CSI:Miami - "Road Trip *puts on shades* Number Nine."

Hehe, thanks for the fantastical reviews everyone! I appreciate them oh-so much.

Hee, the Shelby is a beautiful vehicle, though I'm partial to Chevy myself.

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House, Miami

Speed: *knocks on door*

Two minutes later

Lori: *opens door* ...

Speed: You weren't at work today.

Lori: I know. You told me to take the day.

Speed: And you listened?

Lori: *opens door wider* Come on in, there's plenty of room.

Speed: *walks in* Why's that?

Lori: Gavin moved back to San Antonio. He was offered a better job with people he knew, his family's there-

Speed: But you're here.

Lori: I'm okay with it. My relationships never really work out. They're either psycho, psycho, dead or...Absolutely perfect but offered a better job. *scoffs* Guess I had that comin'. Oh well, we're still married for the time being and we could always visit.

Speed: I guess so.

Lori: *sigh* So. Why'd you stop by?

Speed: Just to see if you were okay.

Lori: Why wouldn't I be? I have a home, a job that pays, my health...Well, most of it. No point in feelin' sorry for myself. I'm starting to realize it doesn't make any situation better, it just leads to destruction.

Speed: *nods* You're right.

Lori: Yeah well almost killing yourself brings out the big picture of things.

Speed: Have you spoken to your mother lately?

Lori: Calleigh already tried to sic her 'advice' on me, I'm pretty sure my mother wouldn't be any better at it. Besides, mom and I don't get along. She's kind of...Bitchy.

Speed: *smirks*

Lori: Huh, well I guess I am sometimes too. Anyway. Um...Okay...Um...You know what? I have to get dinner started. *runs to kitchen*

Speed: *places hands in pockets*

Lori: *runs back* Okay I need groceries but no problem, I can take care of that. Actually, I'm not really all that hungry. Um...*looks around* I can eat bread, that's cool. *grabs bread bag* ...Alright that smells like it's been ripe for quite some time. Not a problem because I have ketchup. Ketchup make the world go round.

Speed: *stares at Lori*

Lori: *reaches out* Daddy, help.

Speed: Alright, let's go see what you have in your cupboards.

Lori: Okay. *runs to cupboards, opens them*

Speed: *walks over*

Lori: *picks up can* ...What's a *leans closer* ...Lentil?

Speed: What did you eat when you were living on your own?

Lori: Well seeing as I was high the entire time...I didn't.

Speed: You didn't eat.

Lori: Well I certainly didn't spend all my cash on food.

Speed: *sigh*

Lori: Uh oh, you look mad.

Speed: I'm not mad.

Lori: Okay you said that WAY too slowly. You're pissed.

Speed: *grabs can of beens* Ever eat these?

Lori: No, what the hell is that?

Speed: Healthy.

Lori: It looks like chunks of crap and sauce.

Speed: And you're going to enjoy it with this. *opens fridge, grabs ground beef*

Lori: Oh.

Ten minutes later

Lori: So what is this called?

Speed: Sloppy Joes.

Lori: It looks disgusting.

Speed: You need iron and protein. Now, go look and see if you have any vegetables.

Lori: Why?

Speed: Because they're good for you.

Lori: Well yeah okay I knew that. *opens fridge* ....Are pickles vegetables?

Speed: No.

Lori: Then I have no vegetables.

Speed: It's okay, you can go grocery shopping tomorrow.

Lori: So...I don't have to eat this every day right?

Speed: No but you should. At least something healthy.

Lori: Got it. You know, I feel kind of retarded. I mean, I can take down drug lords and Colombian hit-men but I can't even cook myself dinner. Bread and wine are the extent of my skills.

Speed: So pay attention and learn some new ones.

Lori: Very funny.

TBC.............

 

Thanks Anni!

Lora, they'll go to Russia soon enough, heh.

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Hummercraft

Lora: So H, where did you get this one from?

Horatio: Well this plane hadn't actually been damaged.

Katie: I can't believe we're going to Africa. You guys are stupid.

Anni: Suck it up, it'll be fun.

Heather: Yeah and I want to ride an elephant. Seriously. If I don't get to, I'm gonna kill someone.

Colton: *rocking back and forth* Sui Cidal, Sui Cidal, Sui Cidal...

Carly: ...I'm scared sitting beside him. *sits beside Katie*

Katie: HA! I'm her favorite.

Carly: Actually yours was the only-

Katie: Shut up, I know my other seat was empty. I just wanted to feel important but thanks for that.

Carly: Oh.

Anni: *leans over seat* So what are your plans for Africa?

Carly: I think it would be a good idea if we separated.

Anni: OH! AWESOME! Can I be on your team?

Carly: Sure!

Katie: HEY WHOA. Wait, you pick Anni but you don't pick me?

Carly: I was about to pick you.

Katie: No you weren't.

Carly: How do you know?

Katie: Because I know.

Carly: You don't know.

Anni: Katie, you're on our team so just shut up already.

Katie: Don't you tell me to shut up, you're the one with the biggest mouth.

Anni: Yeah? So I'm the one who told the entire team that Eric and Calleigh are dating?

Katie: IT'S NOT LIKE NO ONE KNEW! COME ON!

Anni: Okay I'm pretty patient with you but now you're just getting on my nerves. *sits back down*

Katie: *stands* Yeah well you get on my nerves all the time but I never say anything.

Anni: *stands* YOU ALWAYS SAY SOMETHING KATIE! YOU HAVE THE BIGGEST MOUTH OF ALL OF US SO JUST SHUT THE HELL UP!

Katie: *wide-eyed*

Anni: And get over yourself.

Everyone: *looks at Anni*

Anni: WHAT. I'm not allowed to be mad? How would y'all feel if someone kept berating you about marrying someone? How would you feel if someone was always after them? You know how hard it is to have a family when your husband already HAS ANOTHER ONE? So yes, I'm a bit pissed, excuse me. I'm sick of HER. *points to Katie*

Katie: But we're best friends...

Anni: So start acting like my friend, not my competition! *walks into back room, slams door*

Katie: *looks around*

Everyone: *staring at Katie*

Katie: *sits*

Heather: They have elephant rides in Africa, right? Right?

Back room

Anni: *crosses arms*

Katie: *walks in*

Anni: *throws shoe*

Katie: AHHH! Learn to lock the doors.

Anni: I don't want to talk to you.

Katie: *walks over* I know. *sits* So we're gonna talk anyway.

Anni: *sigh*

Katie: I'm sorry I've been so bad to you.

Anni: ...That sounds dirty.

Katie: What I'm trying to say is you didn't deserve it.

Anni: Deserve what?

Katie: *sigh* The whole shebang with Speed. I mean, obviously he doesn't love me or-

Anni: That's actually not..Entirely accurate.

Katie: What?

Anni: Why do you think I was so mad?

Katie: Because you finally snapped?

Anni: *frowns* No. He still cares about you.

Katie: Of course he does. You don't just flip a switch and that's it. It doesn't mean he luuuurves me.

Anni: *rolls eyes*

Katie: Anni, I have absolutely nothing to stand on when it comes to you two. Believe me, you have nothing to worry about.

Anni: Yeah, I guess.

Katie: So are we friends again?

Anni: *hugs Katie*

Katie: OOF! Wow, you were a little over-huggie there.

Anni: *squeezes harder* I LOVE YOU KATIE.

Katie: I love you too. Um, you're not pregnant or anything right?

Anni: *lets go* What?

Katie: You're very moody.

Anni: ...No, I'm pretty sure I'm just insane like always.

Katie: Awesome! Wait, you're 100% sure?

Anni: Does it look like I romp around the sack 24/7? I don't have time for that. I'm not you.

Katie: *frowns* Okay we're supposed to be friends.

Anni: *laughs*

Inside Hummercraft

Horatio: Okay we should be arriving in Africa in...11 hours.

Lora: Ugh seriously? But there's nothing on tv.

Lilly: It's not even on.

Lora: EXACTLY! I can't find the remote. *starts to cry*

Ryan: Eric, what are you doing?

Delko: I'm trying to find birds. *squishing face against window* I want to see the miracle of flight up close.

Ryan: You're in a plane.

Delko: Um the birds don't have buttons and suction toilets okay? I want to see natural flight.

Ryan: We're 30 000 feet up, you won't see a bird.

Delko: Yeah? Then what's that?

Ryan: *squints* It looks like US Air.

Delko: OH MY GOD THEY OWN US AIR?

Ryan: No, US Air's the name of the plane.

Delko: Oh. *waves* HI LITTLE AMERICANS!

Ryan: I'm starting to see why your ex-wife took the kid.

Delko: *looks at Ryan* Hey.

TBC.................

 

Thanks for the reviews everyone and the kind words.

Colton, heh homical!Colton seems like an interesting idea.

I should have another chapter up later today!