tlIt's the end of the day and Eric is getting ready to take Calleigh out to his favorite Cuban restaurant for their one year anniversary as a couple, when the night is interrupted by sheer terror!!
CHAPTER ONE
Eric and Calleigh are down by their lockers having a conversation...
Calleigh: So are you picking me up or are we meeting there?
Eric: Of course I'll be there at your front door. Eight-o-clock. You just be ready
.(Kissing her on her neck) Calleigh: Oooh. Yes Sir! (
Smiling, just then Natalia walks in) Natalia: Hey..guys(
She pauses and smiles)Did I interrupt something?
Calleigh: NO!
(They said together) Eric: NO! (
Both looking guilty) Natalia: Ookay.(
She takes her purse out of her locker)Oh Eric, Jenna said there's a message for you at the front desk. I told her I'd tell you before you left.
Eric: Okay. Natalia did she say if it was important?
Natalia: No, not really.(
She shrugs) Bye guys.
Calleigh: Bye Nat. So you got some secret message huh?(
He didn't respond. He was deep in thought) Calleigh: Eric? Earth to Delko. Are you still with me?(
He snaps out) Eric: What?
Calleigh: Where were you?
Eric: Just remembering something.
Calleigh: Are you okay?
Eric: Um yeah. I'm fine.
Calleigh: Eric, after everything we've been through...(
He interrupts her) Eric: Cal. (
Smiling at her) I'm fine. Stop spazzing out, okay?
Calleigh: Fine. And I don't spazz out thank you! I just worry about you.
Eric: I appreciate it, I do, but don't worry so much. Besides we need to go and get ready for tonight, we both know how long it takes you to get ready.
Calleigh: And hour... or more.(
Looking guilty) Eric: All the more reason we should get going.
As they both reach the front desk, Eric retrieves his message..
Eric: Thanks Jenna.(
He reads the message)
Get out of town tonight as soon as you can, I'll explain everything when I can. Alexander. Calleigh: Eric?(
Looking concerned she takes and reads the note)What's this about?
Eric: I don't know. But I'm calling Sharova to get some answers. Look Cal I'll call you later okay.(
Eric walks away leaving her standing there) Eric reaches the the lot where his car is, dialing Alexander's number when all of a sudden someone grabs him from behide. Eric swings around and decks the the stranger in the face, dropping his phone, then tackles the stranger to the ground pulling out his weapon. He I.D's himself and WHAM he's shot with a stun gun, rendering him motionless. He's dragged by two assailants and placed in the back of a black van and driven away.
CHAPTER TWO
Calleigh is waiting on Eric to arrive. She checks her watch and notice it's after 8pm. No Eric?
Calleigh: Where are you?(
Thinking to herself, looking at her watch, she decides to call him) Eric's Cell: Yo! You've reached Delko, I'm not in right now so leave me a message & number and I'll get back to you. BEEP
Calleigh: Talk about me being on time. You better get here Mister or you're in for it.
An hour has went by and still no Eric. Calleigh started to get worried, she calmed herself down grabbed her keys and went back to the last place she'd seen him. When she got to the parking garage, she was going to head toward the locker room when she spotted Eric's cell on the ground. Calleigh has a terrible feeling in the pit of her stomach...
Eric wakes up to a brightly lite room and a distorted but distinctive Russian accent.. The Voice: Is this light too bright for you, Officer?
Eric: Who are you? What do you want?
The Voice: Who I am is not of importance, Officer Delko. Yet I do need your assistance.
Eric: I'm not helping you people with anything
.(Trying to stand, still a little weak from the stun gun) The Voice: Oh cokp boRr hotaao kakon hotaAo Ro bopntb. (TRANSLATION:You will do as you are told.)
Eric: Cokp morywectbo kak xopowo y6nbatb mehr tenepb, notmy 4to R boRr hnkorAa nomowb cokp! (TRANSLATION:You might as well kill me now, cause I'll never help you!)
The Voice: Your Russian is perfect, Officer Delko.Tell me, your lady friend know any Russian? Perhaps I teach her a few words, yes?
Eric: You go near her and I'll kill you!
The Voice: You are in no position to threaten someone you can't see.
Eric: Don't underestimate me. I've located worst scum than you!
The Voice: Your Father spoke very highly of you. Said you were the best in your field.
Eric: Sharova put you up to this?(
Eric now fuming) The Voice: On the contrary, he was against using you. Didn't want to lose the Son he never knew.
Eric: I'm not helping you. So kill me or let me go.(
There's a long silence) The Voice: You are a very stubborn man, Officer Delko, and for that I will show you what's in store if you do not cooperate.
A large movie screen comes down from the ceiling and stopped right in front of Eric.. On the screen pops up an image of a woman bound and blind folded, as his eyes became more focused He realized with sheer horror who the woman was... Eric: Mommie? YOU SON OF A B*CTH!! LET HER GO!
The Voice: Cooperate, Officer Delko, and no harm will come to your Mother.
Eric: IF YOU HURT HER, I SWEAR ON MY BADGE I'LL KILL YOU!!!
The Voice: Temper Officer. Don't say something you may regret.(
Just then someone else appeared on the screen) Eric: What's going on? WHAT IS HE DOING?! GET AWAY FROM HER!!
(The man on screen is holding a machete to her neck) Carmen: Eric. Do not worry about me, my Son. Don't you lower yourself to them.(
The man jerks her head) The Voice: So what is your choice? Do what I ask or watch your Mother's head hit the cold floor!(
The man pulls her head back, ready to strike)
Eric: NO!... ALRIGHT ALRIGHT!!... I'LL DO WHAT EVER YOU WANT!!(
Tears in his eyes) Carmen: Eric no! No mi hijo!
Eric: Please...Just let her go. I'll do what ever you want.
The Voice: Glad to hear it.
CHAPTER THREE
Calleigh calls Horatio on her way to the lab and explains the situation At this point Eric has been missing 14 hours...
Calleigh: And then I found his cell on the garage floor. I've been up all night calling, trying not worry or blow this out of proportion.
Horatio: Has he done this before?
Calleigh: No. Not without him calling me at least.
Horatio: Has he been acting odd lately?
Calleigh: No. He did however receive a note to leave town from Sharova.
Horatio: Sharova told Eric to leave town? Why?
Calleigh: I don't know but Eric wasn't happy about it. Last thing he said was he's getting some answers from Sharova.
Horatio: Lets find out what Sharova knows.
Horatio and Calleigh find Alexander Sharova sitting in a cafe alone.
Horatio invites himself to a seat...
Alexander: Lieutenant Caine.
(Sipping his tea) Horatio: Where's Eric? Alexander.
Alexander: What do you mean?(
Putting down his cup) Horatio: I know about the note you sent for him to leave town
.(There was silence between them)Horatio: I can always hall you and your tea cup down to the station if you like.
Alexander: The threats are unnecessary Lieutenant. I did send Eric a message to leave, but it was for his safety, nothing more.
Calleigh: Safety from what?
(Alexander pushed his cup aside and pulls his sleeve up showing a tattoo, "6paTCTBO KpeCta") Horatio: Brotherhood of the cross
.(Alexander looking surprised) Alexander: You know your Russian.
Horatio: Eric and I both know it well. So are you telling me The Brotherhood has Eric?
(Alexander stayed silent) Calleigh: Why Eric? What do they want with him?
Alexander: I cannot help you with that.
Calleigh: He's your Son!
Alexander: I have risked saying too much already. If you would excuse me
..(He gets up to leave and Calleigh steps in front of him) Calleigh: You listen and hear me clearly. If you know where Eric is you better tell me right now or your risk of talking will be the least of your problems.(
He looked at her then at Horatio) Horatio: I'd answer her if I where you. I've seen her bad side.(
Alexander sat back down) Alexander: You must really care for him..my Son.(
Staring up at Calleigh) Calliegh: More than you know.
Alexander: I will tell all I can.
CHAPTER FOUR
The room is dark and Eric sits waiting for the next move. Wondering what is happening to his Mother.. (Do they have any more of my family? Oh God! what if Calleigh's next..) Just then the door opens...
The Stranger: Git up! (
Eric hesitates) I said git up!
Eric: Where is my Mother?(
Starring at the man with such malice) The Stranger: Don' vorry my men are takin good care of her.(
He chuckles, Eric jumps at the man hoisting him by the throat) Eric: If you touch her, if the stiching on her blouse is touched. I'll kill you first! (
He feels a jolt in his side and falls to the floor) Evett: Ah ah Ofeser Delko. I con not ave you harmin my men. You vill be on ur bes be'avyor yes? I con't ear you!(
Eric scowls) Eric: Yeah.
Evett: Good. Take em to ze nex room.(
She puts her stun gun back in her holster) You vill ave to escuse my Engleesh, is not so good.
Eric: What the hell do you people want from me.
Evett: Is seemple veally. You ave skill ve need.
Eric: What skill is that?
Evett: Ur undar wata vecovary skill, dar is somting locked avay an you vill git it for us.
Eric: What, Russia run out of scuba divers.
Evett: As I told you be'vor you ave ze skill ve vant.
Eric: Then what. You let me go, you let my Mother go?
Evett: Dat is not up to me.
Eric: Then who the hell is it up to?(
Snatching his arm away) Ivan: I am in charge of your fate and that of your Mother's(
Eric couldn't believe his eyes, Ivan Sarnoff a free man?) Eric: How the the hell did you escape from prison?
Ivan: I never went to prison. You Americans think you know so much. As I told your Lieutenant Caine, I have people who're willing to do anything for me. And if you love your... Mommie is it.(
Laughing and mocking Eric) you will do what I ask.
Eric: What am I looking for?(
Staring at Ivan with pure hate in his eyes) Ivan: 3on
OTON KpecT czar.
Eric: The Golden Cross of Czar? Are you crazy?! That's at the bottom of the Kara Sea. No man can survive that kind of dive.
Ivan: According to your Father you are extraordinary diver, top in your class!
Eric: What are you talking about? Sharova never knew any of that about me.
Ivan: Who said Sharova told me?
CHAPTER FIVE
Horatio and Calleigh went back to where Eric was abducted for a second look...
Horatio: According to Sharova, they're planning to use Eric to retrieve a priceless artifact from the Czar emperor. In the bottom of the Kara Sea.
Calleigh: The temperature in the waters can get down to 60 below.
Horatio: In which hypothermia can set in in minutes.
Calleigh: We've got to find him.
(Noticing a dented parking pole) I found something over here
. Horatio: That's black paint transfer.
Calleigh: Could be from the vehicle involved in taking Eric.
Horatio: So could these.(
Spotting tire treads) They lead right out that driveway.
Calleigh: From the width of the treads they're too large to be an SUV. More like a commercial or moving van. I'll have Ryan run the stats.
(She snaps the pictures and sends them via Hummer Tech) About me and Eric. We...
(He interrupts her)Horatio: Lets not worry about that right now. Okay?
(He gives her a smile and she nods back) Ryan: Based on Calleigh's pics and the treads, this is a 2003 Dodge Cargo van. Which is... unfortunately popular in Miami.
(Screen shows 157 results on vehicles of this nature) Natalia: And it's black which is also popular, but..(
Showing him a report) the paint transfer had glitter underneath it.
Ryan: Glitter huh? Lets see how many 03 cargo's been painted in glitter.
(He puts in the stats and gets 6 results) Ryan: Okay 3 are out of business, two are in Palm Beach County and the last one just opened right here in Dade County.
Natalia: Mackie's Party Supply 11401 Bentley Dr. Kendall, FL 33156 It's a start. Shall we?
Ryan: I'll drive.
Natalia and Ryan reached the property and spot a shady looking character lurking around...
Ryan: Excuse me! You work here?
(The man doesn't answer; instead he decides to run for it) Hey hey MDPD HOLD IT
. (Ryan gives chase he catches the man but at the cost of his pants) Natalia: Ryan!! RYAN ARE YOU OKAY!!
(Her weapon drawn) Ryan: I'm fine.
(The man's on the ground and Ryan is sitting on the guys back) Natalia: Oh Ryan! What happened to your pants they're a mess.
(Giggling a bit) Ryan: Superman here tried to leap over the fence and I grabbed him. Lets just say our landing was softer than I wanted
.(Pointing at the very thick mud puddle at the fence) You know this was a $350 suite buddy.
Natalia: Who are you?
Man: I think I broke my tail bone.
Natalia: We'll get it checked out. Now who are you?
Man: My name is George. I work here.
Ryan: If you work here George, why the hell did you run?
George: I don't have to talk to you!
(Getting upset, Ryan pulls George up by the collar) Ryan: Oh you're gonna talk
(Tossing him to a uniformed officer) Make sure you hit every pothole on the way to the station.
A young man comes out of the building yelling demands...
Young Man: What the hell is going on here?
Natalia: Who are you?
Young Man: I am the owner of Mackie's. My name is Dominic Rohn. Where are you going with my driver?
Ryan: Let us worry about him right now. Where are all your vans for your company stored?
Dominic: In my garage why?
Ryan: Can we take a look?
Dominic: What exactly are you looking for?
Natalia: We're led to believe one of you vans was used in the kidnapping of a CSI last night.
Dominic: That's impossible. Come in and check around. I can assure you all my vehicles are...(
Dominic stops) One of my vans is gone.
Ryan: Really? How convenient.
Natalia: You don't have security on your property?
Dominic: I just opened here. I haven't had the chance to put up my systems yet.
Ryan: Doesn't seem to be any forced entry. You sure it was stolen?
Dominic: All of ten vans were here last night. I counted them myself.
Natalia: Looks like you miscounted.
(Looking down she sees more tire treads) These are identical to Calleigh's pictures.
Ryan: We're gonna go ahead and take all the vans back to our lab.
Dominic: You can't do that without a warrant!
(Crossing his arms) Natalia: You mean like this?
(Handing him the warrant) A CSI is missing, you think we didn't come prepared?
Meanwhile Eric is briefly united with his Mother, her clothing's filthy and she's very shaken up...
Eric: Mom are you alright? Did they hurt you?
Carmen: No. I am okay. Eric, I am so sorry.
Eric: Mom, you didn't do anything wrong.
Carmen: This is my fault I pushed your Fath..
.(He interrupts her) Eric: Don't worry about it. I'll get us
..(She grabs his arm and turns him) Carmen: No! You will listen to your Mother!
(She starts to cry) Eric: I'm sorry Mommie, please don't cry. Come sit down I'm listening.
Carmen: This man..Ivan.. He was once a friend to your Father a long time ago. Right before you were born. I never trusted him, but your Father said this man was to help us. Well one time he called on your Father in middle of the night for something urgent. That same night your Father came home and said we were going to America at the end of the week. I have to admit I was very happy at this news. I asked your Father how it was possible. He said it was because of Ivan.
Eric: I don't understand. If that's true why was I born in Cuba?
Carmen: I was at my job and I saw Ivan there, talking to Alexander about your Father, something about a cross.
Eric: The Golden Cross of Czar?
Carmen: Yes, that was the name of it. They said it was important that they get that cross. Your Father was very against what they wanted. I told your Father to do whatever it took to get us out of Cuba. I didn't know how selfish I was being, what position I was putting your Father in.
Eric: What did Pop have to do with the cross?
(Looking terrified at what the answer would be, Eric braced himself) Carmen: He would not tell me. But when the end of the week came for us to go, a car pulled up at our home. Your Father went outside and all of a sudden he was shouting and screaming in Russian. The car sped away. He turned and stormed into the house. He said we are not going to America this time but we will get there. And that was the end of it. We got into an argument about what happened but he no longer wanted to talk about it anymore. Until after you were born and we were able to get out of Cuba. Eric, they have your Father here too.
Eric: What the hell is going on?
Eric was confused as to why his Father was involved with Ivan Sarnoff. And does it have anything to do with him being here..
Ivan: You want them to survive, you get that boy of yours to do what I want. You owe me that much.
Pavel: I owe you nothing. I will not force my Son to do anything for you.
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Or
B a
Ay(TRANSLATION:You Son of a B*tch, burn in hell)
Ivan: (He picks up a remote to a screen in the room) Old age has made you stupid Pavel. Perhaps this will change your mind.
The screen shows a room with both Eric and Carmen inside. Ivan pushes a button and gas fills the room,
Eric and Carmen began to choke, they both hit the floor...
Ivan: I don't have to tell you what this will do to them. A few minutes of this and they will be dead, DO YOU HEAR ME, DEAD!!!
Pavel: PLEASE STOP IT. DON'T HURT THEM!
EOT-MEXAY HAMN!! (TRANSLATION: This is between you and me!!) LEAVE THEM OUT OF THIS!!
(Pavel struggles to break free of his captures) Ivan: You put them in the middle Pavel. If they die, it's on your head!
(Carmen passes out as Eric tries to reach her) Pavel: OKAY!! PLEASE...DON'T HURT MY FAMILY!!
Ivan: I might let your wife go before we leave, but you best convince your boy to retrieve my cross.
(Both are unconscious on the floor) Or next time I will use the real thing.
CHAPTER SIX
He's sitting in the chair as Ryan walks in and sits in front of him...
Ryan: So George. Whats the deal hmm? Why sneak if you're an employee?
George: I do not need to explain my reasons to you pig!
(Ryan looking at George with a half grin) Ryan: I gave you a chance. George Cratokavich. Am I pronouncing it right?
(The man just stares at Ryan as he continues) B&E, assault & battery, Grand thief. Been a busy boy Georgie. Says here one more incident and it's back to...(
Looking through the file) Siberia? Isn't that where they send their most fierce criminals in Russia?
George: Yeah, so!
(George shifting in his seat) Ryan: Somehow Georgie you don't look the type to survive the weather let alone the roommates. But, if you want I can add evading the police on to..
(George interrupted) George: What do you want to know?
Ryan: You're not really a driver for Mackie's are you?
George: Yes, but not for parties.
Ryan: Explain please.
(George hesitates and looks around) What is it George? I know you work for Ivan Sarnoff. Where's Officer Delko?
(George hesitated) Come on Georgie, talk!!
George: I don't know where he is at this moment.
Ryan: Then where did you drop him off? George. George you okay? Hey, hey what's wrong with you?
George began to sweat and suddenly he go's into convulsions, slams to the floor....
Ryan: Oh my God! George hang on. I NEED A MEDIC IN HERE NOW!
(It's too late he dieds in Ryan's arms) Ryan walks in to the morgue, hoping Alexx has some answers to what just happened...
Alexx: How ya holdin' up Baby?
Ryan: (He sighs) I don't know what to say. I mean the guy just... died. He didn't look sick.
Alexx: He wasn't.
(She holds up a device burned with flesh and blood) Ryan: Alexx what the hell is that?
(Starring blankly at the object) Alexx: If I didn't know better I say it's a pacemaker but it's too big, but whatever it was it fried his insides.
(Ryan looking astounded) Ryan: Where was it located?
Alexx: Now that's the weird part, it was strapped to his heart...With this?
(Holding up a what looks like string) Ryan: Is that dental floss or string?
Alexx: Honey! That's your department.
(Dropping the items in an evidence bag and handing it to Ryan) Ryan runs test on the objects in the lab and came out with disturbing results...
Horatio: Mr. Wolfe. What do we have?
Ryan: Well this was found in George's chest strapped to his heart.
Horatio: What is that?
Ryan: a smoke detector or sweat detector in George's case.
Horatio: Elaborate please.
Ryan: It's used to detect how much you sweat under pressure, see these prongs? They're hooked up to some sort of charge device. The more you sweat the higher the charge. George overloaded which caused the detector to fry his heart.
Horatio: Can we track where the charge signal was coming from?
Ryan: Yeah, I'm feeding the info into the computer now it show be coming up. Horatio the address.
Horatio: I see Mr. Wolfe. Looks like someone's going out of business.
(He puts on his shades and they head for the door) CHAPTER SEVEN
Calleigh and Natalia are interrogating Dominic on his shady business...
Natalia: Who are you working for?
Dominic: I work for myself. I sell Party supplies, you know streamers, balloons that kind of stuff.
Calleigh: What category does this fall under?
(She slides the picture of the device found in George) Dominic: I don't know what that is.
Calleigh: Of course you do, Dominic. You used it to kill George Cratokavich, the transmitter you so smartly left at your store ties you to it.
Natalia: We got DNA and a print off of it. Bet we take samples from you and they match.
(Dominic runs his fingers thru his hair) Calleigh: You knew George would crack when we put him in custody. So you had to shut him up!
Dominic: You don't understand. I had no choice. It was either him or me so!
Calleigh: Where is CSI Eric Delko?
(Dominic pauses) Dominic: If I tell you I'm dead!
Natalia: You're dead already. They know you're here, even if you keep quiet. There's a bullet waiting for you the minute you leave.
Calleigh: Tell me where he is. I can see about getting you protection.
Dominic: Protection!! Yeah right. There is nothing you can do to protect me.
Calleigh: Then help me! Tell me where I can find him.
(At this point she's leaning toward him) Dominic: Airport Marina. Headed toward Europe, The Kara Sea.They're to leave at 6pm.
Natalia: Calleigh, it's 5:23 now. We need to go. I'll call Horatio.
Dominic: When your CSI completes what they need him to do, they will kill him.
Calleigh: Not if I can stop it.
Calleigh and Horatio race to the Marina in the hummer at top speed lights and sirens blazing.
As they reach the docks as the boat plane is taking off.
Calleigh is the first out of the car and runs toward the end of the dock...
Calleigh: NO!! ERIC!! ERIC!!
Horatio: CALLEIGH WAIT!!
Ivan: (looks down and sees Calleigh) Hurry get this thing in the air NOW!!
(Eric and his parents are unconscious) Pilot: I'm trying. Be patient.
Evett: (Puts the gun to the pilot's head) Git it oof ze ground now!
The plane takes off and Calleigh is too late.
She screams Eric's name to no avail. Horatio gets to the control tower and takes charge...
Horatio: I need a bird in the air ASAP. My CSI is on that plane I need to get him back right now
. (Calleigh reaches the tower) Operator: We don't have any pilots available.
Calleigh: Fine! Get me a chopper and I'll fly it myself.
(Almost on the verge of tears) Horatio: (
Looking at her with concern) Calleigh I need you to calm down, without a pilot, there's nothing we can do at this point.
Calleigh: Horatio, I can't just sit here while those Son of B*tches have Eric.
Horatio: Calleigh! You do realize without a license you can't get in the air.
Calleigh: Eric taught me to fly and helped me get my license early this year so I want to do this!
Horatio: Okay then... Let's fly!
CHAPTER EIGHT
Calleigh and Horatio finally get in the air. Calleigh's at the controls. Keeping in contact with ground control on the co-ordinates of the Boat plane carrying Eric and his parents...
Operator: This is Ground Control. We have the coordinates on the waterbird headed east.
Horatio: Go ahead I'm listening.
Operator: They are exactly 25 kilometers ahead. You're over the Grand Bahamas Freeport boarder.
Horatio: Thank you Ground Control. Calleigh you see that.
(Pointing ahead) There they are, can you move in closer?
Calleigh: Yeah, I can get underneath.
(She maneuvers the chopper and gets under the plane) Horatio: Move up a bit and keep it steady.
(Unbuckling his seat belt, he puts on a parachute) Calleigh: What are you gonna do?
Horatio: Help them with their emergency landing.
(Horatio aims his weapon at the fuel nozzle) If I can hit the nozzle, the fuel will get low enough they'll be forced to land.
(He fires. Careful not to hit the tank, the nozzle fly's off and starts to leak) Gotcha!
Eric and his parents are tied to their seats, barely conscious he begins to stir..
Ivan hears a loud beeping noise and sends Evett to investigate...
Evett: Wat is dat beeping sound? Pilot: We're losing fuel! (Suddenly the plane starts to lose altitude, it jerks right sending Evett flying) Ivan: What the hell is going on up there?
(He moves toward the cockpit) Pilot: We gotta land.
Ivan: No! We must make it to the Kara coast!
Pilot: We won't make it pass the next mile if we don't land now!!
(Ivan notices Evett out on the floor) Ivan: Evett! Can you hear me, wake up!
(At this point Eric is awake, untied and aware of what's going on) Eric: (Taking the opportunity to revive his parents) Mom, Pop wake up, come on wake up. I gotta get you guys off this plane.
Pavel: Son I'm so sorry for this!
(Eric puts his hand on his Father's shoulder) Eric: Pop, my main concern is you and Mom. Don't worry!
(Looking at the cockpit, he realized the gun in Ivan's belt is his own) Stay here I'll be back.
Pavel: 6y
Ab
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OCt
Opx
Hlb mon
Cbi
H (TRANSLATION:
Be careful my Son) Eric: R 6y
Ay nana (TRANSLATION:
I will pop)(He gets close to Ivan) Eric: IVAN!!
(Ivan looks up) WHAM!! (Eric drops him to floor, picks up his gun turns to the pilot) Land NOW!!
The plane jerks again, tossing Eric back..
Eric: What are you doing I said land!
Pilot: I'm trying but we're out of fuel, oh my God we're gonna crash!! I'm gonna die!!
Eric: Hey, hey.
(He grabs the pilot) Calm down. Listen to me there's a landing strip right below us okay? Steer towards it.
Pilot: It's too short we'll slide right into the ocean.
Eric: It's a chance we have to take.
Suddenly the plane takes a nose dive at 60mph directly at the short landing strip. Evett comes to and tries to attack Eric with her stun gun, but he sees her coming and counter attacks. As they struggle the plane hits the ground sending everyone inside flying and as the pilot predicts the plane slides into the water...
FINAL CHAPTER
Calleigh lands the chopper and she and Horatio jump out running toward the spot where the boat plane went into the water. It's dark and there's no sign of the passengers...
Calleigh: ERIC! ERIC!
(Screaming into the darkness) Horatio: Coast Guards on their way. Calleigh we'll find him don't worry okay!
(Coast Guard shows up and they're already pulling someone out of the water but it's not Eric...) Calleigh: Oh God! Horatio, where is he?! (She's pacing back and forth staring out at the water) Horatio: This is Eric we're talking about. He can out swim subs. He'll make it out. I know he will. (The thought of losing Eric was overwhelming) I lost one Brother, I don't want to lose another. Coast Guard pulls out three more people, two men and one woman. Calleigh recognized the woman as Eric's Mom She's crying as one of the paramedics tries to revive one of the men..
Calleigh: It's not him. Where is Eric? Why haven't they found him yet? GOD PLEASE!! (Horatio holds her as she breaks down) Coast Guard pulls out one last person, but they put a cover over the body meaning that one is dead.. The Coast Guard reaches land and Calleigh runs to the boat to see if Eric is one of the survivors...
Captain: These are all the passengers we found on that boat plane Lieutenant Caine.
(Horatio looked under the sheet, surprised it was Ivan, relieved it wasn't Eric) Horatio: Captain are you absolutely sure you look over the entire plane.
Captain: Absolutely sir there are no more survivors on that plane, these are the only people we got out of the water. (
Calleigh put her hands on her head and screamed) Calleigh: NO! NO! YOU GET BACK OUT THERE AND YOU FIND HIM!
(Pointing at the Captain) Horatio: Calleigh please calm down..
(She snatches away from him still screaming) Cal.
Calleigh: HE'S NOT DEAD!! YOU HEAR ME HE'S NOT DEAD. I KNOW HE'S NOT.
(she cries uncontrollably) Horatio: Calleigh, Cal listen to me okay. Just listen, they're going to have to change this to a recovery mission.
(With tears in his eyes he could hardly believe the words actually coming out of his mouth) Calleigh: Horatio, in my heart, my soul tells me he's alive.
(sobs) He's alive please..(
She looks out to the water and she sees a dark figure struggling to stay afloat. Her heart leapt) Calleigh: Eric! ERIC!!
(she runs, jumps into the water and swims to him) I'm coming Eric hold on.
Eric: Calleigh..
Calleigh: I'm here, I got you!
Eric: My parents?!
Calleigh: They're fine and headed to the Hospital, I gotta get you out of this water.
Calleigh and Eric reach the docks and are helped out of the water,
Paramedics check Eric out and he has a large gash over his left eyebrow...
EMT: Okay no water log, everything seems to be fine. With an accident like that you're luck to survive.
Eric: I had a reason to survive.
(Looking up at Calleigh, he puts his hand on her face and pulls her into a passionate kiss) Calleigh: I thought I lost you!
Eric: Can't get rid of me that easy.
Calleigh: I Love you, Eric Delko.
Eric: I Love You Calleigh Duquense.
(They kiss and hug each other) Horatio: (Ahem) It's good to see you buddy!
(Smiling at Eric, shaking hands then giving each other a Brotherly hug) Glad you're alright.
Eric: Same here.
(Smiling back at Horatio) Calleigh: Let's get out of here. You still owe me dinner, you know.
(Wrapping her arms around him) Eric: Why don't I make you dinner at home. I've had enough outside adventures for one day.
Calleigh: Whatever you want.
That concludes True Love
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LAST CHANCE