Title: CSI: Miami - Realisations

Author: D M Harper

Summary: Sometimes the things you really need in your life are right under your nose. A/U

Pairing: Calleigh Duquesne & Natalia Boa Vista

Rating: M for Mature readers.

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of CSI: Miami they belong to creators Anna Donahue, Carol Mendelsohn & Anthony E. Zuiker. I only use them for the purposes of entertainment and do so for no financial gain. I do stake a claim on all original characters that make an appearance in this story. No copyright infringement is intended towards CBS Paramount Network Television or Jerry Bruckheimer Television.

Author's Note: Later chapters deal with the subject of rape, please be warned!

Chapter 4

Calleigh nearly fainted when Natalia stepped out of her cargo shorts to reveal long toned olive skinned legs and a pair of red, high cut bikini bottoms. "Oh dear god," she mumbled as she stared across the wooden deck at the women who was causing her to squirm in her own bikini bottoms.

Natalia heard the murmur and pivoted, "Are you okay Cal?"

"Oh, I'm just peachy thanks. I think here is a good spot to weigh anchor."

Natalia looked around the calm deep blue sea and surrounding islands and agreed, "It's perfect."

"Just like you," commented Calleigh while she cut the engine and dropped anchor. She knew a heart attack was waiting to pounce the second Natalia divested herself of her shirt to reveal a tank top. Calleigh had secretly lusted over the woman's voluptuous breasts for years and now being close to viewing them in all their splendid glory, was just too much.

Running into the cabin, she collected towels and sun block. Laying them down on the bench in front of the wheel house, she raced back inside to the bathroom and splashed cold water onto her hot face.

Natalia chuckled at her girlfriend's antics. She'd spied the look of total lust on the blonde's face when she'd slipped off her shorts. The heat that had built up between them the night before was difficult to ignore and Natalia was more than ready to take the next step towards fulfilling her fantasy of making love with Calleigh. She was well aware the slow removal of her pants got to Calleigh and was eager to continue the tease.

As Calleigh exited the cabin, Natalia turned her back on the blonde and slowly pulled her shirt up and over her head. She heard the soft moan escape from behind her and asked, "Honey, can you rub some of that sun screen onto my shoulders and back please?"

Calleigh gulped as her mouth dried, "Sure." She picked up the large pump action container and strolled over to the broad shouldered goddess with the defined back muscles that tapered down to a twenty four inch waist then curved over thirty three inch hips. Calleigh felt the moisture between her legs accumulate as her eyes focused on the taut buttocks encased in red Lycra.

"This is a beautiful spot Cal," commented Natalia, breaking the silence.

"Yeah, it's one of my favourite," responded Calleigh as she squirted a small amount of lotion onto Natalia's left shoulder. She was extra careful not to get any on the red bikini straps. Her hands were trembling as she slowly rubbed the cream across tanned skin. Calleigh was inaudibly debating whether Natalia's breasts were all natural or surgically enhanced when she was suddenly hit by a wave of jealousy. Eric Delko knew the answer and that bothered her. Her hands suddenly stopped moving.

"Cal, is everything okay?" inquired Natalia with concern.

Not wanting to lie, Calleigh chose her words carefully, "Sorry Talia, I just had a moment of jealousy."

"What prompted that honey?"

Calleigh started to apply more sun block, "It's all rather silly darlin'."

"We both have pasts and unfortunately we have an ex-lover in common. If it's any consolation, I wish it was you I became involved with first and was never more than friends with Eric. I love him as a friend Cal, but was never in love with him."

"I feel the same way and my jealous moment is gone."

Natalia giggled softly, "Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"And how is that curiosity working out for you?"

"Oh, you are good."

"It's okay honey, I've heard the rumours too. So what is your opinion?"

Calleigh moved her hands downwards, "I have noticed your breasts are not the same size as when I first met you. I believe you had your chest enhanced surgically for your husband's pleasure and to make him happy. I don't think you are still the kind of person who wants to be defined by the size of her bosom or do as a man tells her. I believe you had the implants removed a year ago and boost them by wearing flattering bras."

"Would it matter to you if they were not natural?"

"No, they would still be a part of you, but I do prefer real." Calleigh finished with the lotion and returned it to the bench seat.

"Well I guess you are about to find out," retorted Natalia as she turned around.

Calleigh's eyes grew wide as she surveyed the rounded, full breasts barely covered by the red bikini top. To her delight, the two generous swells fell naturally, "Oh I love it when I'm right."

"You were correct about the surgery. Are you happy?"

"Deliriously so darlin'," answered Calleigh as her eyes roamed downwards along Natalia's washboard abdominals and long legs. "You are a goddess Talia."

"Thank you and would you like me to rub some block on you?"

Calleigh swiftly removed her pink polo shirt, "Yes please."

It was Natalia's turn to moan and gawk, "Oh honey, you are heavenly." Her eyes followed along the 34B mounds encased in a black bikini top then down over the muscled stomach. "I've always wondered what you were hiding underneath your clothes."

Smiling, Calleigh slipped off her board shorts to reveal her twenty three inch waist and thirty three inch hips.

Natalia gasped at the very high cut bottoms before moving in and picking up the sun screen. She quickly applied it and watched as Calleigh rubbed some onto the rest of her body. "Your dad's boat is really nice," she finally blurted out while taking a seat on the bench. Her legs were refusing to hold her up any longer.

"He bought it a couple of years ago after representing a local boat builder in his divorce. Daddy saved the guy millions and he gave him a good discount. He comes out here to fish and relax."

"Do you use the boat often?"

"Not as often as I'd like."

"Ever bring a date out here?"

Calleigh put down the container then moved to stand in front of Natalia, "You jealous?"

Natalia tilted her head to the side, "A little."

Inching forward, the blonde straddled Natalia's legs and perched up again her lap, "I've never brought anyone but Horatio and Frank out here to fish and just to clear up any more doubts you may have, my father didn't like anyone I dated, but he does like you a great deal."

Natalia smirked, "I like him too."

Calleigh's arms snaked around Natalia's neck, "I also want you to know that you are the sexiest person I know."

"You exude sensuality Cal, you're absolutely gorgeous."

"Show me how you feel Talia," requested Calleigh huskily.

Natalia gripped the blonde's hips and pulled her forward. She groaned deeply as evidence of Calleigh's arousal pressed onto her exposed torso, "Oh god honey."

"That's how you make me feel darlin', kiss me."

Natalia did, with everything she had. Each emotion she had for Calleigh was conveyed in her lips and hands. As her fingertips gently caressed the other woman's back, she realised how deeply in love she was. Every new inch of skin she explored was locked away in her memory and as she reached for the tie on Calleigh's top, Natalia ended the kiss. Her brown eyes were heavily dilated with desire as they locked onto green, "I love you Cal."

With a radiant smile, Calleigh panted, "I love you too." Leaning forwards, she seized her girlfriend's lips in fiery contact.

Natalia untied the straps and pulled the top from Calleigh's body. She was rewarded with a low set groan as Calleigh's erect nipples made contact with her chest.

The blonde moaned deeper when Natalia's hands began a slow examination of her breasts.

Both women were breathing heavily when they heard the sound of an approaching boat engine. Pulling apart, Natalia handed Calleigh a beach towel.

"Thank you darlin'."

The couple waved as the small cruiser neared and Natalia giggled when the elderly man cut the motor about fifty metres from them.

"Looks like love making is now off the menu," she joked.

Calleigh snatched up her top and went inside the cabin. She returned a short time later carrying the picnic hamper and a scowl, "Time to eat then?"

Natalia spread a couple of towels onto the deck and agreed, "It looks like it."

Calleigh had prepared smoked salmon, cheese, fruit and crusty baguettes.

"Are you pouting Cal?"

"Yes I am."

"We can always utilise the cabin honey," suggested Natalia.

"Darlin', when you and I finally get to make love, you will see the loud side of me. I'll scream badly enough that they will hear me in Cuba."

"That's really very sexy Cal."

"You're sexy and I can't wait to have you all to myself."

Natalia gracefully changed the topic of conversation, "This food is wonderful."

"I could think of something else I would rather be eating."

"Oh Calleigh, I do like this playful side of you."

The blonde leaned over and popped a grape into Natalia's mouth, "I want to be very playful with you."

"Oh honey, this kind of talk is not helping my frustration."

"Let's hope he catches a fish real soon and leaves," taunted Calleigh.

"Maybe if we start making out, he'll move."

"Darlin', you know that will only encourage him to stay."

"True, two fine women in love would be too tempting."

Calleigh moved in closer, "I really am in love with you and it wasn't just sex talk."

"I know honey and I'm deeply in love with you."

"This all feels so right Talia."

"I agree, so just wait until we get naked."

Calleigh's head lolled back and she laughed throatily.

"I'm so glad I get to see this side of you away from work."

"Vice versa darlin'."

Natalia passed over a bottle of chilled water, "I think this may be the most relaxing day I've had in a long time."

"It is nice. Talia, I usually go for a run before work in the mornings, would you like to join me?"

"I'd like that and it would be nice to have some company."

"We could use the track close to your place, so I can bring my work clothes to your house."

"Okay, what time?"

"Is six all right with you?"

"It sure is. How do you want to handle our relationship with our colleagues?"

"Let's play it by ear."

"I'll be professional at all times, but I won't promise not to goose you if I find myself alone with you in the ballistics lab."

Calleigh chuckled briefly before her cell phone sounded, "It's Horatio." No sooner had she retrieved her phone from the pocket of her shorts, Natalia automatically began to gather up the picnic food and cutlery and pack them away in the hamper.

"Hello Horatio."

"Sorry to disturb your day off Calleigh, but I need your expertise."

"What's happened?"

"There has been a double fatal shooting and one of the victims is one of our own."

"Oh no Horatio!" exclaimed a shocked Calleigh.

"Calleigh, I need my best people on this one and the other CSIs are swamped. We have a killer out there who needs to be found and quickly. They made their first mistake when they took one of our family; their second was assuming they could run."

"I'm on my father's boat, so I'll be there in thirty minutes Horatio."

"Thank you Calleigh."

Closing her phone, Calleigh turned to find Natalia dressed and ready to leave. "Double homicide, one victim is a police officer," she explained while reaching for her clothes. Running into the wheel house, she started the engine.

Natalia's phone rang as she joined Calleigh. Looking at the screen, she said, "Looks like it's all hands on deck, it's H."

-0-

Calleigh pulled the gold Hummer up beside a patrol car and turned off the motor, "I really despise cop killings."

Natalia opened her door and stepped down out of the vehicle, "It doesn't get any easier." She went to the rear compartment and grabbed Calleigh's kit along with her own.

Both women had taken a quick shower at the Crime Lab and changed into the slacks and dress shirts that were on standby in their lockers for emergencies.

Passing a kit to Calleigh, Natalia headed towards Horatio and Frank. Calleigh followed closely behind while scanning the taped off area. Horatio caught her eye and he motioned for her to go inside the house.

Doctor Tara Price, the Medical Examiner was kneeling down alongside a female Caucasian who was lying on her back in the drive of a modest two storey house with a gunshot wound to the head.

Natalia approached the two men, "What do we have?"

"First vic is a Tori Adams, 35 and the owner of the house," answered Frank.

Horatio stretched out and grabbed Natalia by the arm as she went white in the face and her legs gave way, "Talia, are you okay?"

Steadying herself, Natalia turned to Frank, "Please tell me the name of the police officer involved."

"It's Sergeant Angela Del Marco."

"Oh dear god no, not Ange," she whispered. "Horatio, I can't process the scene, I know Sergeant Del Marco on a personal level."

Horatio noted Natalia was close to breaking down and escorted her away from Doctor Price and Frank, "Talia, how close were you to the victim?"

"I've known her for five years as a friend, but we became involved romantically five months ago. We broke up three months ago and Tori is her girlfriend."

"I see," responded Horatio. "In that case, take my vehicle back to the lab and take over from Ryan. Ask him to make his way here please and I am sorry about your friend."

"Thank you Horatio."

"Are you going to be all right?"

"I've got a job to do, so I'll be okay."

"Once you have analysed Ryan's evidence, I want you to go home."

"Yes Lieutenant."

Handing over his keys, Horatio watched as Natalia walked to his Hummer.

-0-

Calleigh nodded to the officer standing inside the front doorway.

"Hey Calleigh," he said in a broken voice. "Vic is in the shower, third door up the stairs on the right and the M.E. is done."

"Thanks Trevor and I'm real sorry about your colleague."

"It's just not right."

"It never is," countered Calleigh as she headed for the staircase.

Entering the bathroom moments later, she gasped when she saw the naked blonde Angela Del Marco slumped on the tiled floor with a bullet wound to her chest. "Oh dear god!" she exclaimed. "Shoot, Talia." Putting down her kit, Calleigh ran out of the house just in time to see Natalia climbing into Horatio's SUV. She instantly realised her girlfriend had disclosed her previous relationship with Angela to their boss.

The Lieutenant approached her and explained the situation.

"I hope she will be all right," the blonde uttered before turning back to the house.

Lifting his sunglasses, Horatio agreed, "So do I ma'am."

-o-

Natalia had to pull over twice when the sobbing made it impossible to drive. Once she had her emotions under control, she continued her trip.

Ryan was busy collecting fibres off a suit jacket when Natalia found him a short time after arriving at the Crime Lab.

"Hey Talia, you don't look so good, is everything okay?"

"I'm fine Ryan, but you and I need to swap. I personally know the officer that was killed and Horatio needs you to process the scene."

"Oh I'm sorry to hear that and I'm nearly done here. The back of the jacket is the last piece of clothing to be tested."

"Okay, I'll finish it up then get it to Michael in trace."

"The paperwork on the other items is done, so once Travers has the results on this piece and one report from you, you are finished."

"Thanks Ryan and I'm sorry you get the raw end of the deal."

Ryan patted Natalia on the shoulder, "It's fine and I really am sorry about your friend."

"Thank you."

Ryan took off his white lab coat and headed for the locker room while Natalia set to work.

-o-

Two and a half hours later, the trace evidence had been identified and the report completed. Natalia was in the locker room packing up her dirty clothes when Calleigh called.

"Hello sweetheart."

"Hey darlin', how are you doing?"

"I think I am in shock and on autopilot."

"Oh baby, I wish I could be there for you."

"I do too, but I am just about to leave for home."

"Okay, the combination for my locker is 4936. My truck keys are on the top shelf. I'm done here and Ryan in not too far off finishing. Talia, I love you and will get to your place as soon as I can."

Natalia's voice cracked with emotion, "I love you too."

"Drive safe darlin'."

Natalia gathered up her grief, followed Calleigh's instructions then drove home in the new black Jeep Wrangler.

-0-

After showering and dressing in white drawstring linen pants and a lime green tank top, Natalia poured herself a tall glass of Vodka on ice. Settling on the back patio, she nursed the drink in between phone calls from Horatio, Ryan and Frank. All three men checked on her and offered their services for company. She graciously declined and informed them she was doing okay and planned on going to bed. Changing into a pair of black cotton pyjama bottoms, she slipped into bed and cried herself to sleep.

-0-

Calleigh's ringtone of "I Shot the Sherriff" pierced the dark and silence of Natalia's bedroom. The brunette had been awake for the past ten minutes tossing and turning and it was now 01:46. Picking up the cell from the side table, she answered, "Hello Cal."

"Hey, sorry to call so late sweetie."

"I was awake and couldn't get back to sleep."

"I'm about five minutes out."

"Good and since our lunch was interrupted, are you hungry?"

"I'm famished honey."

"I'll cook you something light to eat."

"That sounds great, see you soon."

"Bye."

Natalia climbed out of bed and went into the bathroom. When she was done, she wandered down the hall and entered the kitchen. Turning on the light, she started to prepare Spanish omelettes for two.

Moments later, she approached the front door when she heard a vehicle pull up into the drive. Opening the door, Natalia stood in the threshold and observed as her girlfriend walked up the stairs.

Calleigh stepped into her girlfriend's open arms and embraced her firmly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here for you darlin'."

"It's fine and I knew you were thinking about me, so that helped."

Calleigh withdrew, "I was Talia and was so concerned."

"Thank you and come on inside, our food will be ready."

Securing the door, Calleigh followed Natalia into the kitchen. She took a seat at the galley counter and watched Natalia plate two omelettes. "Smells great," she said as her stomach rumbled.

Natalia smiled and took a seat beside the giggling blonde, "Sounds like you got here just in the nick of time sweetheart."

"I was too busy to stop and eat. How are you holding up?"

"I think I'm done crying for now," admitted Natalia truthfully.

"It was very sombre at the department and I couldn't stop weeping while I processed the scene."

"Where was Angela?"

"The shower, evidence shows she had only gotten home along with her girlfriend and gone inside while Tori grabbed the groceries."

"What's your impression?"

"After speaking to the others and analysing what evidence I collected, we discovered a lot. The perp was inside the house waiting. They gained entry via the rear kitchen door by breaking the lock. I took a plaster cast of several shoe impressions left in the back garden. Fingerprints were located all through the house and Ryan lifted some off the outside windows of Tori's car."

"It sounds like you are dealing with an amateur."

"We are, although he was smart enough to use a sofa cushion to muffle the gunshots. The neighbours heard nothing."

"Any leads yet?"

"Frank got the licence plate number of a vehicle that had been parked one door down from the neighbour who called in the 911. He was walking his dog at the time and on the return trip home found Tori on the drive. We have a suspect in custody at the station."

"That's good, do you want more juice?"

"No thanks hon and the suspect is Tori's younger brother Jacob."

Shock registered on Natalia's face, "Oh dear god, why would he kill his own sister?"

"It seems Jacob belonged to some religious group that condemned homosexuality."

"Calleigh, that is just so wrong and unfair."

"You'll get no argument from me darlin'. Horatio told me the guy is fanatical about his beliefs. His parents had tossed him out of the house five years ago when he started badmouthing Tori. They were aware of their daughter and Angela's relationship and very supportive. The whole family is shattered as they have lost two children."

Natalia tried to make sense of it all, "Why do people go to such extremes under the guise of religion?"

"Because it's an excuse for misguided hatred and blind ignorance."

Natalia stood and picked up the empty plates, "Why don't you go get ready for bed, you look exhausted."

"I am and Horatio is not expecting us in until ten."

"Good, that means you get a decent sleep. I left your sleepwear on the bathroom counter in my bedroom."

Calleigh slid off the stool, "Thank you honey."

The blonde was struggling to keep her eyes open when she eased between the sheets and pulled Natalia onto her chest a few minutes later, "Do you want to talk?"

"No baby, maybe tomorrow."

"I'm right here for when you are ready."

"I love you."

"Love you too Talia."

-0-