Day of Banquet
"I can't believe I'm doing this. I must be nuts," said Roxanne to no one in particular. "You're not nuts. You'll be fine," said Melinda as she was doing Roxanne's hair. "I hope so. I hope I don't trip and fall. That would be so embarrassing. Are you sure he's going to like this dress," asked Roxanne. "No. He will not like the dress, he'll love it. You look very gorgeous. You need to calm down," said Melinda. "I know. I know. I can't help myself. I've been waiting for this moment and now that it's finally here I'm nervous. I'm just glad Speed will also be there," said Roxanne.
"Are Sammie and Mallory coming too," asked Melinda. "I talked to them two days ago and they assured me they would be coming also. I can't wait to tell Horatio the news I got from a friend I know," said Roxanne. "And what news is that," asked Melinda. "A friend of mine informed me yesterday that Sanchez was killed in prison about four days ago. Horatio and the others will be glad to hear that," said Roxanne. "That is good news. Did your friend tell you who killed Sanchez," asked Melinda. "No. I didn't ask either. I really don't care. He can't hurt me anymore, and that's all I care about," said Roxanne.
Meanwhile Horatio and the guys were at Horatio's place getting ready. "Is anyone as nervous as I am," asked Eric. "Yes. I'm nervous. What if Valera decides she hates me," asked Ryan. "Valera isn't going to hate you. As a matter-of-fact, I would say she so much as loves you," said Eric. "You really think so," asked Ryan unconvinced. "Yes. I really think so. I see her looking at you when you're working. It's funny and cute at the same time," said Eric with a chuckle. "Eric has a point. Valera does look at you when you're busy working," said Horatio. "You don't have a problem with that," asked Ryan. "As long as you two keep your personal life and work life separate I don't," said Horatio.
Ryan was about to respond when there was a knock on the door. "Come in," said Horatio. The door opened and revealed Sammie. "Hey Sammie, what are you doing here," asked Ryan shockingly. "I'm here for the banquet. Mallory and I were invited," said Sammie. "I take it Mallory is with Roxanne," said Horatio. "Yup, she sure is. She said she will make sure all the ladies are ready to go on time," said Sammie. "I'm sure she will. So, how have you two been doing since we last saw you," asked Eric. "We've been doing pretty good. Don't tell anyone this, but I think Mallory is pregnant. She says she's not, but I'm positive she is," said Sammie with a smile on his face.
"Horatio is a lucky man. I'm sure you'll make a great wife one day," said Melinda. "What makes you think he's going to ask me to marry him," asked Roxanne. "I can tell how much he loves you. If he loves you as much as he does; he'd be dumb not to ask you," said Melinda. "I guess you have a point there," said Roxanne. Melinda was about to respond when there was a knock on the door. "I'll get for you," said Melinda as she got up and answered the door. "Hi. I'm looking for Roxanne," said Mallory. "You're in the right place. Come on in," said Melinda as she moved so Mallory could enter the house.
"Hey Girl, how are you doing," asked Mallory as she walked up to Roxanne. "I'm doing good. Are you doing," asked Roxanne as she hugged Mallory. "I'm great. I have big news,: said Mallory with a huge smile on her face. "What's the big news," asked Roxanne. "I'm pregnant," said Mallory excitedly. "Seriously? Do you know how far along you are," asked Roxanne. "I'm eight weeks pregnant. I haven't told Sammie, but I think he knows," said Mallory. "I'm sure he does know. I'm so happy for you. You'll be a great mother," said Roxanne. "Thanks. So, are you ready to shock Horatio and the others," asked Mallory. "I am so ready. I've been waiting for this day for a while now. Let's get going," said Roxanne as she grabbed her purse.
"Are you guys ready to go," said Sammie. "We sure are," said Horatio. "I'll call Calleigh and tell her we're headed to the banquet," said Eric as he took out his cell phone and dialed Calleigh's number. "When did he and Calleigh become an item," asked Sammie curiously. "It just happened recently. It was bound to happen sooner or later," said Ryan. "What makes you say that," asked Sammie. "There has been so much sexual tension between them for the last few years," said Ryan. "Well, I'm glad they're together now. What about you? Are you seeing anyone," asked Sammie. "Yes. I'm seeing Valera," said Ryan with a smile. "You two definitely go together," said Sammie. "Thank you. I'm glad you think so," said Ryan.
"I hope you guys are ready to go. The girls are in their cars and headed to the banquet," said Eric coming back in the room. "Let's go then," said Horatio as he headed for the door. The others followed behind. "So, how nervous are you about seeing Roxanne tonight Horatio," asked Eric. "I'm very nervous. I've been waiting for this day for a long time. It's going to be great to see her again," said Horatio. "I bet it is. We all miss her very much," said Eric. "All I can tell you is that you're in for a surprise of a lifetime," said Sammie grinning widely.