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.

Chapter 23

Natalia was in the kitchen helping her mother when the doorbell rang and she offered to answer it, "I'll get it mom."

"Whoever it is, they are early."

Natalia wiped her hands before going into the hallway. She opened the door to a gift bearing Ryan and beaming Maxine, "Well hello you two, come on in."

Maxine hugged Natalia in greeting and Ryan followed.

"Sorry we are early," explained Ryan. "But I wanted to meet the man who has stolen your heart away."

"They are out back with dad and their father."

With good timing, Calleigh entered the hall via the backdoor, "Oh hey Max and Ryan. Talia, your dad is asking for the grill tongs."

"Third drawer to the left of the kitchen sink."

"Thanks, see you all outside," responded Calleigh as she disappeared from view.

"Come on through," directed Natalia while she ushered Ryan and Maxine towards the back porch. She introduced the couple to her assembled family and Kenwall then went into the kitchen.

"Hey Cal, Ryan wants to meet the man I'm marrying," Natalia announced as she sidled up beside her and kissed the side of her neck.

Calleigh laughed then quickly kissed her fiancée on the lips, "You better call him in here and break the news to him gently."

"Let him wait a little longer, I'd rather discuss an important matter with you."

Wrapping her arms around Natalia's shoulders, Calleigh asked, "What would that be?"

"How does December 12th sound as our wedding day?"

"It sounds perfect baby, just like your love." Calleigh kissed Natalia to one inch of leaving her catatonic then took her by the hand and led her outside.

The couple wandered over to where Ryan was talking to Kenwall. He leered at them and realisation hit him like a rock tossed from an overpass, "Oh, you two got me good, I had no idea. Congratulations Calleigh and Natalia."

"You can call us even now Ryan," quipped a giggling Calleigh.

"Wow, I never would have guessed."

"Lucky for us you didn't," chimed in Natalia. "Or the whole department would have known."

"Am I the last to know?" inquired a head shaking Ryan.

"No, that will be Jesse when he arrives," answered Calleigh.

"That's good then."

Maxine joined them, "I knew it and well done you two."

Calleigh drew Natalia closer, "Our wedding will be on December 12th, so keep that date free."

"We definitely will," replied Ryan.

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The party was in full swing when Natalia stole Calleigh away from Horatio and Yelina. She took her inside and up to the guest room. Closing the door, she asked, "Do you think anyone will miss us if we spend a few minutes alone?"

"I don't think so darlin'. Are you feeling all right?"

"I'm fine now babe."

With gentle hands, Calleigh caressed her lover's shoulders, "You look tired."

"I am just a little and that feels nice."

"Talia, I love you."

"I love you Cal and am looking forward to being your wife."

Calleigh grinned, "Dad has already requested a grandchild."

Tittering, Natalia declared, "Mom asked for two."

"We can worry about that in a few years time. I want to keep you all to myself for a little longer."

"I like that idea and we are going to have such fun."

"You better believe it and I'd like to start now."

"Oh honey, I do love you."

"Shush, now kiss me quick."

"That's the easy part Cal."

The End

"To be continued"