Phone Calls

Part Thirteen-- Freedom

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN CSI: MIAMI SO YOU CAN NOT YELL AT ME.

This is the last chapter! Sorry for the long wait! Enjoy!

Ryan and Rosita were rushed to the hospital. Rosita made it just in time. A few seconds later and she would have been dead. Ryan suffered 2nd degree burns on his chest and minor burns his palms. The slash on his cheek would turn into a scar… after he had to get fifteen stitches. Many cuts covered his arms, legs, and chest. Most would go away but some would be scars.

Rosita would have to wear a knee brace for the rest of her life. She had some bruised ribs. The cut on her throat was still healing and put her in a coma. Like Ryan, the cut she received from Josh would turn into a scar. She had to get 30 stitches for that.

"How are you feeling?" Horatio asked Ryan.

"A little sore… and tired." Ryan's eyes were drooping.

"You'll feel that way for a couple of days. But not for long," Horatio smiled. "I have another patient to visit, so get some rest."

Ryan smiled before drifting off to sleep. Horatio headed down the hall and turned into room 128B. Rosita laid in one of the beds, her father and Joe by her side. The men sadly smiled at him.

"How's she doing?" Horatio asked.

"Doctors said that she may never wake up." Diego sniffled.

"She's strong… I'm sure she'll pull through."

"I agree," Joe smiled at Rosita.

"Lieutenant… did you find my wife?" Diego asked.

"Yes we did."

"I need some fresh air."

Diego wiped his eyes and sniffled before leaving. Horatio took his seat and stared at Rosita.

"What's going to happen to me?" Joe asked out of nowhere. "Am I going to jail?"

"Yes."

"But I didn't do anything."

"But you knew your brother was doing something wrong and you didn't tell the police. You're an accessory to kidnapping and attempted murder."

"I took Rosita to the hospital. I was going to tell you when she was able to leave but Steve took her and he went to another place. I didn't know where until today. And I wasn't involved with the kidnapping of your CSI or my friend."

"He was trying to help," a weak voice said.

Both men looked down at a waking Rosita. Joe smiled and gently hugged her. Horatio just smiled.

"I know Joe," she said, "He would never hurt me or anyone else. Please don't make him have to go to jail for something he didn't do."

Horatio slightly chuckled, "I think I can work something out for him."

Rosita grinned, "Thanks."

Diego walked back in and Horatio left.

------Hours later------

Horatio came back in, "Joe Rodney… you're a free man."

Joe, Diego, and Rosita smiled and were excited.

"Hey Joe… you going to come live with us?" Rosita asked.

"Sure… as long as Mr. Sanchez doesn't have a problem with it."

"You're always welcomed to stay with us," Diego chuckled.

Rosita was sitting in a wheelchair. Horatio put his sunglasses on and followed the three out. As they were leaving, A squad car with Martha and Steve went by. Steve gave them death glares and Martha's eyes were pleading for forgiveness. Joe, Rosita, and Diego gave them disappointed looks.

"How long?" Diego sighed.

"25 to life," Horatio answered.

"Good. Steve can't hurt anyone anymore," Joe said.

Rosita and Joe went to the car.

"Thank you Lieutenant. For saving my daughter and showing me what kind of person my wife is," Diego said before leaving.

Horatio headed back into the hospital.

That's the end! Hope you liked it. There won't be a sequel to this story… maybe there will. Steve getting revenge on Joe and Rosita…oh well. Tell me if you liked it!