Chapter 4

Eric was beginning to feel his arms shaking from their constant pressure over H's wound, but he wasn't about to let go, Horatio was hanging by a thread, that was obvious, in fact he was sure it was just because Calleigh kept talking to him, telling him the she loved him, that he was still alive.

Help was around the corner, Officer Dean was guiding the rescue teams with his shouting, they will soon be there, at least he hoped so, H had no time to loose.

He had never before seen Calleigh cry, not even when Speed died, she was always strong and brave, but now, he could see pearly tears falling like and endless stream from her eyes, that, more than anything made him realize how desperate their situation was.

Calleigh was trying with all her will, not to cry, but she couldn't help it, she was still cradling Horatio's upper body in her arms, somehow she felt that as long as he was in her arms he was going to hold on,

Help is coming Horatio, stay with me – she kept saying – Don't leave me, stay with me.

Her eyes crossed paths with Erik's, they were on borrowed time, and they knew it, the noises around them kept growing closer, but they hardly noticed, they were both focused on Horatio's ragged breathing.

C..al …. I - Horatio whispered

Don't talk, save your strength, they are coming – She said, a new stream of tears falling down her face.

Suddenly a flash of light showered them, they turned up to see the worried faces of Alexx Woods and Ryan Wolf from far above .

You are alive, thanks God!!!! – Ryan screamed

Ryan, Rescue NOW!!!!! – Erik screamed,

Hurry, Alexx Horatio is badly injured – screamed Calleigh at the same time.

Everything started happening at top speed, 2 paramedics rappelled down in 5 seconds followed by a third one carrying a rescue basket.

Calleigh and Erik were unceremoniously shoved aside so the medical team could stabilize Horatio enough to pull him out of the hole they were in, they strapped him to the basket and lifted him up, where an intensive care ambulance was waiting.

Calleigh felt her heart broke when he disappeared from her line of sight, meanwhile she was being force to sit down so a paramedic could check on her, she went through all of it as in a dream, not caring, until she heard Alexx next to her, the caring ME had rappelled down to be with her and Erik, who was still standing immobile covered in blood looking up.

Oh God, Calleigh, Erik are you ok? - She said looking at both of them, a look of panic in her eyes.

Calleigh looked down following Alexx's gaze; she was too covered in blood.

Its not mine, Alexx , its Horatio's – she said her voice breaking, Alexx hugged her tenderly, and helped get into a second basket, her leg had been bandaged again, but it was still bleeding.

Its ok, sugar, its ok, lets get you 2 to a hospital.

I am ok – Erik said coming near them, - just some cuts

You are going to the hospital Erik, so get in the basket and stay still – Alexx said hugging the young Cuban.

Not 10 minutes later they were out, 2 ambulances where waiting for them, Calleigh could also see a coroner's van, and several fire trucks., as Erik stepped out of the basket, he was almost thrown back in by Natalia Boa Vista , who caught him in a fierce hug.

I was so worried Erik, are you ok? – She said scanning him for injuries, paling at the sight of his bloody clothes.

I am fine, it's not my blood – he said hugging her back.

Calleigh smiled, at the sight of them, at least someone was happy, she thought as Alexx and one of the paramedics helped her into one of the ambulances, suddenly another voice filled the air.

Erik! Oh my God, are you ok? - Marisol Delko said, stretching her arms to hug her brother.

Calleigh became as pale as a ghost at the sound of her voice, she had completely forgotten about her.

Oh Lord! – She said out loud, making Alexx turn to face her.

Calleigh? – She said, as she watched her fiend loose the little color she had left.

I forgot, I forgot about her- she kept on saying not listening to Alexx at all.

You forgot who? Calleigh you are scaring me honey, Calleigh, Calleigh!!!

That was the last she half heard before darkness closed around her.