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"Was there anything this device could have triggered at the scene?" Ryan asked.

"No it would need a remote, kind of like an on and off switch. I'm going to take it to the AV guys and hopefully they can tell us what exactly this was programmed to control." Calleigh said placing the device back in the evidence bag.

"We aren't the first ones to call and ask about the device. I asked if they finger printed their employees and lucky for us they do, unfortunately the boss is out of town on business for another two days so we cant get a list of employees or the prints until he gets back."

"Okay, good work…its late why don't you all go home and we'll start fresh in the morning, we'll have the evidence from the other two murders and see about getting that list of employees sooner."

Receiving nods from all the members of his team Horatio left and made his way to his office.

"You ready Natalia, I'll walk you to your car." With a nod and saying their good nights she and Ryan walked out.

Eric chuckled.

"What's so funny" Calleigh asked unable to hide the smile on her face.

"They're cute that's all, would you like an escort to your vehicle as well Ms.Duquesne?" He stepped beside her giving her his arm.

"Why Mr. Delko I thought you would never ask." She replied slipping her arm in his. They left with a final glance at Horatio's office. They knew he would probably spend several more hours there before heading home.

Meanwhile Horatio looked out his window and watched the last remaining of his CSI's leave. A smile tugged at his lips at the sight of their hands. It was about time.

"Do you want to come over tonight?" Eric asked when they reached her car. She glanced at her watch it was ten o'clock. She knew she wouldn't be getting much sleep tonight, but maybe having Eric around she could get a few hours. Her response was a simple nod, he always knew when she had something going on. It touched her to have someone who was so attentive to her.

Her lack of response told him something was bothering her and he knew better then most that if Calleigh wanted to talk she would, pushing her would get him nowhere especially out in public where someone might overhear. "Great" he responded with a smile and reached to open her door.

"Eric" she paused "Thank you."

He nodded. It wasn't a thank you for opening the door, or for walking me out to my car, it was a thank you for not prying, thank you for not pressuring me for answers, it was a thank you for knowing me well enough to wait for when I'm good and ready.

He placed a kiss on her head. "I'll follow you out." He closed her door and made his way to his car.

The drive to Eric's wasn't long as there wasn't much traffic. Calleigh spent the time trying to remember where she had heard the name Crystal Johnson.

"Calleigh?" Eric came out of his room having changed. He made his way to the living room to find her watching the news. She'd taken one of his shirts and changed in the bathroom. He smiled at the sight of her.

"Calleigh?" He called again his voice low. He made his way around the couch so that she could see him. He knelt in front of her. "I know you don't want any midnight tip toe." At that she smiled. "I want you to stay with me tonight."

Her face became serious again. She didn't respond. She continued to look at him with a look of concentration. She was fighting a battle with herself. To say yes would show weakness and that was one thing she was not.

"Calleigh?" He spoke her name drawing her from her thoughts. "Its okay to need someone every once in a while, it doesn't mean you're weak." He paused to really look at her. He saw the tears well up in her eyes. She opened her mouth to speak but no words came as she quickly closed it. She tried once again but couldn't seem to get the words out, so she nodded.

Eric smiled and stood extending his hand to her, helping her to her feet. She remained quiet as they entered his room. Eric pulled the covers back and slipped under and waited as she stood at the edge of the bed. He was about to reassure her when she reached for the covers and slipped under. They lay facing each other for several minutes, neither speaking. Eric slowly reached his hand out. She watched his hand come close to her face and tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. His hand lingered there and slowly withdrew it and let it lay between them. He smiled hoping it would get a smile out of her and it did.

"You know if you want to talk about anything."

She nodded "I know". She slowly extended her hand out and grabbed a hold of his. He knew she was fighting, her eyes were wandering, in the way that he had come to understand that she was at a loss for words.

She closed her eyes for several minutes. Eric took that opportunity to study her. She sighed.

"When I was kidnapped." She began taking a deep breath, Eric squeezed her hand assuring her that he was there. "He wanted to have a little fun." She said sarcastically. By the look on her face he knew she was reliving the moment. "I told him I would rather die first and he knocked me to the ground and kicked me, he bent down and took out his gun and put it in my face." She opened her eyes as a single tear slipped to find him staring into hers.

She hadn't told him about that. Her kidnapping was a little over a month ago. She had refused to talk about it saying she was alright. She had only allowed him to drive her. It started to click for him why this case was bothering her. She was once in the shoes of these women. Only she had been saved. The kidnapper had needed her. She had fought him every step of the way.

"We got to you Calleigh" he told her scooting closer to her. "You were the reason we found you. You left us so many clues. You were so brave despite it all, you survived, because that is what you do. You fight Calleigh. You're the strongest woman I know." He took a deep breath. "Come here." He stretched his arms out to her. She didn't argue or take the time to think about it. She scooted closer to him until he engulfed her. "Get some sleep, I'll be right here."

He rubbed circles on her back until he noticed her breathing even, then he too slept.