I know!
but we need to remember that as Fictional as I get it always works out in the end
(Back in Miami)
Horatio was in his office sitting at his desk looking over pictures of his wife and kids. He felt really bad having to leave his family back in NY, he had no choice with the information he'd been given about Stetler wanting to take over the team. What a nightmare that would be Horatio thought to himself.
"H", said Eric.
"Hmm"!, "what is it Eric"?
"We have a call over at the beach front, apparent suicide". "Two witnesses claim they seen her murdered".
"Well", "let's go". Putting on his shades, they headed out the door.
(Back at NY)
When Stella got to NYPD, the first thing she noticed was no Danny. Sitting in Mac's office she waited for him to show up. While she waited she started to fantasy about Horatio and the Airport.
She replayed the scene in her mind, including "H"'s words, *Take care Love*. She closed her eyes and visioned him looking into hers before he kissed her on the lips. "Damn Stella", "stop it", she thought to herself.
"Stella", yelled Danny. "The D.A. is waiting on us". "Let's go".
"Coming", Stella put Horatio out of her mind and headed down to meet the new D.A.
(Back at home)
Calleigh had gotten her kids down to sleep, all except for Marisol who was crying for Daddy.
"Mommy", said Marisol crying. "Why hasn't daddy called"? "I miss him something aweful".
"I know love", "he'll call soon".
"Mommy I need to pee". Calleigh knew she couldn't lift her into her wheelchair and as much as she didn't want to have too call Mac she had no choice.
"Mac", called Calleigh.
"Yeah", "what is it Calleigh"?
"I need you to help me lift Marisol into her chair, she needs to use the bathroom".
"I'm coming ". Mac entered the room and lifted Calleigh into her chair. "There you go Angel", said Uncle Mac.
Marisol stopped crying and looked at Uncle Mac straight in his blue eyes and said. "I miss daddy calling me Angel". As a tear fell from Marisol's eye, Mac softly wiped it away and said. "I know Love". After Marisol had been settled back in bed Calleigh kissed her good-night.
"Uncle Mac"? said Calleigh.
"Yes Angel".
"I love you".
"I love you too, sweetheart".
When they left the room the phone rang.
"Hello", said Mac.
"Hey Mac", "Is my wife about"?
"Yeah", "she's pretty upset you didn't call earlier to say good-night to Marisol".
"I know Mac", "we got stuck on a dangerous case", "what was supposed to suicide turned out to be murder". "Eric and I just got finished now".
"You sound angry Horatio", "what else is going on"?
"That ass Stetler is after my job". "He's filed 3 complaints with the Chief about my absence". "Please don't let Calleigh know until I'm ready to".
"I won't Horatio", "hold on and I'll get her".
"Calleigh", Horatio is on the phone"
"Thanks", Calleigh took the phone and stood by the window.
"Hi Handsome", "how are you"?
"Very tired love", "how you feeling"?
"Okay", "Marisol is really missing you, she cried tonight because you didn't call". "The boys are great", "I don't think it's bothering them to much being boys and all".
"How bout you my love", "How are you really holding up"? "Be honest love".
"Not to well". "I can't seem to function, because every few minutes you pop into my mind and say you love me". "Then I get all teary eyed and drive poor Mac and Stella insane".
"Just 4 more days love", "and then I'll be back by your side". "I'll let you go for now", "and for sure I'll call the kids in the morning". "I Love You Calleigh".
"I Love You too handsom".
After Calleigh hung up the phone she showered and got ready for bed. She took out a book she had bought a while back called "Tender is the Storm" and started reading. Not being able to get into the book she decided get up and get a warm cup of tea. Heading down past Mac and Stella's room she heard what sounded like small gasps of air. Being concerned she opened the door and found Mac thrashing about in his bed. He must have been having one hell of a dream because there were tears in his eyes. Calleigh walked over and softly called his name.
"Mac", "Mac", "wake up, you are dreaming".
As he awoke he swore he was looking at an Angel. Then he clued in it was Calleigh.
"Mac", "you okay"? "you were crying", "bad dream"?
Staring into Calleigh, he could smell her perfumed skin and like any other man his body reacted to the vision in front of him. Taking his hand he placed it on the back of her head and pulled her towards him. Looking into her eyes he said, "Calleigh", "If I was you I'd leave, before it's to late too". Try as she might her body couldn't move, she was melted in place by the heat of his touch, his scent, his essence and his warm kiss that she had felt earlier that day. Knowing she couldn't run she once again gave into the temptation of Mac Taylor and lowered her lips just an inch above his. "Does this mean you are going to stay Calleigh"? Not being able to speak she shook her head yes and branded her lips to his. She tasted of heaven and he tasted of sin, so deep they were into each other until the phone rang. Breaking the kiss, they both came to their senses. "Jesus" Calleigh what are we doing"? "I don't know Mac", "but whatever it is I don't want to stop". "I need to be touched", "please Mac". Ignoring the phone, Mac picked her up and laid her on the pillows. As he looked into her eyes once more it wasn't passion he seen but need. The need of him being a substitute for Horatio. In that moment Mac realized he could never take advantage of her when her craving was for Horatio. "Calleigh I think we should stop".
"Why Mac"? "I thought you wanted this as much as I did"?
"I do Calleigh", "I've always had that feeling for you ever since our first day together in the Bullistic Lab".
"Then why stop Mac"? "I don't understand".
"I stopped because I know how much you are missing Horatio. It would not be fair for us to start something which we both know we would come to regret".
"I know your right Mac",
"Who knows Calleigh maybe one day we will be" , but until then I'll keep you in my dreams".
"As I will with you Mac".
On that note Calleigh and Mac went downstairs and had coffee ready for Stella who was on her way home.