Summer In The City. CSI MIAMI FIC part 4

please, Court...

"It wasn't hard.Really. I said I need some sleep. And they all saw you in that dress... Who could resist?"
"So...dinner?" She said entering the kitchen.
"Yeah... Let me take a shower. Or maybe you wanna join in?"
"Why not?" She smiled. "Let me take it off first " she said
"Always happy to help a fine lady" he came closer and unzipped the dress.
"Oh crap. "
"What?" She turned around.
He pulled his fingers thru her spine. "You look...gorgeous, love."
"With that belly?"
"Especially with that belly" he bowed and kissed her neck.
"Gee Tim... Stop that. You were to take a shower."
"So...will you join?"
"Yep. In a minute. "
He was washing his hair, ridiculously long hair, when she stepped in. Wearing a black, silk underwear.
"Hey...you're gonna destroy it here..."
"I don't care...I'm not gonna wear it for long I hope. "
He took it of her and realized he almost missed it. That feeling, this relationship. This very special person in his life. As it was hard for her to stand for a long time they quickly moved to the bedroom. Later that night, laying next to her, watching her belly with his child inside he felt...proud. Of himself. For the first time. It was a great feeling. Like...fulfilled. Complete. He put his hand on the bump to get the kicks. They were quite strong. Courtney moved in her sleep and he's just felt it. "Hi Ava. I hope you felt the relaxation, just like your mom did. I hope to meet you soon." He realized he's awaiting the baby being born with... love??? Yeah. That was the right word.  He fell asleep, quickly for the first time in few months.
In the morning she was still sleeping so he made her some tea and a cup of coffee for himself. Took it back to bed.
"Wakie! Here's your tea. "
"What time is it?"
"Time to get up to work " he laughed. "That's what you wanted, yeah?"
"Don't be so bad, Tim... I get it." She sat on the bed, still sleepy. "Thanks for the tea."
"Well, thank YOU I should say. "
"Oh yeah? Did you enjoy the evening?"
"Yeah. Very much". Speed kissed her. "But I need to get going. What time do you start?"
"11."
"I'll send someone ok? Or come myself". She sighed yeah, ok.
"Maybe we could go somewhere in the evening? What d'you think"
"We'll see. Sometimes I'm just tired in the evening. Let's leave it for another time ok?"
.............................
It's been three more weeks and they were nowhere close yet. Leaving Miami ,Laura left them a profile and possible locations the guy can strike, but there were two more victims and no sign of the killer.
Courtney was working 6 hours a day, sometimes longer. She felt uncomfortable sometimes, but it was really good for her marriage to see Tim everyday. Horatio's team was working almost 24/7, with breaks for lunch or sleeping, or only just a shower. Tim wasn't home for 4 days in a row, so Courtney was happy to see him briefly at work. She had to admit work serves her good- she didn't have time for thinking about the fast-coming labour. She was really afraid. Last weekend she made Tim to take few hours off. They spent a little time on the beach. Then he made her pose for the photos he was taking. She knew how good he is, but she wasn't in the mood for
" modelling". She felt heavy and tired. He asked her to try, as he wanted to "have it catalogued ".
The pictures were fine, as Tim's photos always were, but she couldn't look at her big belly
She felt so uncomfortable with that.. She only hoped that she will gain her weight from before the pregnancy soon. Tim was also getting ready. He went to the  classes to know how to help during her labour. He still stated he wants to be present then.

She was doing the report, when Horatio entered. "Hello pretty lady...how are you feeling?"
"Tired H. But well after all. I'm happy to work here. Thank you for giving me the chance. I really need to occupy my thoughts..." "And how's the daddy doing, hm?"
"Well, he's overworked, like all of you , but very supportive. Ava is so active...I've got many fears of her as a newborn" she smiled
"Everything will be fine, Courtney. You look beautiful. Speed's gonna be better father than he supposes"
"I know that. I really do" she hung her head"  I just... I'm scared H."
"I know. Don't worry. It's because it is so soon, right? " He hugged her, feeling her shivering. "Everything will be just fine. I have to go, but I'll be back,ok?"
She nodded and sat over her papers. Over 36 weeks. Two more... God.
"Speed, may I talk to you for a minute? " Sure H. " They climbed up to his office. "What's up?"
"It's about Courtney."
"What about her?" Speed frowned his forehead." Is she ok?"
"I think she needs you Speed. She's really frightened. She needs somebody to calm her down. I guess you should take a free evening tonight. "
"But H.  I've got a lot of work..".
"You've also got a pregnant wife who's freaking about the labour and the health of her baby...your baby. She needs comforting... Please. Go home with her. Spend a nice evening, get some sleep and come back fresh in the morning"
"Sure. " He left. H. Saw them exiting soon, Speed was holding Courtney's hand, opening the door for her.
Outside, letting her sit in the car, he noticed how big-and tired she is.
"I thought we could possibly sit somewhere and eat sth?"
"Why dont we go to the beach? It's breezy there...and my feet need taking the shoes off. " When they arrived there weren't many people there. He sat on the sand and she went into the sea. "Court...don't go too deep!" Speed shouted.
"No.. Just a bit." He calmed down seeing her close. Took off his camera and shot the pic. He just couldn't resist.
T

hen he waved her and helped her get out. She lay down on a warm sand. "Next time we're here there can be three of us " he smiled.

"Nah... It's at least 2 more weeks. Wait a bit more. I know it's hard".
"I feel so... Sleepy Tim. "
"So let's get back, yeah? " She nodded and got up slowly.
"Oh!! " She let ho her purse and bowed. "Oh God..."
"What? What's wrong? Baby, what's wrong?" He knelt down next to her.
"I've got... a contraction."
"You mean.. You're in labour? "
"No...these contractions are normal, I've had them before but this one was... More intense."
"Let's sit down ok? Sure you don't wanna go to the doc?"
"Nah...it's nothing...let me just sit for a while. I've got a .. Terrible headache.. "
"Just now?"
"Yeah... As I sat here. It's ok Tim, don't be so scared."
"I'd better bring the car ok? Sit here and wait for me."
She nodded. He started running.
When he got out of the car parked very close, he saw her walking towards him. She looked so beautiful... This white dress he likes so much..." I told you to..."
He suddenly saw her falling down.
"Court? COURT???!??"  He knelt down. "Baby? BABY??! Come on wake up. Somebody help!!! Please!!" There came a woman asking what to do "call for ambulance she passed out, she's 36 weeks pregnant. Please....
Court!!? She opened up her eyes. Baby! Look at me, you ok? "
"I feel sick... I double see you... Tim what's going on...Tim?"
He heard the ambulance in the distance and didn't even realise the doc is already here. All he saw was her, laying motionless.
"Hey HEY! Are you with her? "
"Yeah."
"What happened?"
"She felt tired and I went to bring the car..she collapsed."
"How far is she?"
"Er..36 weeks. "
"Did she say anything?"
"Eee..e..she double-saw me, had a headache and a contraction".
"Did she fall on hed abdomen?"
"No.at the side. I turned her like that. "
"Ok move back sir. Let us do something."
He moved back slowly and sat on the sand, stunned. The woman who called for the ambulance sat next to him. "Hey, what's your name?" He turned his head and said it automatically "It's Tim."
"It will be fine Tim. Calm down. Do you have anyone I could call to support both of you?" He cited the number.
"Who is it? WHOSE number is it Tim?"
"My mum's. "
The woman took her phone and moved back a little. 'Yes, I'm calling about your son... No, not Brian...Tim....yes. His wife collapsed at the beach... Unconscious....yeah...to Miami General...no problem...yeah, he's shattered..yeah, that will be better...I'll wait for you. '
Then she came closer and hugged him. "Your mum is on the way. "
He suddenly got up as he saw the paramedics laying her down on the carrier
"Hey HEY!! Where are you taking her ??! What's going on?" The doc pulled his hands off it and looked at him closely "Listen to me- it' s probably pre-eclampsia. we're trying to lower blood pressure, but it looks pretty severe, so we will probably have to deliver the baby, which can be a bit dangerous  as the baby is premature.We need to go, ok???"
Speed nodded. "Meet us there. And don't worry. It's often not that bad. "
The ambulance left and he started walking to his car. "You cannot drive now " the woman said "your mum is on the way...please. "
"But I need to.. I need to.."
"I know." She saw an Afro-American running towards them "Tim???!TIM! "
He wanted to run to her but fell on his knees. "Tim?" She bowed down "Let's go. I'll take you to hospital. Thank you, miss. "
"No problem. "
"Everything will be fine. "
He said nothing