Dear Yoko – John Lennon
Rick Stetler's deep brown eyes watched protectively out the large windows of the Miami International Airport. Horatio was supposed to have met up with him 45 minutes ago. The little notification next to "New York City" on the arrival board read "DELAYED". Rick wasn't as worried as much as he was just ready to see his lover again. The redhead's eyes were sad when he told him matter-of-factly that they didn't have time to talk when he was working on a case as vital as this one. Respecting his wishes, Rick refrained from calling or finding him online for the week. Everything he did was with a slight air of loneliness, everything they did at home they did together. Eating, sleeping, watching the news, and doing the crossword did little more than remind him that life is so much more enjoyable by Horatio's side.
A look of genuine happiness appeared in his eyes as he finally turned in response to his lover's call. They met up halfway between the arrival board and security. Horatio smiled for the first time in days as they just stood there, finally in each other's presence once again.