I am going to keep my word. This is the final chapter, but there will be a sequel.

It will be titled: Love at Last.

I hope you like this chapter- I really enjoyed writing it!

Please review!

Ch. 15

Calleigh and Natalia were sitting at a booth in a little restraunt in the outskirts of town. It was a nice little place that served Cuban- Calleigh wondered while Natalia chose it. Natalia had said 'it's out of town. The further out we are the better.' Which puzzled Calleigh.

The waiter stared at them when he first saw them, and asked for their numbers-, which caused them both to blush. They both said that they were already taken (even though Natalia was single.) But on the bright side they got their food really quickly Calleigh thought, but Natalia frowned at their speedy service. This puzzled Calleigh too.

"Natalia what is wrong?" Calleigh asked.

"Well there is this guy…named…John. And he… stalked me?" she said (but it sounded like a question) looking down.

"Really…" Calleigh asked.

"Yes! What makes you think that I am lying?"

"I separate lies from truth for a living, now really what is wrong?"

Natalia seemed to be thinking for a while, and then finally said "I guess I just wanted to have lunch with you. It's been a while,"

Why was nobody telling her anything! She was seriously getting mad. But she said as nicely as she could "You could have just told me, instead of making something up. I would have had lunch with you anyway. In fact I really am glad to have lunch with you!"

"Why? Is something wrong with you?"

"Well, Eric has been acting strange. And he won't tell me why It's really bothering me."

Natalia laughed, and Calleigh frowned at that. "Calleigh it's nothing relax,"

"You know what wrong?!?!"

"Of course!" Natalia said with a smirk.

"Will you tell me?"

"Nope!" She said, but this time with a laugh.

"Does everybody know?"

"Yes. Well everybody except you," she said. Natalia clearly enjoyed knowing something that she didn't.

"This is unfair," she said, but then she got an idea, and dropped the subject. They finished their lunch talked about nothing imparticular.

"What time is it?" Calleigh asked as she noticed that the sun was setting! Man that saying about time passing when you're having fun really was true!

"About six," Natalia said with a smug smile.

"Why are you so happy about us being late?"

"That is for me to know and you to find out," Natalia said. As she and Calleigh both got into the car.

Natalia drove Calleigh to her house, but before Calleigh could get out of the car she said- 'Calleigh, your make-up is messed up.' Which caused Calleigh to roll her eyes. But she did look at herself in the mirror and fix her make-up.

"Thanks Nat, I'm not sure why it matters though. Are you going to tell me what is going on now?"

"Nope!" She said with another smug smile. "You will find out tomorrow!" She added, just to bother Calleigh.

~ The Next Day ~

Calleigh went to work wearing a denim jacket, black a symmetrical top, jeans, and black heels. She wanted to go demand Natalia to tell her, but she knew that wouldn't work and so she pretended that nothing out off the ordinary was happening.

"Hey Eric. Do you have the prints that Horatio asked for?"

"Yes. They belong to a mister Bryan Godlan."

"Great, I'll let H know."

"Hey Cal?"

"Yes?"

"The team is having dinner tonight. We should go."

"Great!" She said with a grin as she left the room.

~ A few Hours Later ~

Calleigh had just witnessed Mr. Godlan being arrested, so she went home early and got ready for dinner. She took a shower, applied make-up, pinned up her hair and put on a dark blue dress that accentuated her hourglass shape. Then the doorbell rang- it was Eric.

"Hey Eric!"

"Hey Calleigh!"

"You are in a better mood than you were earlier this week," she commented.

"Today is a great day," He said with a smile as he put his hand on her back and led her into his car.

Once they got to the restraunt Eric lead her to the table that Ryan, Horatio, Yelina, Natalia, and Frank were sitting at. It was on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

"Glad you came," Horatio said with a wink.

"I'm glad we did too," Calleigh said. She did not miss the wink.

The entire lab ate dinner, and then a band began to play the song I Love You. Then the lead singer signaled for the spotlight to shine on their table. At this point Eric walked in front of Calleigh and knelt down on one knee. The spotlight and the eyes of everybody in the restraunt were on them. But he didn't see any of that. He looked into Calleigh's eyes and saw the love inside of them.

"Calleigh Duquesne, I've always loved you, and I always will. I want to have kids, and get old with you. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I promise to love and cherish you. Will you marry me?" Eric said as he pulled out a ring from his pocket and held he hands. The ring had a large diamond in the center, with a small diamond on each side of it, mounted on a golden band. It was simply yet elegant-just like they were.

"Yes! Yes!" Calleigh whispered as Eric slipped the ring onto her finger. Then they wrapped their arms around eachother and kissed. Eric lifted Calleigh into her arms and then carried her to the dance floor. The band began to play, and Calleigh and Eric danced.

"Horatio didn't plan this dinner did he?" Calleigh whispered into Eric's ear.

"He did. But I asked him to," Eric said with a chuckle. He was ecstatic! He was going to spend the rest of his life with Calleigh Duquesne! He must be the luckiest guy in the world!

After their dance was over Horatio clinked his glass and said, "I believe that it is time to leave." Everybody gave Eric and Calleigh their congratulations (including the waiter) and left.

~ Later ~

"I love you Mr. Delko,"

"I love you, soon-to-be Mrs. Delko," Eric said which made Calleigh laugh as she sat down onto his lap on the bed. Eric fingered through her hair and pulled her closer to him. Their tongues played and Calleigh let the straps of her dress fall down. Eric lifted his hands and placed them on her breasts. That night they truly made love.

I don't think this is the best chapter I've ever written. But it is romantic.

Don't forget the sequel - Love at Last.

I can't decide if I should spend time on the wedding preparations,

Or skip strait to the wedding.

Right now I am leaning towards just skipping ahead to the wedding.

BTW: I am so excited for 'Sink or Swim'!!!

Personal Note: My dog has cancer. He has 3 months to live.

Please Review! Some nice words would be great!

(My mother and brother are fighting…again…as usual…I HATE it!)

I might want a beta Reader for the next story- should I have one?

Anyone want to be the beta?

Please Review!

~ Katherine ~