Heyy guys!! I am soooo sorry bout not updating sooner, but school really has me going out of my mind. And university is next year :S OMFG I am going madd lol

Okay so the last episode was really good, minus the Calleigh/ Natalia conversation at the beginning, I mean what the hell was that?! "I did shoot him" Yeah we know!! It's like jeez, could they have made her sound any less inconsiderate?? Even though it is in Cal's character to say things like that. And to me Calleigh does not seem like a vodka martini kinda girl, Natalia does, but Calleigh seems more like "Gimme a beer" lol

And I am NOT happy at all that Eric is leaving…but the new guy is soooooo yummy lol I love his character already, if Ryan and Nat don't happen I think that Jesse/Nat would be adorable lol

And will they put Eric in the next episode puhleeeeeeeeeez!! I like need to see him in the show…him being gone isn't fair. Now there are no more Cal/Eric flirty scenes :( dramatic sigh

Anyways…we need some happiness!! So here is the twins' birthday party!! And as requested, I am bringing Greg into the story, I like his character, and the way I saw him in my mind he is like really hot lol

Special thanks to Liphuggers and Mrs. Duquesne Delko, they are two of my most loyal readers and reviewers!! I loooooove you guyz!! You guys need to read their stories too, they rock!!

Hope you like it!! Plz don't hate me for not updating sooner!! :D And please don't hate me for the ending!! :D

Disclaimer: When I go trick or treating can I get CSI Miami instead of chocolate? No? Okay…shucks

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It was twelve-thirty and the party was in full swing. Eric and his father were on the grill making burgers and hotdogs for lunch, Ryan and Natalia were out by the pool being lifeguards and Valera was working the bar, which made Calleigh really nervous. All the invited guests had arrived, save Greg, who said that he would be arriving late.

Eric's close family included his two little sisters, his cousin, who attended their wedding as a best man, and his parents. Calleigh's parents were there as well as Horatio, Natalia, Ryan, Frank, Valera, and of course, Alexx. Lizzie had made two new friends at the daycare and had demanded that they were invited. Calleigh and Eric agreed hesitantly, pondering the effect this would have on Derek. Deciding that it might be a good idea, they called their parents and invited the kids over.

As lunch was almost ready, Calleigh and Alexx were in the kitchen preparing a salad, and chatting away when Valera walked in, three drinks in hand. "One beer for the lovely mother, a glass of Chardonnay for the sophisticated doctor, and a mojito for me," she said smiling. Calleigh smiled in return, "Thanks, Maxine."

Valera moved so that she wasn't in their way. She walked around them and sat on the counter top, taking a small sip of her drink. She really liked Calleigh and Eric's new house, it was big, but not too big. It was homey. And she absolutely adored their kitchen. It was a fairly modern kitchen: black marble counter tops, with white cupboards and an electric stove on the right. In the direct middle was the sink, above which was a window looking out into the front yard. Sitting on the counter, she watched Calleigh and Alexx chopping up vegetables on the island in the middle of the room. She really liked their kitchen. And their life, she thought to herself. She wouldn't admit it, but she was jealous of Calleigh and Eric, they had it perfect. They were in love, had kids, a huge family and tons of amazingly close friends, what was missing?

Nothing.

Taking a sip of her beer and setting it down, Calleigh opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted by the doorbell. "Maxine, could you get that, please? Alexx and I need to finish up in here." Valera nodded and made a beeline around them, out of the kitchen and into the hallway. She turned to the left and walked towards the front door. She opened the door and her eyes went wide. She opened her mouth, but he beat her to the punch.

"Umm…Do I have the right address?" Greg asked, clearly confused. "I'm here for Lizzie and Derek's birthday party. You're Maxine right?" he asked, even though he knew very well what her name was. She nodded in return, "How do you know them?"

"I'm their doctor, Dr. Smith."

Valera's eyebrows raised, impressed by the man before her. He's really cute and a doctor, she thought as she took in his appearance. He seemed to be about six feet tall, with tanned skin, piercing hazel eyes, spiked black hair and what seemed to be a very toned torso from what she could see through his tight fitted shirt. Dressed casually in jeans and a brown shirt that made his eyes all the more visible and tennis shoes, he had all of Valera's points on her checklist: tall, dark and handsome. And smart, she added in her head.

She stepped aside for him to enter, "Come on in, Greg, I'll take you to Calleigh, she's in the kitchen." He smiled and nodded, stepping in, "Thanks, Maxine." She then noticed, aside from the gift bags, that he held a small briefcase in this hand. "What's that for? She asked, curious. "Wha- Oh! I'm here to observe how Derek acts in his natural environment."

Valera bit her lip and nodded. She really worried about Derek. He was the sweetest boy when he was ready to talk to her. Really smart and considerate, she absolutely loved the little boy. She used to visit all the time with Natalia, just to spoil them, to their parents' dismay, like aunts do. When she found out that he was autistic she almost broke down right then and there. She loved the twins dearly, just as much as the rest of the team, and she would hate to see them have to suffer through anything. She was relieved upon hearing the results of Derek's test, she was overjoyed.

Seeing her change in attitude, he added, "Derek is a lovely little boy once he lets you in, and I'm sure he acts like a normal little guy around all of you. I'm just here to confirm that." Feeling slight reassurance Valera let out a breath, "Calleigh's right in here." She walked into the kitchen and announced, "Greg is here."

Calleigh turned at the sink to see Greg next to Valera, a smile tugging at his lips. "Hey, Greg, how are you?" Calleigh asked, her accent peaking through ever so slightly. "I'm good," he replied nodding, "Chelcie wanted a consult on her daughter, Abby. She's also autistic, but she's improving greatly."

"I didn't know she had kids," Calleigh said.

"Yeah, Abby, who's now nine, and Jenny who is turning twelve." Smiling, Calleigh quickly changed the subject, "Everyone's out back, and the kids are in the pool. Why don't you follow me?"

Greg nodded in response, taking one glance at Valera, who returned his gaze, smirking. A corner of his mouth tugged upward in a lopsided grin and followed Calleigh out of the door. He trailed behind her, going down the hall into what he guessed to be the twins' playroom. He exited the door behind her and squinted, adjusting to the Miami glare. He saw many people scattered across the lawn. He noticed the two older couples on a white table, under a multi coloured beach umbrella and guessed that they were the grandparents.

Next, he saw a group of younger men and women chatting animatedly, although it seemed to be more of an argument. Just then, Valera walked by. Greg's eyes followed her, in the brown sundress, towards a group of four people, two of who he recognized as the two that were at the restaurant with her that night. They were talking to two older men, one with red hair, and really snazzy shades, and a larger one, balding.

His eyes followed her slim figure, not paying attention to what Calleigh was saying. Little did he know, Calleigh followed his gaze until her eyes landed on Valera as well. He watched her hand Eric a beer, and before he knew it, she was walking their way. Walking around the small, inflated pool with splashing children, she approached the two.

"Can I get you something to drink?" she asked, looking intently at Greg. He stared for a moment, then realized that she had asked him a question, "Huh- oh, no thanks. Shouldn't be drinking on the job."

"Come on, " she urged. "You need to loosen up a bit. I make a mean scotch," she joked. Calleigh raised her eyebrows at the scene unfolding in front of her. Why do they seem to be so familiar with each other? As he and Valera walked off to the makeshift bar, Natalia came up to Calleigh. "Who is that?" she asked, "He looks familiar."

She turned away from the retreating pair to face her friend, "That's the twins' doctor, Greg Smith." Natalia's eyebrows went up, "I thought good looking doctors only existed on TV." Calleigh chuckled, her eyes returning to the two, chatting about something that made Valera swat his chest and giggle. "Go Maxine," she said softly then raised her voice slightly, "I'm gonna check on lunch."

Natalia nodded and walked over to her fiancé, she smoothed out her yellow thin-strapped dress and sat in his lap. He responded by wrapping an arm around her waist. Smiling, Calleigh picked up her camera from the table next to her and captured the moment, planning on giving them a copy of the picture. She took a few more pictures of the rest of the party and turned to the kids in the small pool.

Eric had bought it about ten months ago, claiming that his children were born fish. She smiled and snapped a picture. She then noticed that Derek was absent. She looked straight ahead and saw him, wet, and in Eric's arms, helping with lunch. She briskly walked into the house and came back out with a handful of towels. Dropping the rest on the table, she kept one and headed towards the two.

"Babe, he's gonna catch a cold," she started, unfolding the towel, "Come on, Derek. You need to dry off."

He shook his head vigourously, "Want stay with papí." Calleigh smiled thinly, "Will you put on the towel if you stay with papí?" He smiled and nodded. Eric wrapped his son in the towel and brought Calleigh closer, kissing her on her forehead, "Thanks, Cal." She smiled and touched his cheek with her hand, then she saw a flash. She turned to see a grinning Alexx with the same camera in hand. She smiled and removed her hand, using it to ruffle Derek's hair, who giggled in response.

"Cal, can you bring out the plates? The food's about done."

She nodded and walked off, waving to Lizzie in the pool, who waved back excitedly, a grin plastered on her face. Calleigh entered the toy room and made her way down the hall towards the kitchen, but not before noticing that Valera and Greg had moved their chat inside. Greg had his hand on her knee, as she threw her head back in laughter. Clearing her throat, Calleigh interrupted their conversation, "Maxine, could you give me a hand? Lunch is ready."

Reluctant to leave, Valera paused, then nodded and turned back to face Greg, "I'll talk to you later." He smiled and watched as the two women left, his eyes trained on a certain part of Valera's anatomy… He then realized that he should be outside, observing Derek. Stepping outside, he took a seat and opened his briefcase. He pulled out his notepad and started to take notes, looking at Derek with Eric by the grill.

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"So, what were you two talking so much about?" Calleigh asked, while pulling the plastic plates out of the cupboard. Valera shrugged and answered, "Nothing really." Calleigh pursed her lips, wondering if she was going to get anything out of her.

"Okay, but you two seemed familiar. I just thought…"

Valera nodded, "Yeah, I met him when I went out with Ryan and Nat. he was at the bar at the restaurant, and we started talking."

"You haven't talked to him until today?"

Valera shook her head, and Calleigh smirked. "What was that? Why did you smirk?" Calleigh shrugged, "It's nothing." Valera put her hands on her hips. Calleigh out her hands up in defense about to speak, but Natalia walked in. "Hey, are we talking about Valera's yummy guy?" Valera's face turned three different shades of pink, "He's not mine."

"Yet," Calleigh and Natalia confirmed out loud. Valera sighed and opened her mouth to retort, when Eric's booming voice resounded the kitchen, "Cal?!"

"Coming!" she shouted back. "We will talk later," she said, winking at Valera. "Yes we shall," Natalia supplied. Valera sighed. Calleigh smiled as she picked up the pack of plastic plates and exited, her two friends in tow. She put them on the table next to the grill and turned to her husband, "I'll go get the kids. Where's Derek?" She squeezed his hand. Eric nodded towards Horatio, not saying a word. She squeezed his hand again, in thanks, and walked over to the pool.

"Hey girls, lunch is ready."

"Yay!" all three girls hollered. Calleigh picked up all three towels from the table, asking Natalia to help dry them off. Taking one of the towels, Natalia proceeded to scoop up Lizzie's new friend, Ashleigh, coaxing her to giggle. Calleigh lifted Spencer, Lizzie's other new friend, out of pool he laughed as she made rocket sounds, swaying him slightly in the air. Finally, she took Lizzie out and spun her around causing her to squeal with laughter. "Ready to eat, birthday girl?"

"Yeah!"

She kissed Lizzie on the cheek and motioned for her to go to Eric. She then walked across to Horatio and Derek. "Hey," she greeted them. Bending down to Derek's level, she said softly, "You want some lunch, sweetpea?" Derek smiled brightly at his mother and nodded. He climbed out of Horatio's lap and took his mother's hand as they walked over to the picnic table.

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Calleigh placed the plastic plates in the large plastic bag, taking them inside, along with two trays in the other hand. She placed the trays in the kitchen sink, turning the tap on. She began to soap the dishes when she felt hands roaming up her sides to her shoulders and down her arms, leaving goose bumps in their wake. Larger, tanned hands grasped hers and pried her fingers loose of the tray, filling the spaces between her fingers with his. He tilted his neck and buried his face in the crook of her neck, breathing in her scent. He tugged her body back into his, pressing soft kisses into her neck.

She leaned into his embrace, only for a moment. "Eric," she protested, "I thought I told you to wait." Eric shrugged, "Really? I forget." Calleigh smirked, "Sure you did." Turning her around, he pulled her arms up and behind his neck. He placed his hands on her waist, his eyes moving down from her eyes, to her slender neck, the perfect swells of her breasts, her small waist and the slight curve of her bottom.

"Gorgeous," he said, not meaning to voice the opinion, but not wanting to take it back either. Calleigh felt her cheeks become warm and she looked away. "Nuh uh," Eric said, holding her chin, making her look him in his eyes. He gazed into the bright green eyes, those that reeled him in the first time they met. He leaned in and pressed his lips to her forehead.

"I love you."

Calleigh chuckled softly, reveling in the moment, "I love you, more." He kissed her chastely. "Not possible, babe," he whispered, resting his forehead on hers. Pecking her lips again he broke the moment and tugged at her hands, "Come on, it's time for the piñata." She nodded, and let him lead her back outside, silently missing the moment.

As they walked through the doorway Calleigh noticed that Eric had already set the game up. Squeezing his hand, she left his presence, going to retrieve the camera from Alexx. Picking it up, she turned back around to see Eric giving Lizzie the stick, knowing very well that she knew what to do. Warning everyone, he stepped back and motioned for Calleigh to come over. Resuming her position at his side, Calleigh snapped a picture of Lizzie holding the stick before Eric told her to "Let her rip."

A grin broke across Lizzie's face upon hearing those three words. Each of the kids was allowed three hits at the stuffed figure hanging from a nail on the side of the roof. Calleigh took many pictures of Lizzie attempting to burst the piñata on her three tries unsuccessfully. Next was Derek's turn. Handing the stick over to him, Lizzie patted him on the back, telling him to give it his best. Derek walked over to the piñata, and did exactly what Lizzie had done. He swung wildly and whacked it as hard as he possibly could. And, on his first shot, the colourful figure that once loomed over the little children, now hung open, its contents spilling onto the floor.

Everyone looked at Derek wide-eyed, wondering how in the world he had managed to do that. How he had managed to break it open on his first shot. Including the kids, who, instead of rushing to the immense amount of candy on the floor, went to Derek congratulating him on his accomplishment. He, however, didn't take the congratulations lightly. He began to scream and flap his arms wildly, pushing everyone away from him, wanting to get some space.

Everyone around him slowly backed way. Calleigh lowered the camera and looked over at her son, taking a step towards him. Then, the unexpected happened. Derek fell to the floor and began to convulse, his eyes rolling in their sockets to the back of his head. Everyone stood there shocked, especially Calleigh and Eric, who were scared out of their wits. They had absolutely no idea what to do now.

Fortunately, Greg did. He rushed to Derek, rolling him onto his side, "Calleigh, call an ambulance now! He's seizing!" Calleigh stood there still in a daze, his words not registering in her brain. She was paralyzed. Coming out of his own daze, Eric pulled his cell phone out of his pant pocket, dialing 911 and praying silently that Derek would make it out of this.

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OMG that last part was sooo unbelievably hard to write :( I love the twins like they were my own children…and I looooooove children. It was so hard to write and even harder to read over cuz I had to check for spelling. Anyways, puh-leeeeeeez don't hate me!! :D I looove you guys!! And a special thanks to C.H.E.A.R for the idea! You're awesome!!

Anyways plz review!! I need feedback, cuz I need to know where exactly you guys want this story to go. I'm not too sure what to make of Derek's condition, so that's y u need to review!! So review!!

Love you guyz!!