Chapter 2: Released and in Custody

That evening Eric was able to walk out a free man and the first person that he saw was the one person he couldn't live without. Right now he didn't care, his biological father where he came from it was all in the past it didn't matter anymore. He could see his future with Calleigh, figuring out what could be and what should have been a long time ago. Whatever was going to happen he could face it with her. It might be a lonely road but Eric knew they could walk it together.

"There she is." said Eric walking up to Calleigh.

"Hey, you sir missed out." said Calleigh playfully as they shared a hug. "I was gonna marry you till you're dad stepped in."

"And what makes you think I'd say yes." said Eric even though he knew full well he would if ever Calleigh asked." If I met someone special, on the inside."

"I don't think his cooking's as good as mine." said Calleigh smiling up at Eric. "You ok, that was a pretty rough day for you."

"Yeah I'm alright." said Eric his hands gently placed on her arms. "But I think I'll let H handle the convict calls from now on."

"I think he'll understand." said Calleigh smiling up at Eric. "Look about earlier I'm sorry I put you on the spot like that."

"Not a problem, forget about it." said Eric wanting not to think about it.

"And, if I don't want to." said Calleigh repeating his answer in a conversation of theirs that happened weeks before. "Eric this avoiding the subject thing we've been doing needs to stop."

"I completely agree but I don't want you to get hurt." said Eric not able to stop his words of concern. "Danger seems t be following me lately."

"Eric, I know you're worried but please, let's worry about this later." said Calleigh, and before Eric had a chance to respond Calleigh laced her finger behind his neck and kissed him.

Eric quickly recovered from the shock and retuned the kiss wrapping his arms around her tiny perfect body. The kiss was a million times better than Eric could have ever dreamed; almost a decade of an incredible bond between the two CSI's had been the stepping stones to this moment. He realized that this was a point in their relationship that there was no going back. However going back to hiding behind the cloak of friendship was the farthest thing from his mind, sharing this sweet kiss with Calleigh everything he imagined and more.

Wow." said Eric when the need for oxygen presented itself, knowing that this was past the part where he would wake up if he was dreaming.

"Come back to my place, I'll cook you a traditional American dinner, since your new to our country." said Calleigh smiling,

"You know what, that sounds good." said Eric chuckling. "And I know you're the safest house in Miami."

"That's right do you know how many guns I have? You've protected me I'll protect you." asked Calleigh. "Let's get outta here."

"Read my mind." said Eric as they walked to calleigh's car together.

Well here's my version of the last 60 seconds of E/C goodness the rest will be mostly my ideas and Anti-CaKe fans be ready that Jake the snake will be making an appearance or two in the next couple chapters. Please Reveiw