A new life Sequel To A Kind Of Life CSI MIAMI fanfic

Calleigh

"Oh Eric, I missed you here. Good you came back"
"Yeah. I missed my busy life a bit, but u know I was the lucky one to stay with him"
"How's he?"
"Well, better. He's sitting and as far as I know they're going to stand him up next few days.
The leg hurts but is completely fine."
"And the hand?"
"He moves it and bends his fingers, but squeezing is the problem. He hasn't asked yet, but there's gonna be a problem with it. Precision of the hand is lacking so ...."
"...so he can have problems with specified lab work."
"Not only.also with holding a mug, a fork, not mentioning a gun. "
"Well.How's he doing in everyday activities?"
"He's clean shaven now,I guess one of the nurses did that. He's still not eating, just nutrients. But - he drinks coffee. A flat white ;)"
"Really?" 
"Yeah. He says he starts a day with that. Hes also more ... cheerful?"
"Tim? Cheerful?"
"Yeah. Not so laid back, but easy- going.of course he's worried too. About the place to stay, the money, the work...but I told him not to worry to much yet, and focus on the rehab now. He's also very- how to put that- willing."
Eric blushed like a teenager, so that meant only one thing
"Willing? What exactly do you have in mind?"
"It's hard to talk to a woman about it, Cal. It's guys' talk."
"Ok. But you started it, didn't you? Willing means- willing for girls?"
"...hmm..Cal, I shouldn't probably say that to you, it's embarrasing."
"Ok Eric, I'm not a child. You want to tell me that a man, who couple of days ago had an awful crash with a blood loss, cranial fracture, and been in an induced coma is ...horny?"
"Well... That's what I'm talking about. "
I saw Eric was visibly astonished
"Why is it so bad, Eric? It means he's getting better sooner than we expected."
"But I thought you would be mad."
"Why would I be mad? It also means he didn't get any damages...there. " I smiled.
"Because he's interested...now. I mean..."
"You want to tell me I've got something to worry about?"
"Yeah. It's good you're a CSI" he sighed
"Is there someone who would.."
"..Allie. "
"Allie??! But she told me that she's not keen on anymore. You must have misunderstood her, or him"
"Nope."
"But.."
"Cal I caught them while..."
"While what??! He's still on machines for God's sake!! Doesn't she know that?"
"Yes, she does. But believe me- he didn't look forced. That's what I'm trying to say. I talked to him about that, and he seemed enjoyed-  Satisfied, that the young girl is interested in him.
I also talked to her. She told me that she's still engaged and it's not so easy to let it go. And as long as he's interested too, she won't leave it. She asked to tell you she's sorry, but as she said they both have been thru a lot and that made them close. "
"Been thru a lot?"
"Cal, you don't know everything..."
"So tell me."
"He had some issues... Couldn't sleep, had nightmares..."
"Those are the ISSUES??!? WE buried him, Eric! Grieved after him! These are issues, not some sleeping problems!"
"...Alcohol. "
"What do you mean?"
"Speed was addicted. "
"Why is she doing it? She lied to you Eric. Tim would never.."
"...so I checked it. At his GP, at the hospital ward. He went to rehab because of her. She made him. But it wasn't easy. Allie says it was a war of many battles lost. He was depressed, lacked of sleep and it was easy to get addicted. And it's hard to get someone out of it-  You should  know that best."
"Yeah... I'm sorry. I just can't believe he, so self- controlled could get addicted. I've never seen him drunk in my life... And you?"
"Twice. But were partying a lot together."
'What was he like while being drunk?"
"Cocky. Blunt. Maybe not offensive, but close." he said quietly looking at me.
"Well I'm surprised..." I really was.And sad at the same time
"He was ..too easy going as for Speed we know. Chatterbox. And a womanizer. It all finished, when he asked a girl in the club to go outside with him, and the girl's boyfriend hit her for that. Speed went mad. They started fighting, and before I could understand what's going on, Tim hit him hard twice or three times.I didn't even know he can fight like that. The guy had lots of friends, so they kicked Speed's ass easily and effectively. I intervened with my badge and they let him go. But he was... Well let's put it that way- he had flu for two weeks ."
"I remember that.... The only sick leave Tim had... "
"Yeah. You surely noticed his face after that leave, but you should have seen his back and arms..."
"I asked him about the face. He told me he had .."
"...blood complications."
"Oh. You made it up together."
"Yeah. We'd probably lose the jobs- him because of fight, and me because of badge usage without being on duty. That was the last time he was drunk."
"Ok Eric. You're my friend. What do you suggest me to do?"
"Call him. Tonight. Talk to him. He's a bit afraid talking to you, H. and Alexx. He thinks he won't fit your expectations. You'll see how it'll go. I know you can't go there, but talk to him. Maybe this new Speedle won't fit you...."
"It's still Tim. Changed or not, it's still him. But thanks for the advice. I'll call today. One more thing- does she want to keep him there?"
"No. She said that she's aware, that keeping him where he doesn't belong would be cruel. But she's gonna be there as long as he is. And it's gonna evolve. Soon. "
"Thanks. I gotta go. See you."
"Yeah see you."
I went to my lab and sat heavily- the information Eric gave me was too much at one time. What shall I do? I guess it's better to call him.