Chapter 9 Goodbye Delko
Eric Delko stood awkwardly in the jewelry store, returning the engagement ring he had bought for Calleigh. He was just getting his money back when Horatio and Calleigh walked in. Anger, jealousy, and sadness, burned through Eric's body, as he returned the money to his wallet and walked out. He went out to his car and sat for a few minutes, before driving off to Ryan and Natalia's for dinner.
Tears fell from his eyes as he drove. He stopped by his house for a few minutes to grab his badge, then he drove to the Miami-Dade Crime Lab. He went into Horatio's office, grabbed a piece of paper and started to write this
H,
Hey I didn't want to tell you this in person because it would be to upsetting for me to do so. I'm resigning from the CSI team. Tell Calleigh I love her and that I said "goodbye"
-Eric
Eric left the badge on table and walked out. He signed out and left his gun on Horatio's desk. Then he went to tell Ryan and Natalia.
"Oh Eric! Please don't go!" exclaimed Calleigh.. A few weeks later. Eric was standing in the airport terminal with all of his friends.
"I'm sorry, I have to," said Eric. He wrapped his arms around Calleigh and hugged her. He shook hands with Ryan but then pulled him into a hug, shook hands with Walter and Jesse, hugged Natalia and finally, hugged Tripp and Horatio.
"Flight 97A boarding to Tampa Bay," said a flight attendant into a loud speaker.
"That's my flight, I'll miss you guys," said Eric. Horatio pulled him into a hug. Calleigh pulled Eric over and kissed him one last time then hugged him.
"Eric I'll never stop loving you," she said.
"I'll never stop loving you either," said Eric. He waved goodbye after pulling away and walked into the tunnel, tears streaming down his face.