Summer In The City. CSI MIAMI FIC part 4

saturday

"Hey...coffee's ready." Speed opened his eyes. His tongue was dry, and he had an awful headache.
"Thanks. What time is it?"
"7. I gotta go."
"Sure thanks.was I.."
"Oh yeah. You should have seen yourself when I took you home" Harry laughed.
"I know... Geee. I shouldn't have gone there. "
"You shouldn't have drunk so much." Harry frowned. "Cal said something about.."
"...ok. I know. Remember one situation." Harry looked at him suspiciously. "Yeah. Cal came in the right moment to stop me from making a mistake. Maybe the biggest in my life. "
"Oh? Wanna say something more?"
"Not really. "
"Come on... "
"No Harry. Topic's over. I gotta go too to help Courtney."
He left the flat and stood in the fresh cool morning air for a while. What the hell was he thinking? What if Calleigh didn't come? He would probably do it with Natalia and nothing would be the same from that day on. Of course, being drunk was a slight explanation, but that's the best sign he should stop drinking. He still didn't know if there's something gonna be between him and Courtney, but he couldn't face her if he did that.
He stepped into her house with shopping and two bottles of wine. She didn't hear him turning the key, as she was vacuuming with her headphones on. She looked lovely. The flowery mini dress, the one she bought when they were together, was slightly shorter at the front, because of the pregnancy. She had flipflops and looked like a college girl. He didn't want to scare her, so he turned on the light. She looked up and then behind, sending him the brightest smile he'd ever seen.
"Hi ! Almost done with the cleaning. I haven't done it yet cause I felt a little weak yesterday. I've been vomiting all evening. But it's ok now. "
"What?? Why didn't you call me?"
"I wanted you to have some fun, and I could handle it myself actually. I wouldn't want you to see me like that while a moment of relax first from so long" she smiled
'Yeah when I've almost had it with someone else' he thought in his mind....
"I wouldn't vomit instead of you but I could make you some tea and sit with you. You're carrying my baby after all. "
"Yeah right" she laughed aloud- "I see you're hungover, baby."
"Sorry. " He felt ashamed. Couldn't look her in the eye.
"Don't bother. It's ok. "
"Yeah. "
He started unpacking the shopping just to take care of something.
"Want some coffee?"
"Yeah. Thank you. "
She made some and they sat for a while. "Court? I've been thinking about what you told me yesterday. "
"And?"
"I wanted to ask you if I can move in for a while. You've always wanted to live separately but maybe now it's better to have someone close in case of emergency."
"Tim... I've just started 4th month... It's a long way to go"
"I know- I wouldn't bother you. If you needed your guest room I'd go back to my flat for a night or two."
"Oh..." She looked disappointed "sure. Move in."
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"I see it. Tell me. No more secrets".
(Oh fuck... What a hypocrit I am...)
"It's like ....having a room mate. In separate room... I thought..."
"Oh I understand...give us some time, yeah? It's not the best idea to start it with sex I guess and that's how it would probably end. (you dick he told to himself- look who's talking....)
"Ok. Maybe you're right. Sure." She nodded. "When do you want to move in?"
"Tonight? I'd bring my things after the party".
"Ok. Now let's move ."
She got up first and started doing the washing, he got up and came closer. It was just a thought, but he did it automatically. He came from behind and hug her. She stiffened for a second but then just let him do it, putting her head on his chest. He moved his hands and touched her belly, gently, like he was scared to do some harm. She was surprised and she turned around to him immediately, putting her arms around his neck. He bowed to kissed her- yeah that's what he had to do- it was and impulse - (just like with Natalia -he suddenly thought). He moved back a little, leaving her surprised. "Better get to work."
She nodded but said nothing.
"You look wonderful" he said quietly. "Really. I love the dress".
"I know. That's why I put it on" she smiled. "However it's a bit too tight."
"I'll buy you a new one. I promise".
................................................
"Calleigh! Have you seen my shirt?"
"No Harry. Look for it in your wardrobe." The phone started to buzz and she threw the dress on the floor. Shit. Natalia.
"Hi!"
"Hi Calleigh. Are you home? "
"Yeah. What can I do for you?"
"Can you come downatairs ? Just for 10 minutes". Calleigh sighed but said "sure" as always.
She went downstairs and spotted Nat sitting in her car.
"Hi! What's up?"
"We need to talk..."
"About? "
"Yesterday".
"Oh. What do you wanna know?"
"Did I ... do it? I remember it hazy, but well enough. I woke up in my room with a messy bed. I remember you being there, Calleigh. I NEED to know. "
"I don't know who was sleeping next to you Nat, but it wasn't Speedle, if that's what you want to ask. "
Natalia bowed her head.
"Thank God... Thank you Calleigh. It was you, right?"
"Me?"
"Stopping me from... You know. "
"Yeah. I noticed you in the lodge and considering the amount of alcohol knew it wouldnt end well. "
"Thanks. You know I'm not like that. I'm not slutty, I promise. "
"I know Nat. It was a bad time for both of you and the place was kinda inviting. No. You didn't sleep with him. It started to look like... You know... but I've interrupted it. "
"Thank you. I wouldn't dare to go there today if we..."
"I know. Leave it. Treat it like it never happened. Forget. That will be the best for you. "
"Yeah. SO, I must be going, right? See you in the evening."
Calleigh got out and looked behing the car, thinking that the life is far more complicated. She buzzed for the door and stepped in.