Idea's came flashing so here it is...

When You're Gone

Chapter 4

When theycame back to the room they found out that Miguel's sleeping again. Ryan and Walter are busy with Natalia's iPad, playing games.

Natalia got up from the chair and turned to Calleigh and Eric. "Okay, guys I have to go." Then she took her iPad from Walter. "Next time bring your own, got it." then she kissed Miguel's forehead and hugged Calleigh and Eric. "Bye guys." then she walks out of the room.

Ryan stood up. "We're going too. We'll see you both tomorrow." Walter waved to Calleigh and Eric then walks out of the room and followed by Ryan.

Eric turned to Calleigh. "Cal, why don't you take a rest too? We're working tomorrow. Why don't you sleep beside Miguel?" Eric stared at Miguel. "I still can't believe that we have a son. He looks a lot like me, but he inherited your eyes, Cal."

"Yeah, he looks a lot like you." She said to Eric. And with almost whisper. "One of the reasons I can't move on."

Eric look intently at Calleigh. "What is it, Cal? I didn't get what you just said."

"It's nothing." she paused for a while. "Hey, do you mind if I leave you here for a while? I'm gonna go and grab something to eat, he'll be asking for food once he wakes up. He loves pizza."

Eric got up from the chair. "Cal, I don't mind staying with our son but you have to rest too. Let me buy dinner for us." he took Calleigh's hand. "I know that you still don't trust me like the way you trusted me before but as I said earlier, I'll make it up to you and Miguel. Don't shut me out of your life. Please?"

"I told you earlier we can be friends. Truce?" Calleigh smiled at Eric. She can see the disappointment in his face.

"It'll do for now, and for now I have to go and grab some pizza for us." He kisses Calleigh on her cheeks and before she could say anything Eric stormed out of the room leaving a stunned Calleigh.

Calleigh lay beside Miguel, she stared at the ceiling and think of Eric. How she misses him but she has to make sure that he's not leaving her, them again. She didn't knoew how long she been thinking until she felt Miguel moved. He tried to sit up.

"Mommy? Where have you been? Where's Daddy? Is he staying for good?" She can see the hopeful look on Miguel's face and that is what scaring her. She's scared to let Eric in into their lives and just leave them once he decided to leave again.

"I'm not sure yet, sweetheart. We have to ask your Dad about that." as Eric popped his head from the door.

"Ask me about what?" He smiled at his son and held the box of pizza up. "Hey buddy, I heard you like this."

Miguel eyes grew wide. "Pizza! I'm hungry!" He looks at Calleigh. "Mommy, is Daddy staying with us from now on?"

Calleigh looked at Eric. "Well, I don't know. Why don't you ask your Dad?"

Eric didn't wait for his son to ask. " Yes, I'll be staying with you and your mom."

"Yay! Can you drop me to school? I want my classmates to see you, they always teases me that I don't have a father cause they only see mommy dropping me off to school."

Calleigh's heart sanked of what her son said. She didn't know he's having that kind of problem in school, he's only turning five and being bullied by his classmate.

"Cal, c'mon. Time to eat." Eric can see that Calleigh didn't know that Miguel's having problem with bullies. Eric whispered to Calleigh. "So, am I moving to your place or you and Miguel on my place?"

Calleigh was stunned once again. She didn't expect that they have to live in one place together. She decided that it's easier for them if Eric moved in with them. The problem now is where's Eric gonna sleep in her house. She's using the master's bedroom and Miguel on the other room. Maybe he can sleep with Miguel.

Eric knows that Calleigh is confused now. He can guess that he's the one who'll be moving in with them. Luck is on his side. He will try to make her fall for him again.

After having dinner Calleigh sat on the chair where Eric's sitting earlier. Eric is now sitting on Miguel's bed. The father and son's talking, catching up from the lost time.

After few minutes more a doctor came in to thed room.

"Hi, Ms. Duquesne. I just came to inform you that your son can go home tomorrow, as I told you earlier you have nothing to worry about him."

"Thank you, Doctor." and then he left the room.

Calleigh walks to Eric and Miguel. "Hey guys, times up. Miguel sweetheart, you have to rest now. We're going home tomorrow 'kay?" then she turned to Eric. "And you Mister Delko, are you staying here too? I suggest you go home and rest too. You'll have to pick us up here tomorrow." She can see hesitation in Eric's face. "Okay, I guess you'll be staying here with us. You know it's not comfortable to sleep in that chair."

He just grinned at her. "I'll be fine Cal. Don't worry 'bout me. You go ahead and lay beside Miguel. You both have to sleep now."

Calleigh rolled her eyes and laughed. "Whatever, Eric! Goodnight then." she lay down beside Miguel and they both fell asleep.

After getting the papers and paying the bill the trio left the hospital, they called Horatio to tell him that they can come to work after lunch. Horatio let them come to work later.

Eric took the car key from Calleigh. He drove the car and heads to his condo. When they reached the building Calleigh and Miguel stayed in the car and waited for Eric to collect his stuff.

After fe minutes Eric came back with one suitcase. Calleigh raised an eyebrow. "Is that all?"

"Well babe, You know me. I don't need much stuff unlike you." He smirked at her as he teases her.

"Well as so you know Mister Delko, I'm a lady. Most ladies needs extre things than you men!"

Eric laughed at Calleigh. He puts the suitcase at the trunk of the car before stepping in to the car. He drives to Calleigh's place. When they reached Calleigh's place they found Regina watering plants.

"Buenos Dias, Miss Calleigh." Regina greeted Calleigh before tuning to Miguel. "How are you Miguel." She noticed A guy who looks exactly like Miguel. "Buenos Dias, Sir."

"Good Morning, Regina. Meet Eric, He's Miguel's Father." Calleigh introduced them. "We're going in Regina, We'll leave Miguel with you later. We're working today."

The trio entered the house, Miguel sat on the couch and look at Eric. "Daddy bring your bag to mommy's room, you'll be staying there too right?"

Calleigh was speechless, Now she have a problem. How can she avoid Eric if they have to stay in one room?

Eric thought it's the best idea. Staying in one room with Calleigh would make it easier for him to make her fall for him again.

TBC