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Post by gonsy on Sept 25, 2009 6:25:44 GMT -10
Hope you can retrieve all your stuff Sam!
Gonsy
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Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Sept 25, 2009 8:11:48 GMT -10
it's a month later than originally planned but it's here! i nearly didn't have a story for you due to my laptop problems but my laptop is currently at the computer hospital (ie my stepdad) and thank god for memory sticks and my friend who i print them off for! i wouldn't have saved them on my memory stick if it wasn't for her! fingers crossed i'll be able to retrieve the next sequel in one piece! don't fancy re-writing it again!
anyway, here is the first chap! enjoy! luv sam x
ps please let me know what you think!
Family Values
The phone rang, Horatio awoke with blurry eyes and looked at the clock. 3.21am, who was ringing at this stupid hour of the morning. He turned on the bedside lamp and looked towards Calleigh fast asleep next to him. He was thankful that she was such a deep sleeper. He picked up the receiver, still trying to focus his eyes.
“Horatio Caine?” came a voice on the other end of the receiver.
“Mmm yes, speaking,” the tiredness in his voice was quite evident.
“It’s Mac Taylor, sorry did I wake you?”
“As a matter fact, yes, yes you did,” Horatio was beginning to be more awake, “is there something wrong?”
“Yes, Horatio, I’m afraid so. Your cousin Damien is in hospital on life support. He’s been attacked, Natalia was with him but she’s okay. Just a few cuts and grazes, she’s in hospital right now being checked over. They’re going to run sexual assault kit on her and she has requested you to be there.”
Horatio couldn’t believe what he was hearing, Dammo beaten to a pulp and Natalia in hospital.
“Why has she asked for me?”
“She says that she doesn’t know or trust anyone in New York apart from Damien. But he can’t be present as he’s still in a coma on life support. The only other person she would have present is you. But you need to move quickly, as you know that any evidence that is present on her may deteriorate.”
“Okay, I’ll get dressed and be on my way,” Horatio thanked Mac for ringing him and put the receiver back on the bed stand.
He turned over to Calleigh and nudged her gently.
“Cal, Cal, sweetheart, wake up, I have some bad news.”
Calleigh stirred and squinted her eyes in the light. “What time is it?”
“Nearly half past three. Mac has just rang me from New York, Dammo and Natalia are in hospital. It doesn’t look good. I need to go and help Natalia.”
“What!” Calleigh was wide awake by this point.
Horatio continued to explain to Calleigh what Mac had told him whilst getting himself dressed.
“I’m coming with you,” Calleigh threw off the duvet and stood up.
“What about the twins?”
“We can get Eric and Suze to look after them. They’re booked into the childminder so all they have to do is get them ready and take them there. The childminder will take them to kindergarden. Eric can look after the lab.”
Horatio was a bit hesitant and Calleigh noticed this. She approached Horatio and wrapped her arms round his waist, “I can stay with Natalia while you see to Dammo. I’m sure you’ll be able to help Mac as well. Besides, we haven’t had a working vacation since London.”
Horatio smiled at remembering their trip to London, “okay, you get yourself ready and pack an overnight bag for us both and I’ll give Eric a ring.”
Calleigh gave her husband a kiss and got herself sorted as Horatio phoned Eric.
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Post by sanne on Sept 25, 2009 8:18:56 GMT -10
Wow...what a kick-off.........Hope Natalia wasn't sexually abused Glad you saved the story and are able to post. Hope your PC-problems will be solved soon. Sandra
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Post by pinkyster on Sept 25, 2009 8:46:56 GMT -10
Wow, what a beginning. Glad to see Nat is ok, but now I am worried about Dammo. Who would want to do this to him?
Jen
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Post by margaret1234 on Sept 25, 2009 9:02:17 GMT -10
Nice start Sam............not good news about Damien, but hey, he has Caine blood in him, he will survive. Not good about Natalia either.Hope she has not been raped.
Hope PC problems get sorted out soon.
Margaret
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Post by jessica on Sept 25, 2009 9:04:25 GMT -10
Great beginning, Sam. I too hope that Natalia wasn't sexually assaulted and Dammo being in a coma and on life support isn't great news either.
So you're taking us to New York this time, my we're traveling a lot with you. ;D
Jess
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Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Sept 25, 2009 9:24:28 GMT -10
So you're taking us to New York this time, my we're traveling a lot with you. ;D Jess the only other place i have taken you to in this series is London! i brought Vegas to Miami in 'From Vegas with Love' and have brough London to Miami a few times. this is only the second time i have lead you all away from Miami. but don't worry, in the sequel to this story, we stay in Miami. although thinking about it, NYPD:Miami was based in New York and Miami and Ripper! was based in Victorian London. i have taken you all back in time as well! luv sam x
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Post by jessica on Sept 26, 2009 5:13:19 GMT -10
That was no complain, Sam. Just some observation and I like the fact that you're taking your stories to other cities than just Miami. So absolutely no need to worry. Jess
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Post by gonsy on Sept 26, 2009 5:55:43 GMT -10
Wow Sam, good, what a beginning! Waiting for next in New York!
Gonsy
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Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Sept 26, 2009 10:09:28 GMT -10
@ jess - i know you weren't complaining, i was just mentioning where i have taken you all in my stories. the sequel to this is going to be in Miami but the sequel will be my last for a while. i am embarking on a personal journey with my writing. my next project will be based on a true story involving me and two of my friends! so fanfic will have to wait.
sorry its late but its been long trying day! but i have it now! enjoy! luv sam x
Half an hour later, there was a knock on the door. Horatio opened it to be greeted by a rather tired Eric and Suze.
“Thank you both for coming. We appreciate it.” Eric and Suze walked through the door.
“No worries H, we’ll take care of things here. What were they doing in New York? I thought Natalia went to Chicago to see Dammo,” Eric took his coat off and hung it up.
“Dammo wanted to take Natalia to New York as a surprise. But things have taken a turn for the worst.”
Eric nodded, “just make sure you get the sons-of-b*tches who did this.”
“We will, don’t you worry about that,” Horatio’s voice was full of anger.
Calleigh came down the stairs with two bags for them both, “I thought I heard the door.” Horatio took the bags from Calleigh and loaded them into the hummer as Calleigh gave Suze a piece of paper with instructions on it, “this is the address of the childminder. She’ll take Donna and Daisy Jo to kindergarden and pick them up again. Just explain the situation to her, she should be fine with it. Any problems tell her to just give me a ring. They’re not allowed to watch any TV in the mornings, despite what they say, and also not after six in the evening. Its bedtime at seven.”
Suze took the piece of paper as she listened to what Calleigh was saying, “no worries Cal. What do I tell the girls when they get up?”
“Just tell them that we’ve had to go help Uncle Dammo and that we’ll be back as soon as we can. We will ring them before they go to bed.”
Horatio put his head around the corner of the door, “are you ready sweetheart?”
“Yes I am,” Calleigh turned to Eric and Suze, “you can sleep in Kyle's room, he’s got a double bed in there. Thanks again to you both, and Eric?”
Eric looked up at Calleigh, “mhmm?”
“We would like a lab to come back to, so behave yourself.”
“I always do,” Eric smirked, “shall I let everyone else know what’s happened?”
“Oh yes please,” Calleigh looked at Horatio stood at the door with hands on his hips,
“I’m coming!”
Horatio and Calleigh left the house, got into the hummer and drove to the airport. Eric and Suze checked on the twins, who were totally oblivious to what was going on, and went into Kyle’s room to try and get a bit more sleep.
In New York, Mac waited in the hospital with Stella for Horatio to arrive.
“They should be here soon,” Mac looked at his watch.
“Danny said that they’re on their way, he’ll get Horatio here as quickly as possible,” Stella assured him.
A few minutes later, Danny headed towards Mac with Horatio and Calleigh in tow. “Mac, any change in Dammo?” was the first thing Horatio said to Mac.
“I’m afraid not. He’s just over there,” Mac gestured towards a window where Damien lay lifeless with wires hooking him up to machines.
Horatio approached the window to see what state his younger cousin was in. Calleigh stood behind him and put her arm round him and laid her head on his shoulder to comfort her husband.
Horatio didn’t like what he was seeing. Damien’s face was swollen and bruised with bandages round his head. There were bandages wrapped around his ribs and shoulder with with blood which had starting to come through. He was being kept alive by the life support machine that was attached to him.
Horatio began to fill with anger, his fists clenched as they rested on the window sill.
“Am I able to go in and see him?” Horatio spoke without turning round.
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Post by margaret1234 on Sept 26, 2009 10:50:44 GMT -10
Wow.....Horatio is mad as we would expect him to be. I can feel that attitude of his right now, I love that angry look of his..
So no improvement in Damien......doesn't look good does it.?
Nice chapter Sam.
Margaret
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Post by gonsy on Sept 26, 2009 11:12:01 GMT -10
Hey Sam, good chapter. Poor Dammo...I understand that Horatio feels really angry...I would too. But what about Natalia?
Gonsy
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Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Sept 26, 2009 13:38:01 GMT -10
all in good time gonsy! you will see Natalia pretty soon! luv sam x
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Post by sanne on Sept 26, 2009 21:32:45 GMT -10
Can imagine H's anger and concern about Damien, but I'm wondering how Natalia is doing.........And I would imagine H and Calleigh would want to know about their colleague as well.......Has she or has she not been sexually abused....... Sandra
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Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Sept 27, 2009 2:55:33 GMT -10
so what are Dammo's injuries?? and how is Natalia coping?? well, we're about to find out! here is the next installment for you to read! enjoy! luv sam x
“I’m sorry Horatio, not yet. The doctors won’t let anyone in yet but they will inform us when they will allow anyone else in,” Stella’s voice was sympathetic, “we’re going to play this investigation as a murder and assault on Natalia. The people who did this left him and Natalia for dead.”
Calleigh turned to face Stella, “how is she doing?”
“Not good, she won’t let anyone near her.”
Calleigh turned to Horatio, “I’ll go to Natalia, Dammo needs you here.”
Horatio nodded his head slightly, still in shock. Stella led Calleigh to Natalia.
“Mac, what’s the damage?”
Mac stood next to Horatio, “broken cheekbones and nose. He was struck by a blunt object across his head. He has four broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder which the doctors have put back in place. They suspect he has a broken wrist and foot but there is too much swelling to tell. When it goes down, they will x-ray them.”
“What happened?” Horatio almost felt like a zombie as he asked this question.
“We’re not sure, we’ve not been able to get much from Natalia. Hopefully with Calleigh there, she’ll tell us more.”
Horatio stared through the window, wishing he could change places. The doctor came out of the room and saw Mac stood with Horatio.
“You must be Lieutenant Caine,” the doctor greeted Horatio.
“Yes sir I am. What's happening?”
“You’re cousin has sustained substantial injuries. He’s stable but border-lining critical. The next twenty four hours are essential for his recovery. After which we can decide on a course of treatment for him. Have you been informed on what injuries he has?”
“I have just explained them to him,” informed Mac.
“In that case, there’s nothing much more I can tell you at this point. All we can do now is wait. Detective, you can process him now.”
“Can I go in and see him?”
“Yes you can Lieutenant,” the doctor said his goodbyes and left the two men to go into the room.
Mac set down his kit on the table and opened the case, “Horatio, are you sure you want to be present while I do this?”
“I’m not going anywhere.”
Mac proceeded to do his job.
Stella led Calleigh to the women’s ward and then into a side room. Natalia was laid on the bed in a foetal position, sobbing.
“Natalia!” Calleigh headed towards the bed.
“Calleigh?” Natalia sat up as Calleigh sat on the bed and hugged her to comfort her.
“What happened?”
Natalia looked at Calleigh, “I don’t know, it all happened too quickly. It’s all a blur.” Calleigh looked at the dressing on Natalia’s forehead, “did they hurt you anywhere else?”
“No they didn’t, I fought them off. I had to protect Dammo but they knocked me out.”
“Did they do anything else to you?”
Natalia shook her head, “I don’t think so.”
Calleigh looked towards Stella then turned back to Natalia, “this is Stella, she needs to process you to see if you have any evidence on you that will help catch these monsters. Is that okay? I will stay here with you and I won’t leave you okay?”
Natalia nodded, “okay, just get it over and done with.”
Stella edged forward and put her kit on the end of the bed. As she put on her gloves, Natalia closed her eyes and started sobbing quietly. Calleigh held her hand to reassure her.
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