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**WARNING: STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT AND LANGUAGE! You Are Warned**

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SEQUEL TO: "Legacy Of Madness"

Standing in front of the mirror and brushing her hair, Calleigh smiled as Horatio walked back into the room, fresh from his shower with a towel wrapped around his waste. Watching in the mirror as he moved around the other side of the room, she smiled to herself, her brush slowly running through her hair. It'd been too long since they shared a bed together, and too long for them to be able to spend time together without interruptions.

Setting her brush down, she walked over to the bed and turned down the sheet before sliding in. Getting comfortable, she turned on her side and smiled as he looked over at her, "How was the shower?"

Picking out a pair of sleep pants, Horatio chuckled and slipped off the towel, allowing it to drift to the floor. The coolness that invaded the room now swirled about him and he exhaled lightly, "It was amazing. The water pressure was just right. It's astounding how different a shower can be if you don't have to share the pipes."

Admiring his lean form, Calleigh smiled and nodded, "Well, you don't have to worry about any of that anymore." Once he had his sleep pants on, she patted his side of the bed, "The house is locked up, coffee pot is set for in the morning…everything is done."

"Good, because now all I want to do is relax," Horatio responded as he fell into bed next to her. Pulling up the sheets, he exhaled and then looked to her, seeing the addicting glow that she had. To see her so happy and full of life made everything, every doubt, every fear that he'd ever had about their relationship, completely disappear. He was in love with her, and if he had to, he was going to spend the rest of his life showing her.

Opening his arms, he asked, "How are you feeling?"

Moving over and snuggling up against him the best she could with her protruding belly, Calleigh wrapped her arm around his waist, "Much better now that you're home. I hated waking up at night and being alone."

"I never slept. I didn't want to wake up to an empty bed," Horatio admitted. He frowned when he thought of the long nights, recalling just how it felt to be alone with just his thoughts. Quietly, he added, "I did a lot of painting."

Moving her head and looking up at him, she whispered, "The bed won't be empty anymore, Handsome. I won't let you be alone."

Bending slightly, he kissed her lips softly and then pulled away slowly. Smiling, he whispered, "I can't get enough of that."

Reaching up and touching his chin with her fingertips, she whispered, "Then don't stop."

He could hear the desire entrenched deeply within her voice and his eyes slid shut, the pent up arousal beginning to stir. He'd been without her so long, he didn't know if he could control himself. Adjusting himself against her, he whispered, "If I start, I won't stop."

Staring into his deep blue eyes, Calleigh raised a brow, "I wasn't planning on stopping you. Just, remember we have to be a little careful now."

Horatio's hand skimmed the swell of her belly and he smirked, "Yeah, but it's okay. I can love you slowly." His hand traveled under the sheet more until he found the hem of the garment, lifting it up. His touch was gentle as he trailed up to her breast, touching tentatively until palming almost possessively, the desire rising with each breath. His eyes slid close and he squeezed, enjoying the fullness, "Calleigh…"

Arching into his touch, Calleigh placed her hand onto his chest, "Make love to me, Horatio."

The words seemed to ignite a long dormant fire inside of him and he pushed her on her back, hovering over her just high enough to clear her belly. Dipping to nuzzle her, he held his weight up by his arms, taking in her scent and the softness of her skin. Whispering, he moved his lips over her skin, "I love you, Calleigh."

Closing her eyes, Calleigh's head lulled to the side, giving him more of her neck. Her hands reached up, moving over his chest and up to his shoulders and neck. Her own body began to awaken under his touch, her breathing increasing with each touch of his lips on her heated skin. Licking her lips, she moaned softly, "Love you, Horatio…"

Horatio could feel the desire wafting off of her and he groaned as he began to kiss downward, moving from her neck to her chest. The garment was an obstacle, but not one he would relinquish to, his fingers already taking down the strap to reveal a luscious breast. Lifting, his mouth watered to suckle her, her nipple puckering invitingly. Lowering himself to kiss his path to his goal, he groaned once more, his body reacting almost anxiously.

Moving a hand to his head, her fingers ran through his hair as he took his time with her. Licking and then biting her lip, Calleigh took in a breath as his tongue found way to her nipple, teasing it in slow circles before his lips closed in on it and gently sucked. Closing her eyes, she arched her back up to him, wanting more and whispering to him, "Horatio…yes…oh yes…"

Her voice infused him with more desire and he struggled to maintain control as he gorged himself on her body. His hand shifted and traced its way down, skimming her rounded belly, his touch morphing into tenderness. He allowed his hand to rest there for a moment, feeling the minute movements, a knowing smile coming to his lips. With his hand on the move once more, he sought out her core, the anticipation growing.

Moaning under him, Calleigh felt as his hand began to track down her body. Moving a leg, she let it fall to the side, opening herself to him and his exploration. Gasping in pleasure as he bite lightly around her nipple, her other hand moved down his chest to the hem of his sleep pants. Without hesitation, she slipped her hand under the material and her fingers skimmed over the head of his cock.

Reacting to her touch, Horatio hissed in pleasure as he paused for a moment, his arousal building even more. Flexing his hips up, Horatio sought her touch as his own found her folds, the heat and instant moisture greeting him. Tickling his way about her, he finally dipped his finger in between her engorged lips and found her clit. Even the slightest touch caused a reaction in her and as he took in the second of her luscious mounds, he could hear her moan in pleasure.

Breathing heavily, Calleigh's body ached for him, the need to have him within her, consuming her becoming great. Stroking his cock, she could feel the precum leaking from his engorged head, spreading it around. Crying out as his fingers pinched her clit, Calleigh breathed out, "Horatio…need…you…"

Her hand was making him lose focus and he lifted from her to stare into her eyes as he manipulated her body, "I want you, Calleigh." Pushing his fingers deeper, he stroked her body to a near frenzy, hearing her reply through her cries of ecstasy.

Writhing under him, Calleigh knew at this pace she wouldn't last to long. Carefully moving her other leg and opening herself more, her eyes opened, looking up into his, "Take me…please take me, Horatio…"

Horatio felt the movement and then countered, increasing his assault on her clit. When she began to moan louder, he added another digit and began to pound into her, beginning a frenzy that he was unsure that he could control. The sudden need to be inside of her washed over him and he pulled himself away from her, hearing her immediate objection.

Lying down, Horatio pulled her with him and spoke, "I want you to go for a ride."

Smiling, Calleigh moved and straddled Horatio's hips and leaned down, giving him a kiss. The feel of his hands roaming over her body excited her and she moved her hips back causing her core to slip over his cock. Hearing his moan, she released his lips and whispered, "Is that what you're wanting?"

Horatio chuckled and raised his brow, feeling the slight movement of her body as he traced his fingertips lightly over her skin. The rush of feeling her flush against him filled him and he couldn't help but reciprocate, arching his hips up, "Yes…it's exactly what I want, but I need to be deeper." Running his hands behind her he caressed her ass before smacking it, "Can you help me out with that?"

Smiling more, she nodded slightly before sitting up. Reaching for her gown, she lifted it up and off her body, exposing herself to him. Tossing it aside, she moved down his legs, grabbing hold of his sleep pants and pulling them down and off. Crawling back up his body, she straddled him once again, rubbing her wet sex on his cock before reaching between them and placing him at her entrance. Pushing back, she felt as he entered her and released a long moan of pleasure.

With his head lulled back Horatio received her fully, his body acting on its own accord, automatically thrusting forward. The feeling of complete euphoria over took him and he groaned as he looked to her, her body moving sinuously atop of him. He could see that she was lost in the moment, her eyes closed as she ran her hand through her hair and bit her lip. The sight of her in abandonment sent a flourish of arousal through his body and he cringed to keep it in check. He wanted to stay with her in this moment for as long as he could.

Slowly moving her hips, Calleigh began riding him, her body adjusting to his size and girth as she went. Lifting her body, she pushed back down on him, his cock sliding into her more. Slowly opening her eyes, she took his hands with hers, there fingers interlocking as she began to move on him more. Crying out as he trusted up into her, she then clenched her inner muscles around him, pulling a groan from him.

Her grip held him tightly even as he thrust his way through, producing heart pounding friction. Pulling up his legs to provide stability, he loosened one hand to reach for her as she began to writhe more, his finger tracing her soft lips. Hissing in complete bliss, Horatio moved his hand lower to cup her bountiful breast, teasing the pebbled nipple as he gazed into her eyes. A smile eased over his own lips as she took his finger into her mouth and suckled seductively, her hips swiveling. Her wanton display infused him with a stronger lust and he thrust into her deeply, her panting evidence of her pleasure.

Dipping and then grinding her hips down on him, Calleigh gasped in pleasure as he pushed up into her. Reaching behind her and placing her hands onto his knees to help support her, Calleigh began to thrust her body up and down onto him, both enjoying the pleasure they were giving to each other. As Calleigh began to feel her orgasm coming within reach, she breathed out, "Horatio…cum…cum with me…"

Horatio slipped his hand in between them and found her clit, wanting to get her to the point of no return. Circling it fiercely, he could feel her clench her muscles around him, pulling his own release to the surface. As he matched her thrusts, his heart began to thump against his chest the anticipation of the wave of pleasure driving him to increase his pace. He locked his eyes on her form and marveled at how she moved, how her breasts bounced as she took him deeply, her nipples straining outward. With her orgasm coming rapidly, he was powerless to stop it and so he reveled in her unraveling, sending her over the edge.

Crying out his name, Calleigh's body pulsed and trembled as her orgasm rippled through her body. Wave after wave of sexual pleasure and energy poured forth causing her eyes to close and her head to lull back as she continued to ride him. Feeling as his cock began to throb, her own orgasm gripped him, sending him over the edge.

"Calleigh!" he bit out as he thrust and then stiffened, his release filling her completely. Her sex encased him to perfection the muscled walls coaxing and caressing his cock as it throbbed to completion. Once he was spent, he relaxed and breathed in and out rapidly to calm himself. As his chest heaved, he looked up at her through half lidded eyes to see and feel her still moving on top of him, teasing him with her saturated sex.

Breathing heavily, Calleigh slowly opened her eyes, looking down at him, there eyes locking onto each others. Swiveling her hips, she smiled as he let out a pleasurable moan and then leaned down to him, giving a long wet kiss before whispering, "I love you, Horatio."

"I love you," he answered back quietly. Holding her gently, he smiled as he caressed her face lovingly, staring deeply into her eyes. He needed this connection and now, he felt as if he were whole again. "I've never stopped loving you, Calleigh."

"I never stopped loving you…" she whispered as she leaned her face into his touch. Looking into his eyes, Calleigh then smiled, "I don't ever want to be without you again. I can't live without you in my life."

"Well, I think we should do something about it," Horatio answered as he dropped his hand. His fingers danced over her skin and tickled at her nipple before coming to rest on her thigh. Arching his brow, he smiled more, "What do you think about it?"

"Well, that'll all depend on what you're proposing we do," she replied with a smirk.

Without missing a beat, Horatio focused on her more, studying the light in her eyes and the warmth on her face as he traced blindly on her thigh, "Marry me, Cal."

Calleigh's lips parted as she stared at him, unable to speak. Time seemed to stand still as his words seemed to ring through her head. Swallowing hard, she released a breath she didn't know she been holding as tears began to fill her eyes, "You…you want us to get married?"

Her reaction wasn't one he was looking for and he frowned slightly as his touch ceased. Sitting up somewhat, Horatio scratched his head, confusion and hurt filling him quickly. Covering, he nodded, "I shouldn't have asked that. Things…are complicated, I know. I was…crazy for asking…"

"Horatio…no, oh god no..." Calleigh replied as she placed her fingers over his lips. Shaking her head, a single tear rolled down her cheek, "That wasn't what I meant, Horatio. I do want to marry you, I just didn't know how you felt about marriage."

"When you love someone, Calleigh, it's what you do," Horatio responded as he reached to wipe her tears. His brow crinkled and he asked softly, "Why are you crying?"

"'Cause I…I'm happy that you'd want to marry me." Looking into his eyes, Calleigh moved her hand to his jaw and leaned down, kissing him and whispering, "I do want to marry you, Horatio."

Horatio closed his eyes as she kissed him again and smoothed her hair back away from her face. When they parted, he asked breathlessly, "No doubts? No hesitations?"

Smiling, she shook her head, "None ever. You're all I want, Horatio…I love you and only you."

A smile inched over his face and he nodded, "I'm glad you said yes. I don't know what I would've done." His hands roamed over her body, coming to rest at her back where he lightly ran his fingers up and down. She melted even more into his arms and he smiled, "You will always be the only one."

Feeling the baby moving, Calleigh snickered as she sat up some and sighed, "I think we're squishing someone." Moving, she got off of him and moved to his side, laying down onto the bed as he turned to her. Smiling at him, she reached for his hand, placing it on her bare belly, "She's right…here."

When Calleigh pressed his hand slightly, he felt a corresponding sensation and he looked up to Calleigh and smiled, "She's awake. I hope we didn't wake her. What do you do to get her to calm down?"

"Nothing really," she replied lightly. "She usually calms down after a little bit. I'm sure she's happy her daddy is here though."

Caressing her stomach, he then leaned to kiss it reverently, "I'm here and I love you, Cerise. I'm not going any where." Continuing to rub slowly, he smiled and then looked to Calleigh to see her blinking slowly. Keeping his hand on her belly, he reached up to touch her cheek, laughing softly, "Sleepy?"

"A little, but I don't want to go to sleep. I want to spend time with you," she replied as her hand rubbed the back of his shoulder. "I can sleep later."

Horatio moved his hand over the entire expanse of her belly and chuckled, "We've got the rest of our lives to spend with each other. You've had a long day, and the night was…draining." Yawning himself, he moved up to kiss her gently, "Go to sleep and I'll surprise you tomorrow."

"How are you gonna…surprise…me?" she yawned as she looked back at him.

"It wouldn't be a surprise then, would it?" Touching the tip of her nose lightly, he blinked slowly, "Don't worry, I'll be here when you wake up."

Smiling some, Calleigh nodded, "I know you will be, Handsome. Will you hold me while I go to sleep?"

"I wouldn't have it any other way," Horatio answered as he pulled her closer. Settling with her in his arms, he exhaled lightly and smiled faintly, his grasp on consciousness tenuous. In what had become a day filled with possibilities, he felt nothing but elation at what he had gained.

A couple of hours outside of Miami, Horatio glanced over to Calleigh and exhaled heavily, seeing the vestiges of exhaustion. Because his things were in Miami, he was unable to drive which led Calleigh to take the burden wholly. To do his part, he kept talking, making sure she stayed alert. He also kept an eye on the gas tank as well and every time they stopped, he noticed that she would hurry to the restroom and every time she came back, he could hear her tired sighs, his heart aching to do more.

Noticing the exit, he took her hand into his and squeezed, glancing to her, "Do you need a rest break, Cal?"

"Yeah, I think I'd better," she replied as she turned on the blinker to get off. Rolling her head, her neck popped some and she breathed out heavily, "Cerise is really bringing me down today."

Concerned, Horatio squeezed her hand again, his brow arching, "Cal, we're only two hours away from Miami, let me drive the rest of the way."

"I can't, Horatio. You don't have your license with you and they've got check points up this weekend. I'll be okay once I rest for a bit and eat." Getting off the highway, she slowed the car as they came off the ramp and stopped at the light. Seeing a restaurant, she turned and drove down to it. "I just need something…energizing."

"I just wish that there was something I could do other than sit like a lump on a log. I haven't been able to pay for anything, do anything…" Horatio expressed as he stared out of the window, shaking his head. Mumbling, he added, "It's just frustrating."

Smirking some as she pulled in, Calleigh pulled into a parking spot, "Sweetie, trust me, when we get home I'm letting you drive everywhere. I think I've driven myself out almost. Besides, we do need to figure out something."

Turning to her, he asked, "What do we need to figure out?"

"Where we're gonna live. My place or yours," she said simply as she took off her seatbelt.

The question had swirled in his mind almost all morning, and as they made it closer to Miami, he had finally come to a decision. How she was going to take it, he didn't know, but he knew he wanted them to be together. "Ah…I had been thinking about that actually, Cal. I was thinking…why not my place? It's newly built and extremely roomy. It could accommodate all of us."

Thinking about it and knowing how small her place was, Calleigh nodded and looked to him, "I think that might be a good idea. The quest room has the nursery stuff in it now…and I had to put the bedroom furniture in the garage."

"See, we have all the space we need at my place. Even though I haven't seen it, I'm sure it's nice." Horatio smiled more and then leaned in to kiss her, "This is going to work, Calleigh. I know it."

Kissing him back she smiled and added, "And, if we want to make a little extra money every month, we could rent out my place. I'm sure we could get around eight to nine hundred a month from it."

Horatio smiled, "And it will give me something more to do. I could handle the maintenance of the property."

"Yeah." Giving him another kiss, Calleigh then looked into his eyes, "We're gonna make it…I know we are."

"Yeah," he replied as he grabbed her hand. Holding it he then kissed it and gestured to the door. "Now, let's focus. We've got to get you something to eat." Placing his hand on her belly, he bent slightly, "And you young lady, give your mother a break."

Chuckling lightly, Calleigh watched him, seeing the love there in his eyes for her and their daughter. Getting out the car, they headed inside, Calleigh making a beeline for the restroom as Horatio got them a table. Once she was done, Calleigh came back, taking a seat next to him and took the menu he offered to her, "So, anything look good on here?"

"Everything actually, but you go ahead, okay?" Pointing to the menu, he smiled, "That looks good, why don't you try that?"

"Pineapple chicken, grilled…hmm, sounds good actually," she said as she looked over everything else. Spotting something else, she smiled, "And a fresh fruit salad to start with. Okay, I know what I want. What are you gonna get?"

Surveying the menu, Horatio shook his head, "Just a sandwich and some water. That's more than enough."

Setting her menu aside, Calleigh placed her hand onto his and tilted her head some, "Don't forget when we get home you need to e-mail Kyle."

"That's right, I'll have to do that, but first, I want to make sure you get settled in. You've done so much, you've got to be worn out." Turning his hand, he grasped it and held it tightly, "You've stood behind me the entire time." Averting his eyes, he smiled wistfully, "You deserve an award."

"You're all I want," she said as the waitress came over to them with silverware and glasses of water. Placing there orders, Calleigh then smiled back to Horatio when the waitress left, "We do have one problem to deal with when we get back…Stetler. He's been on a witch hunt since you've been gone. He'll try to get it to where you won't get your retirement if we're not careful."

"Well, we're just going to have to be careful. I'll stay away, keep the heat off of the lab. Meanwhile, I'll go ahead and start the retirement process." Exhaling, he shook his head, "I never thought those words would be coming out of my mouth. I always thought I'd do that job until the day I died."

Taking in a deep breath, Calleigh looked down at their hands, "You know, you could always do like Tim did…consulting. Especially with you're knowledge of bombs and chemistry background. And I'm sure Tim would take any help from you."

"That's true, I can," he answered back as he looked to her. Reaching to lift her chin, he smirked, "I kinda liked the idea of being a stay at home dad."

Smiling some, she spoke softly, "You can still do that…and paint and whatever else you want to do. It's time for you to be able to relax and enjoy life, Horatio…enjoy your children."

Horatio laughed and shook his head, "Now that is something different to anticipate. Enjoying life… I wouldn't have been able to do that without you in it."

"Well, you'll never have to worry about that happening again. I'm here to stay, no matter what." Leaning over to him, she gave him a kiss and whispered, "Maybe tonight we could take a nice long hot bath together."

A grin surfaced and Horatio's eye brows rose, "Now that sounds like a very nice idea. It will go a long way to help you relax. I say that when we arrive, we just forget that anything else exists and close and lock the doors."

Closing her eyes, Calleigh cringed a little and then looked to him, "I wish we could…Tim will be over around four to drop off your stuff." Sighing she shrugged, "Sorry, I didn't think I'd be tired like I am."

Horatio could feel the pull of anger and sat back, his eyes trained on the napkins before them. It was his fault that she had been driving back and forth to the Keys and worrying about him. Not only was she working, but she also was supporting him as well. "It's because of me that you're so tired. You shouldn't have had to drive so much."

"I did it because I wanted to, Horatio…and I'd do it all over again if I had to. You mean that much to me." Giving his hand a squeeze she raised a brow, "I did it because I love you."

"I know, but you should be worried about Cerise. She's the one important here," Horatio responded as he centered his focus on her. He shook his head and sighed, "Nothing can happen to you or Cerise, Calleigh. I wouldn't survive it."

Nodding in understanding, she sighed, "Well, after next month I'll be home on maternity leave so you won't have to worry too much. And I'm only working 'til one now, so it's not gonna be so bad." Giving him a smile, she chuckled, "You'll have to endure my last month of mood swings."

"I'll gladly take that last month. You've endured so much more from me," Horatio replied with a wink. He sighed and nodded, "And I'll wait on you hand and foot."

"You don't have to do that, Horatio." Seeing the waitress coming with their food, Calleigh sat back some as she placed the plates down and eyed the food. Taking her fork in hand, she speared a piece of cantaloupe from her fruit salad and smirked, "I've been craving this all day."

Horatio chuckled and watched as she ate with favor, barely picking at his sandwich. When the waitress came by he requested a to go platter and then sat back and sipped his water, continuing to watch. "It's so great that you have tomorrow off, we can rest for most of the day."

Chewing and then swallowing, Calleigh reached for her water, "Maybe we can go check out the house also. Get an idea on where we want things at least."

"That's a great idea, actually. It's basically an empty shell, we can get a good feel as to how it's going to be." Horatio gave her a faint smile and shook his head, "I lost so much when I lost my home. My pictures of my family, commendations… I'm starting from a blank slate."

"I know, Horatio. I wish it didn't have to be that way for you," Calleigh replied softly as she gazed at him.

Horatio shook off the mounting despair and sighed, "I can always make new memories…with you."

Giving him a smile, she reached for his hand, "With our family." Squeezing his hand, she raised her brow, "Are you going to tell Kyle about us and Cerise?"

"Of course. I won't hide anything." Squeezing her hand, Horatio nodded and spoke confidently, "Yes, I'm going to tell Kyle everything. He deserves to know."

"You think he'll be okay with it all? I mean, I don't want to upset him or anything," she replied as she took another bite of her fruit.

"I don't know, but it's something that I have to do." The determination was strong in Horatio's voice and he exhaled shaking his head, "He could be disgusted with me, he could hate me, but I have to do this, Calleigh. It's important that I come clean."

Swallowing, Calleigh shrugged, "He's got a good head on him, like is father…maybe he'll understand." Tilting her head and giving him a smile, she winked, "He's a Caine, he's got smarts."

"Maybe, I just don't know." Horatio smiled and shook his head, "Don't worry about it though, Cal. Whatever happens, I know that I've done what I can." He glanced to his watch and then exhaled, arching his brow, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm feeling a lot better now. Although…I think I'll need a to go box for my chicken. The fruit is filling me up pretty good. Cerise has me craving healthy things at least," she replied as she speared a piece of honeydew melon and smiled. "I'm kinda liking being pregnant."

"The best thing about this pregnancy is that I'm not gaining sympathy weight, and you're…gorgeous," Horatio paused for a second as he adjusted himself, "Pregnancy does agree with you, that's for sure."

Leaning over and giving him a kiss, she whispered, "Remind me later to give you a special reward for that compliment."

Arching his brow, he smirked, "And what is this reward going to be, exactly?"

Leaning back to him, she whispered in his ear, "You, on your back and me between you legs and using my mouth and tongue to massage you."

Horatio snickered and licked his lips as her lips brushed against his ear, a surge of arousal flowing through him. Leaning back, he held her gaze, seeing the undeniable traces of lust in those alluring green eyes and cleared his throat, "That sounds like a great idea. This can happen tonight, perhaps?"

"If you'd like," she purred softly as they gazed at each other. Licking her lips slowly, she smirked, "Maybe even both before and after our bath."

"I love the idea of that," Horatio chuckled and readjusted himself, "It's a great idea for sure."

Noticing his arousal, Calleigh raised a brow and reached for her water again, "Think we need to wait a little bit for that to go down some so the restaurant doesn't know what you're packin' there?"

"Yes, that would be a good idea. No one but you knows what I truly have." He watched as she bit her lip and smiled, the action driving him wild. The sudden need to be home infused within him and he chuckled loosely, "I think…I think we need to go."

"I agree." Waving over the waitress, Calleigh asked for the rest of her food to go and then looked back to him, "When we get home, you e-mail Kyle, and I'll call Tim to see if he can drop of your stuff sooner. That way we'll have the rest of the night alone."

"Alone," Horatio smirked as he caught the flash in her eyes. Alone meant that he could spend hours between her leg's, pleasuring her. The image of them entangled together caused him to clear his throat again and smile more, "We, ah…we can do with some alone time."

Leaning over to him, she whispered, "We can do a lot of things." Giving him a soft, lingering kiss, she then pulled back, "I love you."

"I love you," he answered back as he stared at her, giving her in astonishment. In reward, she gave him one back and added a seductive wink that made him adjust himself, the heaviness of his arousal being felt. He couldn't get out fast enough before thinking about the things that she was most likely thinking and allowing a small knowing smile.

After driving the rest of the way from the restaurant, Calleigh pulled into the driveway and then shut off the car. Closing her eyes and resting her head back, she released a long deep breath. The feel of his hand covering hers caused her eyes to open slightly and she lulled her head towards him, "We're home."

Horatio patted her hand and then held out his other for the keys. Taking them in hand, he smirked and nodded, "Now, I'm going to unlock the door and then you can go in and rest while I get things out. Sound like a deal?"

"Horatio…" Calleigh started and then noticed the raise of a brow and the look in his eyes, "Okay, I'll rest as you bring in the bags. Just promise me you'll join me when you're done. I know the trip back up was just as long for you."

"I'm fine Calleigh. But if it will soothe your nerves, I'll join you when I'm done."

"It wasn't my nerves I was thinking about." Giving him a knowing smile, she leaned over to him, giving him a kiss and when whispered, "I'll be in the bedroom…relaxing, possibly naked."

The thought of her naked fueled him and he nodded, "Well, it looks like I have something to work forward to. But that changes nothing, get going."

"Okay." Smiling some, she pulled the keys from the ignition and opened her door. Grabbing her purse as she got out, she then stretched some and rubbed her belly. Closing the door, she waddled up to the door, looking back at him as he got their bags from the back seat. It thrilled her that he was finally back home with her and planned on making it that much more special for him. Opening the door, she went in, leaving the door open for him to follow and headed for the living room. Placing her purse down, she went over, adjusting the dial on the air conditioning and then headed towards their room.

Horatio worked hard in unpacking the car, bringing everything that he had collected over the months that he was gone along with Calleigh's bags. Having finished, he closed up the car and then the door to the house, locking it tightly. Taking in a deep breath, he took in his surroundings and smiled slowly, the idea of being home finally hitting him. He could feel the blowing air conditioning and smell the aroma that was all Calleigh, the jasmine and vanilla that he so loved, hovering in the air. He'd missed this place tremendously and as he began to walk through, each piece of memory surfaced.

As he made his way to her bedroom, he could hear her light humming and smiled more, coming to a rest at the door. Leaning against the door jamb, he snickered and watched as she shed clothing methodically, arching a brow at her tiny hands, "I thought I'd do that, but it seems you have it."

Slipping her hands behind her, Calleigh took off her bra as she looked over at him and smirked, "I wasn't sure how long you'd be, so I thought I'd get comfortable and wait for you." Setting her bra aside, she pulled back her sheets and laid down on the bed, giving him full view of her, "So, how much longer you gonna be?"

Entering into the room fully, Horatio shook his head, never losing sight of her as she relaxed, her body practically calling out for him. "Judging by our predicament, it seems as if I'm done." Slowly unbuttoning his shirt, he inched closer to the bed and arched a brow, "Did you call Speed?"

"He's on a scene right now. Said he wouldn't be able to make it tonight and would come by in the morning," she replied softly as she watched him. "So, we're alone tonight."

Shedding his shirt, he disregarded it and unbuckled his pants, "Well, then, it works out because I was planning on taking tonight and pleasuring you."

Smiling more, Calleigh stretched her body out and sighed, "Now that sounds wonderful to me. But…" she replied as she relaxed again, "we also need to make sure you're pleasured as well."

Horatio groaned inwardly and grinned mischievously as their eyes met. The sight of her body stretching produced a lump in his throat and he swallowed as she arched a brow at him. "You're already doing that sweetheart. Just the sight of your body gives me great pleasure."

Watching as he shed his pants, boxers and socks, Calleigh held her hand out to him. When he took it, she scooted over more on the bed, making room for him on his side, "Welcome home, Handsome."

Coming to rest beside her, Horatio settled and wrapped his arm around her, inhaling and then releasing it slowly, relishing the feeling of her in his arms. This was what he worked for, what he strove to achieve while away for so long. As he turned to her, he smiled lightly and caressed her face gently gazing into her eyes. It was there that he saw his future and the need to stay on the straight and narrow.

Bringing her even closer, he blinked slowly and smirked as his hand moved from her cheek to cupping her neck, his voice soft, "Now this is the type of homecoming I like."

Gazing up at him, Calleigh whispered, "You worked hard for it…and deserve it, Horatio." Letting her fingers trail over his shoulder and back, she smiled, "I love you…and I always will."

"That's music to my ears," Horatio answered back as he cupped her breast. Strumming her nipple, he listened to her reaction and then squeezed lightly as her fingers danced across his skin. His arousal began to grow and he flexed his hips into her, "How are you feeling, Cal? The drive was hard on you."

"I'm good now that we're home," she replied softly as she let her eyes close. Moaning lightly, she whispered, "That feels good, ya know?"

"I was hoping that it would," he said as he felt it pebble under his touch. Leaning down more, he took its mate between his lips and suckled lightly, feeling her hands traveling through his hair. When she grasped the strands tightly and moaned louder, he smirked as he swirled his tongue around the hardening nub then biting down gently.

Her breath hitched as his teeth grazed her sensitive nub. With her free hand, she placed it above her head, her fingers wrapping around one of the small post on the headboard. Licking her lips, her breathing became heavier and she whimpered, "Horatio…"

Sucking harder, Horatio could feel her chest as she panted, her body starting to writhe against him. He palmed her breast possessively as his member grew, the thoughts of slipping inside her warm, moist cavern fueling him. The intensity grew and he lifted from her, and then turned her completely on her back, hovering over her. Kicking open her legs with his knees, he descended down, his lips tracing her skin softly.

"Calleigh…" he whispered as he traveled over the swell of her stomach. Caressing it lovingly, he then moved down more, coming to her mound. Parting her lips, he skimmed her slit and practically moaned at how slick she was.

Pushing her head back into the pillow as his lips and tongue made contact with her, Calleigh gasped in pleasure. Spreading her legs more for him, she pushed up her hips, wanting more of what he was doing. When his tongue flicked at her clit, Calleigh's hands gripped at the sheet and let out a moan, the sound filling the room.

Lost in her aroma and her taste, Horatio delved further, humming as he moved from her clit, lapping at her. Replacing his tongue with his finger, Horatio speared her slit, thrusting in and out of her. Her cries grew and he increased his pace, savoring her completely.

Writhing on the bed, Calleigh could do nothing but enjoy the pleasure he was giving her. A soft cry fell from her lips as his tongue speared her, her sexual energy growing more and more with each passing minute. Pulling at the sheets under her, she panted, "Horatio…more…please…more…"

He devoured her relentlessly, her moans pushing him further. The desire became almost overwhelming as he pulled her legs up and spreading them, opening her even more to him. Dipping deeper, Horatio groaned as his cock twitched in anticipation and his control slipping, attacking her sex with a ferocity he'd never exhibited before.

Crying out in pure bliss, Calleigh arched her hips up to him. Her body seemed to have a mind of it's own, needing and wanting more and more of what he was offering to her. Reaching down, her fingers ran through his copper strands, pulling gently and holding him there. Moving her hips up and down, she cried out again as her orgasm began to surface and run it's course through her body.

Taking all that she was giving, Horatio pushed deep inside of her, his thoughts only of her. His hips involuntarily thrust into the bed, wanting more and more to sink into her awaiting body. Slowly, he pulled himself away from her and gave her one last lick, feeling her body shuddering. Kissing her mound reverently, he then skimmed his tongue over her belly and then to her neck, nuzzling her softly. He kept his hand on her stomach and began to rub as he watched her come off her sexual high.

"You okay, Cal?" he whispered softly as he traced his fingers over her.

Panting, Calleigh nodded silently and slowly opened her eyes and smiled up at him as he looked down at her. Reaching up and caressing his cheek, she whispered, "I feel wonderful now, Handsome. Thank you."

"You're welcome," he answered with a smile. He could see the contentment in her eyes and laid his palm flat on her stomach, "She's still calm. That's good, right?"

"That's very good actually," she replied softly. Placing her hand onto his, she arched a brow, "But…I think you need some pleasure now also."

Horatio's eyebrows rose as he smiled and chuckled, "Do I now? And how do you propose to go about that?"

Sitting up, Calleigh pushed him onto his back and turned to him. Smirking, her hand ran over his chest, her nails scraping over his pebbled left nipple and whispered, "Watch and see." Moving her hand down slowly over his stomach and then down through his trail, she came to his erection and took it into her hand. Stroking him, she looked into his eyes, "I want to taste you."

Holding her gaze, he licked his lips in anticipation, the sound of the lust in her voice strumming through him. His cock grew under her hand and he hissed in pleasure, his eyes sliding shut. Concentrating on her actions, Horatio relaxed and exhaled, waiting for the moment to happen.

Wanting to give him the same type pleasure that he'd given her, Calleigh leaned down, her tongue tracing wet circles around his nipple before flicking at it. With her hand, she tightened her grip on him, her strokes long and then letting her fingers skim over the tip, spreading the small bead of precum that had formed there. Kissing and licking at his skin, she slowly worked her way over his chest and down his stomach, dipping her tongue into his belly button as he caved under her.

The pleasure was almost too much as his body began to react and he looked up to see her lost in her own world as she ran her lips across his skin, the electricity pulsing through his body. His hips thrust upward and he moaned loudly, wanting her to do more.

"Calleigh…"

Moving lower, Calleigh ran her tongue down, coming to the base of his cock. Repositioning herself between his legs, she then ever so softly ran her tongue up the underside of his cock and up to the tip, collecting another bead of precum and savoring it. Opening her eyes and looking up at him, their eyes met and she lowered her mouth onto him, slipping the engorged head past her lips and swirling her tongue around him.

The instant Horatio felt her lips encase him, he groaned loudly and thrust his hips, slipping into her mouth even more. She worked him into a frenzy and he gripped the sheets, determined to hold out. Horatio screwed his eyes shut as Calleigh pulled at his release, her teeth now scraping his very sensitive cock.

As she pleasured him with her mouth, one of Calleigh's hands slipped over his skin and down to his sac. Gently kneading it, she then gave it a firmer squeeze, pulling a pleasurable moan from him. Lifting her eyes back up to him, she lowered her mouth onto him more, taking him deeper, the tip of his cock hitting the back of her throat. Holding him there, she hummed around him as her hand gave him another squeeze.

Losing himself in her ministrations, Horatio could not help but moan, the level of his pleasure building. He arched his hips to accommodate her, thrusting slowly into her mouth as she took him deeper. Gritting his teeth, he raised a hand to caress her head, his fingers slipping through the soft blond strands.

"C-Calleigh," he managed as his head lulled into the pillow. He fought the urge to scream out her name, instead, biting his lip to maintain a modicum of control.

Increasing her suction on him and bobbing her head more on him, Calleigh took in as deep as she could, holding her breath and swallowing around him. Pulling back up, her tongue ran up the length of the underside of his cock and then swirled and the tip as she reach the engorged, flared head. Teasing his slit with the tip of her tongue, she then dove back down onto him, taking him fully.

Horatio could feel the strain of his release and groaned as he lifted, the relentless manner in which Calleigh attacked rocking him fully. The surge began quickly and powerless to stop it, he croaked, "Calleigh…I'm…cumming…"

Taking him all the way to the back of her throat, Calleigh swallowed around him as his cock began to throb and then spew forth his essence. Swallowing all she could of him, she pulled back some but continued to suck, pulling everything she could from him. Once he was spent, Calleigh began to slowly clean him from top to bottom, making sure she'd gotten every last drop of his seed.

Lying in a state of euphoria, he breathed in and out rapidly, unable to open his eyes. His heart raced and he couldn't help but smile as he felt her ascend, his hands caressing her back as she moved to cover him.

Opening his eyes slightly, Horatio chuckled, "I think you've found my weak spot, Cal. That was…phenomenal."

Smiling down at him, she leaned down, kissing him and then whispering, "I guess I'll have to do that more often for you then." Moving to his side and laying on hers, she placed her hand onto his chest and let her leg drape over his. Looking up at him she kissed his cheek, "I love you."

"I love you," he replied as he stroked her hair slowly. Basking in the ambiance of their love, Horatio sighed and closed his eyes, relaxing even more. The thought of his past was far removed and he concentrated on staying in the moment with her. Feeling her fingers playing about his chest, he chuckled lowly and brought her closer, her warmth addicting. "You know, this is just a precursor to what lays ahead. We have an entire night to pleasure each other."

"I know…and I cannot wait," she smiled, her fingers running through his chest hair. Closing her eyes and enjoying the feel of being back in his arms, she whispered, "No interruptions, no need to leave the room…well, except to use the bathroom and to eat. But, we can sleep and make love all we want."

"I'd rather make love, but I realize that you and Cerise need your rest." Placing a loving hand on her belly, he smiled more, "While you're sleeping, I'll get things together."

"Okay. Oh, and you need to e-mail Kyle too. The password for the laptop is handsomeLT," she replied and then yawned. Cuddling closer to him, she breathed out tiredly with her eyes closed, "The webcam is in the top drawer of the desk."

Dropping a light kiss on top of her head, he whispered, "Sleep well, sweetheart." Managing to pry himself away from her, he slipped off the bed and turned to watch as she settled easily, grasping at the pillow that he had laid on. Pulling the covers over her, he leaned and kissed her softly, "I love you."

Snuggling under the covers, Calleigh hugged his pillow, breathing in his scent and mumbled as she drifted off, "Love…you…"

Making his way to the office, he decided to first get in contact with Kyle then work on unpacking. Seeing the lap top, he chuckled at the password and then sat down to power it on. Reaching for the top drawer, he pulled the webcam out and attached it and waited. Typing in the password, he then closed his eyes and recalled the address that he could reach him at. Turning on the camera, he waited for the seconds to pass before seeing his face, an instant smile coming over him.

Smoothing his hair back, Horatio exhaled at the sight of his son in fatigues and nodded, "Kyle."

Sitting at the companies computer checking his e-mails, Kyle saw as a window popped up and crinkled his brow. When his father's face appeared, he smiled and turned on the speaker and mic, "Dad…where are you? I've been trying to get in touch with ya."

Swallowing, Horatio knew that he would have to tell the truth about what had been going on, but decided first to greet him on better terms. Answering easily, he smiled, "I'm back in Miami. I finally got your note, Calleigh was the one to give it to me."

Nodding, Kyle smiled more, "I was starting to think maybe you didn't get it. I know how busy you get at the lab and all. How are things going there?"

Rubbing his head, he faltered some, "Uh…I'm…I'm no longer there, Kyle. Right now, I'm staying with Calleigh. Some things…happened." Averting his eyes, he felt the pressure to tell the truth riding him along with the fear of the outcome, hoping that he would be at least a little understanding.

Crinkling his brow, Kyle began to worry, knowing of some of the trouble his dad had with IAB and Ron Saris. Shaking his head, he studied his father on the cam, "Dad…wh-what do you mean you're not there anymore? Did something happen? Did you get hurt or something?"

Taking a moment, Horatio shook his head and then sighed, "Something along those lines son." Centering, he explained, "You know with the type of work I do, there is the chance of retaliation. Someone was angry with me, and…well, they wanted to kill me. She kidnapped me, assaulted me and forced me to do drugs." Taking a pause, he looked down and then sighed, his brow crinkling, "I'm addicted to heroin, Kyle. The reason why you couldn't get up with me was because I was in the hospital to detox and then to a rehabilitation facility. After that, I went to a sober house. I just got back today."

The news took Kyle by surprise, unable to say anything. Swallowing and looking down, Kyle tried to register everything before looking back up, "You're okay now though, right, Dad? You're not using still are you?"

"I haven't used in three months, but…it's still a struggle. I was addicted from the first fix, Kyle. I did some stupid things to get what I could. I screwed up…so much." The thought of what he'd gone through coursed through him and he shook his head as he ran his hand through his hair, "Right now, I'm okay, but I haven't been out long enough to know for sure. Calleigh's…she's been a great help to me."

Nodding in understanding, Kyle crinkled his brow, "Dad, do…do you need me to come home? I've got a leave coming up soon…"

"No, no…son, you don't have to come home. Calleigh's taking good care of me and she's exactly what I need." A small smile came and he shrugged his shoulders, "Incidentally, we both need each other. She and I…well, she's pregnant, son. You're going to have a sister."

"What?" Kyle said, surprise in his voice. Blinking, he looked around and then back at the computer, "Dad…did I just hear you right? Ms. Calleigh…and you?"

Chuckling, Horatio nodded, "Yes, we're together." Looking to Kyle, he asked, "Are you okay, son?"

Breathing out heavily, Kyle nodded slightly and looked at the screen, "Yeah…I just. Well, I thought maybe you and mom might get back together one day."

Horatio's smile faded and he exhaled heavily, wanting to be near his son to help him through this. News such as this was life altering and he saw that Kyle was holding on to something that was never going to come to pass. Clearing his throat, he searched for the words to say to help Kyle understand, "Ah…Kyle, your mother and I…we have our eyes on different goals. We want different things out of life. Besides, I don't think she loves me enough to want to be with me again."

Biting the inside of his lip, Kyle sighed and rubbed the back of his neck, "You're happy with Ms. Calleigh though, right? She'll help you?"

"Yes, I'm very happy with her and she's been so much of a help to me. She's been there when no one else has." Scratching at his eyebrow, Horatio sighed, "I asked her to marry me, Kyle. She said yes."

Raising his brow, Kyle shook his head, "Look's like I've missed a lot that's been going on there." Licking his dry lips, Kyle nodded, "I'm happy for you, dad. You deserve to be happy."

"Yes, I suppose I do." Arching a brow, he asked, "Are you sure you're okay about things?"

Smirking some, Kyle shrugged, "Dad, if I wasn't would it change things? This is about you and Ms. Calleigh…it's your decision on who you're with or not. Like you tell me, just make sure it's for the right reasons."

Astonished by his understanding, Horatio nodded and sighed heavily, "That's right. I'm glad that I was able to teach you something." Glancing at the clock, he knew that he was on limited time and he wanted to know more about what he was doing. Taking a look around the area that he could see, Horatio asked, "How are you doing there, son? Are you okay?"

"Yeah. It's pretty hot here, but, I guess that's to be expected. The guys in my platoon are pretty nice also. It's amazing how different it is here. I mean, just yesterday we helped build a school for some of the local kids."

"You're doing fine work, Kyle. I'm very proud of you." Dropping his head slightly, he then looked up to him and smiled faintly, "You're doing far better than what your old man has ever done."

Smiling some, Kyle shook his head, "No, dad…I've still got a ways to go. You…you've saved so many lives, helped so many families and placed so many criminals where they belong. Not a lot of people can say that."

Giving him the benefit of the doubt, Horatio nodded, "You may be right, Kyle, but you're doing exceptional work. Don't downplay what your role is there. You're risking your life for the benefit of others."

Giving his dad a small smile, Kyle sighed, "Yeah, I know. So uh, you said Ms. Calleigh is pregnant…when is the baby due?"

"In a month and a half. She's doing so well, she hasn't had any complications." Horatio couldn't help the pride that was in his voice and the warmth that settled in his heart as he thought about Calleigh and the baby. Smiling more, he shook his head, "I can't wait until Cerise gets here. You'll have to meet her."

"Cerise…" Kyle repeated and nodded his head, "that's a nice name, dad." Hearing his commander calling out for his unit, he frowned and looked back at the computer, "Dad, I've got to go. I'll be back on tomorrow around the same time."

"Okay, son," Horatio answered reluctantly. Hesitant to say good bye, he sighed, "Be…be careful, Kyle and take care."

"I will, dad. You do the same and tell Ms. Calleigh hi for me please." Giving him a lopsided, Kyle reached for his hat, "Bye, dad."

"See you later, son." Horatio could feel the emotion welling and then wiped at his eyes as Kyle logged off. Detaching the web camera, he then folded the laptop down. Sitting for a moment, he stared out of the window, losing himself in thought. So much had happened, and he was still trying to come to terms with his worth. He was glad that Kyle was understanding.

Going into the living room, he looked to his things and smiled, realizing now that he was here to stay.