Thanks for the concern guys, I'm still in hospital but I'm ok and so is the baby. But I'm in a much better mood, I should get to go home soon.
Anyway sorry for the hiatus, we're back to the story, yay!
A year had passed since the bank robbery, and the year that followed was fortunately uneventful for the Caine family. That evening was no different from the many evenings that had passed.
Yelina was in the kitchen, cleaning up after dinner, while Horatio was getting Matt ready for bed, giving the 15-month old toddler his bath. She loaded the dishwasher, then headed upstairs to check on Horatio and Matt. She stood at the doorway to the bathroom, watching Horatio towel their son dry from his bath. The bathroom was a mess, Matt had enjoyed splashing everywhere, and Horatio looked like he had taken a bath as well. His red hair looked damp, and his shirt wet, and sticking to his body. But he still wore a smile on his face.
"There we go buddy," Horatio said, wrapping his son in the large bath towel. He scopped the boy up in the air, causing him to laugh.
With Matt on his shoulder, Horatio turned. He saw his wife standing at the doorway and he smiled. "How long have you been watching us?"
"Not long."
"Mummy!" Matt smiled, holding his arms out to his mother. Yelina took the boy from Horatio.
"Let's get you to bed," Yelina kisssed her son.
She helped change Matt into his pjs, then left Horatio to read Matt his bedtime story, something Horatio did, whenever he didn't have to work late.
Half and hour later, Horatio joined his wife in their bedroom.
"Matt's asleep?" Yelina asked.
"Yup." He sat on the bed and smiled. "You and Matt gonna be ok the two weeks?"
"Yeah, don't worry. But we'll miss you." Yelina said.
"I have to go for this conference." Horatio replied. "Though I'd rather stay home with you guys."
"I know."
"I'll call you once I get to Chicago tomorrow."
"Ok. I'll miss you." Yelina said with a sad smile.
"Me too." Horatio, smoothed her cheek with his hand. "Want me to show you how much I'll miss you?"
Yelina laughed. "Sure, since you won't be getting any for two weeks... you better not be getting any over there."
It was Horatio's turn to laugh. "I won't."
He leaned forward and kissed her on the lips, slowly lowering her onto the bed. They removed each other's clothing and spent the night making-love.
Sorry it's this short the next one should be longer... and I'll give you a hint, H's out of town, Y's all alone with Matt...