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Once Horatio had calmed Calleigh down he left her on the sofa to sleep. As he walked into the den "Horatio Jr". was watching cartoons with Ryan, while Eric was sleeping in the easy chair with Marisol sound asleep in his arms. Horatio walked over and bent to pick up Marisol, not realizing how it might ajar Eric from sleep.
(Reaching down), "C'mon Angel", "daddy take you to bed".
Horatio had set up sleeping bags in the living room for everyone. As he laid Marisol down beside Calleigh he kissed them both. Then came the scream.
"AHHHHhhhh! nooooooooo", Horatio ran back into the den and found Eric out of his chair holding his gun as HJr and Ryan watched in horror.
"Eric", release your weapon", "Eric", "put down your gun".
"She's gone "H", "Otis has my Marisol", "hurry we have to find them".
Horatio grabbed Eric in his embrace and held him until he calmed down.
"Eric", "It's okay", "I took her from you while you were sleeping", "she's with Calleigh in the Living Room". "Shhh", "Shhh", "it's okay Eric she's safe. "Why don't you head on in there and get some sleep".
Eric got up and went into the Living room.
"Daddy", "is Uncle Eric okay"? asked HJr with tears in his eyes.
"He will be HJr", "come here son daddy needs a hug".
HJr walked over and embraced his daddy tightly in his little arms.
After Horatio put HJr down with the gang, he spent some time with Ryan.
"We are going to have to keep a close eye on Eric", said Horatio.
"I know", I don't think I've ever seen him act like that".
"I have", "after Marisol died", "he was really bad I thought for sure he would quit". "He has alot of pain built up in there". "The tie he has with little Marisol is so strong that I think he did feel something happen to her". "Which means we need to keep an extra watch over her".
"C'mon "H", "it can't be that strong"?
"How much you want to bet that when we head into the Living room Marisol is in Eric's arms".
"$5 bucks".
As Ryan and Horatio walked into the Living room sure enough there was Marisol with her little head under her Uncle Eric's neck and her little hand on his heart and his arms tightly embraced around her.
"Good call "H".
"That will be $5 bucks please" (laughing)
Morning came and Eric and Ryan made the kids breakfast while Horatio and Calleigh got dressed.
"How you feeling this morning love"?
"Better", "I really need to be touched right now handsome, please love me".
Horatio took Calleigh into his arms and softly laid her on the bed giving her what she needed to survive another hellish day.
(phone rings) "Caine".
"H", "it's Frank", you and your team better get over to Miami Dade Arena".
"Why", "what's the problem Frank"?
"Otis", "he tried to kidnap another child", "but thanks to the mothers quick thinking she screamed and police came running". "But the stupid idiot left quite a bit of evidence around".
"We'll be right there Tripp". Horatio informed the team and as they were getting ready to head out Marisol grabbed Uncle Eric's leg.
(crying) "Please don't go Uncle Eric", "I don't want you to leave".
"Come here Mari", "I'll be back really quick", "I promise".
Calleigh released Marisol's grip from Eric's leg". While Marisol screamed and screamed.
"UNCLE ERIC", "come back".
"Shhh", come on sweetheart", "how about you and I make them some cookies for when they get back"?
*sniffiling* "okay mommy".
While Calleigh and Marisol were baking she began to feel cramps and mild pain. She knew she may have this one early as the other two were also born early.
"Not now", "please God", "wait".
"Mommy are you okay"?
"Yes sweetheart", "I just need to sit for a minute".
Meanwhile.....
Horatio, Eric and Ryan had just arrived on scene.
"Tripp", have you talked to the witnesses yet"?
"Yeah", they all possitively I.D'd Stewart Otis".
"Eric, Ryan", take the bag of clothes back to the lab for anaylisis please".
"Horatio", you need to see this said Ryan".
As Horatio walked over he seen Marisol's dress, panties and shoes in the bag.
"Did you and Eric process everything back at my house"?
"Yeah", "but there was nothing missing we could see".
"Okay get this back to the Lab now".
After Eric and Ryan left Horatio informed Tripp about what happened yesterday.
"What are you going to do "H"? "it sounds like the kids are in alot of danger".
"I know Frank", "I may send them away for a while".
"Where would you send them"?
"To there Godparents Mac and Stella in NY". "We just seen them a month ago for MacJr's Christning". "I know the kids would love to see Claire and MJ again". "I'll call them tonight".
End Scene
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Back at home Calleigh's pain had passed and the cookies were ready.
"Good job, Angel"
"Thanks mommy". "I made a special one for Uncle Eric see"?
Calleigh tried not to laugh as she looked at the cookie with a pile of icing and candies, because she knew Eric would eat all just to please his little Marisol.
"Now let's go get your brother from the game system to have some cookies".
As Calleigh and Marisol walked into the den HJr was watching cartoons.
"HJr", "how come you're not playing video games"?
"I just don't feel like it mommy".
"Would you like to come have some milk and cookies we just made"?
"No thank-you".
"Come on "HJr", " what is wrong"?
"I'm bored mommy", I want to go out and play". "But daddy says no all the time now".
"I know sweetheart", "that's only because he wants to protect you".
(door opens)
"Sweetheart", we're here".
Marsol ran as fast as her little legs would allow her.
"Uncle Eric", I made you a special cookie".
"You did", "well let's go see it". Eric picked up Marisol and into the kitchen they went.
"Where is "HJr" love"?
"He's in the den very upset because he can't go out".
"Well I may have a cure for that", "I thought it would be nice for you and the kids to go visit Mac. Stella and the kids".
"I don't know Horatio", "I've had some pretty bad cramps today", "I'm thinking the baby may come early".
"Are you okay now love"?
"Yes", "they went away after about 30 minutes". "I really don't think flying would be good right now".
"What if I have one of the guys drive you down".
"Oh Horatio", that's to much driving".
Eric was listening from the kitchen. He knew this would be his chance to see Lindsey again.
"I'll take them down "H".
"There you see love, "Eric will drive".
"C'mon Calleigh", "at least you and the kids will be safe".
"Yeah", "and Eric will get to see Lindsey". (laughing) said Ryan.
"Funny Wolfe".
"Eric you are aware that Lindsey and Danny are dating".
"I know "H", "I just want to make sure that my niece and nephew along with my sister in law get there safe".
"What do you say sweetheart"?
"Fine", I can't fight all of you".
When "HJr" found out where they were going he ran upstairs to pack his Spiderman toys.
"Daddy", "I don't wanna go", "I want to stay with you and Uncle Eric".
"Uncle Eric is going to take you sweetheart". "He'll be with you the whole time".
"YEAAAAH!, yelled Marisol and she ran upstairs to pack too".
Calleigh started crying while packing. Horatio heard her heart wreatching sobs. Walking into their room he embraced her and the baby.
"Sweetheart", "please don't cry anymore", "you're going to make yourself ill".
"I don't want to go handsome", "it's not fair that we have to always have our lives turned upside down".
"I know my love", "I know". And with that they made love one last time.
Horatio had informed Mac and stella that Calleigh was nearing a breaking point. So they were well prepared for her arrival.
"Okay", Angel give daddy big hug and kiss".
"Lots of kisses daddy"?
"Yeap", "lots and lots".
"because you won't see me for a while daddy"?
"That's right Angel". Marisol then gave a her daddy enough kisses to last a lifetime.
"HJr", "give daddy hugs"
"HJr", grabbed his daddy real tight and kissed his cheek.
"Okay son", "I love you".
"I love you too dad and I'll take good care of mommy and Marisol".
"I know son", "I know". (hidding tears)
"Eric", call when you get there".
"I will "H".
Calleigh and Horatio whispered their "I love you's between tears and with that complete Horatio knew it would be a while before he could reunite with his family.
As they were pulling away Stewart Otis was following close behind.
End Scene
TBC