Okay, so I had to work hard to keep this one at a T rating. I promise Hawke will be redeemed for his actions in this chapter.

Chapter 6

Hawke heard the sound of a helicopter land on his dock. He wasn't expecting anyone so he wondered who it could be. A few minutes later, there was a knock on his door. "Who's there?"
Hawke asked.

A soft voice answered. "It's me, Caitlin."

String felt his heart flutter. She hadn't seen him since the hospital and he wasn't sure he was ready for her to see him now.

"Just a minute," he replied as he slowly made his way to the door and opened it for her.

"Can I come in?" she asked.

"I guess," was all he said.

She stepped into the cabin. String made his way over to the bar and sat down. "So, why the visit?" he asked.

Caitlin sighed. "Yesterday when Dom and I got shot at getting that package, I saw my whole life flash before my eyes," she said. "I realized then that I needed to hear it from you that this is over with."

"I'm blind," he said. "I may never see again. I can't be there for you now."

Caitlin couldn't hold back her anger. She wanted to prove him wrong.

"Just because you're blind doesn't mean your life is over," she said. "All of your other senses can be heightened."

She moved over the bar and grabbed String's arm, pulling him to his feet. "Listen to me," she said. "You may not be able to see me, but you can hear me and you can even feel me.

Caitlin grabbed one of his hands and placed it on her cheek. He could feel her warmth and was shocked when a tear ran down her face and into his palm. Then she took his hand and moved it to her chest. He felt her heart beat fast and he could tell her breathing was increasing. Next she took both of his hands and placed them around her waist. She grabbed behind his neck and pulled him to her. She kissed him lightly and then more passionately as he began to respond. When they separated, she grabbed his hands again. "Feel me, Hawke," she said. You don't have to have eyes to explore."

String felt her pulse quicken again as he began to touch every part of her body. He stopped when he reached her shoulder and felt a bandage there. "What happened to your arm?' he asked with concern.

"I was shot," he replied. "It's just a flesh wound. I'm okay. Please don't stop."

Hawke hesitated a moment and then did as instructed. He moved from the back of her neck all the way down to her thighs. Soon, his mouth began to follow where his hands had already explored. He was surprised at how right she was. All of his other senses had taken over. He hadn't felt this alive since before the explosion. He wanted her. He wanted to feel her, to be with her. "Let's take this upstairs," he said.

Caitlin followed him up the stairs to his loft. She grabbed his arm when they reached the top of the stairs. He turned and reached for her, pulling her to him. He knew he had to make a decision about their relationship, but for that moment, he wanted her and he was going to have her.

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When Caitlin woke up, she realized she was in bed alone. Hawke was standing by the window allowing the morning sun to warm is face.

"Hawke, come back to bed," she said. "It's early."

"I can't," he replied. "Caitlin, you need to get dressed and leave."

Caitlin was shocked. "Why? What's wrong?"

"It's over," he said bluntly.

Caitlin was suddenly furious. She got out of bed and walked over to him, grabbing his arm to force him to turn towards her. "What about last night?" she asked.

"Last night was our goodbye. I don't love you anymore," he lied.

Caitlin couldn't control her anger. She reached up and slapped Hawke across the face. "I never thought I'd see the day when Ken Sawyer would turn out to be a better man than you," she replied. "At least he had the guts to tell me the truth."

She grabbed her clothes and stormed downstairs. Dressing quickly, she ran out of the cabin as fast as she could.

Suddenly Caitlin heard another helicopter. She stopped and watched as it landed by the lake. Quickly four men got out with machine guns and headed towards her. She turned to run back to the cabin but it was too late. They shot the ground around her causing her to scream and then stop. String, hearing the commotion came out of the cabin as quickly as he could maneuver without his sight.

"Caitlin!" he screamed. Before he could get a reply, two men came up and grabbed him by the arms. The two others forced Caitlin back to their helicopter. Both were thrown in the back, their hands tied in front of them.

"Caitlin, are you alright?" asked String. "I know your upset but please answer me."

Finally she replied. "If you can call being lied to and then shot at and kidnapped alright then I'm just fine."