Title: It's not Christmas 1/1
Author: Tim
Pairing: C/S
Rating: tame
Spoilers: post-Grave Digger
Disclaimer: The characters aren't mine.
AN: Enjoy!
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With only four days left, Lindsay was already getting excited about Wednesday
evening. Of course, it helps that she knows Sara and I are trick and treating
with her. Although, it took both of us to make that happen. It all started
about a week ago.
After Nick's kidnapping and subsequent finding, I made an effort to become more
civil to Sara, and we slowly became friends. The woman who said she isn't good
with kids is full of crap because the first time she came over to dinner, she
and Lindsay bonded instantly. After that, Sara would take Lindsay places - the
zoo, the planetarium, the movies. I occasionally tagged along, and Lindsay
loved those times even more. It was then when I started to see the other side
of a woman who I had worked with for six years, and it made me feel something
that I hadn't felt since Stephanie.
I knew Lindsay was going to ask her about a week ahead, and I made sure I
wasn't around, so Sara couldn't try to get out of it, even though I knew she
wouldn't. Under the guise of an early call in for
So last Saturday the three of us headed to the mall, and the first Halloween
shop we went into was your run of the mill traditional one with masks and very
overdone costumes, but the second one was a clothing costume shop, so I let
Sara and Lindsay go off by themselves while I went to look for my costume and
Sara's too. I found hers right away, but I also found the one I wanted her to
wear, so I bought mine and Sara's real one before taking the Little Boo Peep
costume with me as I tracked my girls down. I waited until Linds wlked into the
changing rooms before coming up behind Sara.
"Hey Sara, I found your costume," smiling as I held up the VERY adult
outfit.
"No way am I wearing that!" Sara gruffed as I gave her a wink.
"I thought you'd get a kick out of that, but no worries, I already got
your costume," leaving her to think while I returned the gag costume.
I had the owner hold my bags as I headed back over to see what Lindsay and Sara
picked out. I came up from behind again to see Lindsay in a fairy princess
costume. The dress was styled like the old time ball gowns, and she looked
beautiful. I kept back watching Sara make sure everything was perfect. I just
love watching these two together, and I'm hoping that since we're both off, and
it's not a school night, Linds and I can talk Sara into spending the night.
Without too much hassle, Sara did spend the night. We had a little slumber
party except without the hair braiding, and Sara's sweet tooth made an
appearance with the movie fare she brought along with a couple movies. She also
came over a little early to make us dinner, and instead of a regular tossed
salad to go with her baked ziti, she made this devine cucumber salad that even
Lindsay ate. I think it was mainly because Sara made it, but she did finish the
bowl she fixed. And to top that the next morning, Sara made breakfast.
The next night at work, I hadn't seen Sara at all, we just kept missing each
other. I was hoping to give her the time to come ove for trick or treating, but
I didn't, so I headed for the locker room to grab my things to go home. I
opened my locker and looked at the pictures of Lindsay I had up. One was from
her first Halloween, she had dressed like a frog. I wish I had a picture of her
lumberjack costume from when she was eight. She had been watching that skills
competition on ESPN, so plastic chainsaw and all, she was a lumberjack.
I closed my locker and jumped since I hadn't seen Sara standing there,
"Good lord Sara, you scared the shit out of me!" smacking her arm and
then seeing the blood on her forehead, "Sara, what happened?"
grabbing a tissue from my purse to wipe it off.
"Don't worry, it's fake blood," she said fighting the urge to laugh
as I punched her arm.
"Damn it Sara, I thought you were honestly hurt. That was just mean,"
smacking her again for good measure.
"Now that was fun," she giggled before kissing my cheek, "I'm
sorry, but it did stop Grissom from asking me to work a double, so I could cook
breakfast for my girls," giving me her sweet gap tooth smile while
grabbing her stuff from her locker.
"Okay, but I want these banana pancakes that Lindsay keeps talking
about," she gave me a nod before we left the locker room holding hands.
Sara and I took separate cars to my place which was probably a good thing considering
our locker room teasing. I thought about asking Sara to just sleep in the guest
room, so she wouldn't have to come back, but I didn't want to make her
uncomfortable. I made it before Sara, but I wasn't real surprised since I asked
for her 'famous' pancakes. Lindsay met me at the door and gave me a hug before
looking behind me.
"Sweetie, she's coming, but she probably had to stop at the store because
someone asked for her banana pancakes," smirking as I scooped Lindsay up
giving her a kiss on the cheek.
"Mom, you are going to love them," Linds said wrapping her around my
neck.
"That's exactly why I asked for them," sitting Linds on the couch,
"I'm going to do a quick clean up, so if Sara comes, let her in," at
her nod, I headed upstairs to get out of my work clothes.
I felt grimy after taking my clothes off, so I took a quick shower and pulled
my hair back seeing I wasn't going to be up much after breakfast, and since it
is Halloween, I put on the lounge pants that Lindsay got me a few years back.
They are black and orange with pumpkins and black cats on them and the words
BOO! and creepy. I didn't put a bra on, so I went with a loose tee, so I
wouldn't be flashing Sara my nipples during breakfast. As I headed downstairs,
I heard the unmistakable song 'Monster Mash' song being played, but what I saw
when I came in the room was the sight of Sara and Lindsay dancing along, so I
just leaned in the doorway and enjoyed the show. After the song was over, Sara
gave me a blushed smile before going into the kitchen while Lindsay came over
to me.
"You should join us next time Mommy," as I picked her up nodding
heading for the kitchen, "Do you think we should ask Sara to sleep here
this morning since we are trick or treating later?" Linds asked the same
question I pondered on the way here.
"Can't hurt to ask, right?" at her rapid nodding, I walked us into
the kitchen before sitting Lindsay in one of the island chairs, "Sara, we
were wondering if you wanted to sleep here since the three of us are going out
later," Perfect. Add Lindsay so it doesn't look like I'm the one asking.
"Phew, I was going to ask at work, but we never saw each other until we
left, and I didn't want to just drop it on you. And yes, I will. Thank you both
for the invitation," Sara said going back to mixing her batter.
Lindsay was right about Sara's pancakes, and for once, I was glad Linds was a
talker. She let Sara and I in on the goings on of her school, and once
breakfast was over, she sent us both to bed while she loaded the dishwasher. I
of course gave the usual speech about what she should do if anything were to
happen, and when I finished, she nodded before pointing upstairs. Sara gave me
a wink before we slightly stomped up the stairs giggling. Sara had just opened
her door when I remembered her costume.
"Wait a second Sara, I almost forgot," opening my door and grabbing
her bag from the costume shop, "Here, I hope you like it," as I
returned her wink before closing my door. I got her Batgirl because I didn't
think she would be comfortable as Wonder Woman.
When the alarm went off, I shut it off before knocking on Sara's door and going
to check on Lindsay. I found her dozing on the couch, so I nudged her awake,
and once she noticed it was me, she took off for her room while I left to start
coffee before going upstairs to become Wonder Woman, and when it was done
brewing, Sara came in the kitchen wearing her costume.
"So do I owe you any favors?" asking as I took in how it clung to
Sara's body. Although, I really wanted to see how her butt looks, but I'm
thinking that might tell her something.
"No Catherine, you don't owe me any favors. If anything, I want to thank
you for picking this because I was looking at silly costumes, and I can't wait
to see what you picked out for yourself," Sara explained as I gave her
another wink along with a smirk before leaving the kitchen and heading
upstairs.
I wasn't thinking about my costume as I was putting it on because if I did, I
might chicken out consiering the amount of skin I was showing. After putting
the bracelets on and attaching the golden rope to my hip, I checked myself out
in the mirror and knew this was the night that I would find out if Sara and I
shared the same feelings for each other. I opened my bedroom door and headed
back downstairs where I got the butt shot I wanted because Sara was touching up
Lindsay's costume. When Lindsay saw me, she tapped Sara on the arm and pointed
to me as Sara stood and turned around.
"Wow," was all Sara said standing there with her mouth open slightly.
Well, we'll see if the 'Wow' means anything later when Lindsay goes and spends
the night at her friend's house.
Since we lived in such a tight knit neighborhood, Lindsay got a nice four
square block trick or treat swath. Plus, it gave Sara and I both chances to
steal glances at each other. We also talked a little shop and some future ideas
that Sara had doing with Lindsay. It was almost dark by the time we made it
home, and I thanked mom for handing out candy while Sara and I took Lindsay
out, and before she left, she snapped a picture of the three of us, but
something tells me by the time we get back to work on Friday, Greg will have it
plastered everywhere.
Lindsay knowing the rules dumped her spoils in the candy dish before running
upstairs to change. Sara followed while I headed into the kitchen for a cup of
coffee. Then, I took off the high-heeled knee length boots before carrying them
and my coffee into the living room. I sat down on the couch and put my feet up
on the coffee table just as Lindsay came barreling down the steps smiling.
"I talked Sara into spending the night, so tell her already," she
said smirking before answering the just knocked on front door, "Bye
Mom," she sent over her shoulder with a blown kiss before shutting the
door. I walked over and looked the door before heading upstairs and knocking on
Sara's door.
"Come in," she said from behind the door, and when I opened it, I was
speechless, "I seemed to have lost my sheep. Will you help me round them
up?" Sara asked standing in front of the bed wearing the gag costume from
the costuem shop. I just smiled kicking the door shut. I guess Lindsay isn't
the only one getting treats tonight.