Yelina watched through the glass window in the ER as the team of doctors and nurses worked on Horatio. She knew he was stable, but she was still anxious to know how her husband was doing, and with each passing minute she felt her nerves get more frayed. After some X-rays and a barage of tests, the doctor emerged from the trauma room.
"Mrs Caine?"
"Yes." Yelina nodded to the ER physician. "How's my husband?"
"He's stable. He has a couple of cracked ribs and a broken bone in his left foot. The gash on his forehead will need stitches. We'll keep him overnight, if nothing changes, he can go home in the morning."
"Thanks. Can I see him?"
"We're still getting his wounds cleaned up and he needs stitches. I need you to see about some paperwork for his admission. You can see him in his room later."
Yelina agreed and went about the paperwork, as well as updating their colleagues and her mother on Horatio's condition. It was late afternoon when she was able to see Horatio in his room. His foot was in a a cast and bandages ran round his bare chest. His forehead was in a small bandage as well.
"Hey you," Yelina smiled as she ruffled his red hair.
Horatio's eyes which were closed, opened. "Hi," his voice was hoarse. "Sorry about all this."
Yelina shook her head. "The only time you have to be sorry is if you don't turn out ok."
"The umm... doctor..." Horatio's breathing was slightly laboured.
Yelina silenced him by putting a finger on his lips. "I know. I spoke to him."
Horatio nodded. He reached out a hand and Yelina clasped it. She was overwhlemed by relief, a couple of hours ago, she wasn't sure if he was alright.
"You must be hurting." Yelina said, using her other hand to smooth his hair.
"A little." Horatio managed to smile. "Kids ok?"
"My Mom's watching them."
"Good."
"Ryan says they have some leads on the guy in the Mercedes you were chasing."
Horatio nodded and squeezed Yelina's hand. "Sweetheart, I - "
"I love you too." Yelina noticed that her brother-in-law, Raymond had arrived.
Her gaze returned to Horatio and she wathced as his eyes fluttered open and close. He felt Yelina's lips on his.
"Ray's here. Talk to him a little bit then get some rest. I'll be back in the morning."
"Ok." Horatio croaked. "Drive safe. Kiss... the kids for me."