AN: Another chapter so soon you say… don't get too excited its not that great… I'm just messing… Enjoy…
BECAUSE OF YOU
Chapter 16
"There's no way I'm leaving Horatio not when there's a chance she can wake up." Eric was angered that Horatio expected him to leave Calleigh's side for one minute.
"Eric, I understand that you don't want to leave her but I will have Frank here with her, Natalia says the video explains why she was fearful of you." Horatio knew he was fighting a losing battle. He wasn't sure if Eric seeing the tape would be a good idea and so finally gave up.
"Alright, you stay here. I'm going to the warehouse I should be back within two hours."
Relieved that he was allowed to stay he nodded and settled in the chair near Calleigh's bed.
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Horatio stood with Natalia on one side and Ryan on the other. While this was his first time watching the video they'd already seen it once. They knew what was coming and still couldn't prepare themselves for it.
"The angel of the footage means the one holding the camera was standing in front of Delko." Marcus explained. "Just like the others this video has been edited." Jasmine told them. They watched as Eric called out for Calleigh his arm extended in front of him, in turn he received a kick. His cries for Calleigh grew louder and the beating grew harsher. The video of him calling out to her was set on a loop and while his voice was calling her in the background Juliana's voice could also be heard loud and clear.
"I hope you know this is all your fault. He doesn't have to die, you caused this. YOU… THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT." She screamed. Eric could be heard calling for Calleigh as Juliana went on.
Once Eric lost consciousness Craig sent kicks to his stomach, sides and back for what seemed like forever.
"He didn't have to die but you killed him. It's your fault HE'S DEAD." Juliana's voice could once again be heard. With that Craig knelt down and delivered several punches to Eric's face. Several more seconds were shot of Eric unmoving. It was a good 30 minute video with all the loops.
"Damn it." Horatio cursed. "She thinks he's dead and that she caused it." It dawned on all them. Looking down at his watch Horatio sighed it had already been two hours. Time had flown by. He needed to get to the hospital before she woke up. Horatio hurried back to the hospital.
Oh no. He was too late. He was a good fifty feet from her room and could already hear her cries to be left alone. Having Eric there was probably making things worse.
AN: Very short I know…but its an update… more to follow next weekend I promise…
