSI team in the city of Miami. I also wanted to thank you all for putting in the extra time and effort to help me with this case." He smiled at her and reached for her hand.

She held his hand now and smiled with glassy green eyes at him.

He exhaled. "I um… I wanted you all to know, how grateful I am to have such a caring and diligent team. You're all very special in your own way and I appreciate each one of you. He looked down and paused. "So... Thank you. I also wanted to be the first to tell you the chief called me and congratulated us all on a job well done. He said to have a good Friday off and um… the weekend too. He sends his regards to you all, so enjoy your time off this weekend, you all deserve it and more."

He heard them gasp and Alexx spoke. "Horatio, the whole weekend, are you sure baby?"

He chuckled, "Alexx that was my exact reaction when the chief told me. Yes, I am sure, so enjoy yourself."

"You don't have to tell me twice." Eric said in a loud voice, now joined in by Ryan. "Thanks for the great news H.

"Mm-hmm, my pleasure."

Alexx spoke now to him. "Horatio, we just want to tell you that we appreciate you too. We are all very lucky to have such a wonderful boss and friend, you have a heart made of gold. I hope you get some rest and enjoy your weekend too. Thank you for always caring and looking out for each and every one of us."

His brows rose and he swallowed hard. He nodded. "For family… Always." He closed his phone and looked down.

Calleigh put her hand on his cheek. "Alexx is right, your heart is made of gold and so much love... So much." She kissed him softly on the lips.

He grinned. "I um… I wanted to say thank you to everyone, you know?"

She nodded. "Um-hmm, I do now."

He nodded, "C'mon beautiful, I need to say thank you to you... in another way."

She grinned and leaned over on his shoulder. "I really think what you need to do is sleep."

"Sweetheart, I have been asleep for the last few years, but my… Cinderella has awakened me." He smiled and they both got out and walked to the door.

They walk in and as soon as the door closed, he turned and backed her up against it. He kissed her hungrily as the need to feel her quickly overpowered him. He gently cupped her head in both hands and pulled her in for a deep loving kiss. Their bodies came together as their lips met and warm breath covered them like a heavy blanket on a cold day. Both felt instant relief against the other and let it show as they both moaned softly, reveling in one another touch.

He moved his body closer and pressed himself against her and into the door. He threaded his fingers in her hair and leaned his head against hers, taking in her scent, burying his face in her neck, caressing and kissing, unable to fill his desperate need for her right now. His lips captured her ear lobe and he whisper, "I need you… so much." As his warm breath tingled along her skin and set off her yearning desire.

She moaned softly as he slid his lips back to her mouth and kissed her, taking his time and softly kissing her top lip and holding it as he slid his tongue all along it. She followed his exact move with her lips and tongue but sucked gently on his lower lip and kissed him softly back.

"Mmmm…" He groaned low as the sensations began to build up in his body and cover him.

Calleigh's hands slipped under his jacket and up to his chest and shoulders, caressing and sliding his jacket right off him. She ran her hands softly over his chest and silk shirt as her fingers slowly began to unbuttoned the top buttons. She moaned as she felt his lips fasten on her skin and he began sucking softly on her neck.

Her hands stopped and her head went back more on the door as she moaned in pleasure. "Ohh.." Her hands wrapped around his waist and she pulled him closer, rubbing herself against him. She moaned in a heavy breath, "Couch…"

He leaned into her more and moved his leg in between hers as his hands held onto her hips. He slowly pulled her and watched as her hips rose and fell on his leg. She bit down on her lip and moaned. "Ohh…Oohh…" Her breathing increasing.

He groaned feeling his length press hard into her leg, "Uhh…bedroom..."

He grinded his hardness against her as her head fell back again from the pleasure his leg was now causing. He took full advantage of her bare neck and began kissing and licking her everywhere. He gave her warm open mouth kisses all along her jaw line. She moaned with uneven breath. "Ohh...god…" As her hands urgently roamed and caressed him everywhere.

His tongue went lower slowly down the length of her bare neck, nuzzling his way. He growled as he grabbed her ass and pulled her into him harder. "Ughh…"

She whimpered as he grinded against her hard with a groan. His tongue continued to slide down to her chest and down the v-neck of her blouse. He dipped his head lower into the center of her chest and worked his mouth back up the left side of her body and neck.

He covered her whole ear with his warm mouth breathing heavily.

She bit down on her lip and moaned in need. "Oh... please…" A shiver ran through her whole body as her breathing increased even more. Her hands grabbed at his belt buckle and she opened it with urgency. He grinded again and pinned her to the door, crushing his lips on hers and kissing her deeply.

She wrapped her hands around his waist and pulled the back of his shirt right out of his pants. She slid her hands under and made contact with his bare skin sliding her fingers up and down his back.

He groaned and pressed his straining arousal against her harder, undulating. His breathing becoming erratic now as he tried to speak, "Uh... you feel… so good."

She covered his mouth this time ravaging his lips and sucked on his neck. He could hardly breathe the words out, "Uh…bed…bedroom…Cal..."

She began unbuttoning his shirt now and he leaned his pelvis against hers as he watched her. She got a few undone and he watched as she leaned in and kissed his chest. His eyes closed in pleasure and his hands both slid into her hair. He held her against him feeling her lips and tongue slide along his bare chest with their warm soft wetness. He moaned now with a heavy breath, "Cal…umm… Couch…couch…Oh... your lips…."

She pushed into him and he finally moved back slipping his hands down and around her waist to her ass. He kept her against him as he kissed her and pulled her over to the couch.

Calleigh was concentrating on the rest of his shirt buttons as he leaned down and licked her lips. She hungrily opened her mouth for him, now with urgency and kissed him hard. She moaned in need. "Oh god… I… need you…right now..." Her hands wrapped around his neck as she moved in closer to him and he pulled her right down onto the couch with him.

She went to adjust her legs and he slipped both hands under her shirt and lifted it off her in one smooth motion. Her eyes went wide on him as he grinned and leaned into kiss her chest. Now his mouth was upon her and his hands slid to her back and spread open, supporting her body for his onslaught. "Mmm, so soft…" His voice rumbled with lust. He pulled her more into him as he sat up. He kissed and licked all over her chest and around her bra teasingly.

She breathed heavily, "Horatio… Oh my…Ooh…" Her hands and fingers threaded into his hair and she held him to her. She undulated on his leg and ran her hand over his straining length. She heard him gasp as his head fell back in pleasure and she felt a vibration on her leg. Her eyes opened as she realized it wasn't from him, It was one of their phones.

Horatio backed off trying to breathe, he looked up at her and with an uneven breath he spoke. "It… never…fails." She nodded in disbelief as his hands slipped down her sides. She groaned and slid off of him.

He lifted up and reached into his pocket with a groan feeling his straining arousal aching to be freed. He pulled out his phone and looked down at the name, agent Cole. He took a deep breath and opened his phone.

Calleigh slid over and leaned back on the couch; her eyes devoured him as he sat there.

"Horatio." He said in and uneven breath.

"Lieutenant, I'm just touching base with you. You're brother and his family are fine and safe."

"Thank you agent Cole…" He took a breath in and Calleigh stifled a laugh. He gave her a look that said everything was fine. They were both relieved and she was feeling quite happy and even mischievous.

She narrowed her eyes on him and smiled as she sat up more and unhooked her bra.

His eyes went wide and hungry and he lost his train of thought. He looked away from her for a moment, out of sorts now, then back. "Um… I appreciate… the call…" He licked his lips staring at her and his jaw set.

"Ok lieutenant, I'll be in touch and if you need anything you have my number, right?"

Horatio couldn't take his eyes off her now as she began to tease the hell out of him. She leaned back on the couch and slowly ran her hands up and over her breast and into her silky soft hair. He followed her hands intently with his eyes glued to them. She gave him a wicked smile and wiggled her eyebrows to him.

"Lieutenant?"

Horatio was pulled from his revere quickly. "Umm, yes….yes, I... have your number." He exhaled and nodded at her, giving her the you are in trouble look.

She smiled as she got up and leaned forward on him now. He nodded no to her and her smile went wider as she let herself slide off the couch and down right between his knees. She looked up at him and saw his breathing increase again, his still very hard length was straining to be free.

"Did the chief call you yet?" Agent Cole asked.

He watched as her head slowly went down on him. He closed his eyes trying to keep control and focus on the phone call, however, it was not working.

"Yes. Umm… he called, he called." He squeezed his eyes shut as he felt her hot mouth come into contact with his pants, right over his aching length.

She looked up at him and dropped her head right back down. She covered his hard straining length with her warm mouth. She pressed down on him and began licking him right through his pants. She licked the length of him and soaked his pants where he bulged and grew even more now. She slowly rubbed her chest up and down, all along his legs. His mouth hung open as his eager eyes stood glued to the seductress before him.

"So you must be happy to have a few days off then, huh?"

Horatio squeezed his eyes shut and shook his head thinking now, 'This guy wants to talk now.' He swallowed hard and watched as her tongue tortured him through his pants. His breathing was beginning to go uneven again and he exhaled hard almost letting out a groan. He clenched his teeth and she smiled up at him and nodded reminding him of the phone call.

His eyes opened wide as he realized and spoke quickly. "Yes… very happy…all of us…" He swallowed and exhaled thinking, 'Especially me, right now, if i could just get off the... dam phone.'

Calleigh looked up at him and saw he was struggling; he wanted to get off the phone. She smiled wickedly now and held his gaze, as her fingers unbuttoned his pants and slowly slid down his zipper. His mouth slacked open and then he clenched his teeth together. She smiled and reached for his free hand as he looked at her with wide eyes, almost pleading no. She put it gently on her silky hair as she lowered her mouth once again to his now supercharged body. His eyes went wide as saucers and his body tensed as she completely shocked him directing his hand like that. That simple movement and the feel of her silky hair almost made him gush in his pants.

She pulled on his waistband and slid her tongue all around under his boxers. His mouth was going dry now as he kept swallowing trying to moisten it. Her tongue was just inches away from his now begging arousal.

He took in a deep breath and stifled a deep groan.

"Ok, so we'll be in touch and thank you again, lieutenant."

He breathed heavily. "You're welcome agent co… Cole." His eyes went wide and he swallowed as she came into contact with the tip of his length.

She pulled on the waist of his pants but he wouldn't move and now she was getting frustrated. She gave him a look and now slowly began to open his shirt out and to the sides. He shook his head no at her and she began to kiss him all the way up, right to his nipples as he gasped. He grabbed one of her hands trying to hold her off and she used the other and lightly squeezed his length.

He froze closing his eyes as he felt himself tighten, so close, so close. She had him on edge like this and he was barely hanging on. Payback would certainly come for her, he thought. 'She was going to get payback for all of this.'

He gained control again as agent Cole ended the conversation. "Talk to you soon lieutenant."

"Ok agent Cole, thank you." He let out a heavy breath and closed the phone with a loud snap! He flipped it across onto the other couch.

She looked up at him with an innocent smile and wide green eyes now.

His eyes narrowed on her and his voice went very low, "Payback… Time for a change in position, sweetheart."

She looked at him confused and he pulled her up on top of him. "Wait I want to--"

"Uh-uh, now it's my turn."

He pulled her to him and crushed her body against his. He felt her warm breast crush against him and kissed her passionately as his tongue caressed and teased hers. Her beautiful scent assaulting his senses and covering him now, he felt himself swell more.

She moaned and returned the kiss with equal fervor. He broke the kiss and leaned forward and latched onto her nipple. "Oh…Horatio…Ooh…" He took them one at a time licking and sucking, making her moan even more now.

Her body swayed above his as his hands supported her back. She ran her fingers through his hair and down his chest trying to get access to his pants again. He moaned with his mouth full and still on her breast. "Mm mm…" He kissed back up to her collarbone and slowly licked up to her neck and finally covered her mouth again.

He backed off to look at her as his hands caressed and shaped to her beautiful rounded breasts. She bit down on her lip and he leaned in and suckled them again, nipping softly.

Her eyes shot open and she smiled at him speaking breathlessly, "I am so… hot for… you."

"Mmm, good…"

He leaned in again and kissed her passionately and she shoved his shirt back off his shoulders. Her lips latched onto his neck and he groaned as she began sucking and licking him wildly. He let his hands slide down onto her thighs and reached into her pocket pulling out her phone. He flipped it over and onto the couch right next to his as his voice went thick with lust "No more interruptions now."

With a clever smile now he quickly wrapped his arms around her and lifted her up with him. "Bed room, sweetheart…" He said leaning in while holding her up in his arms.

She was caught completely off guard and surprised as her voice rose up. "Horatio!"

He grinned at her and raised his brows, "Trust me sweetheart... don't you want to come with me?"

She gave him a smirk. "It's not like I have a choice." She sassed looking down at the floor.

He chuckled as it went right over her head. "Well, you can come with me now and later, but I don't think you will be complaining in a few minutes." He held her gaze.

Her eyes went wide and she gasped as she realized his innuendo now. "Horatio!"

He chuckled deeply, "Mmm, why don't you let me get you in the bedroom before you start yelling my name." He gave her one of his genuine smiles.

She shook her head as he leaned in and kissed her now walking with her to the bedroom. They got as far as the door and Calleigh started with her roaming hands again. She kissed him deeply as her hands slid through his hair and caressed his chest.

He gave her a look and his voice went soft. "Hang on sweetheart... we're almost there."

She smiled at him and thought how much she loved being in his arms. His voice entranced her and covered her softly and lovingly. She loved every minute of this with him.

He walked with her to the bed and laid her down gently across it. His eyes went intense on her beautiful body lying there. "Don't move." He said, as he shrugged his shirt back off his shoulders.

She chuckled and bolted right up. He looked at her surprised until she grinned and reached behind him. She grabbed his shirt before he could undo his cuff links... She had him trapped. She pulled tight and he grinned nodding at her, "You're already in trouble, I don't think you—"

She pulled tight again and he chuckled. She held him with one hand as her other gave his length a light squeeze. He gasped and tried to wiggle out of the shirt but she was already unzipping his pants again. She bit her lip and looked up at him as they fell to the floor with a swooshing sound. She sat up more on the side of the bed and began kissing his stomach and going down his happy trail.

"Mmm, you seem… very tense…." She said leaning down, and began licking him right through his shorts.

His eyes closed in pleasure feeling her warm mouth cover him and he groaned, "Uhh… Ohh…"

She moaned back as she slid her hand up his thigh and under his shorts to feel him. "Mmmm… someone is very… tense." She said breathlessly.

He grinned as he thought about payback and let his voice go very deep and husky. "I promise you...payback... is going to be... pure torture."

His voice rumbled to her and she looked up at him. She couldn't wait another second and her hand let go as she slid his boxers down now.

"Uhh…" He groaned as he felt himself freed of the material finally. He left his hands where they were and began to work on the cuff links behind his back.

Her warm mouth quickly covered him and completely overwhelmed him as he let out an unexpected grunt. "Ughh!" All at once now he felt her warm breath, soft lips and wet tongue cover him. He growled as he fought to free himself, quickly becoming caught up in her warmth he had to concentrate to just work his wrist out of the shirt. He let out a heavy breath, "Uhh... Cal... Uhhh…" His legs shook under him and weakened.

She licked his full length and he swayed as her hands grabbed his ass and held on to him. She gave him a look and he nodded to her. "It's your turn now." His hands came around and lifted her right up, he crushed his lips to her mouth as one hand popped her button and slowly lowered her zipper.

She pulled back breaking the kiss and he held her. She looked at him shocked as he did that so smoothly. "You're pretty good with those hands."

"Mmm, am I? Let's see what you think after payback."

She nodded and he smiled moving closer to her backing her legs right up against the bed. He put both his hands on her shoulders and gave her a gentle push.

She gasped and her eyes opened wide as she went back on the bed. He kneeled and pulled her jeans off as she lifted up on both her elbows. She chuckled, "Now who's playing dirty?"

He made eye contact with her and grinned. "Now you pay." His eyes drank her in and stopped at her underwear, hovering.

She saw his lustful eyes go dark and tried quickly to wiggle away.

He grabbed both her legs and held them pulling her right back to him. "Not a chance sweetheart. Now take a deep breath." His voice went husky again as he leaned in.

She looked at him now unsure and swallowed, "Horati—"

He chuckled and then there was a quick snapping sound as he ripped her underwear right off her.

She gasped and lifted up on her elbows looking at his boyish grin now. He stood in between her legs and held her eyes intensely. She shook her head and began to slide back up the bed away from him. He quickly leaned down and covered her body with his, grabbing her hands and entwining his fingers in hers, holding her in place.

She smiled up at him and chuckled, "So this is payback then?"

"Mmm, yes… it is" His voice rumbled low and husky as he gave her a long sensual look. His head dipped low into her neck, near her ear and he breathed, "Mmm, now you're all mine." He slowly closed his mouth over her neck kissing it lightly.

She tried to move her hands to feel him but he held her and kept his hands locked with hers. He gave her soft teasing open mouth kisses all along her neck and ear. She rocked her head against his and he lifted back up and looked into her eyes.

"I want… to feel you…" She said so softly.

It was very hard for him to resist her soft voice and he almost gave in to her. His eyes crinkled now and he leaned back down into her neck. His voice was barely a whisper. "So, feel me… feel this." He began once more kissing her so softly.

"Ahh…touch you…Oh...I mean...Ohh..." She said moaning now softly writhing under him.

He kissed her shoulder, sliding his tongue all along it and lower to her collarbone.

She moaned. "Please…your lips…I…need."

"Mmm." He lifted his head again and gazed into her eyes. Her cheeks had a hint of red and her head swayed as her hair covered the bed. Her breathing was uneven as she lifted and tried to rub herself against him. He leaned down and whispered low and husky to her, "If I let you go… you can't touch." He held her eyes and watched as they widened for a moment before she nodded and moaned her answer.

She sighed in a breathless moan, "Um-hmm…."

"Don't touch, ok?" He looked over to the clock and it read, 4:15 pm. He looked back at her with a sly grin. "Look at the time and remember it." She looked over and back at him. She nodded as he eased the pressure on her hands. Now he gave her a smile and lifted her hands still in his as he placed them out and to her sides, outstretched.

She looked at him confused and he knew, he said it again in a low growl now, "Don't move, stay just like that…" His head dropped down again and he began to give her the softest, most agonizing kisses she ever felt. His next words tormented her between kisses. "I… want to… make love… to your beautiful body."

She moaned, "Oh… Please….yes…" She wanted to grab his head and hair, pulling his mouth to hers. She moaned again as his lips move across her shoulder and down her outstretched arm. "Ohhh… Horatio…Oohh…that feels..."

He smiled as his mouth opened and closed on her silky soft skin. He slid his tongue erotically along the crease in her arm and down slowly to her hand. He reached and held her hand open with her palm facing up, placing soft kisses and licks along her fingers and palm.

She cried out now. "Oh…god…please….Ohh" He held her hand and slowly sucked on each of her fingers driving her insane now.

She suddenly pulled her hand away and grabbed him in an urgent need to kiss him. She crushed her lips to his as he tried to grab her hands off his head. He pulled back and pinned her hands down again.

She writhed and thrashed under him needing him so bad now. She knew this was her payback and god, was he good at it.

He nodded and held her gaze; his voice filled with lust now. "Close your eyes for me."

She nodded. "But I…want to need—"

He nodded and leaned right above her lips as he spoke in a low whisper, "Close them; I want you to feel me. Feel every touch, every caress, every kiss and lick I give to you." He watched her eyes as they slowly closed in surrender.

He leaned down and softly kissed her lips, she moaned and hungrily kissed him back. He broke the kiss waiting now but she left her eyes closed this time and he smiled.

He leaned down and began to trace kisses along her chest going to her breasts. He gave her soft butterfly kisses all around her breasts. First one and then the other as her back arched and she moaned again and again. He softly blew his warm breath along her nipple and watched it rise up and stiffen. He slid over and gave the other one the same attention but then took the tip into his wet mouth and suckled so softly.

She moaned and her back arched as he made love to her body with his mouth. She squeezed his hands, holding on even tighter as he put her in a state of awareness and total bliss. She concentrated and felt his every touch, his every kiss, and his every breath on her super sensitive, tingling skin.

He watched her stomach rise and fall as he blew his warm breath down her chest and onto her soft stomach. She was tensing each time his lips touch her skin. He kissed and licked all along the soft planes of her stomach, moving to her ribs going off to her sides. Her body writhed and he opened his mouth and licked all the way back over to her navel.

She whimpered but she didn't fight him anymore, now she hung onto him and took all his ministrations in. Her moans and pleas filled the room and his head spun as he slid his tongue around her navel and teased her licking it. His own ache telling him to get on with this and take her now, but he fought it over and over as his lips kissed their way back up to her breasts. He was slowly becoming hypnotized by her and let his hands slowly slip from hers. They moved smoothly to softly cup her breasts and he moved above them and began to softly suckle again.

"Ohh...please...ohhh..." She bit down on her lip as she felt his warm mouth once again close and pull on her sensitive skin. She arched up and felt his hardness against her leg. She undulated needing to feel him and his head came up to her. He saw her face tinged red and her breathing ragged as she opened her eyes.

His voice was raw and low as he spoke now, "Close your eyes…"

He watched as she slowly let them close and he shifted against her. He leaned his lower body against hers and she moaned feeling his hard length pressing against her wetness. He rocked up on her and his long length slowly slid along her wet center and over her very engorged nub. She cried out in need , "Horatio! Ohh.. God… I can't.."

He exhaled his words to her. "Mmm, so soft..." He slid again and watched her teeth dig into her lower lip as she let out another needy moan. Quickly becoming consumed himself he closed his eyes feeling her wetness cover him all over. He clenched his teeth and slowly took her nipple in his warm mouth again.

She shuddered under him and moaned. "Ohh…Your mouth…Ahhh…god..." She couldn't take much more and her hands found their way slowly into his hair. She held onto him as he licked and suckled her taut nipples. He let his hands slide down her sides, feeling, caressing, and teasing, as his mouth and body moved lower. As he moved lower, she let her hands slide off him and closed her eyes again feeling all the sensations.

He smiled and kissed his way right down to her center as he blew his warm breath upon her. He stood on his knees and watched as she arched and undulated in need. He leaned down and placed wet kisses all along her inner thighs, caressing her with his fingers. Her legs opened more to him as his hands caressed and teased her more. He softly kissed each side of her golden center and blew his warm breath on her watching her writhe.

"Oh god...Hora…tio! Ohhh please!!! I need to feel you…" She moaned in desperation.

He leaned back and savored the beautiful body before him; His eyes caressing her as he made a mental note of every area he kissed and caressed. He held her gaze and saw the need and lust there in her eyes. He laid both his hands on her hipbones and caressed her with his fingers and thumbs. She arched and cried out as his hands slid down and on her inner thighs, sliding along them in and unbearable caress.

Her breathing was erratic now and her chest was heaving as she began to feel her inner core pulsing. "Ohh…my god! Ohh god…." Her body began to shake under his every touch now and he knew she was right there ready to burst.

One last thing he thought and he used his voice against her, in a deep husky tone. "Look at the clock."

She did and then turned back to him. "Umm, Ohh… it's 5:00…" She said breathing hard and he smiled and nodded.

"Yes… beautiful…payback is over." He thought 45 minutes of torture and teasing was enough payback and his voice went deep again. "I want to feel you…all of you…" His voice sent a jolt of electricity coursing right through her, she felt it start in her head, down to her shoulders and chest, into her stomach and pelvis.

He leaned down over her center and blew his warm breath, watching her tense now, watching her skin respond to his warm breath. She cried out gasping his name now, unable to control what was happening to her. "Horatio., yes...oh god!" His tongue softly extended and licked her engorged nub lightly as she shook with force under him and cried out in an earth shattering orgasm.

She cried out over and over, "Yes, Yes!… Oh my god...Yes! Oohhhhhhhhhhh!"

Her whole body tensed and arched and he held on licking with soft pressure. She felt every muscle in her body tighten and burn as her climax tore through her. Her eyes rolled back, her body arched and she felt her glorious release as she came and came. She stiffened and grabbed his head with both her hands, shaking and pulling on him as tears filled her eyes. She could hardly breathe as her legs shook uncontrollably around him and her cries of pleasure filled the room.

He felt her heat, her fire, on his mouth, lips and tongue, he growled wanting to be inside her now. He kept her on a high still using his tongue as wave after wave washed over her and consumed her completely. She was moaning and whimpering with each stroke of his expert tongue, he felt her tense up and he slowed just a bit as the waves lessoned and finally ended.

She pulled up on his head and he released her with his mouth gently. He stood on his knees and took his fill, eying her beautiful body up and down. He was amazed at his own self-control right now, he had no idea how he didn't just explode right with her.

His voice was husky as he savored his view of her well-teased and loved body, "You're absolutely ravishing." He watched her heaving chest slow and drank in her flushed face and body. Her hair was tousled and her eyes watery and half-opened. Her chest had small beads of sweat forming in between her breast and her skin was moist and warm. He smiled as her hands directed his head down to her stomach. She laid his head on her still rising stomach running her fingers through his hair. He listened as she let the softest little moans slip. He loved that; he loved to hear her happy and satisfied, he treasured her soft moans as they covered him.

Her voice was dry as she called to him breathlessly, pulling him up to her. She moaned softly still, barely audible he thought with a smile.

"Oh… my god, Horatio—"

He kissed her and cut her off. She kissed him back and broke off with the need to breathe, and then quickly sucked on his neck.

He chuckled and closed his eyes as her hands slid over his chest and shoulders. Sensations he thought again as he groaned low to her and kissed her again softly, lovingly.

She broke off and spoke with urgency, "I want you... so bad."

He kissed her neck softly listening to her words as they began to turn him on, and get him even harder.

"Hmm, how bad?" He whispered.

"Get up." She said demandingly and he looked at her with a grin.

"Sweetheart I think you—"

"Stand up right now." She insisted breathlessly.

His brows went up in surprise and he slid off her and stood up, looking down at her gorgeous body. He grinned. "Give the lady what she wants."

With a groan she rolled over with her ass high in the air. He swallowed and almost attacked her right there, as he growled and held himself back to see what she was up to. He liked this game very much now.

She turned to him on her hands and knees now with a wicked smile. "That... was the most amazing thing... I have ever felt, and I plan on giving you... some much deserved payback." She moved to his engorged hardness.

His eyes caressed her body slowly moving down to her gorgeous ass. "Calleigh… I don't thin—"

She licked his stomach in a long caress down and covered his aching length with her warm mouth. "Mmmm…" She moaned taking him in.

He gasped a grunt in a heavy breath, "Ughhh…" As he expelled a warm breath with his open mouth. He felt his legs shake and he placed his hands on her shoulders and back, caressing her. His body felt week under her touch and he knew he couldn't hold out long like this for long.

She felt him so hard and engorged and wanted to please him so bad like he just did for her. She smiled thinking about it and took her mouth off him. She looked up and saw his eyes closed and his forehead wrinkled. She cleared her throat and he looked down to her suddenly opening his eyes.

She spoke in need as her body filled with lust. "Put your hands in my hair."

He looked at her and nodded. "I'm already clos— Ughh!" His head snapped back as his eyes shut tightly.

She licked his length and stopped. "Talk to me…" She covered him deep and pulled back." I love you're voice…" She covered him fully again and moaned softly, "I love the feeling of your hands in my hair..." She covered him again and now he let out a needy groan. "Uhhhh!...Cal...Cal..."

He swallowed hard as his hands slipped into her silky soft hair and he felt her warm wet mouth tighten around him. His hips wanted to thrust forward but he controlled himself. Her lips, so soft he thought, and clenched his teeth and closed his eyes. If he thought about every sensation, he knew this would be over way to soon. He let his mind go and said what he felt. His breathing went heavy and she felt his ass tightened in her hands as she took him in deeply.

He breathed his words in soft moans. "Uhh!…Uhh... Your mouth, lips… so soft..."

"Mmmm." She moaned and the vibration covered him and coursed through him.

"Ohh, Cal… warm, wet… Uhhh, god!"

She grabbed his ass and pulled him in deeper as he felt himself hit the back of her throat. He let out an intense groan to her. "UHHH!" He looked down at her and knew he made a big mistake as he felt himself tense even more. He pulled back away from her quickly and took in a few breaths now, trying to bypass his threatening climax. He tried to clear his head of that vision just now.

She looked up from the bed. "What's wrong…I want—"

He grabbed her and lifted her as his tongue thrusted into her mouth and she sucked on it eagerly. She completely undid him and he began kissing her all over as his hands roamed freely over her breast and down to her warm center.

She moaned and sucked on his neck hanging onto him as he laid her back on the bed and lowered himself to her center. She looked up at him with question on her elbows as his tongue extended and pressed on her nub once again.

"Ohhh, god! Wait I thought--Oohhh." She moaned and writhed.

He was just about done but wanted to please her one more time, he knew it would give him time to recover from her mouths onslaught. He held her gaze and smiled while slowly lowering his mouth to her center again. His eyes never left hers as he said, "You taste incredible…" and slid his tongue all along her hot core.

Her eyes closed hearing his words and her mouth opened feeling his warm soft tongue again. "Horat… Ohhh, god!"

"Ummm, yes beautiful... I want all of you… right now…" He was so worked up and ready to be one with her, only he didn't realize what his voice and demands were doing to her.

She moaned, "Your tongue…Oh, Ooh… yes."

He made himself comfortable. His arms slid under her thighs as his hands held onto her inner thighs. She was at his mercy now as he began to slowly swipe his tongue over her nub relentlessly.

"Horat—Oh…my Oooh." Her legs began shaking already as he held them.

His voice filled with lust now. "Mmm, I want to feel you again... Taste your sweetness..."

She lifted her head and looked at him as her breathing went ragged and her eyes wide. She watched him as he licked and then sucked on two of his fingers. He gave her a grin and felt her take a deep breath in.

"Yes, Breathe beautiful, breathe..." He slid his tongue all around her nub and gently inserted two fingers into her very hot core.

"Ohh, Oohh… Yes! God!" She moaned and writhed under him now. He slowly move his fingers in her as his tongue worked slow and steady, gradually building her up.

She began moaning with pleasure and moved her hips against his lips shaking. Her hands wrapped in his hair hanging on. "Yes! Ohh, my… Oohh, yes!" She felt the tingling sensation begin and course through her body. His hot tongue felt so good, she thought as he built her up more and more. She felt him reach her pleasure spot and bucked as heat shot through her. "Oh, Yes! Horatio, don't stop… Yes! Yes!"

He slid his tongue up and down and pressed with more pressure, holding that steady rhythm. He worked his fingers along her inner core and felt her tighten all around him. He licked harder and faster as her breathing increased and her body arched right up and off the bed. "Yes! Yes! Oh-oh, Yes, Horatio! Ohhhhhhhhh!

Her whole body vibrated and shook and she felt herself on fire now. She writhed and thrashed as he continued to devour her silky soft sensitive flesh. She exploded all over his fingers and hand, now he wanted her to do the same thing around his hardness.

She was breathing heavily as he lifted up and moved her more onto the bed. He growled , "Oh god, I need... to be inside you." He crawled up her delicious body and kissed her slowly letting her breathe as his tongue licked at her lips.

She breathed, "Oh my god… Where are you… getting your... energy from?"

He smiled at her with an arch of his brow. "Mmm, you make me crazy, I want... I need to feel you." He settled himself between her legs and bent to kiss her again. Softly asking, "You ok…?"

She let a heavy breath out feeling relieved. "Oh my god, I'm great… I feel unbeli—Ohhhh." She gasped feeling him slowly enter and fill her. "Ohhhh..." He closed his eyes and slid deep into her as she cried out feeling him finally inside of her. "Yes, yes... Horatio."

He let out a heavy breath and held himself there feeling his muscles tighten, as well as hers. He felt her clamp around him instantly and he groaned with an open mouth. "Uhhhh."

She closed her eyes and kissed his lips softly, sliding her tongue along his lips. "Horatio, Ohh." She let her fingers feel every ripple in his back, sliding up slowly, then down.

He slowly began to rock in and out now. He opened his eyes and kissed her lovingly. "Uhh, yes… I need you… Uhh!" He leaned down on his forearms and rested his body more against hers.

She wrapped her legs around him and grazed her fingers over his ass. "Ohh, Cal… Uhh!" His head lifted up and his back strained as he shook his head clear of the surge racing through him.

She watched him and pulled his mouth to hers now for a searing kiss. His breathing was ragged and his heart pounding against her chest. He lifted his head up and squeezed his eyes shut, barely hanging on.

She moaned softly as she felt him tense. "Please…please... let me feel you."

Her voice so soft and pleading he thought opening his eyes to look at her beautiful face. His heart felt like it could burst listening to her words, feeling her love, seeing her like this. He nodded to her as his emotions began to overflow and he moved now to give her what she wanted. "Mmm, yes love…Yes, Uhh!"

He held her hands and entwined his fingers, as he leaned down and kissed her softly, beginning to move again. He slid almost out and then pushed deeply back in. He kept her right with him now as he spoke. "Calleigh, Uhh! keep your eyes open… Uhhh! I want to see you!" He undulated his hips and rocked in deeply moving faster and faster looking into her eyes.

Her head went back down into the bed as he ran his open hand over her hair and cupped her head. He held her eyes as she bit down hard on her lip and nodded to him. "Horatio, Oh god, I'm... Ohhhhhhhhhhh!" She clenched around his length and pulsed, as waves of pleasure racked her body. He began giving her loving kisses all over her face and open lips as her orgasm crashed down on her. She shook and dug her fingers into his back hanging on as he thrusted harder and harder. She cried out over and over, feeling her waves of pleasure coursing through her and onto him.

He thrusted deeply and groaned staying deep in her. "Yes, Uhhh!…yes!" He leaned right next to her ear and groaned. "I love you….Ohhh!" He exploded with a heavy breath groaning as he began to pulse deep inside her and fill her up. "Uh...Uhh...Ughhhhhhhh!" He stiffened and tensed above her as every muscle in his body tightened and burned with vengeance. His release now completely draining him of the little energy he had left. His breathing was ragged as he leaned down and rested a moment on her. His mouth rested against her neck and ear, as his hand softly caressed her hair. He pushed himself up and she quickly grabbed his ass with both hands keeping him there.

She looked into his eyes with a smile and breathlessly said, "I love…you too... Please, stay where… you are."

He smiled down at her and leaned in for a soft loving kiss. He closed his eyes and sighed heavily, "You're….incredible."

She smiled back and hugged him to her, as he shook above her and shifted his weight to the right, she hung onto him still.

He chuckled, "I don't…want to crush you."

"You're not crushing me handsome. I love to feel your body's weight on me, I love to feel you so close after."

"Mmm, I do too sweetheart."

"I don't think you're going to have trouble sleeping now." She grinned.

"Mmm, neither do I, neither do I."

She moved under him and he looked at her shifting again. She moved him onto his back and cuddled up with him resting her head on his shoulder.

She ran her hand softly along his chest and a deep chuckled came from him. "Unless you want to go again, I would stop moving that hand sweetheart."

She lifted her head and looked at him. "Horatio, you have got to be kidding me."

He laughed and took a hold of her hand stopping it. She laughed and giggled and he turned to look at her.

His eyes said it all as she looked back at him. He smiled at her. "I can... get very use to this, Calleigh."

Her eyes went wide and she smiled. "So can I handsome... you're absolutely wonderful."

"Mmm, I feel such... a peace with you, its hard to describe."

She smiled remembering the loving things he said that night at the hospital. How good she made him feel and how much he needed her. How she made it all go away. She smiled and mother nature called as she moved to get up. "I need to use the bathroom, be right back."

He nodded and smiled watching her swaying hips move away from him. God she is so beautiful he thought and sat up against the headboard. He waited for his beauty to come back and lay with him. He leaned his head back and closed his eyes for a second seeing her face.

Calleigh came back and saw him sitting up, waiting for her. She gently got on the bed and kneeled next to him. She smiled as she realized he was sleeping. She whispered, "He sleeps, finally." She leaned in and very softly kissed his lips.

He woke up, looked at her and kissed her back softly. "Mmm, you're back."

"Yes now c'mon and lay down with me." She pulled the sheets up over him as he watched her. She smiled and tucked herself up and into his side. She heard his moan rumble low. "Mmmm, you're so warm and soft."

She smiled and whispered back. "I love being this close to you and keeping you warm." She knew he felt content and tired and they could both sleep now in peace. His breathing evened out and he quickly fell asleep with her in his arms. She was quick to follow, feeling wonderful and so relaxed, snuggling against him. Her eyes closed in a peaceful love filled slumber and she drifted off smiling, thinking of him.

Calleigh's eyes opened to something tickling her nose. A smile quickly forming on her face as she realized it was his red chest hair. She tightened her arm around his waist and hugged him tighter. She laid there just smiling, thinking that it was real, they were final together. She couldn't believe it after all this time, she would wake up and still think it was all a dream.

He moaned softly shifting and curling his hand in her hair. She lifted her head up off his chest for a second seeing him still asleep. She laid it back down gently and smiled. How in the world could someone be so thoughtful and loving even in their sleep. She suddenly realized her leg was sliding all along his and she froze as she bit down on her lip. She didn't want to wake him up, she wanted him to sleep for as long as he could.

She gently lifted her head again and looked at the clock. It was 6:00 and she remembered she had to call Alexx. She gently moved her arm and slid out of his hold. He stirred and turned to her pulling her in even closer with a soft sigh.

She smiled and closed her eyes to the wonderful sensation he just caused in her. Now she waited until his breathing even out again and slid easily off the bed. Once off she didn't move, and waited to make sure he didn't wake up.

Thinking now, she looked down and made a wry smile. She bent and picked up his shirt smiling widely now. She slipped it on and quietly walked out of the bedroom pulling the door but leaving it cracked open. She inhaled and smelled pure Horatio now. She closed her eyes as she lifted the open collar to her nose. "Mmmm." Her smile grew wide again as she almost chuckled seeing his phone on the couch right next to hers.

She grabbed her phone and plopped right down into the couch with another smile. Every time she took a breath she smelled him, it was wonderful. She grinned and opened her phone checking for messages. She didn't have any and another smile grew. She pressed a button and waited.

"Hello."

"Alexx?"

"Calleigh, I thought you forgot all about me honey."

She chuckled, "Not a chance Alexx."

"So, how are you two doing sweetheart? Please tell me he is resting."

"Like a baby Alexx. He's finally getting some well deserved sleep."

"Good, it's about time."

"So did you still want to grab a bit to eat, or are you heading home?

"Nope, my husband and the kids ordered pizza, so I'm free as a bird tonight. What did you have in mind?"

"How about we head for Umberto's? Horatio loves their gnocci and I can bring him home a dish, just in case he does wake up tonight." Calleigh chuckled.

"Ok baby, Italian sounds good. I'll pick you up in 15 minutes, ok?"

"Yep, sounds good Alexx, I'll be ready." Calleigh closed the phone and snuggled into the material of his shirt again. She smiled and got up going over to the table grabbing a pen and paper. She wrote a few lines and folded it smiling. She walked back inside and began to gather their clothes, picking his and her things up, and placing them neatly on the couch. 'So much for the underwear' she thought with a broad smile.

She went to the dresser and grabbed a fresh pair of underwear wearing a huge grin now, she turned around and looked at him. She headed into the bathroom to freshen up and get dress again. She came out and went over to him watching him sleep peacefully, she smiled. She went back out and came back with his cell phone and the piece of paper. She leaned over him and gave him a soft kiss on his cheek hoping not to wake him. She placed the paper on her pillow next to him with his cell on top of it. She smiled and walked out stopping by the door to have one last look.

She smiled and whispered, "Sleep with angels my love." She turned happily and left.

Alexx arrived shortly after that and they went to the restaurant to eat. They were both seated and the waiter brought them both two glasses of water.

Alexx looked at Calleigh and chuckled. "Ok baby spill it. You are absolutely beaming right now.

Calleigh leaned her head forward with a chuckled, letting her hair camouflage her beet red face. She shook her head back and forth, lifting it just a bit to find Alexx grinning at her. She giggled and let it drop down again.

Alexx nodded and leaned in whispering to her, "Hmm, must have been some really good sex going on today, honey."

Calleigh's voice rose up in shock. "Alexx!"

Alexx starting laughing now at her reaction, knowing now she hit the nail on the head.

Calleigh couldn't hold back as she giggled again turning bright red.

Alexx went sincere. "It's so good to see you happy again, I hope he is too?"

Calleigh nodded. "Um-hmm, I think he is but I know he wishes they didn't have to go away again."

"Yeah well, he knows they will be safe that way, so I think he'll be fine honey."

Calleigh nodded and her fingers played with the rose hanging on the chain around her neck. She zoned out for a moment and Alexx could clearly see she was somewhere else.

"Earth to Calleigh…" Alexx grinned at her.

She smiled back and nodded, "Sorry, I was just… thinking."

"Yes I could see that honey. So, tell me about that beautiful chain he gave you?"

Calleigh lit up again and smiled. "He gave it to me at the hotel the night he took me dancing. I was in shocked, red rubies and diamonds on a rose. I never new a rose had such a special meaning until now. Everything he did included roses, different colors, different meanings, I never knew that, did you? "

Alexx nodded. "No honey, I only know I love roses, all roses and any colors."She laughed. "So he really swept you off your feet."

Calleigh smiled. "Literally, and quite a few times now."

"Really." Alexx chuckled seeing Calleigh blush again. "So where did he take you dancing?"

"Oh my god, you would never believe this place, Alexx. He took me to the Forge. The restaurant is upstairs and the club is downstairs. They even had glass spinning there. It was beautiful and I never seen anything like it before. There were so many famous faces there I couldn't believe it. He knew the Maitre'd and he weighed on us all night, he was very nice. I had the time of my life that night with him. Did you know he could dance... I mean dance?"

Alexx nodded and smiled. "Yes, I found that out when he was on the bomb squad. He was at a party and if I remember correctly, Horatio lost a bet to Al. He had to pay up and Al made him dance for it. One dance with anyone he wanted. Al put on some salsa music and the rest is history, we were all stunned at how well he could move."

"Yeah, me too, I had no clue, I mean he's was so reserved."

"Was honey?"

Calleigh smiled. "He's... different away from work, ya know?"

"Yes I think I do, and it makes me very happy to hear it. That man needs something positive in his life and I am very happy that it turned out to be you."

Calleigh tilted her head to one side, smiling at Alexx. "Thanks Alexx, I'm really trying."

"Yes I see that. You have patience with him and you give him space. You don't push and that's a good thing, for the both of you. Anyway it sure sounds like you two had a wonderful time, and well deserved.

Calleigh smiled widely. "It was awesome... the whole weekend… he gave me the best time of my life. I wished it didn't have to end, you know?"

"I know honey but you both seem happy now too, right?"

"Yeah but…Everything he did. Alexx, he bought me a whole wardrobe of new cloths and had everything just waiting there for me. I walked in to Rose pedals everywhere and vanilla scented candles, it was so beautiful and romantic. He even went as far to rent the penthouse suite that had everything you could imagine, Jacuzzi, sauna, outdoor private pool... Oh yeah he set me up for some pure pampering too. I had the full treatment at their one of a kind spa, it was wonderful."

"It sure sounds like it was Calleigh. I knew that man was a romantic. I am very happy for the two of you, I wish you both all the best."

"Thanks Alexx for everything, thanks for being a real friend. I always hoped but i never really thought it would happen... but I never gave up my hope either."

"Calleigh honey, it was all just a matter of time, I'm just glad its finally over and you two are together. You both are very special and deserve to be happy together."

The waiter came and they placed their orders. They spoke more about Calleigh's special weekend and Horatio. It started getting late and they both decided it was time to leave and head home. Calleigh placed a special order to take home for Horatio and Alexx dropped her back off at his place. They were saying goodbye in the car.

III

Horatio's eyes fluttered open and he laid still for a minute taking in the sound. It was very quiet in the house and his empty arm let him know Calleigh wasn't in the bed next to him anymore.

He slowly sat up and looked at her side of the bed. He saw his cell phone and the folded paper. He smiled and picked it up opening it, his eyes slid along the paper reading.

Handsome, I went out with Alexx for a quick bite to eat. I shouldn't be too late and I promise to wake you when I get back. Now go back to sleep! However, just in case you can't, here is your cell if you want to call me. Love you, Calleigh.

He folded the paper and smiled looking at his cell. He sat up more now and opened his cell clearing his throat. He pressed a button.

Calleigh's cell rang now and she chuckled and smiled. Alexx laughed as she opened the phone.

"Hello Handsome." She said in a very happy voice.

"Mmm, Hello beautiful." His voice was rugged and dry from sleep.

"You're supposed to be sleeping."

"Hmm, yes and you're supposed to be sleeping with me." He chuckled and she smiled.

"I'll be right in, see you in a few minutes."

"Ok, I'll be waiting."

Calleigh closed her phone and looked over at Alexx. She put up her hand with a smile that could light the sky. "Don't say it Alexx, don't."

Alex chuckled, "Ok baby, go ahead and be with your man, he's waiting. I'll talk to you over the weekend. Dinner was good; we have to do it again."

"Ok Alexx, I'll talk to you and thanks for everything, especially picking me up and bringing me back home."

Alexx smiled and nodded thinking to herself now. 'Home sure sounds good to me.' She waved goodbye and pulled away as Calleigh entered the door.

Calleigh walked in and put the keys down with the take out on the table. She walked into the bedroom to find him lying on his back with both arms relaxed behind his head. He smiled as soon as he saw her and shifted, leaning on his right elbow now.

She walked over to him and gave him a quick kiss, sitting down on the bed next to him. "How did you sleep?"

"Mmm, wonderful, thank you."

"Are you hungry? I have a surprise for you."

He smiled and stretched a bit. He nodded. "What kind of surprise?" He asked looking at her mischievously.

She chuckled, "Food Horatio, food."

He laughed as she bent to kiss him softly on the lips. He wrapped both arms around her and pulled her down on top of him. He rolled her and was now on top of her.

She chuckled, "Do you practice that move? You do it so quick I can hardly react."

"That's the whole point beautiful." He gave her a one eyed wink and she chuckled pulling him down on her.

She gave him very soft kisses on the lips while speaking to him. "How does… some… gnocci de napolitana, sound to you?"

"Mmm, sounds good to me." He said with the raise of and eyebrow.

She nodded her head. "Just good, that's it? You have to be starving Horatio?"

He laughed now and spoke low. "Well now, that is about right, I am starving… for you." He kissed her softly and backed off continuing. "I'm starving for your lips, your tongue, your neck, all of you beautiful. You are absolutely delicious to me, so if I'm comparing… you to food, well then, you win."

She kissed him deeply now and backed off. "Ok, you're doing it to me again with that voice of yours. Now get off me and let me go heat up your dinner for you."

He leaned down and kissed her again. "Sweetheart if it's already cold… we can heat it up later when we're done. I'm beginning to feel a… warm sensation myself… and you wouldn't want me to get a chill now, would you?" He gave her his best puppy-dog eyes.

Calleigh laughed, "What am I going to do with you."

He wiggled his brows at her as he pulled the sheets up over both their heads. The only sound heard coming from the bedroom now was Calleigh's giggling.

A little while past and Horatio and Calleigh both came out and wearing their matching white terry cloth robes. Calleigh was sitting curled up next to him on the couch as he ate now. One leg was bent under her and the other was propped up against Horatio's thigh, tempting him each time he looked over. The robe slipped off her leg and left it bare to his eyes. She watched him eat and every few seconds he would turn and feed her a piece and then kiss her. She would laugh and take his forked and feed him back. They did this until Calleigh finally nodded to him and put her hand to her belly.

"Enough…please…as much as I am enjoying this with you, I can't eat another piece."

"Hmm, you don't want to share with me anymore?" He gave her a sad look then grinned at her and swallowed his food. "It delicious, thank you for thinking of me, Calleigh."

She laughed now, "Handsome, I want to share with you… forever." Her eyes sparkled with love to him.

He swallowed and put the bowl down on the side table looking at her. She looked at him questioningly with the tilt of her head. He turned smiling and leaned into her, pulling her closer to him. He reached up caressed her cheek and held her chin as he kissed her lips so softly. He backed off smiling.

"Sweetheart, you took the words right out of my… heart. I want to share yesterday, today and all our tomorrows together. He kissed her lovingly and she held him, hugging him and closing her eyes in his arms. She moaned softly feeling so content in his arms right now. He caressed her hair as her head rested on his chest.

Her eyes opened and she lifted her head. "Finish your food, you need to eat more."

His brows went up and he grinned. "I did notice that you ordered a double serving, that's why you had to help me."

She gave him a quick smile and hummed. "Ok, so I'm guilty of trying to feed you, arrest me." She said with a chuckled.

He fingered the ends of her silky hair and his voice went low and deep. "Hmm, yes… you are… very guilty and should be punished."

She gave him a sly smiled now nodding. "I can imagine your punishment." She ran her fingers over his sideburns and smiled thinking; she always wanted to do that.

He held her gaze as his lips curled up. "Mmm, could you now?" He said very seductively.

She nodded and slid her fingers down the smooth hairs, not really paying attention to what he was saying at the moment. She was wrapped up in what she was doing and feeling. "What would your punishment be, exactly?" She asked in a curious tone.

He gave her a deep moan and his voice went sexy and seductive. He leaned in and gave her butterfly kisses up her neck, then whispered low in her ear giving her chills all over.

"Mmm, well it would consist of me making slow agonizing love to every inch of your beautiful body over and over again." He lifted his head to find her eyes closed and her head leaning over resting on the couch. He knew he was affecting her with his kisses and words. He leaned back to her neck and nuzzled softly. "Mmm, it would be hours and hours of totally devouring your beautiful body until you could take no more. Then, I would have to do it all over, again and again." He moaned softly into her ear.

She softly moaned and lifted his head up giving him a deep searing kiss. "Stop seducing me like this, I can't take it when you talk to me this way." She kissed his lips softly and backed off with a happy relaxing sigh. "I thought I was going to die after 45 minutes of your teasing. Now you want to tease me for hours. I know for sure I couldn't deal with hours of your teasing."

He wiggled his eyebrows at her and his voice went deep. "Who said anything about teasing? This would be about purely giving you pleasure over and over again. It would be about making love to your delicious body until we both could take no more and collapse from exhaustion." He watched her eyes fall closed and her unconscious teeth biting into her bottom lip now. He leaned in gently and kissed her lips softly, breathing his warm breath over them, teasing her more. His right hand softly came into contact with her bare leg and he softly caressed it up and down. She moaned so softly to him completely swept away from his voice, his words and soft teasing ministrations.

She jumped and opened her eyes to him, narrowing in on him. "Stop it; you're using your voice against me again."

He smiled and spoke seductively, "Mmm, and you're using... your bare leg against me, and all is fair in love, beautiful."

She nodded and leaned in to kiss him softly. His eyes closed as he felt her lips softly meet his and felt her fingers softly caress his chest. How easily she could captivate him he thought and kissed her back. He shifted just a bit feeling himself swell and turned more into her. He enjoyed and savored her touch, but was quickly drawn to the smooth silky feeling of her skin under his own fingers.

"Mmm" A soft moan escaped his lips as Calleigh made her way to that very special spot on his neck and suckled so softly. His hand slid to her inner thigh and caressed up slowly while her mouth stood attached to his neck. He heard a soft barely audible moan and continued tracing his fingers all along her soft inner thigh. She slid her lips up to his ear and traced it with her warm tongue. She captured and then suckled his earlobe so softly he thought he would lose control right there. A deep throaty moan vibrated off his lips, "Mmmm"

He tried to concentrate on her and not break her momentum as he leaned in and softly kissed her shoulder, just sliding the robe over just a bit with his lips. He moved his hand ever so slowly and slid under the robe softly crawling his fingers along her warm skin. She released his ear and let out a warm breathy moan that covered his skin and made him tingle all over. "Oohhh"

He lifted his head up to find her eyes closed and her mouth slacked open, she was lost in all sensations. He drank her beauty in right at that moment seeing her completely free and so en-rapt, completely caught up in the moment. He wished at that very moment to keep her there forever and locked that moment away in his memory. His will overpowered his thought and he found himself moving in to captured her lips in a deep passionate kiss.

She kissed him and her arms coiled around his neck, her fingers caressed and slid into his hair at the back of his head. Their breathing sounds and soft moans easily heard as they both gave and took freely of one another. His hand slid along her soft inner thigh now squeezing lightly as he slid up more, his fingers so close. She moaned her pleasure softly into his mouth as his fingers worked their way along. He slid up a little more as his fingers made contact with her moist heat and softly slid over her aching nub.

She broke off from his lips and gasped breathlessly, "Horatio…" Her head lolled right into his left palm as he opened his eyes to find the most beautiful lustful look he'd had ever seen come from her green eyes. He held her gaze a moment before moving in again to captured her lips in a hungry kiss. His fingers slid along her center becoming slick and wet with her juices and he growled into her mouth, deepening the kiss even more, feeling his need increase to be one with her yet again.

He gently moved his body forward kissing her and slid one finger deep into her hot core. She gasped, "Ohh…" Her breath caught and she pulled her lips away. "Oohhh" She broke off again with a moan as her head went back in ecstasy and he cupped her head, lowering her down with his left hand. He moved down with her gently as he laid her back on the couch. She opened her eyes suddenly realizing where she was again, so lost and caught up in everything, she tensed and slowly back up down the couch.

He smiled and nodded at her, "Relax…sweetheart." He moved his finger inside her finding that special place, trying to bring her back to where she just was. Her head instantly lolled and her eyes closed as she softly moaned again. He move forward again and captured her lips once more. Her eyes opened and narrowed on him as she backed away once again, this time though right into the corner of the couch. Her eyes went wide as she realized she was trapped and could move no further. His eyes crinkled at the corners knowing that was going to happen already.

He moved right into her now and began moving his finger, stroking gently. He watched her eyes fall closed and her head go back. He moved closer to her lips and whispered to her softly, "Open your eyes for me."

She opened her eyes and tensed, he felt her and wanted her to relax and go back to that special place where she was earlier. He was determined to bring her back there. She looked at him and nodded. "Ohh… you're… seducing me—"

He nodded to her as he began working his finger again slowly now. "Ssh, just look at me and relax… feel me."

He saw her trepidation and knew it would take more than that to relax her. He leaned in, kissed her again, and slowly felt her sink into the couch and let go. He breathed warm breath into her ear as he leaned his long body against hers, letting her feel his hardness against her leg. "Mmm, yes, relax, for me."

She kissed him and moaned softly as he built her up with his expert fingers. Her hands slid his robe back off his shoulders and slid back up his bare back feeling his skin softly. He slid his finger out and she whimpered into his mouth, now still wanting him, he gave her a small smile and kissed her again. Their breathing sounds and heavy moans becoming more urgent by the moment.

Her eyes shot open and pulled back from his lips as he quickly slid two fingers into her now. He leaned down and kissed her quickly, hungrily, bringing her back to that place again. He moved his fingers inside her now and found that special spot that sent her reeling. He caressed and rubbed as she deepened the kisses with him. He felt her beginning to let go again as she closed her eyes and lolled her head from side to side in pleasure moaning. "Ohh Ooh…."

He loved watching her and explored every facet of her face and body. She moaned and reached to kiss him now and he leaned down and entwined his tongue with hers. She kissed him with need and tightened her grip on his shoulders. She broke the kiss as a cry came from her mouth and she bit down on her lip, holding it with her teeth. He knew he had her close now and began to moved with more pressure.

She broke the kiss again breathing heavy and moaned, "Ohh, god… Ohhh, god!"

He felt her so close and connected his lips and tongue to her ear and whispered softly, "Mmm, relax, feel me…let it happen.

Her whole body shutter under him as he built her up more and more. His voice and warm breath, causing every part of her body to be awakened and electrified. Her hand hung onto his head tightly that was right over her ear and the other hung onto his shoulder. She stifled a cry as her head pressed back down into the couch even more.

He spoke to her again in a low seductive whisper breathing right into her ear. "Don't hold back, relax and let go…"

She cried out again still holding back and he slid to her mouth and shoved his tongue against hers. She kissed him back hard and moaned feeling him against her. He worked his fingers and felt her slick heat cover him, he broke the kiss. He watched her head press back and her breathing go ragged. She cried out to him now, "Horatio, Ohh, Oohhh…"

Her face went red and her body strained under him, she grinded herself against his hand now. Her mouth stood open as she panted to him, "Oh god, Oh yes…Ohh...god..."

His breathing increased just watching her; he pressed himself against her leg hard now and softly demanded, "Look at me… Open your eyes."

She opened her eyes and found his staring right at her. "Horatio, god, Ooh…." She panted and bit down on her lip as his fingers pressed and moved inside her.

"Let go for me Cal…. relax your body... concentrate on what you feel."

She nodded, "I feel, I feel, Oh god… I feel you."

He nodded to her with a small smile and began kissing her again. He finally felt her relax and undulated against her leg with his own painful need. He kissed her and moved his fingers deeper, she cried out breaking the kiss. "Ooohh... my... Goddd…I...Ohh..."

He felt her tighten around his fingers and felt her hot silkiness cover him. He watched her face get redder as she moved with his hand now. She opened her eyes and he gave her a smile and nodded, "Yes love, that's it, go with it, I want all of you, trust me." He kissed her again and now finally slid his thumb over her begging nub.

She cried out immediately and broke off panting and thrashing now. He watched as he felt her explode all over him as her head pressed back and her mouth opened releasing a deep-seated cry to him. "Horatioooo, Oh god, Oh god, Oh god, Ohhhhhhhhhh!"

Her face went bright red and her whole body stiffened and still for a moment. She squeezed his fingers with her heat and covered him with her silky wetness. He rubbed her in small circles with his thumb as she undulated against his hand still pulsing around his fingers. She moaned and panted in pure ecstasy to him. "Oh god… oh my….god... ohhh…god…"

"Yes love, yes… let yourself go." He said softly, leaning down and giving her dry lips soft butterfly kisses. "Relax and enjoy yourself…"

"Oh god…. What… you…do to…me…" She took in a deep breath and continued coming down from her high. "Is unbelievable, Ohh…ohh."

He smiled and kissed her lips softly again. Her head was back and she was clearly exhausted but delighted. Her breath slowly returning as she pulled his head down on her chest.

He gently removed his fingers and let his hand rest on her soft thigh. She took in another deep breath and he lifted his head up to see her. He gave her a small smile. "Mmm, You ok beautiful?"

She moaned. "Um-hmm, I am now… but what am I going to do with you, hmm?" She chuckled.

"You already did it beautiful."

Now she lifted her head to him. "What do you mean?"

"You relaxed and let me have my way with you. There is no greater pleasure than knowing I pleased you. I just want to give you… all of me. You let me do that but I do need to work on relaxing you more." He chuckled.

"I don't think I could ever be more relaxed than I am right now handsome."

"Yes, well, I'm talking about before hand sweetheart." He smiled.

"Well how about you let me relax you right now?"

He nodded, "No, this is fine, I just want to bask in your body and in your pleasure."

"Horatio, I want to…"

He smiled at her. "You are really something you know that?"

She smiled and nodded, "Um-hmm, that's what they all say." She drawled her words to him.

His brow went up, "They all?"

She giggled and loved that tone he just used on her. His protectiveness, maybe just a hint of jealously, she thought. "Horatio, it's a figure of speech, I'm joking."

His tone was deep and serious. "It had better be sweetheart or they all will be quite sorry."

She laughed now and he leaned in and gave her a quick kiss getting up. "Where are you going?"

He put both hands on his hips and narrowed his eyes on her. He nodded toward the kitchen. "To put my bowl in the sink, if that's ok with you my fair maiden." He chuckled.

"I'll do it for you sit down… beside I want to give you something." She wiggled her eyebrows at him and he grinned and nodded.

"Sweetheart, you are being very bad."

She smiled. "Are you going to… punish me again?"

He laughed deeply now, "That wasn't punishment, but I could arrange it if you like, just remember… hours and hours." He said in a low velvety voice.

Her eyes went wide as she thought, 'that voice alone could bring her again.' "Well what do you call that?"

"Mmm, Mmm, I call that relaxing, I call that… intoxicating, wonderful…I call it… Heaven!" He gave her a genuine smile.

She smiled and went to lift up and was light headed. "Ooh…" She opened and closed her eyes as he moved closer to her.

"Sweetheart, you ok?" He asked concerned and sat next to her.

She left her eyes closed as the wave of dizziness past. She smiled at him and nodded. "I'm fine, just too much relaxing." She grinned and placed her hands down on the couch to lift herself up again, as the dizziness hit again. She quickly let her head go back down and closed her eyes taking in a breath.

He placed his hand on her forehead and slid back some strands of hair. "Ok, just lay there for a bit, I'll get you a drink of water." He walked into the kitchen and poured her a glass of water, brining it right back to her. Her eyes were closed and he wasn't sure if she fell asleep, he softly called her name and kneeled next to her. "Calleigh?"

Her eyes opened and she gave him a smile, seeing the water. "I'm fine, thanks." She slowly sat up and he gently put a hand on her back supporting her. She took the glass and drank a little handing it back to him with a small smile. "Better already, see."

His eyes narrowed on her, she still didn't seem right he thought. "Ok sweetheart, just rest a few minutes before you get up again, ok?" He softly caressed her face with his fingers.

She nodded and leaned back down into the couch. "Um-hmm, ok."

"I'll be right back." He walked away and Calleigh grabbed a pillow and snuggled more into the couch closing her eyes for just a moment. He went into the bedroom and fixed the sheets and blanket. He came walking back out to find her fast asleep and he smiled. He treasured her sleeping form for a moment before he softly called her name again. "Calleigh?"

Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled at him sleepily. He gave her a smile and she slowly sat up. "Sorry I didn't pl—"

"Sweetheart don't apologize, are you ok?"

"Um-hmm, I feel better now, just tired is all."

"Ok let's get you to bed, c'mon." He took her hand and walked with her to the bedroom, leading her to the bed. She sat down on the bed groggy now and softly moaned letting her eyes close. "Ok let me grab a top for you." He walked over to the dresser and pulled out one of the satin nightshirts he bought for her, brining it back to her.

She nodded and pointed to the chair and he turned and looked at it thinking now she was half-asleep.

"Sweetheart let's put this on you and—"

She nodded, "Uh-uh, I want to wear that one." She pointed to the chair again.

He turned again to the chair with a furrow of his brow. The only thing there was his pants and shirt. He turned back to her. "Umm, I'm not sure what you're saying?"

She moaned softly and smiled at him. "I want that shirt right over there." She pointed to his shirt and he nodded.

"You want to wear my shirt to bed?"

She happily nodded, "Umm-hmm."

He nodded, "Ok, let me get you a clean o—"

"Nuh-uh, I want that one, it smells like you." She smiled and began to lay down.

He moved quickly now seeing her lie down. "Ok, hang on."

He grabbed his shirt and got her right back up. He pulled on the knot at her waists and helped her take the robe off. He held his shirt open for her and helped her slip into it. He buttoned up a few buttons as Calleigh started to lie down again. He grinned, "Ok, go ahead lay down." He tucked her in and covered her with the blankets.

She purred low, "Mmmm, you smell so good all over me." She snuggled into his shirt more.

He smiled and watched her for a few minutes taking in her beauty. She fell quickly asleep and he decided to go change.

He slipped on a pair of Mansilk pajamas and flipped off the light switch, climbing into bed with her. He moved in close to her from behind and wrapped his arm around her waist pulling her closer. She sighed softly and he smiled spooning right against her, inhaling her scent. Lying there now, he thought about her and how this all happened so fast. She was right here in his arms, in his bed, and she was right, it was all too good to be true, it all did feel like a dream.

He thought about the last few days and how much she helped him. She was so caring and concerned for his family, so quick to lend a helping hand. He smiled now knowing it was all part of her being. The caring, compassion, the giving and loving, it was who Calleigh truly was, it was who he loved. His eyes closed with warm thoughts of her and he fell into a deep contented sleep.

Calleigh's eyes suddenly shot open feeling him pull her in against him tightly, to tightly. She stilled and waited until she felt him thrash again, he was dreaming…again. She wasn't sure what to do and gently tried to slip from his arm. He pulled her in closer and whimpered into her hair, breathing heavy. She felt so bad hearing him like that and wondered again what happened to him when he was younger. She had thought maybe now that Ray was safe, his dreams would end. She placed her arm right on top of his at her waist and caressed it softly up and down.

He moaned something and shifted a bit still keeping her close as his legs began to thrash now. He suddenly shot up sitting and breathing heavily in the bed. He looked around and took a few deep breaths seeing her turn to him.

In a groggy thick voice, he spoke to her. "Sorry…I didn't…" He took in a deep breath and shook his head.

"Are you ok, Horatio?" She placed her hand on his forehead that was beaded with sweat.

He leaned away, "I'm fine." He ran a hand over his hair and nodded. "Go back to sleep sweetheart, I'm going to take a shower."

She gave him a confused look. "Its only 6:00 in the morning you don't have to get up now."

He nodded, "I need a shower, go back to sleep and get some rest." He slowly got off the bed and walked into the bathroom.

Her eyes never left him and she saw his forehead beaded with sweat as well as his chest. She even felt wet against her back from him. It must have been some dream she thought and heard the water go on. She laid her head back thinking and slowly fell asleep again. Her eyes fluttered open to a wonderful smell and she quickly realized she was wearing his shirt. She lifted her nose and face off the collar and smiled, putting her nose to it once again. She suddenly remembered the dream he had and that was the reason he was not beside her. She looked over at the clock and it read 11:00. She wondered where he was until she heard some noises coming from the kitchen.

She slowly got up and went into the bathroom; she rinsed off her face and brushed her teeth. She walked out into the kitchen now to find him cooking barefoot. She instantly smiled at his gorgeous form leaning over the counter. He had on the jeans she loved and a dark blue cotton shirt with his sleeves rolled up a bit. She walked over to him quickly now and hugged him from behind. "Good morning handsome."

His voice rumbled deeply, "Good morning and early afternoon." He turned to her and gave her a soft kiss.

"She smiled eying him up and down, "What are you doing up? I really thought you would catch up on some much needed sleep, Horatio.

He swallowed and looked down. "I slept plenty. Are you hungry, how about some um, brunch?"

She smiled and nodded thinking, 'he was so good at changing the subject.' "Sounds good and smells even better." She leaned past him to look on the stove.

"How does a Western omelet with some fruit on the side sound?" He smiled at her.

"Sounds delicious, I'll help you set the table." She moved past him to the counter.

"Sit down and relax, it's already done."

Calleigh turned and looked at the table that was clearly not set. She turned back to him with a questioning look. "Umm, maybe you do need to get some more sleep?"

He chuckled and nodded, "Balcony sweetheart."

Her mouth opened in surprised and her brows went up, she laughed. "Ok, you don't have to get fresh about it!"

He turned back to the stove with a chuckle.

Calleigh walked curiously out onto the balcony now to find the table set with a couple of roses as the centerpiece. She smiled, 'He's so thoughtful all the time.' She walked to the railing and leaned over looking out at the water. A warm breeze blew her hair gently back and she closed her eyes taking in the fresh sea air. She inhaled and sighed in total relaxation thinking. 'This is so beautiful; I could get use to this.'

He cleared his throat softly not to startle her. "Would you like some coffee?" He walked over and handed her a cup as his voice vibrated softly through her. "Just like you like it, beautiful."

She smiled being pulled from her thoughts, "Um-hmm, thank you." She took the cup and now leaned back on the railing taking a sip facing him. "Ummm, Perfect, every time, how do you manage it handsome?"

He looked out at the ocean and grinned thinking about it. Then the words just came out to her. "Mmm, my mother…" His eyes suddenly narrowed and he didn't continue. He exhaled and looked down. "I… better go check on the home fries." He walked back inside quietly now.

Calleigh let a heavy breath out wishing he would just open up to her; she knew he was having a very hard time with this. She turned and looked out again watching the seagulls swoop down and glide smoothly back up. She thought it was best to-just give him space, knowing he would open up when he was ready.

The phone rang and Calleigh turned hearing her ringer. She placed the cup down and went back inside to get it.

His eyes gave her the once over again and the more he saw her in his shirt the more he liked it. Her beautiful legs looked absolutely scrumptious to him as he watched her sway smoothly into the living room. Everything was moving in slow motion to him as his eyes stood fixed on her incredibly sexy body. The way her body sensually swayed back and forth captivated him completely as he felt a slight stirring. He watched her as his eyes traveled upward from her bare feet, to her legs, then her ass, over to her hips and waist. He watched her arms move smoothly with her very sexy body and was suddenly pulled from his haze when he heard her voice. His feasting, half slitted eyes, opened wide suddenly and he turned away.

"Duquesne. Oh, hi dad. No sorry, I have just been busy lately. You are. When is that? Oh ok, I can drive you to the airport if you like. You sure? ok, all right, well I hope you have a nice time dad and tell everyone I said hi. Ok, talk to you soon and daddy, and I'm proud you're really trying this time." She laughed into the phone. "Ok, have a safe trip, I'll talk to you soon, bye." She closed her phone and smiled.

"Everything ok?" He asked her still wondering how he zoned out like that on her. He grinned and thought, 'I'm just lucky she didn't catch me.

"Yeah, everything is great actually. He still hasn't had a drink and he's going to see the family in Louisiana. That, is going to be a riot." She laughed and put the phone on the table walking back over to Horatio. She tapped him on the shoulder and he turned to her. "Excuse me sir but may I have anoth—"

He leaned into her and gave her a very soft lovingly kiss, cutting her off. He grinned at her. "You were saying?"

"Hmph, I was going to say kiss, but someone interrupted me."

"Mmm yes, but I did give you what you wanted, right?"

She shook her head at him and gave him an evil eye walking over to the counter, purring in her southern drawl. "Handsome, you have giving me everything I wanted and oh, so much more." She opened the cabinet and he watched her reach up for a glass. His eyes stood glued as her shirt skirted up just a bit and her beautiful bottom came into view.

A low groan emanated from his throat and she quickly turned looking at him. She placed her hand on her hip and narrowed her eyes on him. "I could use a hand, you know... instead of the eyes."

He chuckled and nodded walking over to her and clearing his throat, "Sorry about that beautiful, I… just lost focus for a second." Now she turned back and pointed and he chuckled walking right up behind her. He pressed himself against her and crushed her into the counter reaching for the glass. She started too laughed and both her hands pressed flat on the counter helping her keep her balance as he crushed her.

Her voice rose up, "Excuse me... But you need to focus... on the glass." She went to turn her head and he pressed more against her. "Umm, Hello? Do you think you're close enough?" She chuckled now.

He leaned down right over her ear and groaned. "Mmm, definitely not sweetheart." As he grinded into her gently with another deep laugh.

She squirmed and turned against him now with an "Umph" as he pinned her to the counter and trapped her with both arms. She shook her head and sassed. "Thanks for the glass."

He laughed deeply again and leaned in against her check inhaling her scent. He teased her low near her ear and gently rubbed his cheek softly against hers, whispering, "Sweetheart, that shirt is quickly becoming a problem for me."

Her eyes went wide. "Really, well, I guess you're just going to have to get use to it handsome." She quickly scooted under his arm and away.

His eyes stood fixed on her very sexy rear as she walked away, "That… is going to be a problem." He said turning back to the stove.

He brought the food out and they ate together. Calleigh was making small talk to him and he seemed to drift away. She remained quiet and continued to eat her food. Finally, she couldn't take it anymore and spoke to him. "Horatio, are you ok? You seem like you're a million miles away."

He shook his head trying to clear it and reached for her hand. His eyes held her sincerely. "Yes, sorry…I'm fine."

She held his gaze now. "Horatio, you hardly touched your food, what's wrong?" She even tried to joke again, smiling. "I know it can't be the cook because this is delicious."

He looked at her and pursed his lips as if he wanted to say something. She watched him fight his own thoughts as he looked away. He stood up suddenly and walked over to the railing looking out. She tilted her head to the side watching him, and waiting.

"You know I could look out at the ocean all day and never get tired of it." He stared ahead and rested his hands on the railing.

Calleigh got up slowly and moved to him, standing beside him looking out. "It's beautiful and changes everyday, so could I."

He exhaled a heavy breath. "It's can be so tranquil sometimes and other times... raging. It's ever changing."

She softly slid her hand along his back trying to comfort him, he turned and met her caring eyes. "I umm… I'm sorry I woke you this morning."

"Its fine Horatio, it's not like you meant it and I was able to fall right back to sleep." He looked down and she cupped his face with her warm hand. "You don't have to apologize about it."

He exhaled again and gave her a small smile. His voice went soft and low. "I um… I have been meaning to talk to you." He paused and turned away a moment. "I'll understand if… I mean if you… if you don't…" He exhaled again shaking his head.

Calleigh put her hand back to his cheek. "Hey, why don't we sit down?" She nodded over to the chaise lounge and he replied walking over and reaching for her hand.

He sat down and directed her down with him. She lied against his right side and rested her head against his shoulder. She continued softly now reaching for his hand and entwining their fingers. "If I don't what, Horatio?"

"If you don't… I'll understand, ok? Just know that whatever you decide, I'll understand."

She lifted her head and looked at him confused. He looked down and she squeezed his hand. He looked back at her and nodded. He took a breath in and spoke. "I um… want to share something with you and it's not… its not easy. You know?"

She nodded, "Yes, I know… you don't have to talk about it if you don't want, Horatio, I understand and it's ok."

He held her eyes and gave her a nod and smile. Her soft caring words now making it just a little easier on him. "Calleigh, I want to share… its just…" He closed his eyes a moment and opened them quickly. "Um, the dreams, they're real and I wish to god they weren't." He shifted and tensed she could feel him against her.

She spoke softly to him and held his hand still. "Take your time, its ok, I understand."

His brows arch and he shook his head. "I wish it was that easy, I um…" He snorted a laugh. "I'm not the man you think I am. I um, come with some… very heavy baggage."

She chuckled, "So do I handsome."

He nodded, "Not like this."

She looked at him and saw the sadness in his eyes. Her heart was beginning to ache for him.

He held her gaze now and squeezed her hand. "You know… I love you, right?"

She smiled. "Mm-hmm, and I you, very much."

His jaw set and he swallowed hard. "I dream often, I dream and… it feels like it's… happening all over again. It is all too real and all too much. I wish…" He looked down and saw her hand in his.

"What do you wish?" She looked into the deep blue of his eyes.

"I wish… it really was all just a dream, but its not."

She felt him tense again and she lifted up. He went with her and now got up still holding her hand. She went with him willingly and he led her back inside to a small shelf with a few pictures. He nodded at the picture. "This is my mother." He looked down and swallowed hard.

Calleigh smiled and examined the photo. "She's beautiful and you have her eyes, wow. Is that you and Ray?"

He nodded, "Yeah, Ray was 14 and I was 16." He let out a heavy breath. "She took us out… that day." His voice cracked and he nodded walking over to the couch thinking, 'this is even harder than I thought it would be.'

Calleigh examined the picture and followed him with her eyes. She gave him time to adjust and followed him over to the couch.

He reached for her hand and held it. He sat down and again took her with him now sitting on the couch. He leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees. "She took us to the fair, we both did well in school and she wanted to take us out and give us a good day." He smiled and then looked down. "She was always doing nice things with us, you know?"

"Um-hmm. It sounds like she was a very loving mother." She lightly rubbed his back up and down.

He nodded, "Yes… yes she was, very caring. I hope…" He closed his eyes and shook his head.

Calleigh stood quiet and gave him all the time he needed, he opened his eyes and let out a very heavy breath.

"I remember going to school that day and right before we left she told me to keep a close eye on Ray. I remember standing in the door way when she stopped me, I remember the soft touch of her hand when she moved my hair away from my eyes." He inhaled and closed his eyes, whispering, "I remember her smell... like spring flowers." His voice gave out again and he swallowed and wet his lips. "I also remember a lot of things I wish I could… forget." He turned slightly to Calleigh; she saw his tormented blue eyes, she saw all the pain he held there.

She spoke softly, lovingly. "Horatio, you don't have to do this now, give yourself more time and I promise I'll still be here."

He gave her a smile and shook his head. "I need to share this with you; I need for you to know who I really am."

She smiled. "I already know who you are. You're a wonderful, compassionate and loving man. I could never ask for more than who you are. You're special; you're the world to me."

He swallowed hard, "I hope you feel the same way about me… after this."

She stared at him in shock. "Horatio why would you say that?" Her mind spun thinking, 'What could be so bad and get him this upset.'

He cleared his throat and spoke low now. "I um, finished school early that day and came home." He pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes pausing. "I thought I heard yelling and then I heard some banging. I made my way into the house and felt something was wrong instantly. I heard moaning and more banging and I followed the sound. I walked into the archway of the kitchen…" He paused and took in a deep breath closing his eyes.

Calleigh now leaned forward to see him.

He took a deep breath in. "I um… I umm… saw her… my mother, she was lying on the floor near the stove propped up. There was a man leaning over her, hitting her…still. I couldn't believe my eyes and I froze and stood there until he raised his hand again and then I jumped on his back." Horatio got up now and walked around to the other couch taking in several deep breaths.

Calleigh sat forward watching him closely. "So you tried to stop him then."

He nodded and his voice was barely a whisper now. "Yes but only for the moment, I wasn't strong enough. He threw me clear across the kitchen and right into the wall, I hit my head. Some time had passed and my eyes opened, she was just lying there and he still hit her. Yelling at her and cursing at her each time his fist came down. I tried to yell for him to stop but my head hurt and the words wouldn't come out. I tried to get up and help her but I kept falling back down against the wall." He paused and took a couple of shaky breaths now.

"Horatio, why don't you sit down?" She saw his body tremble.

He nodded and sat across from her now leaning forward. She noticed his hands shaking as he leaned on his elbows and lifted his hands to his face. His eyes were far away again, as he let out a soft moan and nodded. So… I tried… I crawled to her… and I must have blacked out again because when I lifted my head, he was hitting Ray now. I yelled as loud as I could for him to stop and he laughed at me and hit Ray again. I got up and ran at him as fast and hard as I could. I knocked Ray away from him but now… he had me again." He swallowed.

"I tried to fight him but he was so strong and he lifted me like a rag doll, slamming me against the cabinet. I could hardly stand on my own as he slammed me back again and again. My head went back again and that's when I saw the knife and reached for it on the counter. Ray tried to help me and attacked him again from behind. His attention turned to Ray now, as he hit him in the back. Ray was screaming at him and he finally let me fall to the floor, but backhanded Ray right into the living room. I laid there limp for a moment and my eyes open… I saw my mother's... eyes." He paused and let out a smooth breath, blowing gently with his lips. "I thought he killed Ray, I thought he killed my mother…" He nodded letting his head hang low.

"Everything inside of me felt like…it broke, all at once. I got to my feet and ran at him as hard as I could. He hit me so hard I remember my whole body spun around and hit the floor. I remembering thinking how strong he was. I struggled again to get the knife and he lifted me up by my shirt, holding me up with one hand. I knew he was going to hit me again and I waited for his backhand strike. He did and I plunged the knife right into his heart as hard as I could and... he just stared at me in shock. He finally collapsed down on the floor taking me with him and I crawled back over to my mother." He let out a very shaky breath and felt his body tremble. His voice was beginning to crack more and more now.

"I checked her pulse… and I couldn't… I couldn't feel it. I took her hand, held it, speaking to her, I told her… she was going to be ok, that it was all over. She said one thing to me, and I'll never forget her eyes." His voice cracked as tears welled in his eyes. "She told me… to take care of Raymond and then…" His head hung low and he clenched his jaw set with a heavy breath.

Calleigh was up in a heartbeat and right next to him. She sat down and rubbed his back softly. "Oh my god, Horatio, I had no idea, I'm so sorry…"

He shook his head and snorted a laugh, "You haven't even heard the kicker yet… that's not the end…" He shook his head and looked at her, seeing her tears, shock and now questioning look. His own tears threatening to fall as he clenched his jaw over and over again fighting them back.

He whispered in a very shaky voice, "Calleigh… I… I killed my father."

Her hand went to her mouth and she gasped. "Oh my god…" Her eyes went wide with shock and she stared at him.

He nodded and turned away from her seeing her shock. He ran a hand over his head as a few tears fell and he tried to breathe normally. 'She has to detest me' he thought, looking away.

Tears welled in her own eyes as she spoke to him. "Horatio?" She turned his head to her gently with her hand and saw the tears. She wiped them with her fingers and pulled him into a tight hug. His whole body was stiff and strained; she could feel him tremble against her. She was in total shock and had no idea what to say now. Nothing could possible make this right, nothing could make him feel better right now, no matter what she said or did. She spoke her heart now and hoped it could help him.

She spoke softly holding him. "You did everything you could to help them, she knows that Horatio, Ray knows that too, right?" She pulled back to see him. "And most of all, I know that, so why don't you?"

He whispered, "What you heard in the hospital… It was true, Ray blames me for not saving her because… I helped him. He didn't understand she was gone and by the time I got to her…" He closed his eyes as Calleigh cupped his cheeks and held him to her. "I had a long talk with him… and I think he understands now, I think he does… now."

Calleigh looked deep into his eyes as realization hit her. This was her first true understanding of who the man really was and how he got this way. She also realized why he didn't want to tell her for the most part anyway. To share something with this kind of magnitude had to be hard enough. Hell, she had a hard enough time-sharing her deep dark past too, but this was just too much. She still couldn't believe everything she had just heard from him. Her head was spinning from thought to thought. 'How in gods name is this man sane after all of this. How did he get through this and how come he never just gave up and gave in? How does he live with all the memories and pain?'

She knew Horatio's one big problem was guilt. She knew no matter what anyone said to him he was still going to blame himself. His guilt was plain and clear as he spoke and told her of that horrible day. Her heart ached for him and everything he had been through. She thought about the way he fought so hard and diligently for others, in a way, that was helping him too. She had so many questions but wouldn't ask… not right now. She wanted to give him time now and knew this was just the first and the hardest step to take, but he took it, for her, for them. She was happy inside thinking he had finally opened up and shared his most private moment ever with her. She knew how much she loved him and now knew how much he loved her to.

He backed off a bit from her and Calleigh kissed his lips softly. He gave her a surprised arch of his brow and she smiled at him.

Her voice was soft and soothing as she spoke to him. "Surprised? Did you really think I would love you any less?" She gave him a smile and caressed his cheeks, holding his face to hers. "If anything Horatio, you have just made my love for you even stronger. You opened your heart to me and shared a very painful experience from your past. You trusted me enough to do this, and if that's not love, then I don't know what is." She gave him another soft kiss. "I love you with all my heart. Oh and, just so we're clear, you are exactly the man I knew you were." She smiled and held his crystal blue eyes for a moment, as a small crinkle appeared at his corners.

He reached up and took both her hands off his face and held them, looking down at them now. He softly caressed them with his fingers, studying them with his eyes. His voice was soft and low, slowly steadying and coming back to him. "I thought…"

"I know what you thought, and you thought wrong. Don't you know me better than that yet?"

He nodded and gave her a small smile. "I do."

"Good, you had better." She nudged him with her body.

"Hmm, I'm trying too."

"No you are doing it, every day. We learn a little more about each other everyday."

He lifted her hands to his lips and kissed them, looking up at her. "The more I learn about you, the more I realize everyday just how lucky I am to have you in my life."

She smiled and tilted her head to him tenderly. "You are an amazing man, Horatio. Your love and compassion is overwhelming. You have helped so many and to those few you couldn't, you were still diligent and helped them to find closure. You give so much of yourself willingly to the job and to those around you. As long as I known you, you always have, it's a part of who you are. You are and incredible man, never doubt the man you are, never." She shook her head and firmly said, "I won't… ever."

His head nodded slightly and he looked down still holding her hands. His voice was barely audible. "Then why do I feel like I let them down."

She pursed her lips tightly hearing the pain in his voice as her heart ached more. She covered his hands with hers and held them tight. She pulled on them to get his attention and waited for his eyes to meet hers. "You didn't let them down, Horatio. You did all you could, don't you know that? You still protect Ray to this very day, you kept your mother's dying wish in your heart for all this time and held strong to it. You always will, even I know that. You didn't let them down Horatio."

He looked down again. "I couldn't keep Ray away from the drugs… I failed him and my mother."

Calleigh put the pieces together. "Listen to me Horatio, you didn't fail them. Ray was a grown man with a mind of his own. He was going to make decisions no matter what you told him. That's not your fault and you didn't fail your mother. You are still holding true to your promise to her and keeping Raymond safe."

His eyes went down again and closed for a moment. He opened them took a deep breath and looked at her. "You, um… you would make a wonderful therapist."

Now she chuckled, "I really doubt that handsome. I have plenty of problems just trying to figure out my own life."

He gave her a small nod and tilted his head to her questioningly.

She shook her head. "Nuh-uh, forget it handsome, we're not going there today."

She pushed him back on the couch and climbed in along side of him. She rested her head on his chest and he softly caressed her hair. She felt him let out a heavy breath and relax under her as she squeezed him tightly.

She asked softly, "Are you tired?"

"No." His voice was low and she felt his warm breath on her hair.

She looked up at him. "Breakfast was wonderful, thank you."

"I'm glad you enjoyed it. Did you want some more coffee or fruit?"

She chuckled, "Horatio, I'm fine, besides I have all I want right here." She hugged him tighter and he chuckled.

"I agree." He exhaled again and closed his eyes holding her.

Calleigh tilted her head back to see his eyes closed. She softly caressed his hair and heard him give a relaxing sigh. She was hoping she could get him to rest some more and kept up her soft petting.

"You're trying to put me back to sleep, aren't you?"

"I just want you to relax, that's all."

"Hmm, well you already have me relaxed, so—"

Calleigh's phone rang and cut him off. Calleigh hugged him tighter now.

"I'm not moving from here." She said firmly.

"Hmm, it could be important, you can come right back, I won't move."

She gave him a look and lifted up releasing him. She shook her head and got off the couch walking over to the table annoyed. She grabbed her cell phone, snapping it off with her hand and opened it.

"Duquesne. Yes it is. Who? The national firearms examiner academy? Oh, ok. When is this exactly? Next week? Well it's been a while for me too. Um, can I get back to you on this? Sure, ok and thank you very much I appreciate the invite." Calleigh closed her phone and stood there a moment thinking.

Horatio sat up and looked over at her. "Calleigh, everything ok?"

She turned after a moment still thinking. "Huh, oh yeah its fine. That was the National firearms academy inviting me to give a lecture."

His brows went up and she walked back over to him and sat on the couch next to him.

He sat up more. "So are you going to go?"

"I don't know… it's been a while since I've giving a lecture."

"Yes, well they called you because you're the best. You have so much knowledge in the field and that needs to be shared with others. Without you… they don't have a chance." He grinned.

She looked at him confused. "So you think I should go?"

"I think you should do what's in your heart."

"My heart tells me to stay here with you." She smiled at him.

He smiled and looked down. "Just how long is this—"

"Two days." She looked at him with question. She saw him thinking.

"Ok… and where is it, exactly?"

"Tallahassee. I know I could be there and back in four days. I just…" She looked at him unsure.

"Hey, don't pressure yourself. Think about it and see how you feel, when do you have to go?"

"Tuesday, if I decide to go that is." She looked at him and hugged him now.

"Hey, you love talking ballistics, you'll enjoy it."

"Want to take a few days off with me?" She grinned pulling back to look at his face.

"I'd love to, but if I remember correctly you'll still be on the clock and I still have some catching up to do myself. I think we both had enough time off for a while, don't you?"

She nodded. "No."

He laughed and narrowed his eyes on her now getting very smooth with her. "So… are you saying… you need more time off?" He wiggled his brows.

"Um-hmm, with you that is." She smiled at him and gave him a quick kiss.

His eyes held hers. "Ah, I… think I am beginning to see."

"I thought you would." She chuckled and leaned in brushing his hair back playfully.

"Hey, how about I clean up and you go…." His eyes gave her the once over again. "You go put something comfortable on."

She gave him a look and lifted up to him. "This is very comfortable handsome, why what did you have in mind?"

"Sweetheart, trust me, change now and we still have a chance of... getting out today."

She laughed now and wiggled her way onto his lap, straddling him sitting up. She let her voice go soft and sexy leaning into his ear. "What if I don't want to go out…today or tomorrow?"

He let a groan slip as she licked the curve of his ear. "Mmm…" His hands slowly descended down her back and under the shirt to softly caress her rear. He loved feeling the warmth and soft smoothness of her tone skin over her thong.

"Umm…You smell great and taste even better." She said near his ear teasing him with her tongue.

He slid both hands up into her hair and leaned her back. His eyes narrowed on her. "You are very hard to resist."

"That's not the only thing hard I noticed." She said with a grin as she undulated her hips on him.

He chuckled deeply and pulled her in for a deep searing kiss. His tongue slipped right into her waiting mouth. Her fingers buried themselves in his hair and his home phone rang. They both broke the kiss, backing off and breathing hard, looking at one another stunned.

Calleigh removed herself from his lap and he stood, looking back at her as he walked over to the kitchen picking up the cordless. He turned back and gave her another glance, thinking this was a bad joke someone was playing on them.

He answered now, "Hello."

No one answered.

"Hello…"

Again, no answer but he heard a sound. He waited and heard a click. They hung up.

His brows rose as he clicked off.

Calleigh sat on the couch looking over at him. "Who was it?"

"I don't know, they hung up, it read out of area so I can't even check the number."

"If it was important they'll call back or call your cell."

He looked down and nodded, "Mm-hmm." That feeling in his gut was back, something felt wrong.

She noticed. "Horatio, what's wrong I know that look."

He gave her a phony grin trying not to worry her. It could be he was just tired and jumpy. He nodded, "Everythings fine sweetheart."

She got up and went over to him giving him a hug and soft kiss. "That look can't fool me, I know you to well."

He looked down nodding. "Hey c'mon, lets go for a walk on the beach, what do you say?"

She smiled at him sadly. "I don't have my clothes—"

"Yes you do. Go and open my closet, you have plenty to chose from… I think." He laughed walking out to the balcony.

She stood there with her hand on her hip now as her voice rose. "Horatio! What are you talking about? You bought me more clothes?"

He came back in with the dishes and put them in the sink. "Go look." He walked back out and grabbed the glasses, coming back.

She was still standing there with her hand on her hip. "You know you can't keep doing this?"

He lifted his head up and smiled. "Why not?" He asked simply.

She nodded and smiled looking away now, at a complete loss of words. Thinking now 'Why not.' She thought about it and said, "Because… because…you can't!"

He chuckled, "Because is hardly an answer sweetheart, now go get dressed…comfortably."

She smiled at him, blushed and turned walking away. She went into his bedroom and opened the closet to find a whole slew of new clothes. Everything was hung neatly and had tags on them. Her eyes went wide and she gasped and yelled out now. "Horatio!"

He knew that was coming and began laughing as he was washing the dishes. Her voice was music to his ears and he loved it. He wondered what she would pick and finished cleaning up. He flipped on the CD player and walked back out to the balcony looking out at the ocean. Soft jazz started playing and the flowing music soothed and relaxed him, filling his senses.

A few minutes passed and Calleigh came walking out onto the balcony. She saw him just staring out and smiled.

She cleared her throat. "Ahem... Hey handsome you have wonderful taste."

He turned and his went wide and he swallowed hard. His mouth stood open as his hungry eyes gave her body a long caress. She had on a red push up halter-top bikini and matching bottom, with a sheer sarong wrapped around her gorgeous hips. Her hair was down and cascading over her shoulders as her body glowed in the sunlight. She just completely blew him away.

"So do you like it?" She smiled and turned once around for him.

He swallowed and licked his lips. "Umm…um... yes… you… it looks…"

She laughed. "You picked it not me."

"Un-huh…" His eyes kept traveling up and down her perfect body as his mouth hung open. 'God she gorgeous' he thought looking her over.

She noticed his liftoff and smiled walking closer to him. She coiled both arms around his neck and gave him a teasingly soft kiss, leaning her body right against his.

A low growl emanated from his lips onto hers as his left hand moved to the small of her back and pressed her into him more. He quickly realized where they were and calmed himself just a bit. He let his right hand slip into her hair and softly curled his fingers around it pulling her in for another soft kiss. He broke off after a moment and Calleigh was smiling.

"Sweetheart, you look absolutely... intoxicating in that."

She blushed and looked down. "I love it, where did you get it?" She leaned against him and kissed him again.

He backed her off. "Umm, Victoria secrets and if you keep this up…" His eyes looked down on himself now.

She chuckled. "I know, I see and feel…"

"I'll bet you do." He grinned. "When I said comfortable Calleigh, I didn't mean heart stopping and unbearably sexy."

She blushed again and her southern accent kicked in. "Truth is, I just wanted to see if you like it? I didn't plan on wearing this, I swear." She laughed.

He wiped his forehead in jest. "Phew, because you wouldn't be wearing it long sweetheart. If… you get my meaning."

She laughed now and swayed her sexy hips away, speaking in her southern drawl. "Yes Horatio, I think I get your meaning." She disappeared inside again.

He cleared his throat and shook his head clearing it of that vision, turning back out toward the ocean. He grinned and turned to go after her and quickly grabbed onto the railing with his hand, stopping himself. He chuckled at himself now holding onto the railing tightly, fighting his urge to go after her. A sudden glint caught his eye and he looked around curiously. He didn't see anything out of the ordinary and figured it must have been the sun.

Calleigh came back out with a sexy stretch red halter top and a pair of black snug shorts. "Hey, so is this better?"

He turned and smiled letting his eyes take her in. He loved how the top was short and her navel would show. "Yes, not that you didn't look… stunning before, but we would have gone… nowhere."

"Oh, I think we would have gone somewhere." She chuckled as she leaned in and gave him a kiss. He backed off quickly and looked around again. That same glint just caught his eye.

Calleigh watched him curiously now. "Horatio?" She leaned over the railing and looked around. "What is it?"

He nodded, "I… I thought I… never mind, its fine. Probably my eyes playing tricks on me, the sun can do that sometimes.

Calleigh nodded but knew enough about Horatio to know the sun was not playing tricks on his eyes. She kept her eyes open now and was more aware.

He notice her change in disposition and knew she was on to him. "Alright so you all set?"

"Um-hmm, ready when you are."

"Ok, c'mon." They went inside and Horatio picked up his keys and pulled the door closed behind him. His radar was up and it was crystal clear to her now.

She walked with him and kept looking around to make sure everything was ok. She stopped him and turned as she reached up and unbuttoned another button on his shirt grinning.

His brows went up and he looked around.

"Relax, it's just a button I'm not undressing you. Besides I like seeing your chest." She smiled.

They began walking again and he took her hand entwining his fingers in hers. "I know this really nice spot over here." He led her onto the sand and out toward the shore, right next to the lifeguards stand. He sat down and held his hand out to her and she sat next to him. He leaned back on the wood as the shade covered them both.

She smiled at him and nudged him. "I see you have your own personal spot here, nice."

"Mmm, well now you can think of it as our own personal spot, ok?"

She smiled and nodded. "Sounds good and thanks for sharing, it is a very nice spot."

"Yeah, the lifeguards are not around most the time I... borrow the place."

She chuckled, "Lucky for them." She closed her eyes to the warm breeze flowing over her. She sighed happily. "You know I just love the beach."

"You do?" He said surprised.

She nodded, "Yeah, since I've been here I have really begun to appreciate it all a lot more, the water and sand and most of all the sunsets… with you."

"Hmm, is that so, beautiful?" He pulled her over and sat her in between his legs wrapping his arms around her waist.

She smiled and rested her head against him comfortably. He leaned to the right giving her head a place to rest, as he gave her cheek a soft kiss. His hands covered hers and rested on her stomach. His hands causing a shiver to run through her even in the hot sun.

"Horatio?"

"Hmm?"

"This feels absolutely wonderful, I feel so relaxed with you right now."

"Mmm, good, I'm glad to hear it, I feel at ease with you to sweetheart."

"The water looks great."

"Hmm, it always does, feels great to."

"So why aren't we in it?"

He chuckled, "You want to go for a swim?"

"I want us to go for a swim."

He smiled. "How about you and I spend all day tomorrow on the beach and in the water?"

"Sounds great to me handsome." She chuckled in her southern accent caressing her hands on both his thighs.

"Well as long as you don't wear that bikini you had on today."

She turned her head to him. "Why not, I thought you liked it."

"The problem is I like it very much sweetheart and I can promise you we'll never make it out of my place if you wear that."

"Hmm, that sounds good too, so I at least have a choice your saying." She laughed.

"You will have no choice if you wear that, trust me, you'll lose all your rights." He chuckled as he caressed her flat stomach with his fingers. "Because I will have lost all control."

She chuckled and looked at him. "You are very bad, Horatio Caine... very bad."

He smiled. "Mmm, I guess I am."

She laughed now and turned a bit to kiss him deeply. She felt him tense a bit and broke off. "Ok, what's wrong?"

"I umm, we're in a public space."

"Horatio we're just kissing and you are on edge since we left."

"Sorry, I'm probably just—"

"Tired." She answered cutting him off.

"That's not what I was going to say."

"Of course not." She sassed at him.

He chuckled, "Alright c'mon, I know a nice little café right over here with very refreshing drinks."

She got up shaking the sand from her legs and shorts. He got up and watched her wiggle back and forth. He exhaled and shook his head wrapping his arms around her quickly and kissing her off guard. He pulled her back in front of the lifeguard house and kissed her deeply.

When he final broke off Calleigh just stared at him in awe. "What happened to this is a public spot and all that?"

He groaned. "Hmm, I guess the public, is just going to have to get use to us then."

She laughed and cupped his face softly. "Hmm, I guess so." She said leaning up to kiss him again as her hands grabbed his ass."

"Mmm, not that public sweetheart." He chuckled out of the kiss as she groped at him. He pulled her walking away now, "Come on tiger." He said laughing as she started giggling again.

They walked together and he quickly put a hand to the small of her back leading her to the café. He pulled out a chair for her and she sat thinking, 'he was always the gentleman.' She looked out as he took a seat right next to her pulling his chair closer. He held her hands on the table and looked at them, caressing them with his fingers.

"I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for everything you did to help me Calleigh." He looked into her eyes and held her gaze. "With Yelina and Raymond and the whole case. Thank you very much for everything, especially your understanding. I was... unprepared for what Raymond said and you helped me to get through it."

She tilted her head to him tenderly. "Please don't thank me; I wanted to help Horatio, because I care. I want to be there for you, I love you."

"Yes I know that and I wanted to say thank you for that." He exhaled and looked down. "I also wanted to say thank you for being patient with me, for understanding and giving me… time to adjust to things."

She smiled at him and cupped his face lovingly. "Your welcome and I am very happy we talked. I'll always be here whenever you want to talk about anything, ok?"

He smiled and nodded. "Yes, thank you for that, I appreciate it Calleigh."

The waiter came over now. "What can I get for you two?"

Horatio looked up and then at Calleigh. He looked back up to the waiter, "We'll have two Cappuccino blasts."

"Ok, anything else."

Horatio looked at Calleigh and she nodded. He looked back up at the Waiter, "No that will be all, thank you." The waiter walked away.

Calleigh smiled at him, "Ok, so what's in the Cappuccino blasts?"

He smiled at her. "Guess you're just going to have to trust me."

"So far your batting a thousand, so I think I can do that now."

He chuckled and gave her a quick kiss. He looked up and did a double take tensing and straightening. Calleigh saw his radar go up once again now and looked out also. He exhaled and narrowed his eyes watching a man further down the beach.

"Do you know him?"

Horatio kept his eye on him now and spoke to her. "Hmm, no but apparently he knows us. Hang on a minute ok, I'll be right back." He stood up and took just a few steps from the table.

"Horatio wait you don't—

The man took off running down the beach. Horatio contemplated chasing him and stood there with both hands on his hips now watching the man run. He wondered if this was the source of his bad feeling. He turned, walked back to his chair and sat down still looking down the beach.

"What was that all about?"

"I have no idea but I plan on finding out."

"Does he look familiar to you."

"No he didn't, but he was too far away to really tell."

The waiter came over with two large coffees topped with whipped cream and chocolate bits. He put them down and walked away.

Calleigh's eyes went wide, "Do you think that's big enough?"

He chuckled. "No one said you had to finish it."

"Now I know where you get all your energy from."

He nodded. "I only have this once in a while."

"The energy or the coffee?" She chuckled and leaned closer to his ear. "It really doesn't matter because I plan on totally draining you later."

His brows arched as he turned to her. "Be careful, I can take that in one of two ways."

"Umm, and that's exactly what I was counting on handsome."

Horatio almost choked on his coffee as he swallowed it down. He gave her a very surprised look as she chuckled and licked the cool whip off her straw, innocently. She held his eyes as her tongue swirled around the straw and licked it clean. He swallowed hard as she gave him a little giggle.

His voice went deep and low. "Hurry up and finish your drink."

Her eyes went wide seeing his now hungry lustful look.

"What's the rush handsome, I thought you wanted to walk more on the beach?" She teased.

"I suddenly have an incredible urge for my own cool whip."

She smiled and blushed looking down, speaking in her southern drawl, "Then let's take our drinks to go, shall we?"

"Mmm, yes we shall." He said, getting up and dropping a bill on the table.

A few minutes later Horatio was opening the door to his place. Calleigh held his coffee for him and he opened the door and let her go in first. He quickly grabbed her waist and pulled her in for a deep scorching kiss.

He backed off a moment taking the drinks from her hand and went to walk away but she held him and pushed him back into the door. He gave her a surprised look and she smiled as she leaned up and kissed him back now. She let her tongue roam his mouth teasingly while her fingers began unbuttoning his shirt slowly.

He felt her fingers slide along his chest and over his nipples. He moaned low right into her mouth, as the sensation caused him to open his mouth more. She grabbed a hold of his bottom lip with her teeth gently pulling on it and then let it go, licking it softly. He moaned low as she worked him over teasingly. "Mmm…"

She kissed his neck and sucked softly for a moment over his pulsing vein. She knew he loved being kissed and licked there, right in the nape of his neck. She teased him even more with her fingers brushing lightly over his now stiff nipples as his breathing increased even more.

He groaned softly to her. "Calleigh… Oh god, you feel so good, I need…" He wanted to put his hands on her but he was still holding the drinks. He felt like dropping them both and crushing his body to hers.

She spoke incredibly seductive to him now. "Mmm-hmm… I know… exactly what you need."

His heart skipped a beat at her words as she was undoing him completely now. His head went back on the door more and his eyes closed to her mouth sliding down his neck to his chest and latching onto his nipple. "Ohh god, that's not ….what….let me puts these…Ohhh"

"Mmmm" She moaned softly as she flicked his nipple with her tongue and nipped on it gently. She let her hands slowly slide down lower to find him bulging out of his jeans as she began to stroke him continuously.

He groaned and unconsciously banged his head against the door. "Ahh, Ohh Jesus… Cal…Uhh..."

She moaned softly as she slid over, kissing, and licking the other nipple as well. Her hands worked on him, rubbing his legs up and down as he jutted his hips forward to feel her. She rubbed him as she slid down even lower to his navel licking and breathing her warm breath all over him.

He was losing it quickly now and just wanted to picked her up and carry her into the bedroom. He thought for a moment again about these drinks in his hands and felt his button pop open. His eyes opened wide and he looked down to find her tongue swirling around his belly button.

"Uhhh, god… Calleigh…let me... put these down."

She looked up and held his lustful eyes as she licked his stomach with her answer. "No, just hold them and don't move."

His breathing was increasing with each touch of her tongue. "Calleigh… I am going... to spill them… in a second if—"

"No you're not, but you're going to spill something else." She chuckled as she rested her mouth right against his bulge and began to unzip him moaning.

His eyes flew open and he looked down to see her undoing his zipper, his eyes squeezed shut and then opened again as he felt her pull his jeans down. His breathing was now erratic as he looked down again to see her sliding up and down his thighs, kissing and licking him all over. Her hands were all over his stomach and chest sliding and caressing his now sensitive skin. "Ohh, Uhh, Uhhh… Cal…"

He felt her fingers slide down his legs and all the way back up, teasingly scrapping his skin softly. He felt her hands squeezed his thighs and before he could rationalize anything else, she engulfed him with her warm mouth. It was sudden and intense as she enveloped him tightly.

His head flew back and hit the door hard now as he gasped and almost cried out in pleasure. "UHH!…God!…Cal!…" He looked down to see her lips stretched tightly around his engorged length and let out another groan. "Ohhh Calleigh,…Uhh." He felt and incredible need to thrust forward but held himself back. Calleigh must have sensed this and slid her hands to his ass and pulled him into her deeper, letting him know it was ok. He gasped at her approval and felt himself getting close already. "Uhhh, jesus Cal…Uhh, Uhhh."

She recognized his moan of pleasure and slowed, licking him slowly, softly and gently now, building him up.

He tried to remember to breathe as she swirled her tongue all over his aching length. He closed his eyes feeling this great intensity of pleasure and let it wash over him slowly. His breathing going ragged and coming in gasps, she knew she had him close as she licked lower and worked on his jewels, watching them tighten and hearing him groan in need. "Uhh! Cal!...Uhh, your lips...Uhhh"

"Mmm-hmm" Her moaned hummed across his organ and he felt himself tighten even more as she covered him again with her warm mouth. She moved slowly and downward as she took him in deeply. He gasps as he felt himself hit the back of her throat and he threw back his head again hitting the door even harder. "Oh GOD! Uhh, Uhh!" His legs began to shake as she brought him closer and closer.

She slowly took him deeply again and again as he began to lose his mind. She pulled him into her again and very slowly now he undulated into her mouth. He felt her pick up a rhythm slowly and it blew him away. He stilled when he realized what he was doing and she pulled on him again moaning her want, her approval, pulling him into her again. He slowly went with her again and felt her throat completely relax; he felt her warm breath covering him and he looked down. He knew it would be his undoing but he couldn't control himself anymore as his body took over.

He watched as she leaned in and slid her mouth back and forth slowly over his glistening length. He watched himself disappear into her hot mouth deeply, over and over again. He leaned back again and gasped in pleasure as he tried to breathe. "Ohh… jesu…Cal…leigh... So good! Uhhh!"

He closed his eyes and went with the sensations. Her warm wet mouth, soft tight lips, textured tongue, licking and stroking. He felt her take him in all the way again and this time she used her tongue on his jewels at the same time. "Ughhhh god!" He grunted loud almost caving on her as his body began to shudder and shake with need. She felt his legs shaking against her and increased her movement. She used her tongue vigorously moving up and down now keeping him covered tightly. He heard her moaning and breathing hard on him, as his body fought him and moved like it had a will of its own. "Uhh…Uhhh…Cal…leigh..."

"Mmm, yes…yes... I want you." She answer breathlessly holding him and then licking and taking him in again.

He was breathing erratic, his moaning and grunting was getting louder by the second. The pleasure becoming so intense now he couldn't hold back if he wanted to. She pulled him into her deeply again and again as he exhaled a heavy breathe and went with her over the edge panting.

"Cal….Uhh, Uhh… So good, Oh God...Uhhh!"

She cupped his jewels and increased her speed as she felt him shake and begin to pulse. His head slammed back on the door and he panted as she kept up her rhythm. He felt his impending explosion and urgently called out to her. "Cal…Leigh…I'm…Uhh god!"

She moaned. "Mmmm, Yes…yes, so warm... give me all of you... now."

That demand was all he could take as her mouth closed again around him and she pulled him forward again. He felt himself snap as his surge took off rushing with incredible force up into his length, he bucked forward as she held him now deeply within her mouth. His whole body shook and both his hands were squeezing the coffee cups as he groaned and grunted to her.

"Uhh yes, Uhh god, Ohhh Cal, Uhh...Uggggggghhhhhh!"

He erupted deep in her warm mouth groaning and shaking as he hung on not to collapse. She stared deep into his blue eyes as she took him deeply and drained him dry, slowly licking and sucking him gently. He felt like she was draining him of his entire being as he jerked under her every touch now, gasping for air. He slowly let himself slide down to the floor. He was breathing heavily and let his head rest back with his eyes closed. His chest and stomach heaved, as all of his muscles spasmed, tightening and flexing.

She sat down in front of him and smiled, very satisfied with herself, enjoying in his pleasure. Her own body was craving him but she was happy enough just giving herself to him right now. She watched him slowly come around as she leaned forward and took the smashed coffee cups from his hands smiling. She loved pleasuring him this way and taking control, making him lose all of his control.

His eyes opened to her and she smiled at him. She tilted her head and lifted the coffee cup to him. "Want some, you look a bit thirsty." She grinned.

He grinned and chuckled deeply. "Yes, please…"

She handed him one and drank some from the other. She watched him down the rest in his cup. He pulled the cup away breathing heavily and smiled at her, relaxing his head back against the door again.

She smiled again at him. "How's your head?"

He gave her a smirk and his eyes went down on him, then back up to her, he grinned.

Now she gave him a smirk right back and shook her head at him. She chuckled. "I heard you bang your head on the door... a few times."

"Hmm, my head is fine and you... you play dirty."

She chuckled and smiled innocently, "I was just trying to help you relax... you seemed tense. So are you ready to get some sleep now?"

He snorted a laugh, "Sweetheart, you are relentless. Yes, I think I will be able to sleep quite well now, thank you." He pulled her against him for a soft loving kiss and held her. "That was—"

"Sizzling." She said quickly cutting him off.

"Mmm, I was thinking more in the line of, breathtaking, electrifying and… mind blowing."

She laughed and hugged him. "Ok, what do you say we get up and go cuddled in bed?

His brows went up. "Mmm, cuddle you, hmm, that sounds good to me beautiful." He gave her another soft kiss and she backed up.

"Ok lets go, bedroom, c'mon."

He chuckled as he pulled her back to him and held her close. "You are amazing and I'm glad you're all mine."

She blushed now and got up taking the cups with her into the kitchen.

He slowly lifted himself off the floor and leaned back on the door, zipping up, leaving his shirt and pants unbuttoned.

She walked over to him and hugged him again, holding him. "I have to tell you a little secret."

He looked at her curiously waiting. "I'm listening."

She smiled and tucked her head into his chest. "You look incredible hot in those jeans and shirt."

He was surprised and she noticed as she looked up at him and he looked away shyly.

"I don't think I could keep my hands off you if you told me to." She said low tracing her fingers across his bare chest.

"Mmm, well that's good to know…" He grinned and gave her a soft kiss. "I know the feeling all too well sweetheart and if you keep using that hand on my chest..."

She laughed. "Sorry, I didn't even realize I was doing that." She stopped moving her hand on him and they both walked into the bed room.

Horatio walked into the bathroom and Calleigh went and closed the verticals keeping the sunlight out. She thought of changing and then smiled, sitting on the edge of the bed.

He came out and she was smiling at him. He gave her a questioning look.

"What?"

"Take it off and let me have it, lets go."

His brows furrowed and he nodded confuse at her. "What?" He smiled.

"The shirt… lets go, off with it."

He chuckled walking right up to her and nodded as it laid open on his lean body. "You don't want this shirt, it's dirty."

"Yes I do, and it's not dirty, it just smells of you." She sassed at him.

His eyes narrowed. "Ok, but on one condition. I get to put it on you, and take it off you whenever I want."

She tilted her head at him. "Hmm, you drive a hard bargain handsome, but ok, deal." She said happily.

He nodded. "Good, now get up and let me put it on you."

She shook her head at him now catching on to his little game. She stood up in front of him and held his gaze.

He smiled and raised a brow as his voice seduced her. "Hmm, raise your arms up."

She nodded at him. "No."

"You do want the shirt, right?"

She put both hands on her hips and gave him a smirk.

He pulled her quickly against him and kissed her teasingly. He let his voice rumble near her ear. "Raise your arms for me."

She shook her head and laughed, raising her arms up now.

He held her gaze as he slowly wrapped both arms around her and went under her halter top. He slid it up with his hands softly, lifting it over her head and off her body. He groaned low as he drank her in.

She stood in front of him now with a white laced bra on. He raised a finger and touched the small pink rose in the center of the bra. He grinned at her and she smiled realizing he found the other rose. He leaned in and softly kissed right above the rose between her soft breasts, holding onto her hips.

She moaned softly and closed her eyes as she felt his hand on the small of her back pulling her in closer. Automatically her hands were in his hair, holding his head to her chest in pleasure. He knew she had to be in need after what she just did to him. He kissed his way up her chest and to her neck, slowly working his way to her mouth. His fingers began to unhook her bra and she broke the kiss backing off.

"I know what you're doing and it's not going to work."

He kept his voice low and seductive. "It's not?"

"No, it's not." She said as her eyes roamed over his bare chest and down his body.

He saw that and grinned. "You want the shirt; I get to take off the bra?"

She exhaled now. "Your not playing fair."

"Me? Huh, at least I'm not making you hold two coffees."

She chuckled, smiling and nodded knowing she didn't play fair either. "Fine, ok I agree."

"Did I tell you I like the rose?"

She nodded and blushed and he knew she was embarrassed. He knew how to change that right away and leaned in as he kissed her softly again. She willingly kissed him and even deepened the kiss, he realized. He slid his fingers into her hair relaxing her and watched her head loll with his hands. He added his lips to her beautiful and inviting bare neck and she moaned again.

He let his fingers slowly work the hook and kissed her again, sliding the bra gently off her. He let his hands slide up and gently cupped and caressed her soft breasts, rolling his fingers over her now stiffening nipples.

She broke from the kiss and bit down on her lip and moaned so softly as he watched her. He wanted to take her right there now, but kept control as he slipped off the shirt and kissed her neck up, slowly tracing down to her breast. He slipped one of her arms in the shirt as his lips kissed lower finding her stiff nipple. He kissed it softly as she moaned again feeling him on her. He reached and slipped her other arm in the shirt as he gently licked at her nipple now and softly latched onto it with his lips.

She was biting her lip again and he was growing painfully hard in his jeans. He felt her fingers slid into his hair and hold on to his head as he made love to her breast. He walked her backwards to the bed not releasing his lips on her and his hands went to her button. She felt it pop open and realization hit her as her eyes shot open too, she grabbed his hands and held onto him. She pulled his head up and held his gaze, then suddenly crushed her lips to his, kissing him deeply in need.

Things were moving quickly as their hungry breathing sounds filled the room. His fingers unzipped her and his hands had her shorts down to the floor in seconds. He felt her fingers unzipping his jeans now and felt her hands slide in onto his ass shoving the jeans down. He quickly stepped out of his sandals and jeans and she followed as she stepped out of her shorts. Her legs hit the bed and she went back reaching her hand up for him as he moved with her.

She moved up on the bed and he crawled up her body paying special attention to her breasts. He kissed and licked wildly, wanting to be inside of her, needing to be inside of her. Her back arched up as his tongue deliciously tortured her and made her call out his name. He moved up more and kissed her slipping his tongue inside her warm mouth. She angled her head and he kissed her even deeper sliding and tasting her warm mouth.

She broke the kiss and felt his hardness against her warmth, how she wanted him there so bad. She smiled at him and spoke breathlessly, "You seduced me again." She grabbed his butt.

He grinned back at her, "You seduced me first beautiful." He slowly trailed butterfly kisses along her neck and lowered his voice more. "Why don't you let me return the favor?"

She quickly rolled him and caught him off guard. She grinned above him now and lowered her mouth to his chest and nipple suckling gently making him moan. "Only if you promise not to torture me again."

"Mmm, I promise not to torture you again, in fact, I promise you only extreme pleasure." He rolled her back over and she gasped.

"Oh god Horatio, I need to feel you right now."

"Mmm, yes beautiful, you're going to feel me... you're going to feel all of me." He leaned his body's weight to the left as his right hand slid down her chest to her stomach and right into her underwear. He kissed her neck as she arched up again feeling his hand on her warmth now. His now wet fingers discovered how ready she was and she moaned as he slid along her hot silkiness.

"Ooohh ohhhh" She bit down on her lip as his expert fingers had her moaning and on her way.

He undulated against her thigh and kissed her all over. He leaned up and licked her ear speaking. "I want…. One thing from you."

Biting her lip, she nodded. "Yes….yes anything…"

He growl at her response and wanted to pound her right there, she was so lustful and wanton. His voice vibrated in her ear and along her senses. "I want you to relax, ok?"

"Yes, oh god… yes!" She closed her eyes to his voice and he knew she was right there with him.

He began kissing her again as his fingers slowly worked her aching nub in small circles. Her breath caught and she broke the kiss moaning, "Oh god…Horatio…"

"Mmm." He moved his mouth right over her ear and spoke low and seductive to her. "Mmm, You are so wet…" He was breathing warm breath into her ear and licking along her lobe. "Your warm mouth felt incredible on me."

"Yes, Ohh… god! Ohh Horatio... " She was panting now as his fingers built her up more and more and kept moving. His voice was driving her insane and she felt like she was going to explode at any moment if he didn't stop.

He kissed her ear and face talking in a very husky voice. "Yes love, relax and let it happen." His fingers pressed harder and kept a steady rhythm as she began to gyrate on them. Her head was back, her body squirming against his hand as her mouth opened, and he felt her begin to shake. He spoke right in her ear now. "I feel you exploding all over my fingers."

She panted now as he controlled her. "Horatio… Oh god! Yes! Yes! Yes! Ooooooooh!" Her back arched up high and she turned to him and kissed him wildly unable to hold the kiss. She thrashed as wave after wave hit her moaning and crying out to him. He slowed his fingers down and kissed her slowly, letting her breathe as she kissed him back.

He quickly slid down her body and removed her underwear, taking in her gorgeous glistening body. She watched him as he licked his lips and she closed her eyes as another moan escaped her lips. He looked up at her as he lowered himself to her warmth.

She was in shock now and wanted so bad to feel him inside her. The first touch of his tongue had her in ecstasy and he began to build her up all over again now. She cried out to him. "Horatio, please…Oohh god…Oh..."

"Mmm, Soon love, I promise…" He worked his tongue and felt her legs stiffen and softly swiped at her nub.

Her head thrashed back and forth, as he began to feel her warmth cover him. He softly and gently licked her in small circles and she finally cried out screaming now and shaking all around him.

"Oooooh god! yes… Horatio! Horatio! Ooh Yes!…Ohhhhhhhhhh!"

He watched as she exploded again and her whole body shook with pleasure. Her breast were heaving as her head thrashed and she bit on her bottom lip. Her face and chest were tinged red and so were her breasts from all his kissing and caressing. He watched her as his mouth hung slacked open and he could only think of one word. "Beautiful… absolutely Beautiful"

She was in the moment completely caught up and so was he, as he slid his boxers down and move in between her thighs. He leaned down and kissed her softly caressing her face and moving her hair back. He held her eyes and felt her hands slide up his back and then down to his rear, calling to him.

Breathlessly she said. "I need…to feel you, please."

He smiled. "Yes... as I need you."

He leaned down and kissed her as he slid along her wetness and slowly pushed himself in. Their kiss broke instantly as he slid in deeply. She moaned and squeezed his rear as he closed his eyes to the overwhelming sensations. She closed her eyes also as the sensations coursed through her body. He felt so good inside her, filling her, completing her, she wanted to keep him there forever .

He felt her warmth covering him, pulling at him, so tight around him as he was completely sheathed by her. He groaned his pleasure. "Uhh…Calleigh…Uhh yes, so warm…"

"Oh my god, you feel so good, so good… Ohh..."

She lifted her hips against him as they both began to move. Both moaning and groaning in sweet torture as they moved to fill their hungers. He leaned down and buried his face in her neck now building a steady rhythm with her. He moved lower and licked and then suckled her breast, moving in and out of her.

She was writhing under him now and hung on to his ass as he began to pump into her harder. She moaned and reached up, licking his chest now. His head reared back and he leaned into her more letting her kiss and lick his body to her hearts delight. She let out a small cry and tightened around him as he groaned and felt himself getting close.

"Uh, Uhh, Uhhh…" He felt her tighten more and more as her soft warmth was turning hot now. He knew she was right there and he moved faster now as she hung onto him and moaned her pleasure.

"Yes Horatio, Ohh yes, Oh my god! Horatio! Ohhhhhhhhhh!" She cried out and her body stiffened and stilled for a moment, clamping down on him tightly. Her back arched and her face went bright red as he held her green eyes with his. He felt her completely let go and went with her, both losing themselves now in time. With each new exaggerated stroke, he pushed harder and deeper. She moaned and groaned crying out to him, losing herself totally in another earth shattering orgasm. He felt her all over him pulsing and clenching, her wetness was such a turn on he couldn't stand it anymore. He buried himself deep inside of her feeling her hot wetness fully engulf him; the feeling was indescribable as they both let out a groan of passion.

"Yes, Uhhh! Calleigh… yes sweetheart, Uhhh!" He strained and drove in deeper as her hotness covered him. He felt her shaking under him as her legs wrapped around him and he moved in even deeper. She clamped down on his length and he felt her hot silkiness cover him completely. He felt his own body beginning to shake and tense wanting its own release now. He closed his eyes to the sensations as he felt his own fire beginning to boil over. He grounded his hips into hers and thrusted, gasping now, as his body contracted hard. He felt the contractions ripple throughout his whole body, starting from every point and surging right into his pulsating length. A million sensations coursing through him now as he groaned and reared his head back, erupting deep within her. "Yes Cal, Uh, Uhh, Yes, Ughhhhhhhhh!"

He stood deeply inside her groaning as he pulsed and pulsed giving her all of him. He tensed as his body quivered and jerked from his over powering orgasm. His body was completely exhausted and he was ready to collapse.

Calleigh still hung onto him as he decide to lay down with her, staying right where he was, knowing how much she loved it. She sighed heavily as her breath took its time returning. He laid his head against her chest and tried not to crush her, as her hands caressed his back and slid into his hair holding him closely.

Still breathless she said, "Don't move, please... You feel so good."

His voice was raw and hoarse. "Mmm, yes… anything for you, beautiful."

She hugged him tighter. "Anything?"

He chuckled, "Mmm…" He lifted his head to her. "Anything" He said softly kissing her chest lovingly.

She moaned softly still. "Mmm, stay in bed with me?"

Still kissing her chest softly he answered. "I planned on that already, as a matter of fact, I planned on making love to you all night long."

She smiled and held the back of his head with both her hands pulling him to her for a very soft kiss. She whispered as she held his blue eyes. "You make me feel…incredibly satisfied."

"Mmm, good… but I want to make you feel so much more."

"You do…I just... don't know how to describe it." She chuckled and kissed him again continuing. "Amazing, fulfilled, contented, delighted, so much pleasure and even giddy."

He gave her a soft kiss and answered. "Mmm, you left out a few, Cherished, treasured, ravished, pleasured, elated, euphoria, ecstasy, rapture and bliss."

She laughed now as he kissed her neck up softly. "You make me feel all that and more, trust me handsome. You make me feel wonderful and heavenly." She turned to him and kissed him again softly. She held his gaze now going serious. "Horatio, you make me feel incredibly loved… beyond anything I ever felt before. I wish so much that I could describe it better to you."

He softly kissed her lips and smiled. "I think you just did a wonderful job of it, sweetheart."

She smiled at him as her cheeks turned red and gave a small giggle. "Have I told you I love you today?"

He lifted his head to her again. "Mm-hmm, I believe you did beautiful."

"Well you are going to hear it again. I love you with all my heart."

"As I love you beautiful, more and more, with every passing moment, of every passing day."

She hugged him tightly as he kissed her lovingly. He gently slid over to her side and she moaned a sigh losing the contact they just had.

He knew and smiled, pulling her on top of him. "There this is better; I don't feel like I'm crushing you." He curled his fingers into her hair and kissed her.

She moaned softly to him and slid her leg along his. "You weren't crushing me; I would tell you if you were." She exhaled and laid her head on his chest, watching her own fingers play with his chest hair.

He slowly slid his hands and fingers down her back and to her sides, caressing her soft skin. He loved the feeling of her silky softness under his fingertips and hands; he slid back up and closed his eyes as if trying to remember each inch of her body with his hands and mind.

She moaned softly and tilted her head up to him, watching his forehead wrinkle. She felt his breathing slow and go very even and knew he had to be tired. His forehead wrinkled again and now she became curious.

"Just what are you thinking?"

His eyes opened to see her looking at him, he smiled and closed them again. His voice was a low whisper. "I'm thinking how wonderful your skin feels under my fingers. I'm thinking you feel incredibly soft and smooth like silk. I'm thinking you have the most amazing skin, and I love feeling it against me."

She smiled and cuddled against him more, shaping her body to his and sighing happily. "Mmm, I love your hands, and fingers… I love all of you."

He slowly let his hands explore lower, down to her derriere and he softly slid the tips of his fingers lightly across her. He softly slid back with more pressure and let his hands caress and cup her soft firm bottom.

She moaned softly and wiggled a bit on him shifting and he did it again. Now feeling her flex and tighten up under his caress. He let his fingers slide lower to her thighs and slid them back up tracing her derriere with his fingers. A very soft moan escaped his lips but Calleigh heard it in his chest where her head rested.

She raised her hand to his head and softly caressed his hair back. She heard him sigh and felt him relax completely under her touch. She suddenly felt him pull the sheet up over them both and smiled.

His hands rested on her back now as he spoke in a hoarse voice. "If you keep this up—"

"I'm going to put you to sleep."

"Right."

"Good, that's the plan handsome."

"Oh? So you're changing my plans?"

"Mm-hmm, that's right. Rest tonight and we have all day tomorrow. As long as I am in your bed… I'm yours, whenever you want."

Now he groaned low. "Mmm, I like the sound of that beautiful. You in my bed… Mmm, very nice."

She chuckled, "What am I going to do with you Horatio?"

He chuckled, "Sweetheart, your wish is my command."

"Horatio?"

"Hmm?"

She chuckled. "My wish is for you to go to sleep… now."

He laughed and turned a bit to her as she cuddled up against him closing her eyes. He pulled her in close and wrapped an arm around her protectively.

He whispered low, "Sleep with the angels my love." He watched her lips curl up and her eyes open.

She whispered back now holding his gaze. "My angel is right next to me." As she reached up and caressed his face softly.

They both felt a sense of relaxation against one another and before long the warmth of their bodies eased them both to sleep. They slept the rest of the day and straight into the night.

Horatio's eyes opened to her golden hair and he quickly realized he didn't dream. He took a moment trying to process this as the haze cleared from his eyes. It was the first time since… since… he couldn't remember it had been so long. The dream would come like clockwork every night, each time he closed his eyes. He felt a sense of relief wash over him and she stirred, pressing her warm backside against him in her sleep.

His arm was wrapped around her and his hand was resting on her soft stomach. He lifted his head up more to see the clock, it was 4:00 am and he smiled thinking now. He felt revive, refreshed, just knowing he didn't dream, of course the sleep had helped but he knew this had to do with Calleigh. She helped him more then she could ever know.

He moved in closer behind her, if that was even possible, spooning was something he began to-truly enjoy with her. He loved the warmth of her body pressing against him; he loved burying his face in her silky-soft scented hair. He loved holding her close and letting her total essence cover him and arouse his senses. He was swelling already now right up against her just thinking about it, his length becoming hard and achy.

He slid his hand slowly up and caressed her breast, softly cupping her, enjoying in her firm yet soft contour. Ever so softly as not to wake her, he softly slid his fingers over her now stiffening nipple. He closed his eyes reveling in the sensations and absorbed every soft touch of her skin. He pushed her hair aside and softly traced her neck and back with warm butterfly kisses, while softly caressing her breast.

She moaned softly and pressed herself back against him harder this time.

"Mmmm" He moaned softly feeling her warm backside against his hard length.

He felt her nipple peeking and rolled the soft bud softly with his thumb and forefinger. She squirmed restlessly and moaned so softly he barely heard her. However, he did feel her now grind her backside against him harder. He blew his warm breath near her ear and along her neck, softly attaching his lips and gently sucking.

Calleigh's body shivered in his arms as she was becoming mesmerized by his kisses and caresses. Goosebumps ran up and down her body as she squirmed against him moaning her pleasure so softly. "Mmmm"

The ache between his legs now growing stronger as he push his hips forward into her backside more. The room was dark but the light coming in from the hallway made it easy and clear to see her bare legs. He let his eyes travel down her body to her legs and the sheet half covering her. Her curvy hip entranced him as he released her breast and slid his hand down softly caressing her hip. He slid his hand forward just a bit laying it flat on her pelvis and pressed against her again. He continued to kiss her back and neck while his hand explored and caressed lower on her thigh.

She moaned and stirred as his hand found her backside and caressed it so softly. He knew she would be fully awake soon as he move his lips to her ear and traced it with his warm tongue.

She moaned softly half asleep still feeling his warm mouth. "Ohhh"

He moved his hand back to her breast and continued to caress her, still attached to her ear, licking and kissing it now.

She breathed softly, "Oh, Ohh..." She stirred more and leaned her head back pressing into him more.

He kissed her cheek and whispered in her ear. "Have I told you I love you tonight?"

She sighed and moaned softly, "Oh, yes…"

He leaned right over her ear and whispered again, "Well I'm going to show you again beautiful."

She moaned, "Umm-hmm…" Her body was so relaxed in his arms, almost limp, as she began to grind against him now. Her hand reached back to pull his hip closer.

His voice was filled with thick lust as he whispered in her ear again. "May I make slow, sweet… love to you?"

She moaned the word so softly, "Please…" She said drowning in the onslaught of sensations as his voice seduced her.

Her warm soft plea was enough to make him close his eyes and clenched his teeth. She was awake and needy and he wanted to give her everything she wanted. He leaned back down, kissing and licking her neck again. His hand slid slowly down her hip again and moved in between her knees, lifting her leg up, pushing it up toward her chest. His hard length quickly found her warm wet entrance and slid against it as warm silkiness covered him. "Mmm" He moaned sliding along then sinking in slowly, letting her feel every inch of his thickness and length now.

Her head pressed back against him and she gasped. "Ohhh, Horatio." She moaned, turning her head to kiss him.

He leaned forward and kissed her warm mouth entwining his tongue with hers. He pinched and caressed her nipple as he began to move slowly in and out of her. He was feeling his own pleasure building as her silk warmth embraced him and a sudden rush of emotions coursed through him. His voice went low and husky. "Mmm... you feel, so good."

"Oh my, Oooh." She moaned breaking the kiss and reached for his hand that she was laying on. He went back to kissing and now softly sucking on the nape of her neck as he felt warm wetness cover his fingers.

He stilled and tensed, lifting his head off her neck to see her mouth licking wildly at his fingers and hand. A low growl rolled off his tongue and he thrusted once deeply into her. "Uhhhh!"

"Oh, Oh god!!" She gasped at the force and quickness not expecting it. Her right hand reached back over his hips pulling at him, grabbing his hips and ass now.

He groaned now and tried to calm himself but she just sent his mind reeling. She began licking his fingers again now slowly, taking one at a time into her mouth, licking, and then sucking it. She moaned her pleasure to him. "Mmm, Mmmm"

He was losing control quickly now as she softly sucked on all his fingers making them warm and wet with her mouth, moaning to him. He reached down and hooked her ankle over his thigh, keeping her open to him. He slid his hand onto her soft silk stomach and lower, meeting her soft wet curls. His fingers slid lower exploring her soft silky folds, searching for her pleasure spot. As he slowly slid along it she cried out to him, releasing his fingers and arching her back against him more, causing him to go even deeper.

She panted and gasped with need. "Oh, oh god!….yes!" Filling her mouth with his fingers again, sucking and licking wildly.

He answered breathlessly in her ear. "Yes, yes Calleigh… I want to feel your pleasure… don't move… Just let me love you." He thrusted in deep and stilled as his fingers circled gently on her swollen nub. He rocked forward while increasing the pressure on her nub and felt her core ripple around him. She tightened and squeezed his length hard, bucking and shaking in his arms as he felt her explode around him.

She cried out panting, "Horatio! Yes, Yes! Oh, godddddddd!" She was gasping for air and reaching back for his hips.

"Yes Calleigh, yes! Uhh!... Uhh!" Speaking breathlessly and feeling her tighten and pulse around his hard length as she came all over him. His fingers still working, not letting her come down from her high, not stopping but moving softly and gently, building her up slowly again. He stilled inside of her and waited for her first climax to subside.

He closed his eyes feeling her hot wetness now as she began to grind back against him. She breathlessly moaned now wanting to feel him move inside her. "Oh…please….please…Oh, god…"

He growl low near her ear answering her and began to move. "Yes love, you…feel amazing… hot… so wet for me…"

"God, Horatio!….oh god, your…Ohh!"

"Mmmm, tell me…" He began slowly rocking into her again working on her nub softly, slowly.

She pulled at his hips now gasping, "Oh,God! please! please!" Her hand lifted up and pulled at his head from behind kissing him wildly.

His control slipping now feeling her need, hearing her plea. He thrusted in hard again and she cried out loud gripping his thigh now and holding on to it. He slowed again not wanting to be rough with her and she pulled on his hips.

She gasped now lost to all the erotic sensations coursing through her, lost to everything but him and her, only the two of them existed for the moment. She cried out, "Don't stop…please…"

He moved gently hearing her words and whispered, "I won't love…"

"More please…Ohh, please..." He picked up his pace just a bit as she moaned to him, "Yes... oh yes, harder! Ohhh..."

His control snapped like a twig and he began thrusting in hard. His fingers now covered with her silkiness as he leaned down and fastened his mouth to her neck, sucking hungrily. He growled moving deeper and harder now with each stroke, feeling her tightness around him, feeling her grind back against him. "Uhh, Uhhh, Uhhhh..."

She cried out panting, "Oh god!… don't stop!… Horatio! Ohhhh!"

He began thrusting harder now lifting her up with each stroke, growling and grunting, biting gently on her shoulder and neck. He felt his fingers suddenly in her warm mouth again being sucked and he pushed in even deeper. His mouth came off her as he stated his pleasure. "Oh god, Calleigh! Yes, Yes!"

She began to shake violently as her legs tried to close. His hand quickly grabbed her leg and held it over his thigh keeping her open as he grinded in deeply. She cried out gasping and moaning her pleasure as he gave her all he had. He locked his leg around hers and continuously pumped into her. His fingers moved back to her wetness and he slid along her nub with more pressure. He moved his fingers quickly now feeling her clench and clasp tightly around his hardness. Her climax hit her hard as she cried out shaking and writhing in ecstasy. "Oh god! Horatioooooooooooo" Her cry turned into a shriek as she exploded around him seeing colors flash behind her eyes, feeling her liquid fire release and cover him. She felt herself soaring on the waves of pure pleasure, feeling the waves surge through every part of her being. Her hand went back and slid over his hip, holding him to her and hanging on now.

"Calleigh…Uhh, Yes!... Uhh, god!" He gasped now feeling her heat, her wetness, so hot covering him, thrusting with every ounce of strength he could muster. His hand moved to her hip and he held on to her now slamming hard into her one last time, filling her so deeply with all his love. He buried his face in her hair, breathlessly groaning and moaning as he let out a long guttural groan. "Ugggghhhhhhhhhhhh!"

His body tensed and stilled quivering with his release. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly to him as he breathed deeply into her hair. He was still hard and throbbing within her as the ripples coursed through him and made his body shake.

Calleigh's soft moans continued as she slowly contracted around him still feeling him deeply inside her. She rested her hands on his, entwining her fingers over his knuckles and held him. They were both breathing heavy against one another as her body trembled and he held her. Her soft moans filled the room and floated over him as their breathing slowly calmed and they both came down from their highs.

She lay contently now spooning with him and holding his arms tightly around her. She let out the softest moans, barely audible, but he heard them and loved them.

He leaned his head down nuzzling soft kisses all along her shoulder and neck. Whispering softly in her ear, "Are you… ok?"

She moaned her answer, "Mmm-hmm"

"Sweetheart, I didn't mean…. To be—"

She realized his concern now and cut him off. "Horatio… you were wonderful. That was… sooo good." She knew they were both still new at this and he was always gentle making love to her. She smiled thinking 'how sweet he always is thinking about her needs and she just loved that he was always so thoughtful.'

He spoke low to her. "I…I um, had intended, um slow and gentle lovemaking for you and um—"

She smiled now and turned to face him. "Horatio, I loved every moment of it... it was…amazing and we both just let go." She caressed his face softly.

He smiled. "Mmm, I… I did notice that. I just… when you…" He groaned low. "Sweetheart, you have the most amazing effect on me." He caressed her hair softly and she closed her eyes relaxing in his lovingly touch.

Very soft moans still rolling off her lips. "Mmmm, Handsome, you have the same effect on me, trust me on this, your voice alone can make me…" She squeezed her eyes shut and a grin formed on his face.

His voice went low and deep. "Are you going to finish that sentence, or shall I?"

"NO!" She snapped out quickly and began laughing hiding her very red face from him now.

He chuckled deeply and lifted her chin up to kiss her lips softly. He held her sparkling green eyes and softly spoke his heart. "Calleigh… I love the feeling of you lying beside me. Your warmth and your softness feel so good against me. I love being with you more and more, you have a way of… relaxing me."

She smiled and kissed his lips over and over. "I love you so much Horatio. You know, I still can't believe we're together but here we are. You are amazing and I love being in your arms. I love being in your bed and most of all…I love being with you." Her eyes closed and she relaxed against his hand.

"I… I love being with you too sweetheart." He kissed her lips softly as he pulled the sheets back over her softly smoothing her hair back.

She opened her eyes and he smiled at her. "Close your eyes and go back to sleep beautiful, we'll talk more tomorrow."

She smiled and kissed him snuggling against his chest and moaning her answer. "Mmm-hmm."

He smiled as she moaned softly against him wrapping her leg around his. He closed his eyes and chuckled low thinking about her leg now. It was moments before her breathing evened out and she fell back to sleep. He held her thinking about how special she was as his eyes closed and he drifted back into a peaceful sleep.

Morning came quickly and they both still slept peacefully. Calleigh eyes opened slowly, dreamily as his chest hair ticked her nose one again. A smiled quickly formed on her face and she slid over more and lifted her head to see the time. It was 11:00 am and she couldn't believe he was still asleep. She unwrapped herself from his body and wiggled away needing to use the bathroom.

She grabbed his shirt with a huge grin and went into the bathroom. She came out quietly after a few minutes wearing it now. She walked up to the bed and watched him sleep like an angel thinking, 'He truly was and angel, her angel.' She covered him with the sheet and walked out quietly closing the bedroom door behind her, not wanting to disturbed him.

She decided to make them some brunch and went into the kitchen starting it. She smiled seeing the CD player, walked over and flipped it on, turning the volume down just a bit. She found her favorite station and went back to cooking. She decided to make him a big meal because he hardly ate yesterday. She started the bacon and home fries and cooked the eggs up last. She was singing the song on the radio and walked over to open the balcony doors, letting some fresh air in. She grabbed some plates and utensils and danced back out to set the table. She was smiling and singing very happily now as she looked up at the clock to see it was almost 12:00 and Horatio was still asleep. That was a good sign she knew and danced back to the counter putting the bread in the toaster.

Her favorite song went on and she smiled even more now leaning over on the counter. She began to sing with it thinking about their time at the hotel.

"Shakira, Shakira…" She sang and flipped the eggs, shaking her hips back and forth.

He heard her soft voice singing the song he remembered all to well and walk out into the kitchen. Her back was to him as she cooked the eggs. He froze in place and took in her wonderful form, shaking her hips smoothly back and forth in only his shirt. 'Those words she sang just seemed to fit,' he thought.

She sang oblivious to him now…

'Oh baby when you talk like that
You make a woman go mad
So be wise and keep on
Reading the signs of my body'

'And I'm on tonight
You know my hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel it's right
All the attraction, the tension
Don't you see baby, this is perfection'

He watched as she wiggled back and forth and then banged her hips from side to side hard and fast. His eyes opened more as his imagination took off with him thinking, 'Those beautiful hips and only his shirt.' He grinned and walked quietly up behind her pressing himself into her and she jumped with a yelp turning.

"Horatio! You have got to st—"

He chuckled and kissed her deeply cutting her off, sliding his left hand to the small of her back and pulling her body into his tightly. He curled his right hand into her hair as his tongue softly said it's good morning. He gently backed off as Calleigh leaned back onto the counter looking quite dazed. She was under his spell as her eyes half opened in a hypnotic state.

He gave her a beautiful smile now and held her eyes, as she smiled and looked down shaking her head and feeling very hot in the face.

"Good morning beautiful…" His voice covered her like soft velvet.

The toast pop and she jumped looking back at it with a glare.

He grinned as she turned back to him.

"Good morning handsome." She leaned forward and kissed him back, breaking off quickly as she shook her hips again. She turned to the stove and moved the eggs around a bit thinking she could attack him right now. He looked incredibly sexy wearing nothing but silk pajamas that were long and hung low on his hips. They were light Gray with dark silk strips going down to his bare feet. She tried to concentrate on the eggs now which was almost impossible.

Suddenly both his hands slid slowly around her waist as he held her close, nuzzling on her ear and neck, rocking his hips with hers to the song.

She smiled feeling wonderful with him against her, holding her this way. "I take it you remember the song?"

"Mmm-hmm, most definitely." He said seductively in her ear.

She was beginning to lose her train of thought as she felt his warm breath in her ear and his hands caressing her hips softly. She breathed, "I sure hope you're hungry?" Trying her best to focus on the food instead of him.

His voice rumbled in her ear. "Mmm, famished, sweetheart." As he kissed and traced it slowly with his lips and tongue.

She inhaled sharply, "Good because I made a little of everything, I figured you would be hungry after not eating last night and… working so hard." She squeezed her eyes shut thinking, 'Oops, nice going Calleigh get him even more turned on.'

He knew he was having an effect on her as she spoke faster and faster. He let his voice go low in her ear. "Mmm, yes… I am very hungry for you."

Her eyes went wide thinking, 'Whoops, that's not what I meant.' She pulled her thoughts together quickly now. "Oh no… don't you even start, you… are eating breakfast."

He slid her hair over and kissed the back of her neck up. "Yes, I think I already agreed to that… and lunch too."

She turned now in his arms with the spatula and he quickly lowered his mouth to her neck giving her soft teasing kisses.

"Horatio… you Oooh…Ahhh…Ummm…."

"Mmm-hmm."

He was seducing her with his lips now and she could hardly get a word out. His hands softly moved along and caressed her soft thighs.

Her head lolled back as he moved along her soft neck. "Ohh… but umm, Oh my god, Mmmm, what you…do to me…Oooh."

"Mmm, like wise beautiful... like wise." He pulled her against him and her eyes opened wide feeling his hardness.

She gasped, "Horatio…stop it…you're seducing me." She pointed the spatula at him.

A grin formed on his face as he gently took hold of her wrist with the spatula and chuckled. "Sweetheart, put the weapon down."

She began to laugh and shook her head looking down. She lifted it right back up to him and smiled. "Only if you put yours down first." She said wisely looking down at his lower half.

A low throaty groan rolled off his lips. "Mmm, point taking." He said looking down on himself.

"Good, now go sit down outside and relax, we have plenty of time for that after brunch." She turned back to the stove and grabbed a piece of bacon feeding it to him.

He leaned forward and took it gently with his lips from her fingers. "Mmm, good, because you're not getting away from me that easy." He finished chewing and licked his lips, leaning forward and kissing her again. "Mmm, thank you."

She gave him a dazzling smile. "You're very welcome."

He smiled and nodded walking over to the coffee pot and pouring two cups full.

She watched him and checked him out again from behind, nibbling on her lower lip. Those silk pajamas made him look even hotter, if that were even possible she thought. The way they gathered at his bare feet, just a little too long, and the way they hung low on his muscular hips were so sexy. She bit down on her lower lip now and held it tighter as her eyes wandered up his muscular back and shoulders. He turned now and she snapped out of it and gave him a smirk. "Go sit down and let me pleasure— I mean pamper you for a change, will you please." She shook her head as she fumbled her words and he noticed. 'The way his voice just easily rattled her was amazing.' She thought.

He knew and grinned at her. "Yes ma'am." He took the two cups and walked outside sitting down at the table, he noticed the newspaper there waiting for him. He smiled and opened it.

She came walking out putting the plates down as his eyes followed her incredibly sexy body back inside. He turned back to the paper and closed it, putting it aside, loving his shirt on her more and more. He picked up a piece of bacon and ate it as she came back out again. He got up quickly and she looked at him as he pulled her chair out for her smiling. He held it as she smiled at him and sat down.

"Thank you, Horatio." She said smiling at him thinking, 'Could this man get any sweeter or sexier for that matter.'

He nodded as he took his seat again. "Breakfast looks wonderful, thank you sweetheart."

She smiled at him. "I hope you're hungry."

"I am, starving as a matter of fact." He ate some bacon and poured some juice in her glass for her.

They both ate as they chit chatted back and forth, their eyes saying a lot more then their voices were.

Calleigh watched him eat everything up and felt something different about him today. He was smiling a lot at her and he seemed to-really be enjoying himself. 'Maybe it was the sleep,' she thought and then she smiled thinking about last night.

He exhaled a heavy breath smiling at her and tilting his head. "I can see you're processing something... care to share?"

She chuckled and blushed he caught her. "I just wanted to say… I had a wonderful time with you last night and… I'm sorry I feel asleep so quickly afterward, but you did drain me of my energy."

He leaned in and held her beautiful green eyes. "I also had an… incredible time with you, and would love to drain you of your energy again… if that's alright with you?"

She was eating and looking down as the words flowed from her mouth. "Are you kidding, that was the most relaxing and intense sex I ever had. The best too for that matter, what a way to wake up, you can drain me anytime. Do you have any idea just how many times I…" Her words trailed off as realization hit her. She bit on her bottom lip and suddenly remembered she was talking to HIM. Her face became red hot as she lifted her head up to see him.

His smile was ear to ear, and he was thinking just how beautiful she was.

She nodded and covered her face with both hands so embarrassed now. "Oh my god."

"Sweetheart…" He reached across for one of her hands and held her gaze now. "Can I share something with you now?"

Calleigh became curious and relaxed, nodding. "Mm-hmm."

His blue eyes sparkled to her and he spoke softly. "It was wonderful for me too. You are an incredible woman and being with you is… amazing, intoxicating. You completely undo me. You knock my socks off and make me lose all control." He paused. "I feel… I feel wonderful when I'm with you. You make me feel things I… never felt before, ever. Thank you for loving me Calleigh."

Calleigh squeezed his hand as her eyes watered. She cocked her head to the side tenderly looking at him. Her heart swelled with such love for this man. "Thank you Horatio, for loving me and expressing that love to me. I only dreamed and imagined a love like this, but you made it all come true for me, for us. You have far exceeded anything I could ever dream up or imagine."

They both smiled as his hands caressed hers on the table. He nodded to her but looked down and then back up.

His voice went low now. "I um… I'm almost afraid to say this, but um…" He looked down now. "Last night… I didn't have the dream."

She looked at him curiously waiting and he acknowledged her.

His voice strained low. "The dream has been with me every night… for as long as I can remember."

She understood now asking. "But not last night?"

"Mm-hmm, not last night." He looked down thinking. "Last night was different."

"How, how was it different?"

He smiled at her and looked down. "Last night I dreamed of you… and then, I woke up and there you were, right beside me."

She smiled now and looked at his hands caressing them back. "I'm glad I was beside you Horatio."

"Mm-hmm, which brings me to my next question?" He held her gaze now as her eyes opened just a little wider. He noticed her anticipation. "You don't have to answer this now or… I mean think about it and take as much time as you need." He smiled at her now and looked down feeling his own anticipation. "Last night I told you I loved having you beside me, do you remember?"

"Oh my god, yes I do and then I fell asleep. I'm so sorry Horatio."

He chuckled, "Never be sorry sweetheart, its fine, I fell asleep too. Besides we're talking now right?"

"Right." She was wondering now where this was heading as her heart did flip-flops.

He swallowed looking down at her hands. "So, I um, I know we only been together a short time now and maybe… maybe I'm moving a bit fast but um… I was thinking, I was wondering… if um, you would maybe like to wake up beside me more often. Maybe move in with me sometime, umm… when you're ready of course?"

She smiled as her eyes went wide and her heart banged against her chest hard. God, how she loved this man. Her mind reeled and she wanted to jump up and scream Yes! Yes!... but something stopped her, something held her back. It was her thoughts, her fears, all the what ifs, it all hit her now and dread washed over her and appeared on her face.

He saw it plain as day and held on to hope. He knew he was moving to fast but she seemed so happy with him. He thought 'Maybe I misread her, maybe I confused the signals coming in. Maybe she's just not ready. Shit, I'm pushing her to fast to hard. Now he was actually nervous he might just have pushed her away.'

She let go of his hands and got up walking over to the railing, looking out at the ocean. Her fingers played with the rose on her neck, sliding it back and forth and holding it.

He exhaled softly and was now very confused. She looked back a moment at him and he held her gaze until she turned back looking out again. She shook her head and let out a heavy breath.

His thoughts spinning now, 'What did I just do… I pressured her is what I did. Thank god I didn't tell her how I really feel.' His heart began to ache now thinking how much he really loved her. He was grateful the words didn't come out to her but they were still in his heart, deep in his heart. He wanted to tell her he couldn't imagine another day going by and not waking up beside her. He wanted to tell her how she helped him so many times, more than she ever knew. He wanted to tell her that the last two months of his life, were the best he's ever known. He wanted to share it all with her; he wanted to tell her the whole truth. He wanted her to know everything, all of it…his happiness now was because of her presence in his life, she was his true light and love.

She spoke softly. "Horatio?"

He lifted his head up and met her glassy green eyes as she turned back away. He swallowed hard now and got up walking over to her, standing beside her. He was almost holding his breath looking out afraid what she would say. His heart was weakening by the second and now preparing itself for the worse.

She sighed heavily and spoke softly. "Horatio… I'm not sure."

He swallowed and nodded hoping his low voice wouldn't cave. "I understand."

"I mean, what if…" She shook her head. "Our jobs… Our friendship… I don't want to…"

'Oh god here it comes.' He thought, looking to the heavens and saying a little pray for her to say anything else. He focused on a cloud way out with the suns rays shinning through and hitting the water. He closed his eyes as he thought, 'Please, don't do this to me, not now… not now when I finally found the true love of my life. I'll take care of her, give her every part of my being, share everything with her… You know I will love her with every fiber of my being… Don't…do this to me… Please.'

Her voice was a whisper now. "Horatio, I'm afraid."

His eyes opened to her voice and he waited for her to continue.

She exhaled deeply and turned to him, finding his sad eyes. "You know I love you, right?"

His brows furrowed at her words but inside his heart leaped. Stunned and very confused he nodded. "Mm-hmm."

She raked her hand through her hair, "I'm afraid, what if…"

He exhaled as he realized he was holding his breath. He thought now, 'She didn't say it, she didn't say anything bad yet, she didn't say no either.' He tried to comprehend what was happening here.

"Ca…" His voice caught as he moistened his lips and tongue. "Calleigh, I… I'm sorry that I... pushed. I didn't mean to pressure you, I would never do that."

She nodded at him. "What? You didn't push me, Horatio."

"I didn't?"

"No, its just... that I'm afraid, you know?" She tilted her head. "This is scary, but its also wonderful, and I know what I feel."

Her words gave him strength. "Calleigh, yes I know, So am I… but my heart tells me I love you and that, this... is right, this is right. The one thing I can say is that you should listen to your heart, what does your heart tell you?"

She snorted a laugh. "My heart tells me I'm and idiot if I don't do this because it feels so right to me too. Because, I love you so very much it feels like my heart will burst wide open with love. Because I love you so much… I don't think I could... live without you." Her voice cracked and she covered her mouth with her hand turning back out to sea.

Horatio's head came up and his face showed shock. His mind reeled. 'Did she just say she couldn't live without me? She did, didn't she, she said that, I know what I heard.' His lips curved up just a bit with hope. He exhaled and hesitated moving behind her, he inhaled as he let his hands slide around her waist to hold her in his arms. He looked out to his cloud and gave silent thanks. He exhaled deeply feeling her in his arms again. 'God she felt so good.' He thought.

He spoke softly to her. "Are you ok?"

"Yes, I'm fine… My mind just freaked out."

He wanted to tell her so did his, but refrained. "I understand, it's a lot to take in. I should have waited, I am very sorry."

"Will you please stop saying you're sorry, I love you Horatio, it's not that. I just think we should think about this, ok?"

"Yes, ok… take your time…I told you, no worries, ok?"

She nodded. "Yeah right. The love of my life makes me an offer I could never refuse and I am running scared already. I'm letting... what ifs, get to me."

He smiled now. "Mm-hmm, That's ok. Just remember one day at a time, right?"

She nodded and leaned her head back against his chest whispering, "Works both ways… Yes, I remember."

"So what do you say we just go one day at a time, just like we have been doing?"

"Sounds great handsome, sounds great."

"Ok and I don't want you thinking about this anymore, alright. I just want you to know... my home is your home, ok?"

She smiled and turned to him now. "Ok, and thank you for understanding."

He nodded and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. "Always sweetheart."

"Horatio, if I want to stay tonight and tomorrow is that ok with you?"

He smiled and caressed her face softly, "Yes, you can stay when ever you want, you don't need to ask me Calleigh."

"Ok, then I just want you to know… I'm staying until Tuesday."

His brows went up. "Your going to give the lecture after all?"

She nodded, "Yes, I spoke with them earlier and set it all up. I'll be back on Friday though, will you miss me?"

He nodded. "Yes, I will miss you very much, here with me and at work. So will everyone else."

"Well I'll miss you to, especially lying next to me, I don't think I will be able to sleep without you next to me."

He smiled at her. "You're doing the right thing. All your knowledge can really make a difference and save others. Besides you'll enjoy yourself."

She held his hand and looked into his eyes. "Horatio, thank you so much for asking me to live with you. I hope I didn't hurt your feelings... I was just scared you know?"

"I know and no worries, I told you. As long as you're in my arms I'll be just fine."

She kissed him softly now. "You're the sweetest man and I love you very much."

"I love you to, beautiful." He gave her a soft kiss.

"Ok, let me get this cleaned up." Calleigh released Horatio and picked up some plates, cleaning up and bringing them inside."

"I'll help you." He walked over and picked up the platters moving to walk back inside, he stopped suddenly. He walked back over to the railing and looking out he found his cloud, he closed his eyes and gave a silent thank you. He opened his eyes and thought how beautiful it looked with the rays coming through the cloud and bouncing off the water. He turned and walked away now saying it aloud. "Thank you, thank you."

He walked back inside with the platters as Calleigh past him on her way out again. He put them in the sink when he heard her gasp.

"Horatio…"

"Yeah, you alright?" He made his way right back out.

"Look at that." She point out to the ocean.

He looked at her, "Where am I looking?"

She pointed moving closer to him, "That cloud, there, do you see it?"

"The cloud, yes I see it."

"You don't see that do you? Look at it carefully."

He gave her a curious look and focused again on it. His head slowly tilted and his eyes widened. "That can't be…"

"That a rose Horatio, look at it… It's plain as can be, the stem and center."

"I… see it… I just…"

"It's even looks pink, do you see that? What's a pink rose mean? Horatio?" She looked at him and his face flushed right in front of her. "Hey you ok, Horatio?

He nodded. "Mm-hmm, it means appreciation, it means, thank you." A Chill ran up his spine as goose bumps covered his body now. He rubbed at his arm still looking out and Calleigh noticed the hairs on his arms standing.

"Horatio, you're shivering lets go inside." She rubbed his back softly.

He nodded, "I'm fine… really. He stood there and looked until it finally disappeared.

Calleigh keep looking him over thinking, '90 degrees in Miami and he has the chills.' She looked at him curiously now. "Did that mean something to you?"

A smile grew on his face to her and he nodded. "It means... we're going to be alright sweetheart… Were gonna be alright." He wrapped her up in his arms and hugged her tightly. She embraced him back and rested her head on his chest.

"Hey handsome, I have somewhere I want to take you, ok?"

"I thought you wanted to sit on the beach?"

"We can when we get back, its not that far."

"Ok, whatever you'd like."

She headed back inside to get dressed as he turned back to his cloud. He bowed his head and closed his eyes. He whispered low. "I got the answer… loud and clear. Thank you."

"Horatio are you coming?" She called out from inside.

He exhaled and opened his eyes smiling, hearing her voice. "Yes, be right there." He made his way back inside.

They both got dressed and were heading out the door when his cell phone rang. Calleigh stood with her hand on her hip near the door listening as he gave her a brilliant smile. She smiled and looked right away as he opened it.

"Horatio. Yes it is. Yes I did. Umm, Dr. Joseph Gannon. Yes Mount Sinai hospital. Oh, ok umm…" He smiled as Calleigh's head tilted in question. "How about Sincerely Calleigh and Horatio, yes that fine. Thank you. He closed his phone and looked at her.

She gave him a smirk. "Spill it?"

He chuckled, "Umm, we sent Joe a little thank you, that's all."

"Horatio that was so sweet, what did we send him?" She smiled holding the door open now for him.

He chuckled deeply walking out, "Remember that Cuban box of cigars we found?"

Her eyes went wide. "Horatio you didn't!"

He laughed, pulling the door closed and they left.

III

Back at the hospital, a nurse knocked on Dr. Gannon's door. "Hey Joe, delivery for you." She put it down on his desk.

"Thanks Cathy who's it from?"

"I don't know the Card is sealed."

"Ok, thanks Cathy. She left and Joe opened the card smiling immediately.

It read, 'To a special doctor and friend. Thank you for everything! Sincerely, Calleigh and Horatio.

He opened the box and found a small yellow envelope. He opened it to find a small gold shield with Horatio's badge number. He smiled and opened the other package to find a beautiful box filled with Cuban cigars. His brow arched and he began laughing looking at the badge. He took a cigar out and put it in his mouth, leaning back in his chair laughing.

III

Calleigh took Horatio to a fruit store called Roberts near her house. He laughed when they arrived and Calleigh got sassy with him telling him the fruit here was delicious and unlike any other store. They walked around looking now as Calleigh pushed the cart, she walked him over to the grapes.

She pulled one big one off the stem and popped it in her mouth. "Mmm, taste this." She asked him, grabbing another and fed it to him.

He nodded and kissed her lips softly, "Ok, tastes like a grape."

She smiled and grabbed one bunch of red and one green. She walked further down and picked up a cantaloupe smelling it and feeling it.

He watched her closely examine the fruit and began enjoying this new sensual exploration with her. She walked to the oranges and Horatio now grabbed a few produce bags off the roll helping her. He was near the grapefruit and she was a few feet down by the oranges. She picked up two and looked for him. The wagon was near him as he felt her and turned to see her laughing. He nodded his head in question to her.

She said loudly, "Incoming handsome." And flipped one and then the other back to a quick moving Horatio. She was right on target as he caught them easily and bagged them. He looked back up to see her smirk and her sexy hips seductively swaying down the aisle.

He grinned, leaning on the wagon walking a few steps behind her, keeping his eyes on her closely now. Those hips were putting him in a trance again, as he got an idea and smiled. He was thinking but looking at her near the apples now. Suddenly two apples came flying over her shoulder and into his view. He straightened and caught one while reaching for the other. It made a slapping sound as it landed right in his palm. He grinned as she laughed back at him now.

"Pretty good handsome, pretty good." She turned and began walking again as he decided to catch up to her with the wagon.

"Hey gorgeous, want to go for a ride?" He chuckled.

She gave him a laughed. "You're crazy."

He chuckled "And this is news? C'mon get in."

"You're not serious?" She paused and looked at him. "You're serious."

He chuckled, "And you're chicken."

She gave him a look now. "Oh Yeah?"

"Mm-hmm, Oh yeah."

She walked up to the lemons and smiled as her back was to him now. She quickly started flipping lemons in the air over her shoulders.

Horatio's eyes went wide and he was moving trying to gather them all. She must have thrown six as he managed to catch them all. He was now holding them cradled in his arms.

Calleigh turned to look at him and he gave her a cocky grin, she was feeling her oats right about now. She huffed and turned back to the tangerines. She knew his arms were still full and he knew she wasn't done with him yet. He leaned down to grab a bag and saw tangerines in the air. His eyes went wide as his arms were already full, he looked around and quickly maneuvered the cart and caught them all.

She laughed and nodded. "Ok, so you are very good."

"Mmm, why thank you, but you're not so bad yourself."

She walked over to the strawberries as he walked up beside her. She looked down and picked up a container blushing, she looked back up at him as he was grinning ear to ear.

He leaned very close to her ear and whispered. "Mmm, why don't you get a few of those and I'll get the cool whip."

She began laughing and covered her mouth feeling very hot in the face. She kept looking at different packs until the heat in her face subsided and she gave him a wry smile. She leaned closer to him now and whispered back. "I swear you are going to pay for that later."

"Mmm, you promise?"

"It's a guarantee handsome."

He whispered seductively in her ear again now. "I have a good mind to take you, right here, on these strawberries." He looked around and then back to her. "There's one problem... I need to find the cool whip first."

Her eyes went wide and she chuckled. "Ok, time to leave the strawberries."

They picked out other fruits and vegetables shopping around. Calleigh was right; Horatio did enjoy this store very much, especially since she was with him. The fruit was quite delicious as they sampled almost everything together. He loved watching her smell and feel the fruits as she closed her eyes and used her senses. It aroused him very much watching her slowly close her eyes and feel the texture and hardness and softness of the items.

They were finishing up and Horatio whispered to her again. "When I get you home, Mmm, you're mine… all mine."

She nodded. "We're leaving right now."

He grinned and she laughed as they packed the items and headed back out to the car. It was let than 10 minutes as they arrived back at Horatio's. They walked in and Calleigh helped put the items away. Horatio's home phone rang and he walked over and picked up the cordless.

"Hello..."

"I don't know whether to say thank you or call the police."

"Don't show them my badge what ever you do."

"Horatio, thank you very much, this wasn't necessary, but I appreciate it."

"Your welcome, Joe. We appreciate everything you did for us and wanted to say thank you."

"Well like I said, I was happy to help, always will be, ok pal. Please tell Calleigh I said thank you."

"Sure thing Joe. You take care." Horatio clicked off and turned to Calleigh.

"Hey, Joe said thank you."

"When he gets arrested he isn't going to be thanking us."

Horatio chuckled, "I'll make sure to tell him to call you."

"That's not even funny."

He laughed, "It is from where I'm standing."

She gave him a glare and picked up an orange, throwing it at him quickly. He was just putting the phone back on the base and looked up to see and orange coming right at him. His eyes went to hers and he caught it just in time. She laughed and he looked back up as another orange hit him square in the stomach, falling to the floor. His eyes narrowed on her now.

She laughed. "Now that was funny."

He slowly picked up the orange and walked toward her now with narrowing eyes. Her eyes suddenly went wide and she panicked.

She put her hand up. "Horatio wait... Horatio?" He walked right up to her and stopped.

"Hmm, lets see, what shall I do with you?" He put the oranges back on the counter and grabbed the cool whip.

She saw it and smiled. "What are you doing?"

"Hmm, indulging in a little heavenly dessert, want some?" He opened the container of strawberries.

She watched him. "Umm, what's the dessert you're having?"

"Mmm, it delicious, I think you... have heard of it before..." He took a few clean strawberries and dumped them into the container of cool whip. He picked up the container and stood in front of her now with a huge grin. He chuckled, "Dessert is served... It's time for Strawberries, Cream and... Calleigh." He grinned.

Her eyes went wide and he grabbed her and sat her on the counter. She gasped and nodded to him. "Horatio wait--"

"Sweetheart, I know how much you love this, relax... I plan on sharing." He picked up one and held it to her lips. "Say Ahh..."

Calleigh nodded. "No I--" Her cell rang in her pocket and she smiled at him. "Save by the phone." She opened it as Horatio began giving her neck soft kisses.

"Hello..."

"Hey Calleigh."

She smiled at him now. "Hi Alexx, hows everything?"

Horatio picked up a cream filled strawberry and traced it over her neck, licking the trail. She gasped and Alexx heard it. He gave her a huge grin and continued playing with the strawberry.

"Calleigh you ok?"

"Oh yeah, I'm fine." She held back another gasp as he began putting cool whip in between her breast and licking it off. She was biting her lip again as her eyes closed. He smiled knowing he was getting to her now. He licked near her ear and she laughed. Alexx was quickly figuring this out now.

Calleigh, did I catch you at a bad time?"

Horatio now began to smear cool whip all over her chest and lick it off. Calleigh couldn't hold back a moan. "Oh my god..."

"Calleigh?"

"Oh my god, Alexx... no, umm... ohh" Calleigh began chuckling now as Horatio came up with some cool whip on his nose. He grabbed a strawberry and ate it going back down to her chest.

"Calleigh, what's so funny?"

She giggled and moaned together now. "I'm sorry... Alexx... Umm... Oh god... nothing... really..."

Alexx knew and smiled. "Ok, honey I think I'll call you back."

"Wait Alexx, is everything ok?" Horatio stopped and waited now.

"Everything is fine baby, I was just calling to say hi."

"Oh, ok." Calleigh said and wiped the cool whip from his nose licking it off her finger. He clenched his teeth and reached for her phone now. Calleigh's eyes went wide with shock as he spoke.

"Alexx?"

"Horatio? What happened to Calleigh?" Calleigh now began sucking on his neck.

"She's... having some dessert..."

"Oh, ok... I think I'll let you two go then."

Horatio smiled, "Thank you Alexx, she'll call you... Mmm, when were finished... which probably... won't be... tonight."

Calleigh gasped and gave him a glare. He chuckled and smiled at her speaking, "Have... a good night Alexx."

Alexx laughed now hearing them. "You too honey, and tell her next time not to answer the phone, when you're having dessert."

Horatio chuckled. "Duly noted, duly noted." Horatio closed her phone and handed it to her as she looked at him in shock.

"What did she say?"

"She said you... shouldn't answer your phone when we're having dessert."

Calleigh's eyes went wide and she began laughing. "Oh my god..."

"Here we go, hang on sweetheart." He quickly scooped her up and began walking with her, he turned back and grabbed the cool whip, turning again and walking."

"Horatio, wait... where are you taking me?"

He stopped and held her gaze. "Why to Heaven, of course sweetheart." He gave her a gorgeous smile. "For you my love... Heaven and beyond."

The End...

But only just the beginning!

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My next story up is Head Games. Stay Tuned, it's going to be one heck of a ride!

As always, thanks for reading.