CSI:Miami RT #12 - 'Road To Nowhere'

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Miami Beach, Treatment Facility, 9am

Lori: *staring up at building*

Tom: *walks over* You okay?

Lori: ...It's just been a while since I've been here.

Tom: You met Scotty here.

Lori: Yeah.

Tom: Anni's already inside. *places hand on Lori's back* Let's go.

Lori: I...don't think so. *turns around*

Tom: Why?

Lori: I don't want to do this.

Tom: Neither do I. I have better things to do but you asked me to come here with you so get inside.

Lori: *looks at Tom*

Tom: Stop being such a drama queen.

Lori: *frowns, walks away*

Tom: *smiles* Better.

Atrium

Anni: Like the haircut.

Speed: Thanks.

Anni: *smiles* You look about 20 years younger.

Speed: I doubt it has anything to do with the haircut.

Anni: *laughs*

Lori: *walks over*

Speed: *looks at Lori* Hey. *steps forward*

Lori: *steps back*

Speed: *stares at Lori*

Lori: *looks at Tom*

Tom: *crosses arms*

Lori: *looks at Speed* Hi.

Speed: I'm glad you came.

Lori: Yeah well, I wasn't doing anything else.

Speed: *nods*

Anni: Why don't we all have a seat.

Lori: *sits on couch*

Speed: *walks over to couch*

Lori: *grabs Tom, yanks him down*

Tom: AH! *falls over onto couch*

Speed: *glances at Lori, sits*

Lori: *opens purse, pulls out lip gloss*

Anni: So do you have your own room?

Speed: I share with someone else.

Anni: How's that been?

Speed: A challenge.

Anni: *smiles*

Lori: *opens mirror, puts on lip gloss*

Anni: Lori, you have any questions for your father?

Lori: Nope. *smacks lips together*

Anni: *nods slowly*

Tom: Uh...Brook's doing great.

Speed: That's good. I heard she was speaking already.

Tom: Yeah, she's a bright kid.

Anni: *smirks* We can bring you some pictures if you want.

Lori: Creepy.

Anni: ...Why is that creepy?

Lori: *lifts eyes* Oh. I was under the impression Tom was her father, sorry. Silly me. *closes mirror*

Everyone: *stares at Lori*

Lori: Meet any crack whores yet?

Anni: Lori.

Lori: *leans back on couch*

Tom: Why don't we give them some time. *takes Anni's hand*

Anni: Sure. We'll be back in a bit.

Speed: *nods*

Anni/Tom leave

Lori: *slams purse onto couch*

Speed: *looks at Lori*

Lori: I hope you're having fun here.

Speed: It's not about fun.

Lori: So what is it? A band-aid? Are you just trying to get Mom off your back? Horatio, even?

Speed: ...I'm trying to get help. It's gone on long enough.

Lori: You know as well as I do that this isn't over just because you're sleeping in a glorified prison. And by the way, how dare you even preach to me about my problems when you've had yours since before I was even born. What kind of an example are you? What kind of a father are you? I can't figure out who I was better off with as a kid; you or the Colombians.

Speed: I understand your anger. It was selfish of me to even be disappointed in you when I turned around and did the same thing.

Lori: *nods*

Speed: *stares at Lori*

Lori: *lowers head*

Speed: *wraps arm around Lori*

Lori: *hugs Speed* ...I want you to get better. I want you to be what you're supposed to be to me.

Speed: Me too.

Lori: *sigh* I love you, Daddy.

Speed: *strokes Lori's head* Love you too.

Lori: I'm sorry I was such a bitch to you.

Speed: *kisses Lori's head*

Lori: *closes eyes*

Anni: *walks over* Did you know this place has its own gym? I should send Tom here.

Tom: Funny.

Speed: *looks over*

Anni: I see she's finally settled down. *sits*

Tom: You make it seem like she's 5.

Lori: *kicks Tom's shin*

Tom: OW! *sits*

Speed: ...Um, Lori, I think you're cracking some ribs.

Lori: Oh. *sits up*

TBC.............................
 
Well...It looks like at first, Lori had no intentions on interacting, but luckily, being alone with Speed changed all that. She needed that moment to let go of control and purge herself of the toxic past that was consuming her. Now that she has, I think things are going to be okay between her and Speed. Such a great father/ daughter moment.


Awesome update!
 
HMM! I seem to remember a few episodes back where Speed was trying to be all nice and fatherly like to Lori! Didn't the bottom fall out of that Brady bunch moment! What is they say, A leopard never changes his spots!

I guess we'll have to wait and see what this place does for him in the long run! And my hes actually being civil to Tom by the way! Well that probably want last very long once he has to endure Brook calling him Daddy again then he'll be mad at himself and Tom all over again! But hey who am I to paint this picture! We'll just see witch one reniggs on the deal and starts calling the other one names again! lol!

Great updates Geni !
 
Thanks so much for the reviews. :)

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Miami restaurant, 2pm

Bailey: *slides into chair* Thanks for taking me out for lunch, Scott. I'll pay you back t-

Scott: This is on me.

Bailey: I'm sorry to drag you away from work but I just needed someone to talk to.

Scott: What's going on?

Bailey: ...I sort of lost my business.

Scott: *lifts brows* How'd that happen?

Bailey: Couldn't pay the lease. They raised it. I um...I could barely pay it every year anyway.

Scott: I'm sorry to hear that.

Bailey: *nods*

Scott: Is there anything I can do?

Bailey: I don't want your money, Scott.

Scott: This is your livelyhood we're talking about. If I can help, I want to.

Bailey: I can't ask you to do that.

Scott: It's no problem.

Bailey: *nods*

Scott: How much do you need?

Bailey: About 10 grand. 3 properties.

Scott: Okay.

Bailey: I can't thank you enough, Scott. *reaches over, hugs Scott*

Scott: *smiles* I'm happy to help.

Bailey: *lets go, stares at Scott*

Scott: ...Something wrong?

Bailey: *lowers head* No.

Scott: Come on, tell me.

Bailey: ...I can't.

Scott: Why not?

Bailey: I don't want to mess things up. *lifts eyes* Between you and Lori.

Scott: Bailey, y-

Bailey: I'm in love with you.

Scott: *sigh* No you're not, Bailey. You're just having a rough time w-

Bailey: *kisses Scott*

Scott: *stands*

Plates crash to floor

People look over

Scott: *looks around* ...*sits*

Bailey: *rubs forehead* I'm sorry. It was stupid.

Scott: Once we're finished lunch, I'm going to have someone take you back to your hotel.

Bailey: Scotty don't be mad at me.

Scott: I'm not angry.

Bailey: You look...frazzled.

Scott: *opens menu*

Bailey: Scott. Please say something.

Scott: I think I'll go with the chicken.

Bailey: *sigh*

Gables Estates, house, 4pm

Scott: *walks in*

Steph: *runs past*

Lori: *running* GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE!

Scott: *places briefcase onto floor*

Lori: *grabs Steph* Spit.

Steph: *shakes head*

Lori: I'm gonna break your face. SPIT IT OUT!

Steph: *spits out pills*

Lori: *slaps Steph's arm* DON'T EVER DO THAT AGAIN!

Steph: *starts to cry*

Lori: Bedroom. Now.

Steph: *wipes eyes, walks away*

Lori: *sigh*

Scott: What's going on?

Lori: She thought the extra strength aspirin was candy. Why can't she take after you?

Scott: When I was 4, I drank from a can of turpentine.

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: My mother laughed and said 'boys will be boys'. The doctor didn't think it was as amusing.

Lori: ...How in the hell are you still alive?

Scott: *smiles, walks away*

Lori: *shakes head*

Kitchen

Dominick: *eats cheerios*

Scott: *places hand on Dominick's head, walks over to fridge*

Dominick: *looks at Scott*

Lori: How was lunch with Bailey?

Scott: You were right about her.

Lori: ...Really?

Scott: Yeah.

Lori: What'd she do? *gasp* Did she shove you against the stall in the men's room?

Scott: *blinks* ...No.

Lori: Did she take you back to your office and rip off your clothes and have her way with you on your desk?

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: *bites lip*

Scott: ...She kissed me.

Lori: Oh. How...boring.

Scott: *opens beer* I made it clear to her that she wasn't going to get anything out of it.

Lori: How'd she take it?

Scott: She understands.

Lori: *fiddles with Scott's tie* ...You headin' back to the office tonight?

Scott: No, why?

Lori: *rolls eyes* Have a few more beers and get back to me. *walks away*

Scott: ...*looks down at beer*

Upstairs, bedroom, 5pm

Steph: *packing backpack*

Scott: *steps over* What are you up to?

Steph: *stuffs teddy into bag* I'm leavin'.

Scott: Where are you going?

Steph: *shrugs*

Scott: Then how do you know how much to pack?

Steph: *lifts head* Huh?

Scott: Well you're going to need food for a long trip. Not to mention money.

Steph: I got some in my piggy bank. *walks over to desk, grabs piggy bank*

Scott: How much do you have?

Steph: *empties piggy bank onto bed*

Scott: *walks over, kneels* Let's see here...

Steph: *places hands on hips*

Scott: You have...$1.50.

Steph: How much is that?

Scott: It's not a lot. I think that'll get you to the end of the block.

Steph: *places hand on chin* Then I need a job.

Scott: *smirks*

Steph: I'll sell lemonade.

Scott: While you're on the road?

Steph: Yep.

Scott: Where are you going to get the lemonade?

Steph: Here.

Scott: And the cups?

Steph: We got cups.

Scott: How much are you going to charge?

Steph: 50 bucks.

Scott: 50 dollars for a glass of lemonade?

Steph: It's a doggie dog world, Daddy.

Scott: *smiles*

Steph: *stuffs money into bag*

Scott: Have you decided where you're going to sleep?

Steph: *looks at Scott*

Scott: You won't be able to take your bed with you.

Steph: I got a sleepin' bag.

Scott: It's a dangerous place out there, how do you know someone won't come along and steal all your money and lemonade while you're asleep?

Steph: *looks down at bag, scratches head*

Scott: And what happens if it's raining? And during a thunderstorm? Ooh, you know, I think it's almost hurricane season.

Steph: *wide-eyed*

Scott: All your cups will blow away.

Steph: ...

Scott: In fact, you're so small and hurricanes are so big, I think you might blow away, too.

Steph: *grabs Scott's arm* Daddy, you gotta come with me.

Scott: How about we reconsider the whole 'leaving' thing, huh?

Steph: *nods*

Scott: Why did you want to go, anyway?

Steph: Momma's a meanie.

Scott: I see.

Steph: *empties bag*

Scott: Maybe you shouldn't have gone into the medicine cabinet. Right?

Steph: *nods*

Scott: If you need something, you ask us. Because we know what hurts little girls' tummies and what doesn't. You don't want to get sick, do you?

Steph: No.

Scott: Put all this stuff away and come downstairs for dinner. *kisses Steph's forehead*

Steph: 'Kay.

Scott: *stands, walks away*

TBC......................................
 
How cute! Steph's so adorable! OMG..>I just want huggle her! LOL. I love how light hearted this is, and how much of a family * even though Lori was pissed* they were. I like the Finches like this...Nice and serene.

Still :guffaw: over Steph though...She's a trip

Excellent update!
 
awww....

Speed & Lori made up and Steph is running away...

I knew Bailey was up to no good.

Great updates Geni!
 
Thanks so much for the reviews! :D

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Gables Estates, house, kitchen, 7pm

Steph: Can I go watch cartoons?

Scott: Only for a little bit. Then it's time for bed.

Steph: *runs away*

Scott: *picks up plate*

Lori: The routine is bath and bed, Scott.

Scott: It's Saturday tomorrow.

Lori: If you keep doing this, she won't listen to a damn thing I say.

Scott: It's not a big deal.

Lori: *throws pot into sink*

Scott: I don't think it's so bad that we loosen the reigns a bit on the weekends.

Lori: You know what happened when my parents loosened the reigns? I stole my dad's motorcycle and slammed it into a parked police car.

Scott: Steph's 6. She won't be stealing motorcycles for at least 8 years.

Lori: *frowns* I'm being serious.

Scott: I know you are. I just think you're overreacting.

Lori: *sigh*

Scott: *places hands on Lori's shoulders* You need to relax a little. Steph's fine, Dom's safe in his bed, everything's the way it's supposed to be.

Lori: *nods*

Scott: Let's go upstairs and chill out for a while.

Lori: No, I have to start Steph's bath and g-

Scott: I'll do it. Why don't you run one for yourself.

Lori: You sure?

Scott: Yeah. Go on.

Lori: *nods, walks away*

Miami Beach, 11pm

Tom: *leans against fence*

Cop: You see the target?

Tom: He's heading south on Royal Palm. He hasn't made the deal yet.

Cop: *grabs radio*

Tom: Wait, what the hell's he doing?

Cop: What? *looks over*

Tom: He's got the informant. Go, go. *runs*

Cop: *lifts radio* I need backup.

Inside car

Anni: *looks down at radio* What the...

Carly: Sounds like a bust gone wrong.

Anni: We're in the area, we should help out.

Carly: ...Are we even qualified?

Anni: C'mon. *turns key*

Down the street

Tom: *runs over* Get on the ground! *grabs Guy* Get on the ground!

Guy: *swings fist*

Tom: *grabs Guy by the wrist, twists it* ON THE GROUND!

Anni: *gets out of car, runs over*

Cop: *runs over, grabs Guy*

Tom: *shoves Guy to ground*

Guy: Get off me, man!

Tom: *pulls out cuffs*

Guy: I didn't do nothing!

Tom: You tried to kidnap a prostitute.

Guy: No I didn't.

Tom: Don't even bother, I'm not really in the mood after that 2K run I just did.

Guy: Wasn't that far.

Tom: *stands* Get up.

Guy: I can't. You cuffed me.

Tom: I didn't cuff your legs. Move it. *grabs Guy*

Guy: *stands*

Cop: *grabs Guy* Down this way.

Anni: *staring at Tom*

Tom: *looks at Anni*

Anni: I-I didn't know you were out here. You okay?

Tom: *wipes arm* Yeah, it's nothing a couple beers can't remedy.

Anni: *nods*

Tom: You ready to go home?

Anni: *smiles* Absolutely.

Tom: *winks, walks away*

Anni: *sigh*

Carly: ...You're a dork.

Anni: Shut up.

TBC.................................
 
I agree wholy with Scott...Lori needs to lessen the reigns a bit. I mean...life will not collapse if Steph stays up to watch cartoons. ALTHOUGH...I know exactly what she means. When you have a routine, it's hard to veer from it. I should know..lol
But still...she can relax the rules... SOME.

LOL....two guesses *but I'm sure we're only going to need one* as to what Anni has in mind for later...lol

Awesome update!
 
Aww! Steph was so cute telling Scott how she was gonna run away! thats so a 6 year olds thought pattern! lol!

What is Tom up to? I though he worked in CSI not vice squad and Narc ! Whats up with that ! And why was Anni and Carly out prowling that neighborhood at that time of night anyway! Hmm! Stange!

Great Updates Geni !
 
I love how Scott manages to talk Steph out of running away... that was cute. And so's Dom. :D

I love that Lori and Speed seemed to have made some headway in their relationship. Let's hope they don't go backwards again!

Tom kicks some major booty. Go him! Although, I do have to agree with Flash on this... what exactly are they all doing?

*hugs Bailey* It'll be okay. But if you mess with Scott and Lori, you'll see something else. :p

Great updates! :D
 
Thanks so much for the reviews! :D

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Miami Lab, layout room, 3 months later

Anni: *staring through microscope*

Katie: *runs in* I need your car.

Anni: Why.

Katie: I need to fill it with fish.

Anni: *lifts eyes*

Katie: I went fishing with the gang and we caught a bunch of gator bass and we weren't supposed to keep them but we want to so can I hollow out your trunk?

Anni: Gator bass?

Katie: Yeah they're these big fat things and they have these gross drooly gator faces and they smell like dirty socks, pee and rotting garbage. Here, wanna smell my hand? *extends hand*

Anni: *covers mouth*

Katie: It's not that gross.

Anni: *places hand on chest, clears throat* Please get your hand away from me. And you are not allowed to borrow my car.

Katie: But we already threw a bunch of fish through the sunroof.

Anni: Ugh.

Katie: What's your problem?

Anni: I don't know, I've been sick for the last few weeks. Maybe I caught something big.

Katie: Oh no. *sits* Is it bubonic plague?

Anni: *looks at Katie* ...Pretty sure I'd be dead already.

Speed: *walks over, smiles* Hey.

Katie: Hey! *stands, runs over* You're back!

Speed: Well, not to work yet. Do you know where H is?

Katie: I haven't seen him...in a long time. Geez, where the hell did he go?

Anni: Cal said he had a thing.

Katie: Did he join another crime lab? *gasp* HE DID, DIDN'T HE! He joined that damned New York one. Ugh, those guys always get the fun cases.

Speed: I should go see Calleigh then. *looks at Anni* ...Are you okay?

Anni: Mm, I'm fine.

Katie: She has bubonic plague.

Speed: ...How unfortunate. Listen, I gotta take off but I'll see you later. *kisses Katie's cheek*

Katie: *smirks*

Speed: *leaves*

Katie: *sigh*

Anni: *stands, runs out*

Katie: I-...okay. I guess the plague got to her.

Parkinglot, 10am

Carly: Will the fish smell stay in the fabric?

Katie: Nah.

Josh: *walks over* What's going on? *looks around* And what's that smell?

Carly: Fish.

Josh: *looks at Carly* You having a farmer's market or something?

Carly: *smiles, opens car door*

Josh: *looks into car* ...Are you allowed to keep those?

Katie: *slams door shut* Let's not dwell.

Josh: *smiles* Well. I just came by to speak to Carly, if you wouldn't mind giving us a few minutes.

Katie: Ooooh drama! CAN I SIT IN?

Josh: No.

Katie: You're no fun. *walks away*

Carly: *crosses arms*

Josh: Cait's having some problems at school. The principal wants us both to meet with him.

Carly: What kind of problems?

Josh: She was caught in the men's room with a boy.

Carly: I thought you were supposed to be on top of this.

Josh: She's making straight As and she's been following all the rules, even helping out around the house.

Carly: Well apparently you missed something.

Josh: I can't be there 24/7. And in case you didn't know, Cait has a mother, too.

Carly: You know why I can't be there.

Josh: Right, your career and your...vacations.

Carly: *rolls eyes*

Josh: She needs her mother.

Carly: Maybe she just needed a different father. All you Speedles are the same.

Josh: What's that supposed to mean?

Carly: Your parents, Tim, Lori...you're all insane.

Josh: So it's my fault Cait's in trouble.

Carly: I'm just saying.

Josh: Why don't we visit the principal and sort this out.

Carly: Look, we both know I was just your own personal surrogate. Lots of gay guys do it.

Josh: *tilts head* I loved you.

Carly: *scoffs* Sure.

Josh: Love is love, Carly.

Carly: So what are you trying to tell me? You go both ways? Is that supposed to make me feel better?

Josh: *looks around*

Carly: What time's the meeting thing?

Josh: 3pm.

Carly: I'll take a look at my schedule. *walks away*

Josh: *sigh*

Principal's office, 3:22pm

Carly: *walks in*

Josh: *looks at Carly*

Principal: *lifts head*

Carly: *grabs chair, sits* Let's do this.

Principal: This isn't the first time Cait's been involved in inappropriate activities. Last year, she was caught smoking pot on school property.

Josh: *nods*

Principal: We have a 'three-strike' policy here. Cait's on her third.

Carly: What was the first strike?

Principal: Inappropriate clothing.

Carly: She's just being a teenager.

Principal: I'm afraid the school board has decided on suspension. 3 weeks.

Josh: Is there any way it can be reduced?

Principal: Yeah. Straighten her out. *closes folder* Next time it's expulsion.

Josh: *lowers head*

Principal: I need to take a call in the next room, excuse me. *stands, walks away*

Carly: What a jerk.

Josh: Maybe we should consider sending Cait somewhere so she can learn some life skills and get her out of her comfort zone and away from all of this.

Carly: *lifts brow* You think sending her away is going to fix her?

Josh: I'm trying to find a solution and help my child before something bad happens.

Carly: How about kicking her in the ass. Have you tried that?

Josh: You really think that would make a difference?

Carly: I don't know, will isolation make a difference?

Josh: There are facilities that can deal w-

Carly: You want to lock her up.

Josh: No, that's not what I said. I've been doing some research. There's a...camp in Colorado that teaches troubled teens life skills and discipline. Maybe they can help.

Carly: How much does this little camp cost?

Josh: I'd give my whole life savings if the result could be positive.

Carly: *nods* You do that. *stands*

Josh: Where are you going?

Carly: There isn't really much else to discuss. *leaves*

Josh: *lowers eyes*

TBC...............................
 
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I do believe that Anni's pregnant. Only a pregnant woman would gag..well let me rephrase that, normal , SANE *so obvious that it's not Katie* people won't put fish in a car...ILLEGAL FISH at that, will gag. Just to clarify...lol

Ahem...Carly can be a bit less ...biatchy about things. Cait is her daughter, I would LOVE for her to grow up and act like it. Poor Josh...I really feel for him.... and that's saying alot...lol

Awesome update!
 
Great update Geni!

Anni's pregnant, Anni's pregnant...HA HA

Josh should kick Carly's ass just cause, I would.

HA HA the fish thing...Katie is nuts

Speed: Well, not to work yet. Do you know where H is?

Katie: I haven't seen him...in a long time. Geez, where the hell did he go?

Anni: Cal said he had a thing.

Katie: Did he join another crime lab? *gasp* HE DID, DIDN'T HE! He joined that damned New York one. Ugh, those guys always get the fun cases.
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:guffaw:That was funny as hell:guffaw:
 
Thanks for the reviews! :adore:

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Coral Gables, house, 10am next day

Cait: You're sending me WHERE?

Josh: It's a camp for troubled teens.

Cait: I don't want to go!

Josh: It's only for a few months and I think it would be benefici-

Cait: A FEW MONTHS? JOSH!

Josh: Dad.

Cait: WHATEVER! I'M NOT GOING!

Josh: Yes you are. I bought you a plane ticket.

Cait: Return it.

Josh: I can't return a plane ticket.

Cait: Then I guess you're out of a couple hundred bucks.

Josh: I don't know what else to do, Caitie.

Cait: How about leaving me alone.

Josh: Not an option.

Cait: This is so unfair. You know, Mom wouldn't do this to me.

Josh: She actually agreed.

Cait: Great. Nobody's on my side.

Josh: We love you. We want what's best for you.

Cait: Sending me away is what's best for me? They're gonna make me go camping in the woods and sleep in a smelly tent with 50 other girls! How is that good for me!

Josh: I know it's hard to understand b-

Cait: SCREW YOU! I'D RATHER DIE THAN GO! *runs upstairs, slams door*

Josh: *sigh*

11:40am

Josh: *opens door* Thanks for coming.

Speed: What's going on?

Josh: It's Cait. She won't talk to me. She won't even open the door.

Speed: *walks in* Well she is a teenager.

Josh: Maybe you can get through to her.

Speed: *nods*

Upstairs, hallway

Speed: *knocks on door* Cait.

Josh: *looks at Speed*

Speed: Cait, it's Tim. I want you to open the door.

Josh: *runs hand through hair*

Speed: Cait. *knocks on door*

Josh: Maybe she has her music in her ears. She's always got her ipod.

Speed: What did you say to her?

Josh: I said she had to go to a teen rehabilitation camp. She said she'd rather die than go.

Speed: *looks at Josh* Does this door lock?

Josh: I told her no locks on my doors but she went out and bought one on her own.

Speed: She doesn't have a job.

Josh: ...I gave her the money.

Speed: *sigh* You got a key for the door?

Josh: No.

Speed: *looks at door* Cait, if you don't open this door, I'm breaking it down!

Josh: Oh could you use a screwdriver? I don't want to have to replace the f-

Speed: *kicks door*

Josh: N-

Speed: *kicks door*

Door opens

Speed: Cait? Cait! *runs in, grabs Cait*

Josh: *runs in*

Speed: She's not breathing.

Josh: Wh-...what did she do?

Speed: *pulls out cellphone, tosses it* Call 9-1-1.

Josh: *picks up phone* What's the number for 9-1-1?

Speed: DIAL IT!

Josh: *looks down at phone, dials*

Speed: *pulls Cait onto floor*

Hospital, 1pm

Josh: *staring through window*

Speed: *walks over*

Josh: *shakes head* Antidepressants. She took them all.

Speed: Was she depressed?

Josh: I took her to a psychiatrist last year. That's what he prescribed. *sigh* I should have taken her seriously.

Speed: It's not your fault.

Josh: Isn't it? *looks at Speed* I pushed her too far. I drove her to this.

Speed: You were being a parent.

Josh: She almost died because of me.

Speed: *places hand on Josh's shoulder* Y-

Josh: *hugs Speed*

Speed: *blinks*

Biscayne Park, house, 6pm

Anni: Did you get a chance to speak to Calleigh?

Speed: Yeah. She said I had to wait until Horatio got back, whenever the hell that'll be.

Anni: *picks up Brook* I hope he gets back soon. Katie can't pay for the both of you forever.

Brook: *looks at Speed*

Speed: I'm thinking of a transfer.

Anni: Out of CSI?

Speed: *nods*

Anni: Why?

Speed: Maybe I need a change of scenery.

Anni: ...*knocks on Speed's forehead* What did they do to you in that rehab?

Speed: *smirks*

Anni: You're good at what you do. You could be even better now that you've got your head back on straight.

Speed: I don't know about that. What we do...it takes a lot out you.

Anni: *nods*

Brook: *knocks on Anni's forehead*

Anni: *smiles*

Speed: *looks at Brook*

Brook: *giggles*

Anni: *takes Brook's hand* Silly girl.

Brook: *smiling*

Oven beeps

Anni: Oh, could you watch Brook for a minute? I have to check on that.

Speed: I-

Anni: *hands over Brook, walks away*

Speed: *wraps arm around Brook*

Brook: *points to kitchen* Mommy.

Speed: She'll be right back.

Brook: *struggles*

Speed: Whoa, where do you think you're going?

Brook: MOMMY! *starts to cry* MOMMY!

Speed: Hey, hey. *places hand on Brook's cheek*

Brook: *crying*

Speed: Shh, she'll be back.

Brook: *sniffs*

Anni: *walks over*

Brook: *smiles* MOMMY!

Anni: What's with all the tears?

Tom: *walks in, shuts door*

Anni: *looks at Tom* I thought you were workin' late.

Tom: My suspect lawyered up and my evidence ran out. I'll pick it back up tomorrow.

Brook: DADDY! *reaches out*

Tom: *looks at Brook, smiles* Hey there. *grabs Brook*

Brook: *smiling*

Speed: Maybe I should go.

Anni: Oh no, stay. We'd love to have you for dinner. *looks at Tom*

Tom: *rolls eyes*

Anni: *frowns*

Tom: Yeah, whatever. We'll be in the den. *walks away*

Speed: I don't think he wants me here.

Anni: I want you here.

Speed: *lowers head*

Anni: *sigh* It's hard, I know.

Speed: ...If I hadn't been so absorbed with myself and the anger, I uh...I would have never let her go.

Anni: *places hands on Speed's chest*

Speed: I thought it would be for the better...that it would be simpler...but it's not.

Anni: Hey...you've always had an open invitation when it comes to Brook. You can see her whenever you want.

Speed: Is that so.

Anni: We can figure something out. Maybe weekends or-

Speed: Yeah, weekends at some strange man's house. That'll go over like a lead balloon.

Anni: Like I said, we'll figure something out.

Speed: I'm gonna take off.

Anni: Tim-

Speed: Have a good evening. *leaves*

Anni: *stares at door*

TBC...................................
 
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It's so hard when things become clear as to see what was missing...Poor Speed's got some choices to make. Personally, I think that he does need a change of scenery, but he doesn't need to run from things. If he'd give it a chance, I'm sure that Brook will come to know him. We all know Tom's not going to give Speed a chance, so that's shot, but seriously, Speed can be a productive part of his own life. There's so much that he has...he needs to be careful that he doesn't lose it all.

Cait...I hope things start working out for her and Josh... That had to have been scary for Josh though... Things will work out...


Awesome update!
 
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