Mac and Horatio knew they would have to keep their eyes open now, that Narcisco had followed them. Once all the kids were settled in their ajoined rooms, Horatio helped Calleigh get ready for bed.
"Come on love, come here". Calleigh walked over to the bed and fell into "H"s arms as he embraced her. "Lay straight love, on your back". Calleigh knew what "H" was going to do, and she loved every minute of this. Once she was laying straight, he took the palm of his hand, and rubbed her tummy in small circles, as he lowered his head to talk to their unborn child. "Listen little one, this is Daddy talking, you need to give Mommy a rest, just sleep for now love, feel Daddy caress you to sleep, I love you liltle one", and then "H" kissed her tummy. When he looked up Calleigh was sound asleep with tears in her eyes. Horatio kissed his wife's tears and got out of bed being careful not to wake her.
Over in the next rooms Horatio went to check on HJr and Marisol. "How's it going you two"? "Good Dad, how's Mom"? "She's sleeping son". "Dad, why does Mom always get so sick when she's pregnant"? asked Marisol. "I'm not sure love, ask your Mom later". Horatio wasn't ready to talk to his daughter about female problem. "Dad, "why do Marisol and I have to share a room"? "because son, Mac and I feel, you and Claire need some apart time". "Why"? "Well, sometimes it's good, to find things to do seperate as well as together". "You have to remember, you're young son, and have your whole life ahead of you to be together".
(The Taylor's rooms)
"Stella, did you talk to Claire yet about her and HJr spending some time apart"? "Not yet Mac, I will though". "Macster, my son, what are you up too there"? "Nothing Dad, just putting my things away but the drawer got stuck". "Did you get it okay"? "Yeah, thanks Dad". "MOM", yelled Claire, how come I have to share a room with Macster and Arthur"? "Because we need your help keeping an eye on them love". "Yeah, like that's fair". "Listen Claire Bear, said Mac, You and your Mom need to have a talk", I'm going to take the boy's and leave you two alone". "See you later love", as he kissed Stella and Kenya good-bye.
"Mom what's going on"? asked Claire. "Claire we've all had a discussion on you and HJr, and the amount of time you two spend together". "We feel it's best if you two take a break, not a whole vacation break, just a little breathing space, which is why HJr is sharing his room with Marisol". "That's not right Mom, we love each other". "Listen sweetheart, no one is saying you don't, but you are both very young, and need some time apart to explore different avenues". "If it turns out that you two stay together forever, then that's wonderful too, but give it a chance to be apart a bit, I know Marisol misses you alot". "Okay Mom, I'll try it". "that's all your father and I can ask for".
"Hey Mac", "How did it go"? "I'm not sure, Stella's talking to her now". "How about on your end"? "Okay, I think, It's hard to tell with HJr". "Well let's take Eric, Cody, Macster and Arthur down to the play area". Once they had left, HJr went to see Claire. (knock on door) "Claire, are you there"? "Yeah", HJr, I'm here". "God, I miss you already". "me to HJr". "What are we going to do"? "Sneak away when we get the chance", we will alway's meet here", I'll beep you on your beeper, when I'm here, and you do the same". "If we answer, that means we will both be there, if not then we know the other isn't showing up". "Sounds good to me HJr", now give me a kiss before we leave". HJr kissed Claire on the cheek before they parted.
As they left Narcisco was listening, he knew he could have his choice of HJr or this Claire girl, but he wanted Marisol, because what better way to destroy "H", then by taking away his only daughter.
Once they had gotten all the kids into bed, "H" went to check on Calleigh. "How you feeling now sweetheart"? "Much better Handsome", I'm really sorry for what I said on the plane". "That's okay love, it's bound to happen again, and after four children I'm immuned to it". Calleigh laughed, "I guess you would be, let's just hope we have a girl this time, three boys is enough". "I agree love, 100%", said "H".
Over in the next room Stella had just gotten Kenya down for the night. "So what are our plans for tomorrow"? "I think we are all going skiing". "That will be fun, concidering Macster and Arthur haven't been on a pair of ski's". "I know love, either has Eric". I'm going to grab a shower Mac, I'll see you in a bit".
"Mac thought to himself, shower, sounds good". Heading to the bathroom he put on a ski mask and pulled back the shower curtain to scare Stella, but she wasn't there. "FREEZE", she had done it again, "God Stella, how do you know what I'm up too"? "shut up you bad robber, or I'll shoot you where you stand". "Now, get in", get in now"! Mac tried to take off the mask before he got in, but Stella wouldn't let him. "Leave it on, I said leave it on". Once in the shower she told Mac to "Spread em", hands against the shower wall". Once Stella had him where she wanted him, she attacked him until he screamed "Uncle".
In the morning everyone got up to go skiing. "Let's go guy's the slopes await", said "H". "Coming Dad", "just grabbing my Ski's". "Okay, we are all ready", let's go drop off Cody and Kenya at the Daycare centre and hit the slopes". As they reached the top of slope, HJr started to change his mind. "Dad, I don't think I'm ready for this", said HJr. "Sure you are son, you know how to ski, and I'll be right behind you". Marisol was watching and she figured if HJr was scared, then how the hell was she going to feel, when she got up there.
Once they were all positioned on the top slope, Calleigh thought to herself, "Good God, one of them are going to hurt themselves". "Look Eric, Look Arthur and Macster, watch Daddy and Mommy. Down the hill they came all of them together, Calleigh was proud of Marisol and Hjr, thay were doing awesome, as everyone landed at the bottom, the little ones clapped and cheered. "Wow, that was perfect guy's , Marisol and HJr, you looked amazing", said Calleigh.
After they had finished skiing they all sat down to lunch. "What would everyone like"? asked "H". "Cheeseburger's and fries all around", yelled the kids. "I'll be right back, said Marisol, I need to go to the washroom". "Claire go with her please". "Okay Dad". As they went to the washroom Marisol told Claire she was sorry for telling on her. "I know Marisol, it's my fault too, I never meant not to spend time with you". "It's just, I love your brother". "I know, Claire".
While Claire was washing her hands, someone came up behind her and knocked her out cold. When Marisol came out of the bathroom she screamed, as Narcisco grabbed her and took her out the window. Horatio and Mac heard the screaming, and ran into the bathroom, they seen Claire laying on the floor out cold. "Claire, Claire, yelled Mac. "Dad"? "Oww! my head hurts". "Where is Marisol"? I don't know, someone knocked me out". "Horatio seen the opened window, and looked out, he could see a set of footprints, and drag marks in the snow. "He's got her, He's got Marisol".