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

"A dark unfathomed tide, Of interminable pride- A mystery, and a dream, Should my early life seem; I say that dream was fraught, With a wild and waking thought, Of beings that have been, Which my spirit hath not seen, Had I let them pass me by, With a dreaming eye!"

From "Imitation" by Edgar Allan Poe

Sipping on her glass of wine as she watched Horatio place a DVD into the player, Calleigh smiled as she tucked her legs up under her. After spending what time they could at the lab working on the files and making a list of probable suspects, Tim had brought Calleigh back to his place and as promised fixed her and Horatio dinner as she braided Emma's hair for her.

Her eyes followed the red head as he came back over, sitting back down beside her in the corner of the couch. Once he was comfortable, she snuggled up next to him with her glass. Taking another sip, she purred, "I think this has become my favorite wine now. It's wonderful."

Horatio smiled and nodded, "I'm glad you like it. It's just the right thing when you need to unwind from the day." Because he had to go back to work the next day, he had only one glass with dinner and watched as Calleigh refilled her glass twice. He liked the relaxed look that she had now, it being a sharp contrast to the anxiety that she had held while at the lab. Wrapping his arms around her tighter, he sighed, "It feels good to relax with you."

"I'm just glad you could. I was worried I wouldn't be able to see you for awhile." Reaching up and moving a strand of his hair from his forehead, she then looked into his eyes, "It was nice of Tim to let us have his place for the night…and fixing us a wonderful meal."

"Yeah, I'll have to repay him some how. I didn't know he could cook like that." Chuckling, he stroked her shoulder and shook his head, "He's being very generous, he must really care for you."

"You're his friend also, Horatio…he did it for us," Calleigh replied softly. Leaning over, she sat her glass down and moved back, placing her hand onto his chest. Leaning to him, she whispered, "Just remember though, you're the man I love."

Horatio smiled and nodded, "I'm sure you'll never allow me to forget it, which isn't a bad thing." He grasped her hand and squeezed it, "I couldn't think of a better way to spend an evening, well…I can, but perhaps that will come later."

Smirking, Calleigh leaned in, kissing him, "Well, you did bring me some nice things I can wear for you later if you want."

"I would like that, very much. And then maybe I can peel them off of you." He grinned mischievously and arched a brow, "But first, I do believe we have a movie to watch. Unless you want to do something else…"

"We can watch…and see where things go from there. How about that?" she asked and then kissed him again. Letting the kiss linger, she then pulled back and smiled, "I do want to know what happened after Tim and I left though. Was Jesse and the others able to find out anything?"

Staring at her shirt, he sighed heavily, "Not much of anything yet. I didn't get a call, so there was nothing to trace. But I did get a list of all the TA's that Larken had throughout the years. A couple of names keep repeating, so tomorrow, I'm going to start with them."

"I wish I could help you more. I hate sitting on the sidelines." Turning some, she laid her head onto his shoulder, "Maybe soon Doctor Macy will clear me."

"Maybe, but we want to be sure, Calleigh. When you come back, I'll need you at a hundred percent." Lightly skimming her shoulder, he smiled, "There's nothing stopping you when you're at your best, Calleigh. That's what I want when you return."

"You'd get that no matter what," Calleigh replied as she wrapped her arm around his waist. Smiling, she sighed, "Can I work from here? Maybe doing research or something?

"I'll see what I can smuggle out, maybe after tomorrow, we can compare our notes and hopefully find a connection." Allowing himself to relax, he rubbed his eyes and exhaled heavily. The interviews at the university had proven to be somewhat successful, but he realized that he still had a lot more canvassing to do. Trying to forget, he nodded towards the television, "Alright, enough about that, let's get to this movie."

Moving and getting the remote, Calleigh started it and laid back against Horatio again. Letting her hand rest on his chest, her fingers played with the button on his shirt, undoing it and letting her fingers play in the light dusting of hair there. Keeping her eyes on the TV as the credits started, her hand moved to the next button, undoing it as well.

Barely paying attention to the television, Horatio smirked as his own hands began to travel the expanse of her body. As he shifted, he could feel the pooling of his arousal and exhaled lightly. Even as he paid no attention, his eyes steadied on the screen, "You're proving to be a nice distraction."

Smiling and keeping her eyes on the screen, her hand continued to move, taking each button one at a time. Then she came to his pants, her hand moved back up his chest, his chest hair tickling her fingers as they moved. Adjusting herself some, she then moved her leg, wrapping it around his and sighed, "Did you want me to stop?"

"Not in the least bit." He loved the way she had wrapped herself around him, her heat permeating every inch of him. He smiled as his hand rested on her hip and ran lazy concentric circles through the material of the t shirt, feeling himself getting lost in her presence. Arching a brow, he admitted, "Although, the more you do this, the more inclined I am to forget this movie."

"Really?" she asked and then lifted her head and began to kiss the exposed skin of his chest.

The feel of his hands on her excited her and Calleigh decided to up the ante. Tracing a path with her tongue, she then went back, placing soft kisses over the area and slowly slid one hand down his belly. Reaching the material of his pants, her hand slid over it, coming to his covered erection and rubbed it through the material.

"Calleigh," Horatio moaned as she continued to stroke him, his eyes sliding shut. Maneuvering his body, his hand stopped moving on her hip to grip it, his teeth clenched. The pleasure that suffused through him caused him to moan again and he opened his eyes to look at her, her own sights steady on her actions. Her bitten lip and her eyes wide with a lustful hunger made Horatio harder and he thrust his hips upward into her grasp.

"Calleigh," he spoke, his voice thick with lust and warning, "Calleigh, we…the…movie."

Lifting her sights up to him, she continued to rub him and whispered as she gave him a squeeze, "Are you sure you want me to stop, Handsome?"

Without warning, Horatio toppled her, bringing her to her back and hovering above her, the intent clear. With a wicked smirk, he edged himself between her legs and dipped to her ear, whispering as he nipped at the supple flesh, "Does this answer your question?"

Smiling, Calleigh arms wrapped around him, "I think it does." Closing her eyes as his body settled over hers, she let out a small moan as his lips moved over her neck. Biting her lip, Calleigh began to get lost in his touch, her body awakening with sexual desire.

Horatio moved his hips slightly as he continued to kiss her, his body beginning to react to her. The scent of her assaulted him, and he feasted on her skin as if he couldn't get enough. Moving his hands down towards the bottom of the shirt, he captured the hem and tugged it up, slipping his hand under it. Skittering his fingertips against her skin, he could feel her react, her muscles jumping. Coming to the swell of her breast, he caressed it's roundness with a finger and whispered as he tantalized the nipple with a slow touch, "This has to come off."

Nodding slightly, Calleigh waited as he sat up some and then pulled the shirt up and off, letting it drop to the floor. Smirking and cocking a brow as she laid back, she glanced down at the lace bra and then back up to him, "Want to do the honors?"

Attempting to maintain a sense of decorum, Horatio reached to bring her up, holding her against his body. He kissed her shoulder and then trailed towards the crook of her neck as his fingers moved deftly to the snaps, taking them one by one. Once he had the snaps undone, he pushed her away slowly, taking the material in his hands. Looking to Calleigh as he held the lacy material by the strap, he smirked, "As pretty as this is, I'm glad it's gone." Tossing it aside, he advanced on her like a predator stalking it's prey, his eyes hooding over with intent. He was hungry for her and he licked his lips as she came to rest on her back, her aroused nipples straining towards him.

Smiling as she looked up at him, Calleigh's hand went to her breasts, pushing them together as her fingers ran over her nipples, "See anything you want, Lieutenant?"

"A lot, actually." Dipping, he took one of her breast just as she released it and licked around the sensitive flesh, taking great care to avoid the hardening bud. The sound of her breath hitching caused Horatio to smile and he got closer to her nipple, circling it slowly as the pleasure flushed into his crotch. Flexing his hips, he groaned as her fingers wove through his copper strands and grasped forcibly in the attempt to lead him in the direction she wanted him to go. Finally succumbing, he latched on and suckled her, alternating in between bites and forceful suckles, determined to wring her lustful desires from her.

Releasing a deep moan, she pushed her chest up to him, wanting more. Holding his head to her, she began to pant lightly, feeling herself becoming wetter between her legs. Biting her lip, she then cried out in pleasure as he bit down on her nipple and then pulled, his teeth scraping at the sensitive skin. Pushing her head back into the cushion, she breathed out, "Fuck yes, Horatio…yes…"

Grinding his hips against her he growled against her skin, attacking it's mate with the same fervor. With his hands free, he took her arms and held them above her head as he ravaged her breast, suckling and biting hard. The passion clawed at him and he pressed into her body even more, hearing her whimpering in pleasure.

With her hands above her head, Calleigh was powerless against his advances on her willing body. Her breathing increased and another cry fell from her lips as he worked over her breasts. Getting an idea, she panted, "Handcuff…me…Horatio…dominate me…"

Reluctant to leave her, he peeled himself away from her and stared down at her, his arousal evident. Moving completely away from her, he went to where he'd left his firearm and his badge, moving the jacket to reveal a pair of gleaming hand cuffs, his smile growing more and more devious. Searching the room, he arched a brow and chuckled knowingly, "I suppose we're going to move this to another location, I'd hate to break something in here."

Getting up off the couch, Calleigh walked slowly over to him, her hands running over his chest when she reached him. Looking up into his eyes, she tilted her head, "What about the bedroom then?" Smiling, she turned herself away from him, and moved both hands behind her, her fingers tracing the outline of his cock through his pants, "Or we can continue in here."

Her touch was nearly his undoing as he closed his eyes slowly, relishing the feel of her caress. Taking a moment to get himself he shook himself out of his momentary stupor and groaned as he took her wrists in hand roughly. Maneuvering them upwards, he slapped the bracelets on as he sneered, "For the moment, we'll be fine here. Now…I think you said something about being dominated." Pushing her against the wall, he whispered into her ear as he covered her back with him, his hands now running over her uncovered skin, "I think we need to evaluate your behavior."

Pushing her ass into him and swaying her hips, she smirked, "And what do you think about this behavior?"

Pressing his hardening member into her, he spoke, his voice dark with lust, "I think it needs to be …" Pausing to take the pretty panties in hand, he pulled them down roughly, allowing his hands to knead into her perfectly rounded globes, "dealt with." Kicking her legs open, he made a trail to her front, cupping her sex as his free hand grasped her breast. Tweaking the nipple, he parted her nether lips and searched through the now slickened walls of her sex for her clit, licking and nipping his way around her neck.

Letting her head lean to the side, her eyes closed as she began to pant more. Using her fingers, she gripped his cock, squeezing. Releasing a moan when he pinched her clit, her body shivered with desire. Wanting more, Calleigh began to move her body, "What…if…I resist?"

Horatio pressed himself against her, continuing his effective assault on her body and whispered wickedly into her skin just before he took it in between his lips, "I'd have to charge you with resisting. That carries a stiff punishment." To emphasize his point, Horatio thrust his hardened member into her ass as he latched on to her skin. He sucked it hard as he circled her clit quicker, feeling the moisture build even more. He desired to taste her, but that would come later, for now, he needed to have her just where he wanted her.

Crying out in pleasure, Calleigh's body quaked under his assault. Biting her lip, she opened her eyes, her hands moving over his cock once again. Finding his zipper, she slowly inched it down, wanting to feel his cock in her hands. He could feel her advancements and stepped out of her reach, as he released her flesh. Popping her mound, he chastised her, "No."

Jumping and then smirking at the feel of his hand disciplining her, Calleigh bit her lip, trying to reach again for him, wanting more of his pleasurable punishment. Glancing over her shoulder at him, she raised a brow, "You know you want me to stroke you, Lieutenant…make you cum all over my ass. Give in, Lieutenant, you know you want to."

Popping her again, he thundered, "No." Even as he chastised her, he could feel the growing desires to have her stroke him to completion. Fighting against the enormous pleasure, he gritted his teeth, the efforts keeping him in control of himself, "Not until I say."

Meeting his gaze, she smiled, teasing him more, "You know you cannot resist my body. You want to feel your cock pounding into me, making me scream. Come on, Lieutenant, tell me if I'm wrong."

Circling harder, he bit out, "You're right, I want your body like I've never wanted anything else before, but we are going to learn…some…patience." His erection probed her ass and he shuddered, almost losing his control. Pulling at her nipple, he tweaked it once more before releasing it. Just as he released it, he slipped two digits into her entrance and thrust, rocking his body against hers, "You'll be rewarded, but for right now, it's about discipline."

Moaning loudly, her eyes slid closed as her head lulled back, loving the pleasure he was giving her. Biting her lip, Calleigh moaned again, her hips barely able to move, and squeezing his fingers with her inner muscles. Feeling wicked, she panted, "Pleasurable…discipline…very nice…Lieutenant…"

Concentrating on pushing her to the edge, he slammed his fingers back into her pulsating sex, wanting dearly to sink his hardened length deep into her. Adding another finger, he thrust hard and groaned as he slapped her ass.

Groaning in pleasure with him, Calleigh was lost in him, everything else seeming millions of miles away from them. She'd never experienced this type of passion with anyone before as she was rapidly becoming addicted to it. Squeezing her eyes shut, her abdomen quivered as she felt her body preparing for release. Crying out again, she then breathed heavily, "Horatio…gonna…cum…"

Pounding into her, he circled her clit with his other hand, commanding in a dark tone, "Come, Calleigh. Let go." The pace became frantic and suddenly, he needed to have her hand on his erect member. Thrusting his body forward, he grimaced as her ass made contact, glancing off of it. "Dammit… Cal!"

His stern tone along with his hands pushed Calleigh over the edge, her orgasm ripping through her body. Crying out, her body quivered as wave after wave of her orgasm rippled through her. Breathing hard and moaning, her legs trembled, threatening to give out. With his body holding her up against the wall she continued to shake as her orgasm finally began to subside.

As her body calmed, Horatio slipped his fingers out of her and exhaled lightly, bringing his fingers to his lips. Tasting her, he groaned and then rocked his body against hers again, feeling her shudder, "You taste wonderful." Allowing his hand to travel down in front of her again, he dipped his fingers and smiled deviously, returning them to his lips again. "I can't seem to get enough of you."

Slowly opening her eyes, Calleigh leaned her head back against him and breathed heavily, "Then…maybe you need…dessert then…"

"I agree," he replied as he released her completely. Turning her around, his gaze raked over her body, her nipples standing proudly. Her color was flushed and her eyes were heavy with desire. As her chest heaved, he couldn't help but watch, his eyes drawn to her tightening peaks. Licking his lips, he stepped up and caressed her face as he whispered, "There's so much I want to do to you, Calleigh."

With her hands still bound behind her, Calleigh nodded and whispered breathlessly, "I'm all yours for the taking, Lieutenant. Do with me what you want."

Horatio searched her eyes and saw the complete desire there, his heart hammering inside his chest. Moving swiftly, he lifted her into his arms, staring at her. Without any words, he captured her lips possessively as he started moving blindly. By some miracle, he found a room and opened his eyes as he released her lips, hoping that he'd chosen wisely. Satisfied that the motif was of an adult nature, he walked her to the bed and let her down easily, unable to break his gaze. Her body was glorious and even more so with her bound, showing herself for his pleasure. Arching his brow, he trailed his finger from her calf to her thigh and smirked, "You look mouth watering like this. We should do this more often."

Smiling, Calleigh licked her lips, her eyes holding his, "Maybe we should see about getting us some more things to play with then." Opening her legs a little more, she blinked slowly, "Think of all the fun we could have then."

"The fun," he whispered as he broke his gaze with her to stare at the sight she was providing him. Rubbing his face roughly, he smiled and then inched forward, "I'm sure we'd have the time of our lives."

Deciding to rile him up again, Calleigh rolled onto her side and sat up, "So, Lieutenant, you've got me cuffed, and even searched me…now what do you think you're going to do to me?"

Unbuttoning his trousers, Horatio narrowed his brows and intoned calmly, "You're just going to have to wait and see now aren't you?" Starting to pull his pants down, he snickered, "I would love for you to do this for me, but you're a bit tied up right now."

"I could always get the key and remedy that," Calleigh replied as she made a move to get up off the bed, only to be stopped by him. Looking up with a smirk, she cocked a brow, "What's the matter, Lieutenant? Can't keep your suspect under control?"

Horatio grinned mischievously as he pushed her back onto the bed and spread her legs, kneeling. Arching his brow, he began to trail his fingers up the sides of her thighs and stopped short of entering her. Slowly, he kissed his way up the way his fingers had gone, taking in her delicious scent. Nuzzling her patch, he looked up at her and smirked, "I think I have everything under control."

Looking down at him, Calleigh watched as his head dipped back down. Closing her eyes and letting her head fall back onto the pillow, she moaned softly as his tongue lapped up her slit, collecting her moisture. Opening her legs for him more, she let her knees fall to the side, exposing herself fully to him. Her lips parted when his tongue found her clit and a soft moan fell from her lips as she pushed her hips up, wanting more.

Saturated with her, he pushed further, holding her legs out more. He devoured her hungrily, lapping at her folds even as his own arousal surged forth. Humming against her clit, he could feel her body shifting under his tongue, the feeling of her essence filling his mouth creating a frenzy like nothing he'd ever experienced before. It was true that he'd become addicted to her, this just solidified that notion.

Flicking his tongue over her hardened clit, he heard her moan louder and smiled at the reaction, lapping as if his thirst couldn't be quenched. Even when she began whimpering in unabashed pleasure, he continued his gentle assault, tracing his tongue from her clit to her entrance. Lifting slightly, he licked his lips and then slipped two fingers in quickly before leaning down again. Moving his fingers, he allowed his tongue to take their place and began to slowly thrust into her with his pointed tongue.

Her chest rose and fell with each breath, her hands gripping at the covers under her. The more he took of her, the more she wanted to give him. When the tingling in her abdomen began again, Calleigh know it would be long before her orgasm moved through her. Gasping as his fingers pinched her clit, she moaned loudly, "H-Horatio…make…make me…cum…"

At her request, Horatio lifted and wordlessly began his assault, flicking at her clit relentlessly as he used his fingers to fill her. Thrusting deeply, he heard her response to his discovery of her spot. Exploiting his new found weapon, he pounded into her again and again, her body beginning to shudder. Never relinquishing once, Horatio could taste her essence as it began to flow, the clenching of her muscled walls signaling the oncoming of her blissful release.

Breathing through clenched teeth, Calleigh suddenly cried out, her body arching up as her orgasm hit. Bucking up and down with her hips, ripples of pleasure surged through her as her body expelled itself to him. Lifting her hips high off the bed, she cried out again as he massaged her spot and his tongue teased her, making her orgasm more intense.

Wanting to hear more of her voice, he continued, pushing through her orgasm. Reluctant to leave her luscious body, he slowed his pace, lingering. When he could feel her coming down completely, he parted from her slowly, licking from her mound to the valley of her breasts, lifting his eyes to see her in the throes of her afterglow.

Nipping his way upwards to her neck, he latched on and sucked forcibly, releasing her skin with a pop. Whispering, he smiled, "You said something about controlling my suspect?"

Breathing heavy, Calleigh slowly opened her eyes, a smile forming and slowly nodded, "I did…you have great control with your mouth and tongue Lieutenant…but…what about other parts of your body?" Feeling his erect cock on resting on her thigh, she smirked, "What about that loaded gun of yours? Or is that just for show?"

"It's not just for show, it performs very well." Kissing his way along her jaw line, he couldn't help himself, his hands palming her breasts. Speaking softly, he caressed them, "You'll come to find that I perform very well."

"Really?" she asked as she moaned softly. "I think you…you might need a performance evaluation then?"

"Perhaps," he answered as he took his member in hand. Throughout all of his actions, it had remained hard, the desire welling deeply within him. Centering himself, he released his final hold on her breast and opened her legs to receive him. Pressing forward, Horatio seated himself deep within her body, gasping at the feel of her surrounding him. Flexing his hips somewhat, his head lulled and he groaned, wanting to take this as slow as possible.

Gasping as he filled her, Calleigh's eyes slid shut, relishing the feel of him. Never before had she had a man fill her the way he did, satisfying her like she's never been satisfied. Looking back up at him through hooded eyes, Calleigh whispered to him, "I love you, Horatio…I love you…"

"I love you," he retorted as he slowly thrust in and out of her. Stroking deeply, he leaned down to capture her lips, the thrill of taking her so methodically coursing through him. There were times that he felt the need to take her roughly, quickly, but tonight, he felt the need to maintain a slow pace. The day had been nerve wracking as it was and he felt as if he'd been the one to blame for her anxiety. It was only fair that he soothed her fears away the only way he knew how, with his love.

Adjusting her hands slightly behind her back, Calleigh wrapped her legs around him, needing to feel him more. They stared into each others eyes, both lost in the pleasure they were sharing together. When he leaned down, kissing her again, she moaned softly into his mouth, the slow and gentle pace welcome. He was totally lost in her, the feel of her body enveloped around him, the flickering of her tongue against his pulling at his inner reserves. The tenderness that they were sharing with each other touched him deeply, and he knew from this moment, he was in love with her. He would be forever lost for her, his heart would only beat for her.

His long strokes caressed her and he was rewarded with the sounds of her voice, bathed in ecstasy. Deepening his thrusts, he felt her body quiver around him and in turn, it sent a surge of energy through him leading to the build up of his own release. He could only admonish her through minute groans and whispers of her name as he delved deeper, questing for his completion.

Feeling through his movements how close he was, Calleigh squeezed her inner muscles around him, pulling a groan from deep within him. When he shifted slightly, Horatio began to hit her spot causing Calleigh to gasp and cry out in pleasure. Feeling her own body nearing another orgasm, Calleigh opened her eyes, whispering to him, "Come with me, Horatio…cum with…me…"

The sound of need in her voice pulled at him and he felt himself increasing his strokes and going deeper. Quickly changing the tempo, Horatio began to plunge inside of her running against the clenching of her muscled walls. The friction drove him out of his mind and he found himself succumbing to a break neck pace, his body stiffening. As his release flowed through him, he called her name, feeling her completion as well. With heaving breaths, he came to rest over her, holding his weight above her, his eyes closed tightly. The way she loved him was unfathomable to him and even as the glow of their lovemaking settled over them, he struggled slightly with his worth.

Unable to hold him, Calleigh wrapped her legs around him the best she could, keeping him where his was. Breathing heavily, she slowly opened her eyes to find his head down, unable to see his eyes. Swallowing hard, she whispered his name lightly, "Horatio…"

Her voice brought him back and he slowly relinquished his hold on her, unable to look at her. At his best moments, he didn't believe that he deserved someone as loving and consuming as she was to him. Moving to her side, he took a deep breath and then moved to get up, leaving her silently. Retrieving his cuff keys from his jacket, he returned to her and turned her over, taking the cuffs off, he then massaged her arms, the silence cloaking them completely.

Unsure of what was wrong with him, Calleigh decided not to push him to see if he'd open up to her. After finishing her arms, she rolled onto her back, watching him and seeing a far off look in his eyes. Moments passed and Calleigh finally couldn't take anymore. Turning her body on it's side towards him, she reached over, moving a strand of his hair with her fingers, "What's the matter, Horatio?"

Horatio looked to her and then sighed, his shoulders heaving with the action. He could feel the slight despair rising and he shook his head, "You are amazing, Calleigh. The way you love… It's unimaginable. I don't deserve the love you've given me."

Tracing her fingers to his chin, she lifted it, now able to look into his eyes, "Horatio, you do deserve it. You deserve it and so much more." Moving closer to him, her hand rubbed his arm, "If I didn't think you deserved my love, I wouldn't have let you into my life."

"I know," he allowed as he searched her eyes. A small smile came and he shook his head, "I have done so many things wrong- wasted so much time. I should've seen what you meant to me years ago, Calleigh."

"You have me now, Horatio…and I'm not planning on letting you go," she smiled as she spoke softly. "I love you too much to let you go."

"I love you." Turning to her fully, he sighed, "I didn't mean to bring the moment down."

Shaking her head, Calleigh cupped his cheek, "You didn't, Handsome." Leaning to him, she kissed, letting it linger before pulling back, "I am glad though that we found each other finally…after all these years."

"I'm glad that it's not too late. I couldn't miss out on this." Reaching up to move her hair from her eyes, his smile widened and he leaned to kiss her, caressing her cheek lovingly, "I can't love anyone more than I love you, Calleigh." Moving closer, he pulled her closer into his arms and stared at into the darkness, his brow crinkling, "Uh…Calleigh, are we in Speed's room?"

Furrowing her brow, Calleigh lifted her head and looked around. Starting to laugh, she looked back at him, "Yeah, we are."

Horatio laughed softly, moving his hand to take hers. Arching a brow, he squeezed, "Let's keep this one between you and me. I don't think Speed needs to know we went at it on top of his bed." The faint sounds of a phone ringing brought him out of his pleasured state and he looked to Calleigh as he started to move, "I hope this isn't the lab calling me back in. I rather would want to stay here tonight with you."

"If it's not the lab then don't answer it. Let your voice mail get it," Calleigh said as she sat up, watching him.

"I have to see who it is, at least." Getting up, he moved to his pants, searching the pockets until he found the phone. Finally putting his hand on it, he looked to it briefly and flipped it up, "Caine."

Smiling as he answered, a brow was raised as their drink was took in hand, "Well, well, Lieutenant, I see you still haven't found me."

Taking a quick glance at Calleigh, Horatio turned away from her and frowned, "Not finished yet, friend. I do take issue with your timing, you could've called earlier and we could've talked longer."

Smirking, they took a drink and sighed, "Aw, what's the matter, did I catch you with your pants down, Lieutenant Caine. Fucking the pretty blonde again…or is it some other poor soul tonight?"

His blood ran cold as he scratched his head, "What exactly are you after?" Catching the tone, he shook his head and turned his back to her completely. "I don't even know your name, but you know so much about me."

"Call me Poe if you want, Lieutenant. But, I'm after your blood…and I never loose. Pity you won't be able to entertain that little blond anymore soon. Maybe I'll just take over for you, how does that sound?"

"You will not get that far. Do not call me again." Flipping the phone down he took a deep breath and then released it. Returning to her, he sighed, "Wrong number."

Raising a brow, Calleigh shook her head, "Don't lie to me, Horatio. You wouldn't have been on that long if it was."

Horatio looked to her and shook his head, "It's nothing, Cal. I guess this person's really interested in my life, they just called to see what I was doing." The new information garnered bothered him slightly, and he wasn't going to disclose this to Calleigh, but at least he knew, for the most part she was out of danger. "It was just the basics."

"Then why say it was a wrong number?" she asked, a little upset that he'd try to lie to her. "Why not just come right out and say it was the caller? I am a big girl, Horatio…I can handle the truth you know." Getting up off the bed, she shook her head, heading for the door.

Countering her, he grabbed her arm and pulled her back, shaking his head, "I didn't want you to get even more upset, Cal. We've just had an amazing night…I didn't want to bring that down."

Pulling her arm from him, she breathed out, "So you'd rather lie to me then? Makes me wonder what else you'd lie about then." Walking out the room, she went back to the living room, collecting up her clothes. Clenching her jaw, she began to dress as he came back in.

Grabbing his trousers, Horatio followed, only to see her dressing. In his efforts to safe guard her, he'd made her upset and now their tranquil moment was fast becoming a thing of the past. He watched her snatch on her clothing angrily and cast his eyes downward, not wanting to do this, "They don't want you, Calleigh. They want me…dead."

"If they don't want me then why do you have me hiding out then? You don't think I can protect myself…or you for that matter?" she asked, her temper rising more.

"Calleigh, if you would just stop and listen…They threatened your life, I was only using this as a preventive measure. And now, with that phone call tonight, I find that they are after my blood. They want me dead, Calleigh, not you." Seeing that he wasn't getting anywhere, he felt his own temper rising and threw his hands up, "I thought I was protecting you, but apparently, I'm not." Grabbing his disregarded shirt, he snatched it on. "I'll call Tim to see if he can get you home. It's obvious that you don't want to be around me."

"Do what you want. It's obvious to me you don't trust me." Heading to the kitchen, she went to the refrigerator and got a bottle of water. Taking it back with her, she passed him, heading for her room. Stopping, she turned back, looking at him, "Maybe it's best that we just don't see each other anymore."

Stunned into silence, Horatio glanced away and nodded, "Maybe it is best. I'll…uh, I'll leave and you won't have to worry about me bothering you anymore." He walked over to gather his things and pulled his jacket on, keeping his eyes on her form, "I apologize for everything, I guess I was right, I don't deserve to have you."

Not saying a word, Calleigh turned from him, going to her room and slamming the door close behind her. Locking it, she turned, leaning back against the door as tears began to roll down her cheeks. It killed her to have to do this, but she knew she could never be with anyone that didn't trust her fully. Sliding down the door, she sat on the floor and a small sob fell from her lips as she covered here eyes, and her heart broke once again.

The silence swallowed him and taking one last look, he made his way to the door. Quietly slipping out of the door, he made sure that it was locked and then closed it tightly. As he began to walk down the darkened corridor, he felt his phone vibrating and ringing, the sound muffled. Fishing it out, he flipped it open as he walked, his voice strained, "Caine."

Raising a brow and smirking, a soft laugh followed, "My, my, Lieutenant…did I catch you mid stoke now? Or are you looking for another victim of yours already?"

Growing irritable by the second, Horatio glowered, "Haven't had enough fun yet? Why don't you make it a night, reveal who you are." He picked up his pace as he neared the elevators but deciding at the last moment to take the stairs instead, "If you want me, why don't you come and get me?"

"Oh I rather like seeing you hot under the collar, Lieutenant." Taking a drag off their cigarette, smoke filled the air around them, "Adds a little more fun to the mix if I say so myself."

Disliked being toyed with, Horatio growled, "Either get on with it or leave me alone. I'm not interested in playing your games." Coming down the final flight of stairs, Horatio cringed at the way the night had ended and shook his head, spotting the door leading into the lobby. Bursting through it, he offered, "Make up your mind and then let me know." Hanging up forcibly, Horatio set a blistering pace out of the lobby and into the Miami night, unsure of where to go from here.