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

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SEQUEL TO: "Legacy Of Madness"

Laying out on the back patio in her bikini under the deck umbrella Horatio had set up for them, Calleigh looked down at Cerise lying on her chest in her diaper. Smiling at the baby, Calleigh could see more and more of Horatio in there daughter everyday. Her eyes had stayed blue and her hair was a strawberry blond like Alexx had predicted. Cerise even had her father's temperament, staying quiet most of the time.

Adjusting her slightly on her chest, Calleigh laughed as she reached for a napkin and wiped the drool from Cerise mouth and her own chest. Hearing Horatio come back outside, Calleigh looked back towards the door, "Who was on the phone?"

Coming back to them, Horatio smiled and settled down, placing a hand on Cerise's back, "It was Tim. Josh Fuller's being arrested, he's going away for the middle school bombings. He was calling to let me know that it was all but done, and well, to congratulate me, but why I don't know. They did most of the work."

"Maybe, but you helped ID the bomb components and matched them up to what they found there with Josh. So, I can see why," Calleigh replied softly as her hand rested on Cerise's diapered rear. Looking down at her and seeing Cerise's big blue eyes, Calleigh smiled, "She's looking more and more like her daddy each day."

Horatio chuckled and shook his head, "I see a lot of you in her too, Calleigh. She's got the best of both of us." Horatio's hand moved from her back to her head and cupped it gently, "She's sure enjoying the rays, that's something we both love."

"Oh yeah." Watching her, Calleigh then looked to Horatio, "I was thinking of taking her down to the water later once the sun starts to go down some. I didn't want her to get too hot or burn."

"That's a good idea. I think I might join you, it is getting kind of hot. Did you put more lotion on her?"

"I did, but you might want to move the umbrella some. The sun's starting to move under here with us," she replied as she sat Cerise up on her chest and Calleigh smiled at her.

Horatio repositioned the umbrella and then looked under, "Is that okay, or do I need to move it more?"

Looking up, Calleigh then checked the area around them and smiled at him, "Perfect. Now, what would top it all off more was if you were under here with us. Or do you have things to do?"

"There's nothing more important I'd rather be doing," Horatio answered as he joined them. Pushing his glasses up more, he smiled and leaned in to kiss her, "Now this is something I definitely can get used to." Reaching his hand out, he arched his brow, "Time to give Mommy a rest, little one."

Handing Cerise over to Horatio, Calleigh smiled as she watched him with her and then reached down next to her for her glass of tea. Taking a drink, she set it back and looked back at them, "You're so good with her, Horatio…just like I knew you would be."

Horatio laughed and then nodded, "Well, she makes it so easy. Her demeanor is so…laid back. Are other newborn children like that?"

"Some are. Momma and daddy said I was pretty easy. Guess it depends on there parents and all," she said as she adjusted her sunglasses.

"Well, I suppose that means that we're going to have it easy- to a point. I was a hell raiser at one point," Horatio laughed as he held Cerise tightly. He caressed her back and sighed, "I never thought I could feel this way."

Smiling more, Calleigh rolled onto her side and watched them, "You're a natural with kids, Horatio…you have been since I've known you. You helped turn Kyle around…and now you get to help raise Cerise and any others we may have."

At the sound of her hope for the future, Horatio nodded, "Is it bad that I'm excited about that prospect? I mean, Cerise just got here and already I'm thinking ahead to more kids."

Laughing some, Calleigh shook her head, 'No, it's not…cause I've actually been thinking the same, Handsome."

Doing a double take, Horatio furrowed his brow and asked, "You're serious, aren't you? You're ready for another one?"

Smirking, Calleigh rolled onto her back and nodded, "Yeah, I think I am. I liked being pregnant…and look at the awesome reward we got for it. I would love to have another baby."

Smiling deviously, Horatio licked his lips, "So you're not adverse to the attempts."

Looking back over at him, Calleigh lifted her glasses from her eyes as her other hand moved from her collarbone, over her right breast and down her belly, "No, I welcome them actually…anytime, day or night."

"Well, that information is good to know." Hearing the minute sounds of Cerise, he glanced to Calleigh, "You've put on lotion haven't you? I wouldn't want you to get burned." Cerise moved more and he sighed, "Mom, I think Cerise is hungry."

Chuckling, Calleigh sat up and then lifted the back of her lounger. Sitting back and untying the strap around her neck, Calleigh then held her hand out for her, "Come on, sweetie, you're meals ready and waitin' for ya."

Horatio handed Cerise over and watched as Calleigh prepared herself. She did this with ease and he was astounded by her attention to detail. Continuing to watch, Horatio nodded, transfixed, "So…um…at your earliest convenience then?"

Making sure Cerise was nursing properly, Calleigh looked over at Horatio and purred, "Yes. You know, she'll probably take a nap for a couple hours after she finishes. Kyle won't be back until later…"

"Sounds like an opportune time to attend to that matter." The tenderness that he saw within her touch was alluring and he felt a sort of contentment that settled deep within him. After a moment, Horatio averted his eyes to the surf, smiling more, "You know…we still need to think about getting married. I have others who are asking me about a date."

Keeping her eye's down on Cerise as she ate, Calleigh spoke softly, "What about two weeks from Saturday? It'll give me time to get it off and to get my dress…oh, and get a caterer."

"Two weeks from Saturday sounds great to me. I'll let everyone know." Smiling, he inched closer, "I've been waiting for a long time for this."

Reaching with her free hand, Calleigh's fingers traced his chin and she smiled, "I have too, Handsome…and I'm sorry I've been so busy. I know family comes first…and I didn't put us first like I should have."

"It's okay, Calleigh. This case has had everyone going crazy. It wasn't anyone's fault." Taking her hand he kissed it, "All that matters now is that we're going to be married…and have more kids."

Smiling, Calleigh whispered, "I love the sound of that, Horatio." Moving over some on the lounger, she raised a brow to him, "Care to join us over here until she's done?"

Moving closer, he smiled, "Sure." He continued to watch her and couldn't help but think of the future with her, and smiled widely. "So…have you given any thought as to what kind of dress you're going to wear?"

Looking back down at Cerise, Calleigh then looked to him, "Yeah, I have. Something simple…I was thinking of an off-white straight dress with spaghetti straps. And, being we'll be on the beach…I was thinking it'd be easier if I went barefoot then trying to walk through the sand in heels."

Envisioning her in the dress, Horatio smirked, "I think that's a great idea. What would you say if I didn't want to wear a suit?"

Crinkling her brow some, she tilted her head a little, "What did you have in mind then?"

"I was just thinking to wear a nice white shirt and slacks, no shoes. I just think we should both be relaxed."

"I like that idea. But, what about everyone else? Do we want them dressed up and all? I know Tim was worried we'd have him in a tux and all," she snickered as she pushed back a strand of her hair.

"I want everyone to be relaxed. Everyone should be relaxed, don't you think?"

Smiling as she looked at him, Calleigh nodded, "I agree." Leaning her head to him, she gave him a kiss and whispered, "Maybe we could go to the beach house for our honeymoon."

"I think that is a great idea. Maybe Alexx can take Cerise? It will be just the two of us." Horatio readjusted himself at the thought of them alone and smiled, leaning in to her and whispering, "Just think of the things I could do to you."

Smiling more and biting her lip, Calleigh raised her brow and whispered, "And all the things I could do to you. You know, we still haven't gotten us any…toys. Maybe we should before we go down there."

Horatio nodded and ran his finger down the expanse of her body, watching it's progress, "That is …an exceptional idea. We need to do that as soon as possible."

Licking her lips, Calleigh watched his hand, "Maybe when Kyle comes home later we can get him to watch Cerise and we can go see what we can find. How's that sound?"

"It sounds like a plan." Running his finger back up, he traced it back to her collar bone before caressing her neck gently, whispering in her ear, "Maybe we can test them out later as well?"

"I was already thinking that too," she whispered as she closed her eyes. A slight shiver ran through her and Calleigh turned her head slightly to him, "I think she's asleep now. Why don't we take her upstairs to sleep and we go have some fun of our own?"

"Let me take her and you get refreshed, okay? And then…we'll find something to do." Skimming his hand over her taut stomach, he smiled more, "I want to feel you, Calleigh."

"You will, Handsome…every part of me," she whispered as she leaned to him again and gave him a kiss. When they parted, she carefully took Cerise from her breast and gave her over to Horatio. Pulling her bikini top back over her breast, she retied it and smiled at him, "Meet you in the room."

"Meet you in the room," he answered as he stood with Cerise. Throwing her a knowing look, he wiggled his brows, "Surprise me, sweetheart."

"Of course," Calleigh replied as she got her drink and then stood up. Following him back inside, Calleigh closed and locked the door as Horatio headed on upstairs with the baby. Going to the kitchen, she poured herself some more tea and got him one as well before heading up to their room.

When Calleigh reached the landing, she saw him still in Cerise's room changing her diaper. Not stopping, she went to their room and went in, using her foot to close the door behind her. Taking their drinks to the nightstand, she set them down and then began to shed her bikini. Once she was nude, she thought for a moment and then went to her drawer. Getting her handcuffs and the key, she went back to the bed. Setting the key next to their drinks, she then positioned herself in the middle of the bed and cuffed her right wrist. Lifting it to the headboard, she looped it around one of the middle post and cuffed her other.

Putting Cerise safely into her crib, he kissed her gently and stepped way. Staring for a moment longer, Horatio then made his way to his room, anxious to see what Calleigh had been up to. Opening the door, Horatio smiled as it opened slowly to reveal her handcuffed to the bed. His brow arched and he smirked, "So…surprise, surprise. I'd say you've done your job completely."

Trying to turn her head to see him, Calleigh struggled some to look back at him and get into her role for the evening, "Please sir…I haven't done anything wrong."

Closing the door behind him, he grumbled as he shook his head, arching his brow, "I beg to differ, ma'am." Tracing his finger along her hip, he eyed her slender form, his mouth practically watering for her, "I think I'm going to have to determine this for myself. You're going to have to be searched."

"Searched…but…I…I don't have anything on? There nothing to search," she replied as she tried to move from him some.

Horatio continued to move his finger along the contour of her ass cheek, and he smirked, "Ah, there are different forms of search. I'm thinking along the lines of a cavity search, though." She flinched as he began to knead her soft skin and smirked, "Do not move or there will be excessive force."

"You can't do this…" Calleigh pleaded as she tried to roll her body away from him.

"I can and I will," he responded roughly. Lifting her hips bodily, he ran a finger down to her entrance, already feeling her heat. "You're being detained, I have to make sure that you're not holding questionable items."

Squirming, Calleigh tried to look back at him, "But I'm not…I promise. I'm a good girl."

"You have to be still, miss. I will see this as resisting arrest if you do not." Horatio smirked wildly as he sank a finger deep into her sex and thrust. He could feel her body tensing and relaxing, hearing her admonish him.

Biting her lip, Calleigh dropped her head down some and faked a whimper, "Please…don't…don't hurt me. I'll…I'll do anything you want me to do. I swear I have nothing."

Horatio felt the adrenaline flood him and he thrust harder closing his eyes in pleasure. Her sex pulsated around his finger as her hips began to move more. Coming out of his stupor, Horatio growled and slapped her ass, jolting her slightly. "You're going to have to remain still ma'am."

Crying out, Calleigh nodded and lifted her head some, "I'm sorry. Please…I don't have anything…I swear to you. Please let me go. I promise I won't tell anyone."

Grimacing, Horatio reached for her long blonde hair and wove his fingers through the golden strands before pulling lightly, "You're resisting arrest. You must want punishment, ma'am." At the force of his voice he could feel himself getting harder and sneered, "You lack respect. Maybe you need to be taught?"

Falling into her role more for him, Calleigh tried to pull her head forward some, only to have it brought back again, "You can't teach me anything. I won't let you. I'll fight you if I have to."

"Defiant, aren't we?" Pulling at her hair, he thrust into her roughly and bent to her ear, "You'll learn to respect, ma'am."

Crying out again, Calleigh closed her eyes tight, wanting this to be as real as possible for him. Stilling for him, she spoke softly, "Bite me, cop."

Tugging on her hair more, Horatio pulled at her body, remembering that she was restrained and added another digit as he pushed through her. Releasing her hair, his free hand traversed her back before wrapping around her to cup her breasts roughly, tweaking and pulling at her pebbled peaks. He could still feel the defiance and sought to break her of it.

"You're going to know compliance, ma'am." He slammed his fingers into her and then turned them to tickle her spot, "If not, you'll pay the price."

Letting out a deep moan, Calleigh's eyes closed and she pushed back some against his hand. When he massaged her spot, she released a small cry of pleasure and contracted her inner muscles around his fingers. A thought came to her and she opened her eyes, "You don't have the balls to do it, cop."

"Oh really," Horatio questioned with an arched eyebrow. Pulling his fingers out of her, he straightened himself completely and stood away from her. Undressing completely, he then got on the bed and straddled her legs, lifting her hips again. Slipping his hand over his stiffened member, he then lined himself up with her entrance and slammed through her, his eyes closing at the powerful thrust. Grabbing her hair, he pulled slightly, "Don't have the balls, huh? What about now?"

Crying out at his rough entry, Calleigh's eyes closed tight as he pulled her head back. Clenching her jaw, she breathed heavily as she she became accustomed to his size. When he thrusted again, Calleigh breathed out heavily, "That's all you got?"

Incensed by her defiance, Horatio began to pound into her relentlessly, wrapping his fist around her hair. With each thrust, Horatio pulled and bit out, "You're gonna regret saying that."

Holding onto the post, Calleigh cried out with each deep thrust he made into her. She had grown to love this side of him and did all she could to encorage it from him. Slowly opening her eyes, she gasped, "I...I don't think so..."

Snickering, Horatio knew he was being baited and used his free hand to give her a swift smack on the ass, listening for her surprise cries. Watching as her skin became reddened, he smacked it again, keeping his punishing pace. Leaning over her, he deepened his penetration and growled in her ear, "I'm going to hear you scream tonight."

Moaning and grunting as he plowed into her from behind, she held tight to the post. A thin layer of sweat began to form on her as her body heated in sexual pleasure even more. When another cry left her lips, Calleigh then pushed back into him and clenched her inner muscles.

A surge of pleasure scorched through him and he gritted his teeth, slamming his hips against hers. Now more than ever did he want to dominate her, to have her whimper in submission. As much as it hurt him to stop, he slowed and pulled out of her, hearing her despondency. Covering her back, he breathed heavily, "I think you lost sight of who has what role. I'll leave you here to think about it."

"No...please...don't...don't stop..." she breathed out as she tried to turn her head some.

Applying light kisses to her neck, Horatio chuckled roughly, running his hand down her side, "It looks as if you were trying to take my role. I just wanted to give you some time to think about it. Maybe an hour or two?"

A shiver ran down her spine at his touch and Calleigh pleaded, "No, please...I'll...I'll remember...I promise. Just...don't stop."

Trailing kisses down the length of her spine, he hovered over the small of her back and smirked as he pressed a soft kiss there. Lifting her hips slowly, he cupped her sex and sought out her clit. Circling it slowly, he sighed, "And things were going so well."

Gasping in pleasure, Calleigh tried her best not to move for him, wanting him to continue where they had left off. Closing her eyes, she decided to go back into her roll and bite out, "Get your hands off me, cop!"

A wide smile inched over his face as he buried his face in her back, licking at her spine. He moved over her again and sat up, "No resisting arrest, Ma'am."

"Screw you," Calleigh bite out and pulled on the cuffs for the added effect.

Horatio positioned himself behind her again and shoved into her deeply. At this point, he wanted completion, but he wanted something more than that. Deciding to start off slowly, Horatio grabbed her hips and slammed exaggeratedly against hers, growling at the friction.

Clenching her jaw, Calleigh tried to pull away from him, only to have him slam back into her again and hold her hips tighter. When he struck her on her ass again, Calleigh jumped and cried out, knowing this would turn him on more. Struggling, she began to mock fight against him, "No...you can't..."

"Yes…I…can," Horatio bit out as he began to pick up the pace even more. He slammed brutally against her hips and gritted his teeth, pulling at her hair more, "I can…" His fingers dug into her hip and he growled more, delving deeper. Demandingly, he thrust into her body, "Say it…"

"No..." she breathed out hard, feeling her orgasm build and near.

Striking her ass harder, he bellowed, "SAY IT!" To accent his demand, he pounded into her, shaking the bed frame violently. Again he struck her when she wasn't receptive and demanded again, "SAY IT!"

Unable to take much more, Calleigh gave into his demands and choked out, "You...can..." With a few more hard thrusts, her body gave in and her orgasm began it's course through her. Screaming out his name in pure pleasure, her body shook under him as her juices lubricated her more for him.

With his target acquired Horatio immediately slowed his pace, admonishing her with continued kisses, "There ….it's going to be alright." Lovingly, Horatio kissed her skin reverently his role as aggressor diminishing quickly.

Breathing heavily as he continued to move within her, Calleigh's body continued to shake with each touch of his lips. With her eyes closed, she turned her head slightly and moaned, "Cum...Horatio..."

Her body was giving and he could feel his own release as it surfaced, the sound of her voice laced with sex pulling at him. He closed his eyes as he thrust harder, feeling her body quiver around him. In one final stroke, Horatio felt himself fall over the edge, stiffening as his seed filled her completely.

Spent, Horatio hovered over her and breathed heavily, the feeling of her slick skin coursing through his sensitive body. He stifled a shudder as he kissed her back, speaking softly, "Calleigh…are you okay?"

Taking a moment to try to regain her breath, Calleigh nodded slowly and then spoke in almost a whisper, "Y-Yeah..." Licking her dry lips, she opened her eyes, "That...that was amazing, Horatio."

Sliding out of her slowly, Horatio reached for the key on the side table and then unlocked the cuffs, one at a time and then brought her arms down slowly. Massaging her wrists, he looked to her in concern, seeing her slow movements. Fear rushed in and he furrowed his brow, "It was too much…"

"No..." she moaned as she rolled over onto her back slowly, "it wasn't. I'm fine...just...worn out." Looking up at him, she gave him a faint smile, "I enjoyed it."

Tracing his fingers down the side of her face, Horatio smiled lightly, "It was intense. I mean, what we've done before…pales in comparison." Leaning to kiss her, he could see her eyes drifting and sighed, "I've thoroughly worn you out. Are you sure, you're okay?"

Nodding, she blinked slowly and reached for his hand, "I'm okay, I promise. Just tired, that's all. Would...would you take a nap with me? Maybe when we get up we can just order out tonight."

"I like the sound of that," Horatio answered gently. Taking her wrists in hand he began to massage them and sighed with content, "You are phenomenal, do you know that?"

Another small smile formed as his hand moved gently over her wrists and Calleigh purred, "Only cause of you, Handsome. I love you so much...and I always will."

"I love you. Always." Exhaling lightly, Horatio let her wrists go and smirked, "Now, you said something about napping. Do you need anything before you do?"

"Just you with your arms around me," she replied softly as she moved closer to him and rolled onto her side with her back to him. "I want to feel you against me."

"That, I can do," Horatio responded with a wide smile. Nuzzling her blond hair, he encased her with his arms and held her closer, "There's nothing I would rather do."

Relaxing, Calleigh yawned and cuddled back more against him, her hand resting on his arm. Closing her eyes, she felt his warm breath on her scalp and relaxed even more, her body slowly giving over to itself. Even with everything they had done, it still amazed her at how he could wear her out. With that thought, she drifted off to sleep, a feeling of love and safety warming her.

Horatio stared at the door as he paced, waiting as patiently as he could. Downstairs, their friends mingled, the sound of the light music intermingling with the chatter warmed him, especially to know that they would be witnessing the best thing that ever happened to him. It had been a test in will power to go through the weeks with the knowledge that this day was coming, having to fill his days just to keep him sane. With each step, he felt his heart hammering in his chest, even more so as the door opened and Alexx slipped out.

Smirking, Horatio asked, "Is everything okay in there? Is she okay?"

Closing the door behind her, Alexx smiled as she saw how nervous Horatio was. Coming to rest infront of him, she reached up to adjust his collar some, "Calleigh is fine...nervous like you are, but fine, baby. And...she look's beautiful." Finishing, Alexx raised a brow, "I think she's ready to get the cermony going though. I think her words were...she wants to get it done and over so you two can get to the beach house."

Relief passed through him and he nodded, concurring with his soon to be wife's mind set, "Ah…yeah, I think it's time to get this show on the road. I'll go and get everyone ready." Walking away, Horatio glanced back, "Tell her I'll be waiting."

"I will...and Horatio...good luck. If anyone deserves to be happy it's you and Calleigh," Alexx replied sincerely as she gave him a smile.

"Thanks, Alexx." Turning as she entered back into the room, he made his way down the stairs to hear the discussions growing. Entering into the living room, he smiled as he acknowledged well wishes, making his way to Tim who was standing with Emma on one hand and a woman. Perplexed, Horatio arched a brow and cleared his throat as he came to them, "Ah…Speed…Hi, Emma. How are you?"

Looking up at the red head, Emma smiled brightly as she held onto her basket of rose petals, "I'm good! Where's Ms. Calleigh?"

"She's upstairs getting ready." Bending, he smiled more, placing a hand on her hair, the mass of curls flowing downward, "You are very pretty today, are you nervous?"

"Nope," she said shaking her head some, "I'm excited. Daddy said I was like a jumping bean this morning."

Tim snickered and then shook his head, winding his arm around Chastity's shoulder, "Yeah, she's been on and on about today all day long. I'm glad it's finally here." Feeling her squeeze his waist, he nodded, "Ah…I want to introduce you to someone, H. Horatio Caine, this is…my girlfriend, Chastity."

Smiling prettily, Chastity held out her hand to the older man and smiled, "Nice to finally meet you. Tim's told me alot about you."

Taking her hand, Horatio nodded, "It's nice to meet you, Chastity. So, you're the one who's got Tim smiling nowadays. It's nice to see that."

Chuckling some, Chastity then looked up at Tim and then back to Horatio, "Yeah, well, it was about time someone swept him up and settled him down."

Running a hand through his hair, Tim laughed and shook his head, "And she's definitely done that." Glancing at his watch, he asked, "So, Cal's about ready then?"

"Yeah, as a matter of fact we should all get going to the beach. Can you get everyone out there?"

Jumping up and down, Emma tugged on Tim's hand, "Can I do it, Daddy? Please?"

Laughing lightly, Chastity knelt down to Emma, "Hey Kiddo...why don't we get you into place for Ms. Calleigh."

Looking up at her dad and then to Chastity, Emma nodded, "Okay."

Tim chuckled as Chastity led Emma away, keeping his eyes on them. The family that he thought he would never have was now a reality and he couldn't be happier. Centering on Horatio, he asked, "So, nervous any? Any last doubts?"

Smiling and looking down as he placed his hands onto his hips, Horatio nodded slightly, "Slightly nervous...but no doubts. I love Calleigh and want to spend the rest of my life with her." Looking back to Tim, Horatio added, "Thank you Tim for agreeing to stand up there with me today. It means alot to me and Calleigh."

"No problem. I've been with you guys through thick and thin, why wouldn't I be there now?" Laughing he nodded, "I've got to see this through."

"I guess you do," Horatio smiled with him as everyone began to head towards the door to go out back. Taking a deep breath, he looked back up towards the stairs, "Well, I think we'd better get ourselves out there as well. Calleigh will have a field day if I see her before she comes down the asile."

"And we don't want that. Never know if she's packing or not." Following him out to the beach, he took in the scene and smirked, the two rows of seats adorned with white ribbons and wild flowers. He was taken with the ambiance and sighed, "It's really nice out here."

Nodding as he looked around, Horatio smirked, "It was Calleigh's vision. She told Harry what she wanted and well...here it is."

"She really knows what she wants and she gets it too." Coming to the edge of the aisle, he stopped and looked at their friends who were beginning to sit and smiled, "Everyone's here, it's exactly what you wanted. Well, that and Calleigh. How does it feel?"

Turning his head, Horatio took in a deep breath, "It feels great, Speed. But, I'm sure you'll be the next to take the plunge. Chastity seems like she was just what you needed."

"I'll agree on that. She's great in every way and a plus is that Emma adores her." Turning to see her behind them, he gave her a wink and a smile, "She's got me hook, line and sinker."

"That's good though. You and Emma both needed someone in your lives to be there for you both," Horatio said as he pointed towards where the priest was standing. Walking slowly, he whispered to Tim, "Speed, you do have the rings with you, right?"

Patting himself down, Tim looked to Horatio, his expression stricken, "I had them earlier today…now where did I put them?" Watching Horatio's face drop, he pulled the rings out and laughed, "Had you going for a second, didn't I?"

Raising a brow, Horatio took in a deep breath, releasing it slowly and whispering, "Watch it, Speed. Remember, you still work with Calleigh."

"You're right, I should watch my step." Coming to a stop at the priest, Tim nodded and then whispered with a smirk to Horatio, "Speak now or forever hold your peace, H."

With his own smirk, Horatio whispered back, "Want to find out if Calleigh is packing, Speed?"

"No thanks. I'd rather to live to see another birthday." After a few moments, silence descended and their attention was torn to the end of the aisle where Alexx stood. Tim hadn't even noticed that they had finally arrived and he nudged Horatio slightly, "Here we go."

Taking a deep breath as she stood at the door, Calleigh looked out to see everyone gathered down on the beach. When the music started and Emma began to walk down the asile with her flowers, Calleigh stepped out onto the patio and began to walk towards the asile's. When Alexx turned to her, she nodded and her hands clasped around the small boquet, holding it tight. As Emma reached the end, Calleigh came into everyone's view, her own eyes going to the red head waiting for her at the other end.

At the sight of her waiting at the end of the aisle, air seemed to leave his body in a rush and his heart thumped in his chest at the beauty before him. Shifting his weight, he watched as she made her way down the aisle slowly, the slight breeze caressing her long locks. A faint smile came to his lips as she came to rest beside him.

Surprising himself, he spoke, his voice but a whisper, "Hello, beautiful."

Giving him a small smile, Calleigh looked up into his blue eyes and whispered back, "Hello, Handsome."

Keeping her gaze, he took her hand and held it tightly, "Ready for this?"

"As ready as I'll ever be," she replied confidently. "What about you?"

"More than,"he answered easily. Pulling her closer, he turned his attention to the priest as he cleared his throat and began.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Horatio and Calleigh, to bear witness of their love and commitment to each other. If there is anyone present who does not see them fit to make this commitment, speak now and forever hold your peace." Pausing, the priest smiled and nodded at the silence and retained his attention to the couple, "Alright, it seems as if we're ready. Horatio, do you take Calleigh, to have and to hold, in sicknes and in health, for richer or poorer til death do you part?

Horatio nodded and answered as he turned to her, lost in her gaze, "I do."

"Excellent," the priest answered. Turning to Calleigh, he asked of her, "Calleigh, do you take Horatio to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, til death do you part?"

"I do," calleigh replied as she gazed up at Horatio, the world around them seeming to disappear.

Grasping at her hand, Horatio could feel the heat bloom within him and smiled, his emotions beginning to surface more. Blinking, he nodded and exhaled easily as his mind traveled to hours later where he would have her to himself. The smile grew and he cleared his throat lightly, shifting slightly under her hand.

Taking in their beaming smiles, the priest continued, addressing the congregation, "In an effort to symbolize their commitment, rings have become synonymous with that symbolism." Reaching out, he asked, "Rings please."

Stepping up, Tim produced the rings and then smiled at them both before stepping back. Taking the rings in hand, the priest placed them on the book, blessing them, "May this symbol remain unchanging and unbroken throughout all trials and tribulations."

Taking the rings in hand once more, he offered them, "Horatio, take this ring and repeat after me. 'I Horatio Caine, take this ring as a promise of my life to you.'"

Horatio grasped the ring and slid it on her finger easily, staring at it before looking up into her dazzling green eyes, "I, Horatio Caine take this ring as a promise of my life to you."

"And with this promise, I agree to love and cherish for as long as I live."

"And with this promise, I agree to love and cherish for as long as I live."

With a nod, he offered the remaining ring to Calleigh, "Calleigh…repeat after me, "I Calleigh Duquesne take this ring as a promise of my life to you."

Taking the ring, Calleigh then placed it at his finger and began to slip it on, a single tear falling down her cheek, "I Calleigh Duquesne take this ring as a promise of my life to you."

"And with this promise, I agree to love and cherish for as long as I live."

"And with this promise, I agree to love and cherish for as long as I live," she repeated and then gave Horatio a small smile.

With the vows taken , the priest gave a glowing smile, "And now you have promised each other your lives and love, it is with great happiness and the power vested in me through the great state of Florida that I now pronounce you man and wife. Horatio, you may kiss your bride."

Horatio smiled wildly as he brought her closer and touched his lips to hers briefly before succumbing to the desire to feel her. As the kiss deepened, he could feel her hand caress his cheek, the sensation of her touch flaming through him. At long last, he broke the kiss and smirked wickedly, whispering in her ear, "Forget everything else and let's go."

A smile formed as she moved back slightly and looked up into his eyes. Biting her lip, she nodded and whisperedd, "Let's." Taking his hand, Horatio and Calleigh began down the asile as everyone clapped and cheered them. Not stopping, they headed towards the house and she spoke softly, "Alexx has all of Cerise's things right? The extra breast milk and the formula?"

"She has everything," Horatio responded as he walked with her. They picked up the pace past everyone and smiled, "I'll call them from the car to thank them for coming."

Snickering, Calleigh glanced back at everyone seeing them slowly beginning to mingle with each other again, "You know Alexx is gonna kill us, right?"

"Yes, but it's well worth it, don't you think?" His hand drifted over her hip and then to the small of her back, leaning into her, "The thought of me and you alone makes it very worth it, Mrs. Caine."

"Mr. Caine...are you needing some release?" Calleigh asked with a knowing smile.

Caressing the material of the dress more, Horatio chuckled throatily as his hand drifted further, "What was your first guess?"

Smirking as they headed inside the house, Calleigh slipped her arm around him, "Oh, the tone of your voice is a dead give away."

"I'm not going to deny that I want to spend every waking second inside of you, it would be pointless." Reluctantly he parted from her and then shook his head, "I only need five minutes to grab our bags and then we're out the door, okay?"

"Well you'd better hurry before everyone starts coming in," Calleigh said as she looked back out towards the beach.

Matching her gaze, he smirked, "In and out, I promise. Meet me at the door,Cal. If we get caught, we'll never get away."

"Okay." Going for her purse and keys as Horatio went to get there luggage, Calleigh took in a deep breath as the sunlight of the house caught the shiny gold band he'd placed on her finger. Smiling, she sighed and then got back at it, gathering his sunglasses and shoes.

Bounding up the stairs, Horatio went into the nursery to check on last minute details, emerging with a bag and then going to their room. Snatching up the two bags, he then headed back downstairs, placing the baby's bag down. Looking toward the door, he smiled and glanced back, happy to see that no one had come up. Approaching her, he nodded, "After you, Ma'am."

Snickering some, Calleigh opened the door for them and went out, holding the storm door for him. When he passed, she closed it back and headed towards the car, "Think Alexx will get the hint with the bag being left there?"

"I think so," Horatio answered back as he disengaged the locks, "everything's packed, Alexx knows where the bottles and formula are in the kitchen- all she has to do is grab the bag." Talking about the baby bag caused Horatio to stop and then look to Calleigh as she went to the passenger's side and waited as he stood. Shaking his head, he sighed, "Calleigh…we didn't say good bye to Cerise…"

Giving him a small smile, Calleigh nodded and tilted her head, "We can, Horatio. Or, we can call Alexx later and tell Cerise over the phone. It's your choice."

Stepping away from the car, he ran his hand through his hair, feeling the ring catching on a few strands, "I've gotta see her before we go, Calleigh. It will only take a minute or two. Then we can go."

Closing her door back, Calleigh went around to him and slipped her arms around his waist, "I agree, Handsome. Come on, I'm sure Alexx will understand."

His smile came and he sighed, "I promise, I just need to see her and then we're gone." Moving slowly, he looked to see Alexx coming to the door and smiled, "I guess she figured it out."

Walking with him back up to the door, Calleigh smiled as Alexx opened the door and slipped out with Cerise, "Hey Alexx..."

"See, sweetie, I told you they were trying to slip away and forgot to say there goodbye's," Alexx said as she handed over Cerise to Horatio. Smirking, she crossed her arms over her chest, "Didn't work did it?"

"No. I just felt like something was missing," Horatio said as he looked to Cerise. Her blue eyes sparkled as she stared at him, reaching for his face. Giving her a kiss, he hugged her, "I couldn't leave without saying good bye to her."

Watching the two of them, Alexx then looked to Calleigh, "I'll be sure to thank everyone for you guys. Kyle is going to be staying here, right?"

"Yeah. And we'll have our cell's if there are any problems," Calleigh said as she reached up and cupped the back of Cerise's head.

"We'll give you a call to let you know we got there okay." Rubbing her back, Horatio looked down at Cerise, "We're not going to be gone a long time, sweetheart." Pulling her close, he closed his eyes and savored the moment, feeling her little hands grabbing at him. When he opened his eyes, he looked to Calleigh, "Want to say bye, Mom?"

Putting her hands up, Calleigh smiled brightly as Horatio handed Cerise off to her. Giving the baby a kiss on the cheek, she whispered to her, "You be good for Alexx now...just like you do when we're at work." Giving her one last hug and kiss, Calleigh then handed her to Alexx and sighed, "Uh...there's extra breast milk in the fridge, oh and I put some infant cereal in her bag also to mix in with the formula..."

"Yes, I remember when you told me earlier." Waving them away, Alexx snickered, "Go, Cerise is going to be just fine. You two enjoy yourselves."

Horatio took a step back and sighed, watching as Alexx began to turn for the house. Calling out to her, he smiled, "Thanks, Alexx! Call us if you need us."

When Alexx waved back to them, Calleigh took Horatio's hand and sighed, "Think we'll make it a week without seeing her?"

"I don't know…I'm going to make the best of it." Squeezing her hand he smiled, "Would you be upset if we cut out a day earlier?"

"No," she smiled as leaned up to him, giving him a kiss. "But, for now, let's get on the road. I want to spend some time with my husband now."

"And I'm more than ready to spend time with my wife." Returning her kiss, Horatio let her go, "Let's get going." Getting into the car, he waited for her and then started it. Grabbing her hand, he turned to her with a genuine smile, "Ready?"

Giving his hand a squeeze, Calleigh nodded, "Ready, very willing and most certainly able."

"Good, because I plan on making the best of that, as much as I can." Taking off down the road, Horatio continued to hold her hand, his thoughts already at their destination.