Summer In The City. CSI MIAMI FIC part 4

enjoy the day, honey

After the dinner and bath they all sat to talk.
"The tickets are for tomorrow. So Courtney, have you got any spare bed for Cal? I'm gonna sleep at Brian's."
"Yeah. I've got a matress in the wordrobe".
"Come on guys, Courtney's got a big bed. The matress is more than ok for one night- can't you place yourselves in one bed?
And Brian's out of town by the way. I had some books for him and had to leave it at his parents'"
"Shit" Speed thought. "Court?"
"I don't mind if you ask. I don't snore or anything. But move a lot while sleep."
"I remember. That doesn't bother me. So sure. If you don't mind. One night is ok".
They watched a comedy on TV and laughed a lot. It was nice- Speed had to admit. Just a bottle of wine and juice for Courtney did some magic.
He came to the bedroom after placing Calleigh's matress and preparing clean linen for her. She smiled at him and squeezed his hand. She said quietly:" You did this many times before. It's gonna be ok."
He nodded, then entered the bedroom with a book.Closed the door slowly.  "Ok? Court?"
"Yeah. Sure. Slip in."
He lied down next to her and opened the book. It was a strange situation. They used to be so close before and now....It doesn't have to be like that after all.
"Court..."
"Yes?"
"You don't have to lie on the futhest shore...I won't hurt you. "
"I know... it's just so ... inappropriate."
"It is?we've been lying in bed together, remember?" He turned to her." It's the best proof." He reached to touch the belly. She moved back a bit, but slowly said "wanna touch it? Really?"
"...yeah. I know I won't feel the movements yet".
"Yeah...a scientist father" she laughed. Just like then. She looked like then, when they were happy. She moved closer and put the t-shirt up a bit.
Speed sat down and reached. Her skin was cool, like if she was cold.
"It's quite big as for 12 weeks."
"Yes, cause I'm thin... I don't have appetite actually. I'm eating because of the child."
"I know. Thank you for that".
She looked at him surprised. "What?"
"It was cute, Tim." She smiled gently. Then touched his cheek. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight Court. Sleep well."
She turned back to her side and fell asleep. Three hours later he was still awake. Felt her warm body next to him but also felt alien here. Not that he didn't like here- she was so pretty, lying there with her hair on the pillow. The t-shirt rolled a bit, and he saw the bump once again. Gee...his child was inside it. A child. Something he never wanted. His worst nightmare. He wanted to get married to her and- when it would be necessary- give her a child. But never felt the urge-if it happened they couldn't conceive it, he would be actually glad. Now he had no choice. She looked so peaceful now- opposite to despaired eyes he saw this morning... He still loved her, no matter what. Did he still want to marry her? Maybe... For the child's good. The question was if she still wanted it too. He realized how brave it was to leave everything behind, to cope with everything alone. He bowed and kissed her cheek. She didnt even move. So he lied down and closed his eyes again. She moved suddenly and touched his back with her body. He felt the bump on his back and understood that this probably comforted her in her sleep. So turned around and hug her close. He felt this very moment that there's still a bond between them, now also because of the child. He fell asleep soon after.
In the morning he decided to see Mac Taylor. He felt bad with the situation. He entered the lab and asked for him. The receptionist informed him Mac's out in the field. So he asked for Danny Messer.
Danny came downstairs and waved him to come in.He got his pass and met him in the hall.
"Hi Speedle! Decided to join us?"
"No. I wanted to see Mac Taylor but he's out and I can't wait, I've got a plane to catch. I brought Courtney's sick leave confirmation".
"Oh...for how long?"
"It says 8 weeks. But I guess she won't be back soon". 
"Oh? Something serious?"
"She surely needs a doctor. Me and Calleigh Duquesne are taking her to Miami. She's a bit depressed so needs to be taken care of."
"Oh...I didn't know... She's got issues?" Danny insisted
"She's pregnant". Speed said fast.
"Whoa!!! Really? That's why she looked so shitty these days... Sorry. Not the best choice of words."
"No". He smiled. "But true." "Anyway... She'll be out for a while.But why do you.."
Speed looked at him with a frown "Oh shit!!!!" Danny's temper visibly couldn't resist it
"Messer, please..."
"Sure, sorry, sorry" he quieted a bit. "Really?"
"Really."
"Fuck. Judging by your joyful face a misfire?"
"Kinda."
"Let me guess- one night stand?"
"Not exactly... We've been engaged. We broke up. And it was... "
"...a goodbye present?"
"Yeah. Something like that. Ok. I'm taking her back. Will you pass it to Mac?"
"Sure bro. And good luck. Me, being a husband with a planned kid, is pretty much. You are hardcore. Good luck, Speed."
"You too Messer".
"Let me know what's the score." He laughed.
They handed goodbye and Speed left. Running down the stairs he thought it's more difficult than he imagined- telling everybody that he's gonna be a father in that silly way...like a teen who wasn't careful enough. But the truth was You actually weren't, man... He told to himself. Well.coming back to Courtney's apartment he decided to stop worrying about that. He took the suitcases they both prepared and put it into the car. When they came downstairs, they hurried to the airport.
Courtney looked tense, so he asked her what was wrong.
"I'm worried about the flight."
"But the doctor said it's ok for you to fly"
"I know. But I'm worried anyway".
"I'll be right next to you, yeah?
She nodded. They sat on their seats. Calleigh took a pill as she hated flying and felt anxious. She fell asleep just after taking off.
The flight was ok, they landed in Miami on time. Harry waited at the airport. They actually had a talk yesterday. Nobody understood his fears better than his younger brother, a partner in crime ;) Speed needed to talk it over, so he spit the flow of words and Harry just listened. He kissed still sleepy Calleigh and took her to the car altogether with the two suitcases. Speed and Courtney were moving slowly as she was still weak. When they entered the inside she asked him to stop.
"Wait. Please wait. "
"Wha'ts wrong?."
"What if they don't want me here? That they will..."
"Will what?"
"Will think that I did it on purpose?" She was panicked
"Court... " He sat and pulled her next to him. "It takes to to do it, right?" He smiled "so don't worry. Now think of your baby, our baby, and don't get nervous easily. These PEOPLE were your colleagues for few years, my friends....they won't. Now- your place or my place? Harry cleaned a bit at your flat."
"My place. I need some space."
"Sure." He got up.
"Tim..."
"Yes?"
"Will you stay? Just tonight? I've got a guest room. "
"Yeah. I will. I just need to take toiletries."
"Does Harry know?"
"Yeah".
When they approached the car, Harry got off to take Speed's backpack.
"Congratz bro". He hug him. Then approached Courtney, who stopped 10 steps from his car.
"Welcome back." Then he whispered 'He missed you so much.' He held her gently. "Look at you!" He pushed her away a bit. "Growing fast."
She tried to hide the  tears of gratitude for this man, but just couldn't. He bent to her again and said quietly " Don't cry, honey. Everything will be fine, I promise."