CSI Miami Lab

16.

After the quiet ride they left all the evidence in the locker for the graveyards. Then they met outside the building.
-Going home? -Calleigh asked.
-Yeah - he said putting his back od the shoulder. His hair was wet and unruly more than usual.
-Tough night... See you tomorrow.
She went into the garage. Started the engine and drove out. Driving along the road in the night's cool air she noticed a solitary silhouette walking.
-Oh crap...-she stopped- you? walking? nobody to take you home?-  she smiled sarcastically
-I don't have my Ducati here so- yeah, walking -he smiled
She sighed -need a lift?-
-Don't bother Calleigh, it's not far and not your direction- he was still walking
-I know, but it's strange leaving you here at 2am, it's still over a mile distance.
He stopped and turned to her- -----Cal, I'm a big boy. I can come back home whenever I want.. Go on, drive, following me it looks like you're hookin' on me
-You're unbelievable!!! - She closed the window furiously and drove away fast
He smiled- yeah...Calleigh.I like you too.
He got home about 3. Went straight to bed. Noticed 2 missing calls- the machine beeped.
'Hi it's me. I tried to reach you but you weren't at work, some nice guy told me. Call me when you're free tomorrow.' Ana's voice was quiet and cheerful. He would like to meet her now,and maybe have some good time then, however he was too tired.
'Beeep! It's me. I hope you reached your house not being killed by some wandering murderers...did you? Tim? Oh whatever, like if I cared... You were awful by the way. Arrogant as always....shit. I hope you are fine.'
Calleigh's voice was shaky. Of course, she was angry with his comment but she also cared for him- if he got home safely.
And that kiss- he didn't know why he actually did this. Kissing Calleigh was like kissing a sister- that's what he thought when Eric told him he'd like to do it. But he was wrong- kissing her was exciting and when she joined, it was even more- quite pleasurable. He could surely do it one more time , if she let him what will probably never happen. He took of his clothes and slipped into bed. Falling asleep he heard a strange noise, like...banging on the door. His tired mind told him he's probably dreaming but the banging got louder.
What the hell...he got up, still sleepy. Annoyed, opened the door with a swing and...
-Cal??? What are you doing here?
-Oh shut up.- She passed him and entered. He turned around and asked
-What's going on? -
-I've been calling you many times! Home phone, cell....voicemail, no answer... I thought you were dead somewhere, because I've left you there! - He sat and run his hand thru his hair and eyes.
-Cal...I was asleep...sorry.
-Fuck, Tim!! never do that again!
He noticed how furious she was so he came closer
- stop it, I'm fine.. See?? -
She was shivering from the cold air of Miami.
-Come here.- He hugged her.
-I'm fine. -She said in perky voice. -And you should wear sth when you open the door.-
He looked down
- I've got my underwear on, Cal... So what's your problem?-
-Oh nothing. I see you're fine. I can go home now.
-Maybe some coffee?
-Don't hook me on coffee  Speedle. Goodnight.-  She shut the door and Speed went straight to bed to catch some sleep before his shift starts.
In the morning he clocked in the last.
-Hello beautiful- he said in a rush passing Calleigh in the lockers room
-Hello Tim- Calleigh said and went straight to the layout room.
-Uuuu....Speed...what did you do this time?- Delko grinned
-Nothing. I don't care if she's moody today.
-Better be quiet cause she's gonna kill you.Look at her gaze. It's surely gonna storm
-With thunders- Speed mumbled
The meeting went fast and Speed went to his lab where he discovered a box full of evidence from last night.
-Fucking kidding me - he stormed out
-H...graveyard left me almost the whole box...I finished at 2 went to bed at 3.
-That makes 4 hours of sleep. I can count, Speed
-No. That makes 6 hours of work. None is done. I need to talk to
Johnson. It's his job to do it.
-Johnson is out. He did what he could. Not everyone works as fast as you. That's why you work dayshift.
-Come on H. We both know it takes 60 mins to put 10 trace samples into the machine. It works on its own. Me and Calleigh prepared it thoroughly and they didn't need to be treaten, just done quickly!!!!
-Speed calm down. I'm gonna help you when I finish mine
-It's just not right H!!
Calleigh peeped in and said -hey guys, you're being heard all over the building...what's up?
-I'm leaving now. As I told you- I will help later-. H. Left.
She wanted to leave but noticed how angry he was.Standing with his back to the door,walking around the lab, took his sweatshirt off and wore the lab robe. Furiously he hit the table with his fist. Once then again and again...Calleigh was watching him doing it, and was terrified. She's never seen anything like that before. She decided to enter
-Tim?you ok?
He jumped in surprize.
-I didn't know you're there..-he said. -I'm fine. You can go.
-I know, but...oh God...your hand she said coming closer
- What did you do?!?
-Nothing -he barked.
-You need it plastered! - His hand was all red and he was bleeding from his knuckles.
-God Tim...why?
-Have you seen the box?
She looked into it
- it's full...-
-Yeah. He processed 4 - four??!!!!- samples. It all stays for me...54 samples.
-Gee...I can't help you there I'm afraid. But wait. Sit down.
She disappeared in the back room. Came back with the first aid kit
-Let me do it. Please.
He nodded and she sat in front of him. Washed his hand with an antiseptic and glued a wide plaster on his knuckles.
-There- it's better. You cannot process the samples with a blood contact. -Then she wiped the table and asked
-wanna something to drink?
-No.- He said quietly. Felt ashamed not because he did what he did, but because she saw it.
-Tim..-
-Cal...leave it. No- I don't do it often. I hurt my hands working out. That's the problem in the gym. ask Eric.
-Ok.- She got up and went to the back room. He followed her
-Thanks-. He said.
She turned to him.
-I'm here to help if you need me.
'I'd prefer to do something else with you as there's no one here' he thought for himself but said
-I will remember. Thanks for that.
-You welcome- she smiled. They were standing and none of them moved. He made a step ahead
-Cal...
-I gotta go Tim.
-Stay- he caught her hand- stay, Cal. Please. -
-No. I need to go. Really. - But didn't take her hand out of his. He bowed again and felt suddenly she wants it too. It was her who started. The kiss was unreal and lasted a while. He squeezed her straight onto the locker.
-Come on...Tim! Leave it! She- regained herself. -We can't...-
-Why can't we? No one's here. Then he bowed again and she felt GIO. She lost it then. It lasted few minutes before they heard the steps
-Speed? You there??- H. was coming.
-Be right there. Coming.
He straightened Calleigh's unruly hair and his clothing. when  H entered Calleigh was watching carefully at the probes
-Calleigh...someone's looking for you in the lab.- She nodded and saying 'Bye Tim' left the place.
-She was...helping me.
H looked at him, nodded but didn't look convinced a bit.