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A month later..
"I can't believe christmas is almost here" Calleigh says.
"I know i'm so excited" Natalia replies.
Eric walks into the lab where Calleigh and Natalia are working.
"Hey beautiful" Eric says then kisses Calleigh on the lips.
"H said that we are having a christmas party at the lab this year" Eric says.
"That's awesome" Calleigh replies.
"Hey Calleigh I will be right back" Natalia says.
"Alright" Calleigh replies.
Natalia goes to find Ryan and see's him in the break room.
"Hey Ryan" Natalia says.
"Hey Natalia" Ryan replies.
"Is everything ok with us" Natalia asks.
"Yeah everythin is fine why do you asks." Ryan replies.
"You have been acting kind of distant lately. I just want you to know that everything with Nick is taken care of. I don't want that situation to interfere with what we have Ryan. I love you and I really care about you. Your amazing and you make me so happy" Natalia says then smiles.
"Wow Natalia I was not expecting that. I love you twoo and I really care about you. But I wanna know that we can do this without someone trying to mess us up" Ryan replies.
"We have nothing to worry about. H took care of everything" Natalia says.
"Ok then let's make this work because your beautiful. And I love you so much" Ryan says then kisses Natalia on the lips.
Just as Ryan and Natalia are kissing Eric and Calleigh walk into the break room.
"Get a room you two" Eric exclaims then laughs
"Why do you have to pick on me like that" Ryan replies
"Just think of it as payback. For all the comments you made to me" Eric says then laughs
"Hey Nat could you help me with some stuff in ballistics" Calleigh asks.
"Yeah of course" Natalia replies.
Calleigh and Natalia head to ballistics and leave the guys in the break room.
"Hey Ryan I wanna ask you something" Eric says.
"Yeah sure what's up" Ryan replies.
"Cal told me that H is having a party here at the lab for christmas. I was thinking of proposing to her then. What do you think." Eric asks.
"I think that would be great.!" Ryan exclaims.
Calleigh walks into the room
"What would be great" Calleigh asks with a confused look on her face
"Oh just the christmas party that H is throwing here at the lab" Eric replies.
"Uh huh sure Eric I need you to get down an evidence box for me. It's too high for me to reach" Calleigh says.
"Ok I will be right there" Eric replies.
Eric heads to the lab too get the box down for Calleigh.
"Which box did you need" Eric asks.
"That one" Calleigh says while pointing to the box that she needs.
"Here you go" Eric says and hands the box to Calleigh.
"Thanks Eric" Calleigh says.
"No problem" Eric replies.
"Alright I need to go talk to H about something. So I will see you later alright" Eric says then kisses Calleigh on the lips.
Eric heads to H's office.
"Hey H can I talk to you for a second" Eric asks.
"Yeah sure Eric what's up.?" Horatio asks.
"Well I know that your having a christmas party here at the lab. I want to propose to Calleigh that night what do you think.?" Eric asks.
"I think that would be great." Horatio replies
"Thank's I am so excited.!" Eric exclaims.
"I'm very happy for you two. I can tell that you really love eachother" Horatio replies.
"Thank's H I do love Calleigh so much she means a lot to me. I can't wait to spend my life with her." Eric replies.
"Well you better get outta here. We don't want Calleigh to get suspicious of anything" Horatio says.
"Ok thank's H i'm gonna head back to work" Eric replies.
Later that day Eric is in the locker room getting his stuff before heading home. Calleigh walks in the door.
Calleigh walks up behind Eric and puts her arms aroudn his waist.
"Hey Eric you headed home" Calleigh asks.
"Yeah I am just getting some stuff before I go" Eric replies.
"You wanna go to dinner." Calleigh asks.
"I would love to but I have something. That I need to take care of." Eric replies.
"Ok" Calleigh says with a suspicious look on her face.
"Alright I will see you tomorrow" Eric says then kisses Calleigh on the lips.
That night Eric went ring shopping and found the perfect ring for Calleigh. So he calls Natalia and Ryan to come over and. See what they think about it.
Riing Riing Riing.
"Hey Ryan it's Eric" Eric says.
"Hey man what's up" Ryan replies.
"Could you and Nat come over. I want to show you the ring I got for Calleigh.!" Eric exclaims.
"Yeah of course we will be over in about 20 minutes" Ryan replies.
20 minutes later....Natalia and Ryan arrive at Eric's place.
Knock Knock Knock.
Eric opens the door
"Hey guys come on in" Eric says.
"So where's this ring I can't wait to see it.!" Natalia exclaims.
"Let me go get it hold on" Eric says.
Eric goes to get the ring and comes back out to the living room. To show it to Ryan and natalia
"Here it is" Eric says flipping open the box with the ring inside.
"Wow that is Beautiful.!" Natalia exclaims.
"That's nice Eric" Ryan says.
"Thanks do you think she's gonna like it" Eric asks.
"Like it she's gonna love it" Natalia replies.
2 weeks later at the lab christmas party.
Eric arrives at the lab for the christmas party.
"Hey Eric is everything ok. You look a little nervous." H asks.
"I'm just nervous about proposing to Calleigh H" Eric replies.
Calleigh walks up to Eric and Horatio.
"Hey handsome" Calleigh says then kisses Eric.
"Hey Beautiful" Eric says.
"Hey Natalia I love the dress you look amazing." Calleigh says
"Thank's Cal yours is amazing as well" Natalia replies.
"Hey Eric can I talk to you for a second" Horatio asks.
"Yeah sure H Calleigh I will be right back." Eric replies.
"Ok sure honey" Calleigh says.
Eric goes into the breakroom to talk with Horatio.
"He has been acting so weird lately. I don't lnow whats going on" Calleigh says.
"Hmm I don't know" Ryan replies trying not to say anything.
In the breakroom..
"Ok so when do you want to propose" Horatio asks.
"'How about when you give the toast for the evening" Eric replies.
"Ok that's perfect I will call you up. And tell everyone that you have something. That you would like to say" Horatio says.
"Ok thanks H" Eric replies.
"Alright let's get back to the party" Horatio says.
Eric and Horatio head back to the party.
"Hey Eric is everything ok.?" Calleigh asks.
"Yeah everything is fine Calleigh." Eric replies
Horatio gets up to give the toast for the evening
"I would just like to thank everyone for coming tonight. It's been a crazy year here at the lab but you all have done and amazing job. I wanted to thank you all for your hard work. But before we get back to the party Eric has something he would like to say. Come on up Eric." Horatio says.
"Good evening everybody I love my job as a CSI. Being able to help grieving familys put away bad guys. I remember my first day on the job I was so nervous I remember this blonde beautiful girl. Walking in with this amazing southern charm that calmed me. And helped me through my first day from that day on we became the best of friends" Eric says then walks over to Calleigh and gets on one knee
"I love you Calleigh Dusquene and I want you to be in my life forever. Will you marry me.?" Eric asks.
"Oh my gosh" Calleigh says then starts crying
"Can I take that as a yes" Eric nervously says
Calleigh nods then Eric puts the ring on her finger. Gets up and kisses her on the lips.
Horatio walks up to Calleigh and Eric
"Congratulations you two I am very happy for you both" Horatio says.
"Thank you H" Calleigh replies.
Eric and Calleigh go into the breakroom to get away from everyone for a little bit.
"Oh my gosh Eric I can't believe we are engaged. I knew you were up to something but I had no idea this was it" Calleigh says.
Eric wipes a tear from Calleighs cheek then kisses her on the lips.
"I love you so much and I can't wait. To spend the rest of my life with you" Eric says.
"I love you to Eric. Soon I will be Calleigh Delko. Has a nice ring to it huh" Calleigh says then laughs.
Natalia walks into the breakroom.
"Hey you two lovebirds congratulations. I am so happy for both of you really" Natalia says then hugs both Eric and Calleigh
"Thank you Nat" Calleigh says the smiles
"Your welcome" Natalia replies.
"So did you know about this Nat" Calleigh asks.
"Yeah I did me and Ryan went over to Eric's place. The other night to see the ring" Natalia says.
"Wow I'm so happy and excited.!" Calleigh exclaims
"Well I will let you two have some time alone. I just wanted to come in and say congratulations" Natalia says
"Thanks Natalia." Calleigh says
Natalia leaves the break room and goes back out to the party.
"Eric I love you so much. Did you ever think that we would get married.?" Calleigh asks.
"Honestly I never though I would even get you. I waited and waited just hoping that you would see me. Knowing I would be so blessed to have you in my life Calleigh. And now that I do it's everything that I thought it would be and more." Eric replies.
Calleigh starts to cry and kisses Eric on the lips.
Horatio walks into the breakroom.
"Congratulations you two. Again I am so happy for you" Horatio says
Calleigh already knew that Ryan and Natalia knew about the proposal. So she wanted to see if H knew as well.
"Did you know about this H.?" Calleigh asks
"Yes Eric is it ok if I tell her how you came to me" Horatio asks.
"Yeah sure H go ahead" Eric replies.
"Eric actually came to me and asked for your hand in marriage" Horatio says.
Calleigh starts to cry.
"Calleigh are you ok.?" Eric asks.
"Yeah I'm sorry it just makes me think of how much I wish. That me and my dad had that kind of relationship that he could have been here for this moment" Calleigh says.
"Calleigh come here" Eric says and embraces Calleigh in his arms.
"I'm sure your dad is gonna be so happy for you. Your his baby girl all grown up and getting married" Eric says with a smile on his face
"Yeah I'm sure he will it's just I never though that Horatio would take place as my father figure. I love that Horatio is there for me an always has been" Calleigh says.
Calleigh get's up and gives Horatio a hug
"Thank you for this for being my support. I know that this wedding will be wonderfull and knowing that Eric asked you for my hand in marriage. Makes it all that more special" Calleigh says.
"Anytime sweetheart anytime" Horatior replies.
"Alright let's get back to that party" Calleigh says
Eric,Calleigh and Horatio head back to the christmas party.