CSI:Miami Road Trip #11: We Ain't Comin' Home

Thanks so much for all the reviews! *snuggles tight*

Here's a teeny one.

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Coral Gables, house, 2pm

Josh: Ethan! You have soccer practice in 30 minutes, let's go!

Ethan: *runs downstairs* It's just across the street, it's not like I'm in a hurry.

Josh: I need to drop Cait off at the mall so I want to make sure you're there on time. Your coach expects you there this week.

Ethan: But I suck at soccer.

Josh: Which is exactly why you need to practice more. Get your shoes on.

Ethan: *rolls eyes, walks away*

Cait: *leaning over counter* So you've actually done it with dudes?

Josh: *looks at Cait* You're supposed to be getting ready to go to the mall.

Cait: How exactly does one-

Josh: Cait.

Cait: What?

Josh: Get moving.

Cait: *picks up sticky note* Who's Brice?

Josh: Uh...just someone I met at the grocery store.

Cait: *smiles* Oooh, is he cute?

Josh: Doesn't matter, I'm cancelling the date.

Cait: *smile fades* How come?

Josh: *shrugs* Too much to do at home.

Cait: I can watch Ethan, you go have fun.

Josh: No. It's fine, maybe another time. *walks over* Ready to go?

Cait: Can I have money?

Josh: Only if you promise to actually do your chores.

Cait: I promise.

Josh: *pulls out wallet* Will 20 do it?

Cait: *laughs* I'm going to the mall, not paying a toll.

Josh: *hands over money* A hundred.

Cait: *looks down at money* But this'll only get me 2 pairs of shoes at best.

Josh: I wish I could give you the world but my salary lets me pay for the necessities of life, your education and some luxuries. Unfortunately, that means only 2 pairs of shoes.

Cait: This sucks.

Josh: When I was your age, I was lucky to get one pair every 5 or 6 years.

Cait: How did you survive?

Josh: *smiles*

Cait: You could just use the money Mom sends every month.

Josh: That goes toward things you need, not things you want.

Cait: *sighs, walks away*

Josh: *looks down at counter*

Truck, road

Josh: *staring ahead*

Cait: *staring out window* You should go on that date, Dad. Do what makes you happy for a while.

Josh: *looks at Cait*

Cait: The world isn't going to explode if you go.

Josh: *smirks* Maybe I will then.

Cait: Great. So I can order a pizza instead of eating your cooking for once!

Josh: *laughs*

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

 

Thanks for the review! Hee.

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Gables Estates, house, 4pm

Lori: *running down stairs* SCOTT! Where did you put that toolbox!

Scott: *walking up*

Lori: The sink is busted up, I-*trips, falls* AH!

Scott: *grabs Lori*

Lori: *clutches Scott*

Scott: *looks at Lori* Slow down. I'll get the toolbox.

Lori: *nods* Thanks.

Scott: *lets go*

Lori: *straightens out Scott's shirt* ...*tilts head* You're wearing black. You never wear black. Is there something wrong?

Scott: I didn't realize clothing could be interpreted that way.

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: *smiles* I just like the shirt.

Lori: Oh. Well...good. I like it too.

Scott: *walks downstairs*

Lori: Scott! *runs down*

Near back door

Lori: I was thinking about Steph's trip to New York.

Scott: *opens back door, walks away*

Lori: *follows* Maybe...it would be good for both of them. MAYBE.

Scott: *kneels, reaches for toolbox*

Lori: But before I completely hand her over, I want to know as much as possible about your mother.

Scott: *stands* Okay. What do you want to know? *walks away*

Lori: *follows*

Inside house

Lori: *shuts door* Was she there for your highschool graduation?

Scott: Yes.

Lori: Did she ever take care of you when you were sick as a kid? Y'know, the old chicken noodle soup deal.

Scott: No. *opens toolbox* Which tools do you need? I need to keep some for outside.

Lori: Did she ever tuck you in at night?

Scott: *shakes head, rummages through box* The maid would.

Lori: What's the best memory you have with your mother?

Scott: *staring down at box*

Lori: Come on, what's the first, best thing that comes to mind when spending time with her?

Scott: ...When I was 8, she took me to the top of the Empire State Building. There was snow all over Manhattan but I remember it was a clear day. One of my mother's friends was head of security and he let us up early so there were no tourists.

Lori: That must have been pretty cool.

Scott: I turned around and she was passed out on the deck.

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: Apparently she'd been drinking heavily that morning.

Lori: *lowers eyes*

Scott: It was -5 farenheit. So I covered her with my coat. I stayed up there with her for 2 and a half hours before someone noticed.

Lori: ...And that's the best memory you have?

Scott: It was the longest amount of time she'd voluntarily spent with me.

Lori: *places hand on Scott's arm*

Scott: *lifts wrench* Can you use this to fix the sink?

Lori: *smirks* Yeah. *takes wrench* I think it'll do just fine.

Scott: Great.

Lori: At least your mom got help, right?

Scott: *nods* When I was in college.

Lori: I bet she tried to make up for lost time.

Scott: *smiles* Did you need any other tools?

Lori: I don't think so.

Scott: Good. I'll get back to work outside. *picks up toolbox, walks away*

Lori: *stares ahead*

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

 

Thanks so much for the awesome reviews!

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Hummerhome, Nevada

Katie: Okay, with you in this costume, no one will ever recognize you in Vegas.

Delko: You really think I'm a blonde?

Katie: Oh definitely. Now, your new drag name is Delfina. Carly, get the lipstick.

Carly: *hands over lipstick*

Delko: It's blue.

Katie: It's part of the image.

Delko: But won't this make me more noticable?

Katie: Yeah as your common Vegas freak, not Eric Delko. The cops won't even know.

Speed: Maybe we should give him some breasts.

Delko: *frowns*

Katie: YAY! I have some socks in my suitcase! Speed, help me get the dresses! *runs away*

Speed: *walks away*

Anni: *straightens out wig* You look beautiful.

Delko: I'd better be a very rich man by the end of the night.

Anni: This is what you get for being banned from Vegas.

Bedroom

Katie: *throwing dresses* I know I put those extra large socks somewhere. OH and the giant bra, too.

Speed: Why did you think to bring these things?

Katie: H said we were coming here. I couldn't leave without all my costumes.

Speed: ...What exactly did you think we'd be doing?

Katie: *smiles, stands straight* That's the beauty of it. Anything can happen. OOH maybe I'll even get married!

Speed: I don't think Vegas would be the right backdrop.

Katie: *smile fades* What, you don't think I could get married, even here?

Speed: No, that's not what I mean. You should marry someone you love, not the first drunken guy that happens to smile your way.

Katie: *smirks* Y'know...that's kind of sweet.

Speed: I know I make fun of you a lot but in all seriousness...any guy would be lucky to have you.

Katie: Thanks.

Speed: *nods*

Katie: *hugs Speed*

Speed: *lifts brow, wraps arms around Katie*

Katie: ...We had a lot of good times together.

Speed: We did.

Katie: Remember when Holly was 4 and we took her camping...we were going to make smores so you and I, I think went to go get napkins or something but when we came back, she had stuffed everything in her mouth? *smiles* We must have laughed for an hour. *laughs* And then we spent another, cleaning her up.

Speed: *smirks*

Katie: *sigh* And there was that one night at home when we were watching that movie with Holly and even Lori came downstairs to sit with us.

Speed: I remember. She actually smiled for once.

Katie: Well, that's because she was making killer shots for your face with popcorn and Holly started to find that very amusing.

Speed: It took me what, 3 hours to get all the salt out of my eye?

Katie: *smiles* 3 and a half, maybe.

Speed: *nods*

Katie: Well anyway...as it stands, I'd much rather dwell on the good.

Speed: Not that you'd ever let me forget the bad.

Katie: *lets go* Why don't we just have a truce.

Speed: A truce.

Katie: Yeah. Let's just get along, once and for all.

Speed: You realize that only works for about a week.

Katie: Well I want to make it work longer. Remember, I'm trying to better myself.

Speed: Right. Well, I hope we can get along. *grabs dresses* Now let's go dress Eric in drag.

Katie: *smiles* I'll get the pumps.

Vegas, street

Delko: *wobbles* I don't like these shoes.

Ryan: You look fine.

Delko: *looks over* What's with the bandage?

Ryan: Bear attack.

Delko: Oh. How'd you fend it off?

Ryan: I threw the GPS at it and ran like hell.

Delko: Well I can tell you for certain, walking in heels is harder than running away from a hungry bear.

Ryan: What are we supposed to be doing anyway? I want to gamble.

Delko: You're not allowed to gamble. Apparently you have some sort of addiction.

Ryan: Do not.

Delko: Do too.

Ryan: *slaps Eric's boob* Do not.

Delko: HEY! *covers chest* Watch the twins.

Ryan: They're socks.

Delko: Shh they can hear you.

Ryan: *rolls eyes*

Casino

Anni: BIG MONEY! *throws dice*

Speed: You're enjoying this a little too much.

Anni: Shut up, I want to buy a new vacuum cleaner.

Dealer: Snake eyes.

Anni: DAMNIT. *looks at Speed* Give me 300 dollars.

Speed: What for?

Anni: So I can win our money back.

Speed: *frowns* Anni, you suck at gambling. I'm not going to give you a penny, let alone-

Anni: I GOT HIS WALLET! *holds up wallet*

People cheer

Speed: *sighs, grabs wallet*

Anni: Hey.

Speed: Let alone 300 dollars. If you want to gamble, at least play a game you're good at.

Anni: Blackjack, here I come. *snatches wallet* I'm only going to take 50, I swear.

Speed: How many 50s?

Anni: *smiles* Cute. Why don't you go get us a room.

Speed: I already did.

Anni: Is it big? Does it have a whirlpool? Does it have robes? *gasp* DO WE HAVE A VIEW?

Speed: *smirks* It has everything.

Anni: Excellent.

Speed: The only downside is we have to share.

Anni: *smile fades* ...With who.

Speed: Katie and Carly.

Anni: What for?

Speed: Horatio only gave us so much. And it's not like we're the only ones relegated to sharing a room. Colton, Eric and Ryan have to share one and Horatio, Calleigh and Heather have to share another.

Anni: What about Lora?

Speed: She doesn't like casinos so she's playing video games in the Hummerhome. She's being a bit anti-social.

Anni: Well...I guess it won't be that bad. We came on this trip to spend time with our friends, right?

Speed: Yep.

Anni: Then that's what we'll do.

Bedroom

Carly: Let's set a few ground rules. Firstly, we're not flooding their room with mustard and secondly, we're getting earplugs.

Katie: I think we should bunk with H and Calleigh.

Carly: What for?

Katie: This place could be really romantic. I think Anni and Tim deserve the room to themselves.

Carly: *lifts brow* Are you on drugs?

Katie: We don't come here very often and it's not like they have the funds for a vacation getaway. This could be the last time they have the chance to really be alone until their kid gets older.

Carly: ...You are on drugs.

Katie: I'm not on drugs. *grabs Carly's arm* Let's go.

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