Heyy guyzzz!! I wanted this chp to be all fluffy and such…but what's a bit of hiphugger celebration without a bit of smut :D Hopefully that justifies me taking so long to update :P I wanted it to be perfect!! :)

Thanks sooo much to my loyal readers and reviewers!!! Special thanks to Kayla, Mrs. Duquesne Delko, MDPD CSI Detective Kat, C.H.E.A.R, CsiMiamiIzLove, for being my most loyal reviewers!! And thanks also to zurfer-csimiamifreak-girl and Paul Lyn, new reviewers but fuelled me to write this next chp XD Love you guyzzzzzzzz!! It's reaaaaaallly long btw :P

Anyways…hope y'all like it!! and PLEASE REVIEW!!! I find my story to be receiving less reviews than the one before it…and that is not very nice considering the fact that I'm getting better (aren't I?? sigh)

Disclaimer: I just want to own it for the 11th episode when Eric comes back as a witness so that I can make him propose to Calleigh!! XD Unless they already have that planned…hmm

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Calleigh sighed quietly as she wrote up the reports for the case that they were working on that day. It was simple enough, cheating husband; wife shot him out of hatred and pure anger. She had used his previous bodyguard's gun, trying to pin it on him because the husband had fired him days before. However, the evidence said otherwise.

God, I love my job, Calleigh thought as she finished up the report. She clicked the pen and closed the folder, glad to have finished for the day. It had been a slow couple of weeks, hardly any murders, which made her job a heck of a lot easier, but she really loved working out on the field. Today, however, she wasn't complaining, she was ecstatic to be leaving early, because that meant she got to go home with her gorgeous husband and children and spend the evening with them.

Little did she know, but Eric had something else planned. As she got up long arms snaked around her and held an orchid out in front of her chest. She smiled, knowing who it was, and pulled it from his hand before turning to face him. She brought it up to her nose, looked into his eyes and whispered, "Thank you."

He mirrored her smile, "You're welcome. You done here?"

She nodded, "Yup, I'm all yours." He grinned, "Good, cuz we need to hurry, or we're gonna be late."

Calleigh then became confused, "I thought that the kids we're by mamá?" He nodded, "Yeah, they are. It's just…we just need to go and get ready, okay?" Calleigh still looked sceptical. He smiled lovingly, "Just trust me." Calleigh raised her eyebrows, still not convinced but went along with it nonetheless, knowing fully that she had nothing to lose.

She picked up the file and followed him out, planning to stop at Horatio's office to drop it off. He held the door open for her and she thanked him quietly as they walked into step with each other. Luckily, on their way through the halls they bumped into Horatio.

"Hey H," Eric greeted.

Horatio toyed with his shades in his hands, "Eric, Calleigh," he looked up, "What's going on?"

"Nothing," Calleigh shook her head, "Just giving in this report before we head out."

He nodded then took the file from Eric's hand, "Great." He opened the file and closed it before adding with a wink in Eric's direction, "Have a good night." That confused Calleigh even more. Had Eric asked for them to leave earlier? What the hell was he planning?

The couple then made their way to the break room to retrieve their belongings and then headed to the elevator. As the doors closed, Eric took Calleigh's hand in his and laced their fingers. They weren't allowed to display their affection in the workplace, but everyday as they stepped into the elevator, he would take her hand and they would walk to their car. It always made her smile, even when she wasn't aware of it. Today she wasn't.

Running through her mind were thoughts about Eric and Horatio's actions today. Yes, today was their anniversary, but why were they acting so weird? Quickly forgetting it, her thoughts then turned to her conversation with Natalia this morning. To say she was shocked was an understatement, but as she recalled the memory she couldn't help but smile.

Calleigh opened her locker and placed her purse on the top shelf. "I'll see you later, babe," Eric said almost out the door. Knowing that he wouldn't hear her, Calleigh didn't bother to answer. As she was about to leave Natalia walked in, a panicked look on her face, Ryan behind her, a similar look on his. Calleigh's eyes then widened, "How did the appointment go?"

Natalia looked up, not having noticed Calleigh there. She smiled slightly, although it came out more like a grimace. Calleigh winced, "Is it bad?"

Natalia shook her head. Ryan then decided to leave, "I'm gonna go. I'll talk to you later, kay Nat?" All she could do was nod as he squeezed her bicep before he left. She then literally plopped herself down on the bench with a thud.

Calleigh's eyebrows came together, "If it isn't bad then what is it?"

Natalia leaned down and placed her head in her hands, not able to form a coherent sentence. Calleigh sat down next to her on the bench. She mumbled something inaudible to Calleigh's ear. "What was that?" she asked.

"I'mhavingtriplets."

Calleigh eyebrows shot up, "Wait. You better say that again, cuz it kinda sounded like you said you were having triplets."

Natalia nodded her head. "Oh my God!" Calleigh screamed, "Nat that's awesome! I'm so happy for you!" Natalia nodded once again.

"What's wrong, why aren't you happy and bouncing for joy?" Calleigh asked, practically bouncing on the bench next to her. Natalia continued to stare at the floor. "Sweetie, what's wrong? You're happy about this aren't you?" Natalia shrugged. That shocked Calleigh immensely.

"Why not? You were scared about not being able to have a baby, and now you have three! Why aren't you happy?"

Natalia let out a breath and wiped at her eyes, trying to brush away tears that weren't there, as if she knew they were about to pour out. Calleigh placed her hand on Natalia's back and began to rub soothing circles. She opened her mouth and commented, "Nat, you can tell me anything, you know that right?" Natalia nodded. "I want to know what's going on, but I don't want to push it, so tell me when you feel ready, okay?" Natalia nodded and Calleigh got up to leave. Natalia, however, didn't want her to leave just yet, she said softly, "There's a risk."

Calleigh turned on her heels to look at her friend. Natalia still had her head in her hands, but her voice still echoed through the room. "What exactly is the risk?" Calleigh asked, walking over to the bench slowly. She saw Natalia let out a breath and realised how difficult this must be for her to say. "Sweetie, if you don't want to tell me you don't have to. If you're not ready…"

"No I have to tell you," Natalia said, lifting her head. Calleigh noticed that her mascara was running as a result of the tears spilling onto her cheeks. She guided Natalia's head to face hers and she used her thumbs to wipe away the tears. Natalia stopped her and held her small pale hands in her darker ones. She mentally cursed herself for letting herself to get so emotional at work, even her hands were shaking.

"If I continue with the pregnancy, there is a chance that one of them might develop a disorder, or even…die," she whispered the last word, almost afraid that if she said it something might happen. As ludicrous as that may sound, to Natalia anything could happen, and she did not want to take even the slightest risk.

Upon hearing the last word Calleigh took in a sharp breath. She cradled Natalia's hands in hers, "It's going to be okay. What do you guys want to do?"

Natalia shrugged, "The doctor said that we should abort one of them, but I just can't, Cal, it's just- it- I can't kill one of my children." Calleigh nodded, "But are you willing to take that risk?"

"Yes…no," Natalia laughed bitterly, "I don't know what the fuck to do, and its just…it's pissing me off, Cal, you know?" Calleigh smiled thinly and pulled Natalia into a half hug, her arm draped across the Latina's shoulders. She rested her head against Natalia's and said softly, "You need to think, is this really worth taking the risk?"

Natalia stayed quiet for the next few moments, weighing the possible outcomes. On the one hand, she risked the health and the life of one of her children, but at the same time, there is a chance that there would be no complications. Besides, Calleigh and Eric got through with Derek's condition with perseverance and proper medical care, who is to say that she and Ryan won't be able to do the same? She and Ryan were capable of overcoming any obstacle that lands in front of them, even Calleigh had said so. But was she really willing to put them in that great amount of stress? Was she really about to let her child endure such a life? Was she that selfish?

But a life with a medical condition is better than no life at all. Those words rang in her head as she contemplated the advantages. She would have the full family both she and Ryan wanted. They have all of the necessary resources to deal with any disorder they were faced with. She felt motivated by Derek's story, the fact that he overcame such a rare condition. She suddenly felt positive that she was able to do this. That they would be able to do this.

"I'm gonna do it."

"Do what?"

Natalia looked up into Calleigh's eyes, a slight smile on her face, "I'm gonna go through with the pregnancy."

As Calleigh and Eric made their way through the parking lot, Calleigh couldn't help but smile at the memory. She was overjoyed that Natalia had chosen to go through with the pregnancy, she was practically grinning all day. Eric opened the door for Calleigh. She smiled at his chivalry and stepped into the dark blue car. As she was buckling her seatbelt her eyes widened, I forgot to tell Eric!

Eric hopped into his seat and started the engine. Calleigh then looked in his direction, both anxious and nervous at the same time. Feeling her gaze on him he turned his head to look at her before he pulled out of the parking space. His eyebrows came together and he asked, "What? Do I have something on my face?" He ran his hand over his cheeks and lips. Calleigh began to laugh nervously, "No, it's not that. I forgot to tell you something and I'm not too sure how you'd react."

Eric only became more confused, "You'll never know until you tell me." Calleigh let out a breath, "True. Okay, here it goes…Natalia and Ryan are having triplets." Eric's eyes widened, his jaw then proceeded to drop. Calleigh bit her lip, not knowing what he was going to say next.

Eric closed his mouth then opened it again, trying to say something, but the words refused to come out. He then began to laugh. Now Calleigh was the confused one. She tried to put her hands on her hips, but seeing as she was sitting down, that proved to be impossible, so she settled for crossing them over her chest. "What is so funny mister Delko?" she asked, a lilt of playfulness evident in her voice. His laughter ceased and he looked at his wife adoringly, "This is the best anniversary ever."

She chuckled, "But nothing happened."

"Yet," he finished for her, "Like I said, we still have to go home and get ready." He pulled out of the spot and made his way out of the vicinity and onto the main road. "Are you going to tell me where we are going?" Eric shook his head. "Can you give me a hint?" Eric shook his head again. Calleigh was beginning to get frustrated, "What can you tell me then?"

He glanced at her out of the corner of his eye, then grabbed her hand in his free one before answering, "That I love you." Calleigh sighed dramatically, "How does that help me?" Eric scoffed, causing her to grin, "Love you more, babe." He brought her hand to his lips and kissed it lightly, "Not possible."

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She curled the ends of her hair and lifted the banana clip to pull her hair up. Calleigh always loved how banana clips looked, elegant yet they were so simple to use. She adjusted the top of her pale yellow gown, wanting to look absolutely perfect. Eric had told her to dress classy and elegantly. She had only worn this dress once, and that was to a rather classy function she went to with Jake. Now she was wearing it for her third wedding anniversary, with Eric. The man she loved and fully intended to grow old with.

Her dress was a pale yellow, but not so pale as not to notice its original colour. It had no straps, but had to curves to boost and cover her breasts. It came in to make her waist even smaller than it naturally was, then flowed down in small creases to her ankles. The waist had a small, jewel encrusted, silver belt, with a pattern bearing a resemblance to a vine, wrapping itself around her small figure.

On her wrist she had a matching bracelet. She had found it the same day she had bought the dress, seeing it in a jewellery shop on her way to her car. She spotted it out of the corner of her eye, possibly the most beautiful piece of jewellery in the display window. Despite the fact that it is not her style, she bought it, knowing how amazing it would look with the dress, and she was right. She bent down and adjusted the strap on her silver heels, ensuring its perfection. Straightening herself, she did one last look in the mirror, twirling to make sure that the dress looked as amazing as it did the first time she wore it.

Now, and she was sure she wasn't mistaken, now it looked even better. It looked better because she was more mature, and wearing it for the true love of her life. Eric. She smiled and picked up her gold clutch, opening it to ensure that she had everything she needed. Walking out of the room, she called out for Eric. "By the front door," she heard him reply.

Calleigh took in and let out a deep breath. This was the first time Eric had seen her in this dress, and she wasn't sure how he'd react. She walked down the hall and stopped at the front of the steps, looking down at Eric. He stood in front of the door in a black tuxedo and the red tie that the twins had given him for his birthday last year. She smiled at how handsome he looked, just as handsome as he did when they met. Possibly even more good looking, or maybe she was just biased.

Eric's breath hitched when he looked up the staircase. His eyes landed on his wife, looking more beautiful than ever. He had never seen that dress before, but he definitely loved how it looked on her. The dress clung to her body in just the right places and it accentuated her already full breasts. She was a walking, breathing and living dream. His dream, and he was enjoying every minute of it.

He was mesmerized by her slow movements down the staircase toward him. He was entranced by her intense beauty, her intoxicating smell, her vibrant aura. There as absolutely nothing about her that he didn't love. She stopped at the bottom of the staircase, directly in front of him and she smiled shyly. He smirked back and took her hand in his, brought it to his lips and pressed a soft, sweet kiss to the back of it.

Straightening himself, he held out his arm for her and she took it willingly as he opened the door and led her outside. She had no idea where she was going, nor what Eric had planned, but suddenly she didn't care. She only wanted to be with him. Eric had the same exact thought in his mind.

He opened the door for her and helped her in, trying not to alter, even slightly, the perfection of her dress. He ran around the side of the car and slipped in, knowing fully how perfect the night was going to be.

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The two glasses clinked together, making and echo throughout the small, dimly lit room. Calleigh wondered how in the hell Eric had gotten into this restaurant and managed to get a private room. It was one of the most expensive and most exclusive restaurants in the whole of Miami. Set on the seaside, it gave the setting of pure serenity and sophistication. It was way out of their range, economically, and this is what worried her. He had gone out of his way and made a reservation in the most expensive restaurant, and booked a private room, with a perfect view of the moonlit ocean. It took her breath away every time she looked out of the large window. The stars were littered across the sky, and there were a few clouds surrounding the moon, giving it a beautiful effect.

Calleigh smiled as she took a sip of the sparkling cider, thinking about the most perfect man sitting adjacent her. She wondered how in the world she had come to find such a perfect man, knowing that her track record was less than impressive when it came to men. When that list included her father it only made it even sadder. Eric, however, made up for the whole list. He was the epitome of perfection in her eyes. Smart, kind, caring, good-looking, and loved her more than she knew.

Eric placed his glass on the table and gazed into the gorgeous green orbs of his wife. Completely enthralled by her beauty, to him, time came to a stand still in that very moment. Lost in her green pools of desire, he contemplated the last three blissful years of marriage to her. To Calleigh Duquesne. The woman he had loved for approximately five years now. He always wondered that if he had never gotten shot, if he would have had a changed perspective on Calleigh and what they could be together.

Was it strange to say that he was glad that he had got shot? Glad that it took a near-death experience to set his feelings for Calleigh straight? No matter how ridiculous it sounded, Eric was glad that because of it he ended up where he now. But he also didn't like that it took him to die and come back to life for him to realise his feelings. Now, however, he wouldn't change anything.

He then stood up and walked around the table to Calleigh, hand outstretched. She smiled and placed her hand in his, standing up slowly. He backed up until they were in a free space, then music started to play softly. Confused for a moment, Calleigh looked around, trying to locate the origin of the beautiful and sensuous music. She quickly gave up upon feeling Eric pull her closer into his arms.

She raised her hand to his shoulder and rested her head on his other. As they moved to the music Eric's thoughts went to how the rest of the night would play out. They were having the most amazing dinner in one of the most exclusive restaurants, they were dancing in the most romantic setting he had ever thought of, and they were so deeply in love it amazed him. Sometimes he just wondered how in the world he had got Calleigh Duquesne to be his one and only. He had loved her more than anything in this world, but to have her love him back was just the icing on the cake.

He pulled his head back just slightly and looked at her in the eyes, pouring out all of his emotions through that one gaze. His face inched slowly toward hers, almost hesitantly, before he touched his lips to hers. The kiss, fully intended to be chaste, quickly turned passionate as she parted her lips and slipped her tongue into his warm mouth. She moaned slightly as he fought her tongue with his while rubbing his thumbs on her lower back.

Then, the door opened and the waiter entered with their tray of food. Eric broke the kiss, albeit reluctantly, and rested his forehead against hers. "C'mon," he whispered, "the night has only just begun."

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Calleigh climbed out of the car and took Eric's hand in hers. After dinner he had led her back to the car. At first, she thought that he was going to take her home, but her thoughts became frantic upon seeing that he missed the turn. She was curious and anxious for the next twenty minutes they spent in the car until he finally stopped at a small but homely house near the coast.

She squeezed his hand, which resulted in his face turning to face hers. She opened her mouth to speak, but he placed his index finger to her pink lips, effectively shutting her up. She furrowed her brows together, but was reassured when he removed his finger and replaced it with his lips. The kiss did not last long, much to her dismay, but as he pulled away he gestured for them to enter the house.

They made their way up the stone path, slightly difficult for Calleigh in her heels, but she had a feeling that everything would soon be worth it. As they reached the front door, Eric opened the door, but what he did next took Calleigh by surprise. He bent down and lifted her into his arms, one arm behind her knees and one around her shoulders. She responded by wrapping her arms around his neck, her eyes wide. A chuckled escaped her mouth as he closed the door with his foot and made his way though the dimly lit house.

He walked down the hall and Calleigh craned her neck to see an open doorway, seeming to be the only one open in the hall. "Where are we?" she asked quietly. "That's for me to know and for you to find out," he replied cryptically. Calleigh rolled her eyes and opened her mouth to respond only to be cut off by his lips on her hers. As they broke the kiss Calleigh noticed that he had stopped walking.

She turned her neck and gasped at what she saw. In the room was the perfect re-creation of their first night together. The red cloth on the floor, the strawberries, the chocolate, the whipped cream, the wine and on the middle of the carpet lay a single orchid on its side. He let her down gently and she walked toward the rug, a hand over her mouth. She leaned down and picked up the orchid, then turned on her heels to face him. He walked up to her and took her into his arms, "I thought what better than to re-create the most perfect moment of our lives?"

Calleigh grinned and tiptoed to place a kiss on his lips. She pulled away slowly, "I love it. Thank you for making this the most perfect anniversary ever."

He moved in closer and brushed his lips over hers. "So far," he whispered before closing the gap between their lips. Calleigh moaned softly as he slipped his tongue into her mouth, knowing that they would not have any need for the aphrodisiacs he had carefully placed on the floor. She kicked her shoes off as he moved his hands to the zip on the back of her dress. She dropped the orchid to the floor and proceeded to push his jacket off his shoulder, temporarily stopping him from undressing her. Without breaking the kiss Eric pushed them back until the back of her knees hit the edge of the bed.

Both of them still standing he slid the pale yellow garment off of her body and kissed her more hungrily than before. He could never get enough of her mouth, of her taste. Although there were other places he definitely preferred to taste. He ran his fingers over her bare chest, brushing lightly over her nipples, causing her to gasp into the kiss. His hands then slipped down her toned stomach to grasp her hips and pull her flush against his body.

She started to unbutton his white shirt and slid it off his shoulders, revealing his toned chest. She broke the kiss and started to kiss down his jaw and neck to his chest. She nipped and licked his bare chest causing his pants to feel tighter with every swipe of her tongue. He nipped at his skin until she reached his stomach. She ran her tongue over his stomach slowly, attempting to taste every inch of his oh so delectable body.

She reached the waistband of his pants and took his belt between her teeth, pulling it out slowly. She smiled upon seeing him shift slightly after her mouth brushed over his throbbing member. She used her hands to undo the rest of his belt and pulled it out. She then unbuttoned his pants and pulled his zipper down with her teeth. Unable to take anymore Eric pulled her up and pressed his lips to hers while lowering her down onto the bed.

He ran his hands down her body until they stopped at her black-laced panties. He continued to kiss her as he pulled them down tantalizingly slowly. She moaned and lifted her hips, making it easier for him to rid her of her last article of clothing. He broke the kiss and threw the panties behind him onto the floor. He smiled at her as his gaze travelled down her body, taking in its beauty. He lowered his lips to her jaw and began to nip lightly. He kissed his way up her jaw to her ear and placed a light kiss behind her ear causing her to squeak. Knowing how she would react he chuckled and took her lips once again, teasing her slightly as he moved his hands slowly up the inside of her thighs, deliberately avoiding the place where she needed him most.

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Hehe sorry about the abrupt ending but this is still rated T :P Hope you guys enjoyed the two-part anniversary date :) The next chp is going to be about the twins and their night by their abuelos :) Should be up pretty soon…so please review!! The more you review the faster I update!!

Love you guyzzz!! And can't wait til tonight!! Eric's back for this epi!! Hope there are plenty hiphugger scenes! XD