CHAPTER 13
 
The rest of the weekend went great after Warrick let us off the hook by
telling us that he had figured out that we were secretly dating. He and I also
came to an agreement to put the rest of my things in storage the next time we
had a day off together. Lindsay of course found this extremely funny. Well, here
I am back at work after my weekend off. Catherine wasn't feeling well so she is
staying home tonight. I got Lily to keep an eye on or annoy her depending on
Catherine's mood.
 
Thankfully the parking lot isn't that full which means I give Gil my change
of address without too much fanfare. I really don't want everyone else knowing
that Catherine and I are seeing each other and now living together right now. I
nod and smile at people as I head in the direction of Grissom's office. I notice
that his door is open, but as I walk in, I notice that he is talking to someone
so I turn around to leave.
 
"Oh good Sara, you're here," Gil said as I turned back around.
 
He introduces me to Karli. Grissom explains that she is going to fill in for
Catherine when she goes on maternity leave, and before I get a chance to
interupt. He tells that he would like someone that is familiar with our
procedures to be here when she does. I nod in agreement as I hand him my note.
He asks Karli to shut the door and go ahead to the breakroom. Okay, it isn't
like I didn't expect this lecture coming.
 
I start off my explanation with the fact that Catherine and I are getting
along better, and that she found my lease papers and asked me to move in with
her to help with Lindsay and the baby when it comes. Well, it isn't like I lied
to him, just witheld some things. I also explained to him that I had my own
room, and if need be, Warrick could verify this information.
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I can't belive how tired I am. Wait of course I can, I just got done working
a double. Gil's way of helping me score points with Ecklie. Yeah, like I give a
rat's ass what that festering bag of crap thinks about me. The first shift
wasn't too bad since I caught all the cake cases so I could acclimate Karli to
our ways. The second shift on the other hand sucked complete ass. I mean it
seemed as though I caught only cases that were outside, and the hot Las Vegas
sun drained me.
 
On the way home, I am hoping that Lily took Catherine shopping or something
so I can just take a shower and go to sleep. After parking the car, I walked up
the sidewalk and found a note taped to the door.
 
Sar,
 
Mom and I are going out to do some baby shopping. If you are hungry, we
picked you up some veggie wraps. They are in the fridge. Anyway, I hope work
went okay. I'll see you when I get home.
 
Kisses, C
 
Oh that is just perfect, she doesn't even have to be here, and she makes me
feel guilty for not wanting her here when I got home. I grab one of the wraps as
I headed for my bedroom. I grabbed a change of clothes before heading for the
bathroom. If I wasn't afraid of Lindsay walking in and finding me naked, I could
fall asleep in the shower.
 
I wake up to the smell of somrthing phenomenal. I look over at my alarm clock
and see that I actually got close to five hours of sleep. Catherine must have
tied Lindsay to a chair to keep her from waking me up. I throw on a pair of
sweats before going to see what smells so good.
 
I walked into the kitchen to find Lindsay helping her mom cook. I leaned
against the doorframe just to watch. My stomach growled which made them both
turn around in my direction. Catherine came over and gave me a kiss. Lindsay
interupted us by making gagging noises. I walked over and picked her up to gave
her a hug.
 
During dinner, I told Catherine about Karli, my talk with Grissom, and the
double shift from heck. Catherine asked me to describe what Karli looked like,
but I explained to her that I hadn't really paid that much attention which isn't
a lie considering I had bigger things to worry about last night.
 
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When Catherine and I arrived to work, Grissom informed us that Ecklie wanted
to see us in his office. He tells us that he tried to explain to Conrad that we
were just roommates, but he wanted to hear it from us personally. Boy is he
lucky that I got a decent amount of sleep or I might be looking at a suspension.
Catherine knocks on his door, and I open the door after telling us to enter.
 
CHAPTER 14
 
I don't think Catherine and I will have any more problems with Ecklie over
personal matters, after what Catherine said to him in our meeting. He started
off by giving us the interoffice relationship speech, but was quickly interupted
by Catherine informing him that if she and I were in a relationship there wasn't
much he could do, and if he did decide to start trouble, Catherine told him she
has a couple friends in GLAAD that would be more than happy to have a talk with
him. I had to stifle a laugh after seeing his face after Catherine's rant.
 
She grabbed my hand as we got up and headed for the breakroom to get
assignments. Gil looked up at us as we walked in, and Catherine must have winked
or something because he just smiled. He handed Catherine a slip for a robbery
case and to take Karli with us. After getting the particulars, Catherine had
Karli help her since I did it last night.
 
When we got back to the lab, Catherine sent Karli to Greg with the DNA
evidence while she took the print lifts, and I headed off to trace. I walked
into Hodges' lab and before I got a chance to hand over what I had, he made a
crude comment about my living arrangements. I was about to respond, but I heard
Ecklie yell for Hodges to meet him in his office. Ecklie apologized for the
comment and would send someone to run my trace.
 
Okay, that is strange. I guess Catherine scared him a little, but I hope he
isn't always like this because nice Ecklie is a little creepy. Hodges' fill-in
showed up, and I handed over my stuff before heading to the layout room that
Catherine and I set up in. When I came in, I told her about my run-in with
Hodges and Ecklie. She smiled and told me that we were starting without Karli
because Gil wanted her to see how the DNA lab works.
 
I headed off to the trace lab after getting beeped. Catherine told me she was
heading to DNA to see if everything was going okay seeing that Greg was left
with a pretty girl. By the time I got back, Karli and Catherine were laughing
about something. Apparently our suspect left his prints and DNA all over the
scene, Catherine said Brass was picking him up.
 
She told me to take Karli because she wasn't up for a road trip. On the drive
over she asked me if Greg was seeing anyone. I told that I didn't think he was,
but I wasn't exactly sure. I told her that if he gets too obnoxious let me know
because I would take care of it. She laughed and told me that he is really sweet
when he wants to be, and I agreed. She asked me why I never went out with him,
and I told her that I was gay. We didn't say anything the rest of the trip.
 
When we pulled into the lot, I was about to get out when Karli grabbed my
arm. She apologized for the way she acted and hoped it wouldn't cause any
problems. I told her as long as she treats me with respect, there shouldn't be
any problems. Then she surprised me by asking me to breakfast. I told her as
long as Catherine comes seeing as though we come to work together now. She
accepted as we headed inside.
 
After presenting our evidence to our suspect, he rolled over on his partner
saying he was just there as a lookout. As the cops took him away, I introduced
Karli to Brass and being the funny guy that he is tells Karli that I'm not the
big toughy that I seem, I actually a big teddy bear. Karli starts laughing as I
smack Brass before we head to the car.
 
When we got back to the lab, I told Karli to check in with Grissom to see if
there was something to do. I headed out for Catherine's office to check up on
her. I noticed that her blinds were closed so when I opened the door, I saw the
sweetest sight. Catherine was asleep on her couch wrapped up in my coat. I knelt
down in front of her and kissed her nose. She opened her eyes and pulled me down
into a passionate kiss.
 
"Hey guys, Gil said we could relax until shift was over," Karli said shutting
the door quickly so nobody else saw us.
 
"Karli, there is a perfectly good explanation for what you saw," I said as I
turned around to face her.
 
"Sara, don't worry about it. I had my suspicions when I was working with you
guys tonight, and besides all I saw was you waking up your roommate, right," she
explained smirking while I heard Catherine giggling behind me.
 
I gave Karli the finger before telling Catherine that Karli invited us to
breakfast with her new boyfriend Greg. She in turn gave me the finger back while
Catherine now was laughing about the amount of maturity we were showing. Karli
told us to keep out of trouble while she went to see if Greg was up for
breakfast with three pretty ladies.
 
Catherine and I agreed after Karli left that we should just tell Nick and
Grissom about us seeing as though Karli just found out, and Greg would know
after breakfast. She paged Grissom while I paged Nick. When they came, Catherine
just told them that we were also dating not just living together. Nick looked
surprised while Grissom had the same look Warrick had. They both told us they
were happy for us, but we should be careful around Ecklie. I started laughing
while Catherine explained what happened earlier.
 
CHAPTER 15
 
I don't get it. For three weeks, I have been getting more and more nervous
about the results of Catherine's test to whether or not the baby is okay, but
Catherine acts like it is not bothering her. I mean don't get me wrong, I will
love this baby no matter what, but I can't figure out how she can be so calm.
 
When we got home from work, I helped Catherine to bed before dropping Lindsay
off at school. Before she got out, she gave me a hug and told me that everything
is going to be fine. On the way home, I stopped off at the store for more ice
cream seeing as Catherine had finished the last of it off.
 
After putting away the groceries, I grabbed a beer. I know I shouldn't drink
this early, but I need something to calm my nerves. I sat down on the couch and
turned on the TV. I smile when I come across a classic Scooby-Doo, not one of
the ones with that little shit Scrappy-Doo. I must have really been watching
because I missed Catherine standing in the hallway with her arms crossed. Uh-oh,
looks like I'm in trouble.
 
I offer her my famous Sidle smile, but I think it is just pissing her off
more. She asked me why I was drinking so early. I tell her that the last three
weeks have been getting to me, and I needed something to take the edge off. She
came over turned off the TV and took my hand before leading me up the stairs.
 
As we came to my room, I turned to go in, but Catherine kept hold of me. She
took off my clothes before sitting me down on the bed. I climbed in as she
dropped her robe and climbed in the other side. She spooned in front of me and
took my hand and placed it on her belly before putting hers on top.
 
I woke up to the sound of the alarm, but I didn't open my eyes right away. I
felt Catherine shift and shut it off. I opened my eyes as she turned around with
what I call her 'I'm going to make you cum so hard, your head will explode'
look. I know when I get that look, I'm going to have a good time, but the only
problem is that we don't have time for it right now.
 
After making a deal, one in which Lindsay spends Friday night with her aunt
and cousin, and I spend it naked in Catherine's bedroom. I finally convince her
that we should really get dressed. I tell her I will help her with whatever she
needs after I get dressed. I come back in, and she has everything on but her
shoes and socks.
 
Catherine rested her hand on my leg as I drove to the doctor and held my hand
while we sat in the waiting room. The receptionist told us that the doctor was
ready for us. I gave Catherine a kiss before we headed back to the examination
room.
 
I was silently praying while I listened to the doctor and started crying when
she told us that the baby is perfectly healthy. Catherine leaned me against her
as we listened to what the next few months were going to entail. When she
finished, the doctor excused herself so Catherine and I can have a moment alone
before heading home. She whispered in my ear that we should pick up Lindsay and
celebrate before dropping her off before having our fun.
 
I drove us to the school while Catherine made calls to Nancy, Lily, and Gil
giving them the good news. She could have called Gil later at work, but
something tells me that she might be a little indisposed.
 
I noticed that we were going to be a little early, but that would give us
time to talk. While we were talking, Catherine admitted that she didn't know
what she would have done if the test turned out differently. I told her that we
would love and spoil him or her and make sure they knew everyday how much we
love them.
 
After hearing what I had just said, Catherine leaned over and gave me a kiss.
We broke apart after oxygen became an issue. Afterwards, I told her we should
probably wait outside for Lindsay since other parents were starting to show up.
I made her laugh when I told her that I don't want to get the nicknames of
'make-out mamas' or something.
 
I mean don't get me wrong, most of the parents at Lindsay's school don't care
that we are a couple, but there are a few that do. They don't say anything
because from what I hear from Lindsay is that I scare them. Catherine burst into
a fit of laughter when she heard that knowing that yes I am very protective of
my family, but in actuality I'm a big teddy bear.
 
When the bell rang, I prepared myself for hurricane Lindsay. She has been
known to come barreling out and jumping up in my arms. Thankfully, I like to
keep in shape so I don't have any problem handling her. We see her come out
talking to her friend Alicia. When she sees us, she gives her a hug before
coming over with her 'I want something' face.
 
On the way home, she tells us that Alicia is having a sleepover, and she
wants to go. Catherine called Alicia's mom to check and make sure it was legit
before letting Lindsay go. This also saves us a call to Nancy asking her to
watch Lindsay for the night so we can have crazy naked sex.
 
After dropping Lindsay off, I headed back home. I opened the front door and
noticed that all the lights were out except for a candle with a note beside it.
It read: you...upstairs...naked. i was pulling off clothes as I headed upstairs.
I opened the bedroom door to find a naked Catherine holding a single red rose.
 
CHAPTER 16
 
The first thing I realize when I wake up is that I feel really sticky. I look
down, and Catherine is licking something off my stomach. I look beside me and
see whipped cream, caramel, pickles, and ice cream sitting on her end table. Oh
my god, I've become part of Catherine's strange cravings.
 
"Um sweetheart, can I ask what exactly you are doing?" I inquired sort of
knowing the answer, but wanted to hear her explanation.
 
"I'm seeing what tastes best on you," she said looking up before going back
to licking whatever off of me.
 
"So, what is the early leader?" I asked for sheer wonder.
 
"Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream from your belly button," she said grabbing the
whipped cream.
 
I grabbed hold of the can telling her we should really think about picking up
Lindsay from her sleepover. As we fought over the can, she informed me that she
called Nancy while I was sleeping and told her that I wasn't feeling well, so
she was picking Lindsay up and bringing her over a little later. I let go of the
can knowing I'm going to spend the day naked and sticky, and there is nobody
coming to save me from becoming the human sundae.
 
Thankfully after another hour, Catherine was finally sated. She told me I
could take a shower while she stripped and remade the bed and would join me
after she was done. As I climbed out of bed, I realize not only am I sticky, but
stiff. I start giggling when I look at the slight outline of me in bed.
Catherine pulled me into as I passed her.
 
I decided to take a look at myself when I passed the bathroom mirror.
Thankfully, Catherine didn't give me any hickeys on my neck, but there are ones
on each of my breasts, a couple on my stomach, and one on my inner thigh. I
turned the showerhead to pulse to try and loosen my muscles before Catherine
comes in and helps me wash up.
 
I faced the back of the shower to let the warm water loosen my back when I
feel Catherine wrap her arms around me. She whispered in my ear asking me if I
was okay. I turned around and gave her a kiss telling her I was a little stiff,
but nothing a nice relaxing shower couldn't fix. She gave me a wicked smile
before helping me clean those hard to reach places.
 
We climbed out of the shower and took turns drying each other off. I went to
grab my robe when Catherine took my hand and led me back into the bedroom. She
asked me to lie down on my stomach and relax. I heard her put a CD in the stereo
before she climbed on the bed stradding my hips.
 
Oh my goodness, if this is what I get for allowing Catherine to do whatever
to my body, I will legally change my name to Sundae Sidle. I can't believe the
things this woman can do with her hands. I can't fathom how her other partners
were immensely stupid for letting this wonderful woman go, but then again their
loss is my gain.
 
I must have fallen asleep because she woke me up by kissing my neck. She told
me that lunch was ready, and we could eat it out on the deck if I wanted to. I
made a joke about having to put clothes on to do that, and she lightly smacked
my butt telling me to get dressed before leaving. I had an evil thought when she
told me to get dressed, but not what to wear.
 
I went to my room and put on my white lace bra and panties. I headed down the
steps, but when Catherine saw me come into the kitchen, she pointed back towards
the stairs telling me to put clothes on. Well then, I ran back upstairs and took
off my underwear before grabbing my favorite half-shirt that barely covers my
breasts and a pair of shorts that leave nothing to the imagination.
 
By the time I made it back downstairs, Catherine was already outside. She
turned around when I slid the door open and almost fell out of her chair. I
apologized for surprising her, but I told her that I was only doing like she
said. While we were eating, I kept noticing Catherine giving me looks, so I
decided to up the ante. I 'accidently' dropped my fork on the deck and, when I
picked it up, I stuck my butt in Catherine's face.
 
This caused Catherine to stab me in the butt with her fork which wouldn't
have actually hurt except for the fact I wasn't wearing panties. The rest of the
meal was spent with less teasing. I ended up gathering the dishes when we
finished and loaded them in the dishwasher before heading outside to join
Catherine for some cuddling by the pool.
 
Catherine was sleeping when I heard a car pull into the driveway. We headed
inside to see who it was. Lindsay came in and hugged her mom. When Nancy came in
she asked me if it was laundry day which caused Lindsay to ask why, but before
she got a chance to see, Catherine whisked her upstairs.
 
I asked Nancy if she wanted something to drink, but before she got to answer,
Catherine came down and threw clothes at me. I laughed on the way to the
bathroom before changing into my bulky shirt and sweatpants. Lindsay was back
downstairs as I came out, and she gave me a hug before telling me about her
sleepover.
 
Catherine came in while we were talking and told us that she was going to do
some shopping with Nancy. Well that's good for me because then I get to hang out
with my partner-in-crime. She asked me if we could just relax on the couch and
watch a movie or something. I asked her if she had ever see the original Lady
and the Tramp. When she told me that she hadn't, I ran upstairs to grab my copy.
 
I ended up getting woken up by another Catherine kiss. Hey, I think I found
my new alarm clock. I looked down and saw that Lindsay had fallen asleep too.
She was laying on her stomach with her face in mine. I nudged her awake and
noticed when we sat up that there was two presents on the table. One marked for
Lindsay, and one marked for Sara.
 
CHAPTER 17
 
Lindsay and I looked at each other before picking up our gifts. I watched as
Lindsay opened hers, but I waited to open mine until I see what she got. Our
boxes are relatively the same size so maybe we got matching somethings. Lindsay
opened her felt box and inside was a gorgeous bracelet with a heart charm. I saw
that it was inscribed, but couldn't see what it was. After helping her put it
on, she ran over and gave her mom a hug.
 
I looked at Catherine before I took off the paper. She was smiling when I
noticed that it was the felt box, but when I opened, I saw that mine was a
necklace with a heart pendant. I took it out to check the inscription. It was
the letters C, S, and L, plus there was space for another after the L. I looked
up at what now is my family and lost it.
 
I don't know when it happened, but my head ended up in Catherine's lap while
she ran her fingers through my hair. I shift so I can look up at her smiling
face. I kiss her belly before sitting up. I took my hands and placed them on her
cheeks before pulling her into a kiss. She turned me over against the couch
before straddling my legs. While we were kissing, my hands started creeping up
her shirt when Nancy cleared her throat.
 
I smile at Nancy while Catherine is laughing into my chest. She climbed off
and sat down beside as Lindsay came in and sat on my lap. I gave her a kiss on
the head while Catherine attached my necklace. That is when I noticed that
Catherine had matching earrings.
 
After doing that, Catherine whispered in my ear that there were more
presents, but they weren't exactly kid-friendly. Nancy interupted us again
telling us that Lindsay had suggested that we have a family dinner tonight
before Catherine and I go to work. We agreed as I asked Nancy if she wouldn't
mind if she took care of Nancy while Catherine and I caught a nap before dinner.
 
Catherine headed upstairs with Lindsay to get her ready. I gave her a kiss
before she left. Once they were gone, Nancy pulled me into a hug thanking me for
making her baby sister happy. I told her that the feeling was mutual as Lindsay
came downstairs carrying her backpack. I picked her up giving her a hug a kiss
telling that I would see her in a couple hours.
 
After walking Lindsay and Nancy out, I headed upstairs. I put on a pair of
pajamas in case Catherine felt like getting frisky. I opened the door and saw
that she was already asleep. I climbed in the bed and on instinct, Catherine
cuddled up against me. I wrapped my arm around her as I fell asleep.
 
I woke up to Catherine making designs with her fingers on my stomach. I
giggled when she hit a ticklish spot announcing to her that I'm awake. She told
me that I looked beautiful when I sleep. I turned over giving her a kiss telling
that she looked positively gorgeous sleeping. We ended up in full make-out mode
when the phone rang. I just knew that it was Nancy ruining our fun again.
 
Catherine mouthed that it was Nancy as I climbed out of bed, but as I
listened to the conversation. It started to sound like Nancy was making fun of
my girl. I crawled over to where Catherine was laying and started to unbutton
her pajama top. She kept looking down and smacking my hands while she tried to
talk to her sister. I was so focused on what I was doing that I didn't notice
Catherine hand me the phone.
 
I politely said hello, and Nancy told me that dinner was in forty-five
minutes. She also informed that we were not to be late or there would be
consequences. I apologetically told her that we wouldn't. I handed Catherine the
phone, and she started laughing. As I gave her a kiss, I brushed my hand over a
nipple before heading for my room.
 
On the way to the restaurant, Catherine didn't say anything to me. She is
either mad because of my teasing or she is planning some serious payback. Either
way, I'm in some serious trouble. As I handed the keys to the valet, Catherine
took my hand in hers as we headed inside. Something tells me this is going to be
a memorable dinner.
 
I caught a couple people give us dirty looks as we came in holding hands, but
I didn't let it bother me. When we got to the table, I pulled out Catherine's
chair for her getting a giggle from Lindsay. I was lucky too because I got to
sit between my two favorite girls. The waiter came over to get our drink order
as we all tried to figure out what we wanted.
 
I ended up ordering the pasta primavera, and Lindsay made everyone laugh when
she said she wanted the same. While we ate, I half expected Catherine to start
payback, but even through dessert, there was nothing. I guess that means I could
be in some serious trouble at work.
 
Afterwards, Lily and Sam pulled me aside asking if I had started to plan
Catherine a baby shower. I told them that with the last three weeks that I
hadn't put too much thought about, but now that the crisis is averted, I could
get started. Lily said that she and Nancy would help in any way possible. I gave
Lily a hug while offering Sam a hand.
 
While we waited for them to bring the car around, my pager went off. The
message said to take Catherine to her office and not move until someone came and
got you. That sounds an awful like a party plan to keep the guest of honor busy
which means tonight is slow. Oh yeah, I'm in trouble if it is slow night.
 
I took Catherine to her office when we got to work. She didn't fight it after
I explained that Gil had paged me that it was slow, and we could relax until
cases came in. She ended up pulling me over to the couch and sitting me down,
but she ended up just putting her head in my lap.
 
CHAPTER 18
 
I can't believe that they were all in on it. The family dinner and the page
afterwards were all a ruse just to give the guys time to set up for a surprise
baby shower. That wasn't even the biggest news. Apparently, everyone chipped in
to get us a gift certificate for whatever baby furniture Catherine and I want to
pick out.
 
The rest of the night was rather uneventful. Since it was slow, Catherine and
I caught up on our paperwork. Although, we had to take breaks when Catherine
either needed a back massage or she needed to get up and stretch her legs. Gil
didn't let us get into any heavy makeout sessions either because he kept sending
people in to make sure we didn't need anything.
 
We ended getting it all done since we didn't really get to do much else which
gives me the sneaking suspicion that I'm going to wake a food experiment. Plus,
I was a little leery since she told me I could sleep in my own bed after
dropping off Lindsay at school.
 
When I dropped her off, I promised her that her mom and I would be picking
her up. I know it is a dirty trick, but Catherine needs to spend time with
Lindsay before the baby comes so she won't feel left out. I'm sure Lindsay knows
that her mom loves her, but I think sometimes she needs to see it too.
 
I pulled into the driveway and headed for the front door. Once inside, I
turned around to lock the door, and Catherine turned me around and pinned me to
the door. I tell her between kisses the promise that I made to Lindsay, and not
surprisingly Catherine agreed. She did tell me that we would have to get our
naughties before we go to sleep then. She took us to my room telling me that we
hadn't christened it yet.
 
When the alarm went off, I reached to shut it off, but I was touching were
Catherine's breasts. She shut it off and rolled over. She gave me a kiss before
teasing me that the twins don't have a place to shut them off. I teased her back
by kissing both nipples causing Catherine to moan. I climbed off the bed and
headed for the closet to find something to wear.
 
I know I shouldn't tease so much, but it makes it fun for both of us. I
tease, she retaliates, I tease some more, and then she makes me see stars. While
I waited for her downstairs, I brewed some herbal tea that we both are
tolerating. All I know is that coffee is harder to give up than cigarettes, but
then again I don't have to give it up forever.
 
I almost faint when I see what she decided to wear. It is a beautiful
maternity sundress that she must have picked up on her shopping trip with Nancy.
It comes to just above the knees, but it is cut low enough to show off her
growing cleavage. I know she is just trying to see if she can get the best of me
knowing that I'm a breast girl.
 
She spent the whole trip to the school running her hand up and down my leg.
If she keeps this up, I going to pop before we get there. I think she noticed
that I was getting close because she just stopped. When I pulled up to the
school, I had to sit in the car for a couple seconds to get my bearings before
Catherine.
 
When I finally made it around to Catherine, she looked at me with a shit
eating grin on her face. I gave her a kiss on the cheek before taking her hand.
Lindsay came out after the bell rang, and her eyes lit up when she saw her mom.
She came running over and gave her mom a hug.
 
Arriving at the park, Lindsay told me that she wanted to go for a walk with
her mom. I gave her a kiss on the head and sat down on a bench to relax. I knew
that they could use a little mother/daughter time. I had to laugh when they came
back into view because Catherine was enjoying an ice cream cone.
 
Catherine gave me a kiss as she sat down. Lindsay explained to me that they
had bought me a fruit bar, but Catherine ate that too. Lindsay told us that she
wanted to play a little which left Catherine and I alone. I looked over at her,
and she had a sad look on her face.
 
She started to apologize, but I stopped her and told her that I didn't mind
sharing my ice cream with the baby, but his mom would have to make it up to me.
Catherine then whispered in my ear that she would think of something, and I have
no doubt that she will make sure I'm satisfied. Lindsay must have seen us
because she came over and told us we were going home.
 
On the way home, Lindsay wanted her mom to sit in the back with her. I don't
know if I should be thankful or worried. I mean they could be making a plan to
make up for the ice cream, but then again, Catherine could be up here driving me
crazy. I guess I'll have to wait and see.
 
I saw that there was a message on the machine when we got home, but before I
got a chance to see who it was, Catherine took my hand and led me upstairs. She
dropped me off in my room telling me to get undressed and meet her in the
bathroom. After setting a speed record for getting naked, I put on my robe and
headed down the hall.
 
I opened the door to find Catherine finishing lighting the candles. She came
over, took off my robe and told to me just to relax and soak in the tub. She
gave me a kiss and lightly smacked my butt before leaving. I could get used to
this pampering. I climbed in the tub, closed my eyes and relaxed.
 
I turned around hearing the door open. Catherine came in in her robe carrying
a tray of fruit. I look up at her as she drops her robe. She set the fruit down
as she climbed in with me. While she is feeding me, she explains that Grissom
called and told us to stay home. I was on call, but Catherine had the night off.
She also informed me that Lily and Sam took Lindsay, just in case.
 
CHAPTER 19
 
Catherine and I finally moved into the same room together, but before we did
I wanted to make sure it was okay with Lindsay. She was thrilled, probably
because she was getting a bigger room. After we made that decision, I had Nancy
take Catherine on a sisterly bonding trip while the guys and I made the switch.
 
I offered to buy them lunch to say thank you, but they declined. I ended up
buying them all something with Catherine's help after she saw what we did. They
even tried to give those back too, but we weren't having any of it. Gil has been
making sure my OT doesn't get out of hand. He knows when a case is close, he
leaves me be, but if it just started, I'm out the door.
 
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Well everything is ready to go except for the little one. He seems to be
running a little late. We're more worried than the doctor is. She informs us
that this stuff happens, but we have to check and make sure things are good more
often. I'm usually good until I have to go into work. The past couple days, Gil
has been having me do lab work knowing I wouldn't be completely focused in the
field.
 
Anyway, here I am typing up the guys' reports. They had a problem with it
originally, but knowing I would go crazy doing nothing, they caved. From what I
hear from Lily and Nancy, who take turns looking after Catherine, she is as bad
as me.
 
Well, that was the last one, I am finally finished. I head off to Grissom's
office to drop them off and see if there is anything else I can do. He shakes
his head no as I set the files on his desk, but knowing I need to keep busy, he
hands me the new forensics journal. I decide to stretch out on his couch and
relax.
 
I must have fallen asleep because Grissom woke me up. He insisted on driving
me home because he didn't feel comfortable letting me drive home. After waking
me up again, I guess I'm glad he drove me home. He told me to take tomorrow off
to spend time with Catherine and Lindsay, and he would have the guys drop off my
car later.
 
When I came in, I found Nancy asleep on the couch with the baby monitor
sitting on the coffee table. We have it set up in case Catherine's water breaks,
and we can get a headstart on getting ready. Upstairs, I peek in on Lindsay as I
pass her room.
 
I took a quick shower before joining Catherine in our bed. I really hope I
don't wake her up because I know how long it takes her to get comfortable. In
the shower, I let the warm water run down my body to help me relax.
 
After my shower, I tie off my robe and head into the bedroom. I toss it on
the chair beside the bed before climbing in. I am about to fall asleep when I
feel Catherine's hand on my cheek. I open my eyes seeing her smiling face and
give her a kiss before we both fell asleep.
 
When I woke up, I saw that Catherine was sitting up in bed eating. I teased
her by reaching my hand up like I was going to take something, and she smacked
my hand. I put on my best pout face which earned me a cherry tomato that she of
course fed me. I sat up and gave her a kiss before heading to the bathroom.
 
I heard laughter coming from downstairs, but I wanted to check on Catherine
before going down. She had finished her lunch by the time I cam back, but she
wouldn't let me leave without a kiss. I know why she is doing all this. She
thinks that I find her fat and unattractive. Oh please, if anything she is more
gorgeous with her baby glow.
 
After a short makeout session, I would be back up after checking downstairs.
I opted to sneak downstairs in case I find anything blackmail worthy. I peeked
my head around the corner of the stairs and see that Greg ands Lindsay are
playing a game while Karli watches on.
 
I cleared my throat announcing my presence. Lindsay's eyes shot over to me
before she got up and gave me a hug. Karli explained that Nancy got called into
work, and Lily was still at work so she was the next call, and Greg tagged along
because he wanted someone to play with which made us all laugh.
 
We were still laughing when I heard it over the monitor. I turned around and
ran up the stairs. I open the door, and Catherine has already started her
breathing. Karli came in shortly after me. I explained to her that she was
driving us to the hospital while Greg made the phone calls.
 
It was tearing me up inside seeing Catherine in that much pain and not be
able to do anything. I'm going to spoil the crap out of her when we get out of
here. I am surprised that I haven't gotten the pain-induced cursing that I hear
is really common with women giving birth.
 
After three hours of labor, Catherine finally gave birth to a handsome little
boy. I of course got the first look when I cut the cord. I went to Catherine
afterwards and told her that he was beautiful. I made her smile by telling her
that we shared the same hair color. Once we got settled Catherine's room,
Lindsay was the first to see her little brother followed one by one by everyone
else.
 
CHAPTER 20
 
If you would have told me that my life would have turned out this way, I
would have thought you were crazy. I mean come on. When I first arrived, I was
doing an internal investigation on Warrick and immediately clashed with everyone
especially Catherine. Oh yeah, the number of friends I made when I started, I
didn't even think I wanted to stay.
 
Gil told me to give it a month, and if I still wanted to leave, he would give
me a recommendation to anywhere I wanted to go. As time went by, I started
getting along with everyone but Catherine. At the time, I thought that she was
being a bitch just to be a bitch, boy was I wrong.
 
Catherine and I soon found out quickly that when we worked together that we
were unstoppable, but when it came to domestic violence and abuse cases, I would
just shut everything else out which caused friction between Catherine and I. Gil
knew bits and pieces of my childhood, but everything else, I kept inside. Only a
select few knew what my childhood was really like.
 
Catherine and I slowly became friends even though we would have our
occasional fight. She would sometimes invite me over for dinner. After a while,
I realized that my feelings for Catherine were changing, but I knew nothing
would ever happen seeing that she was straight. I think the thing that surprised
her the most about me was how I related with Lindsay.
 
Lindsay and I became fast friends which lead to spending more time at
Catherine's house which was good and bad. Good because anytime with Catherine
and Lindsay was great, but bad because I had feelings for my straight collegue.
As time went on, I even babysat Lindsay on the nights that Catherine worked and
I didn't.
 
As always being the story of my life, when things are going well something
comes along and shits all over it. The night Gil handed me Eddie's case, I knew
my relationship with Catherine would change. I just didn't realize how bad it
was going to get, and I was right. I ended up closing the case without having
the evidence to put away anyone for Eddie's murder, and Catherine let me have
it.
 
Gil and the guys knew I didn't have a choice but to close the case, and I
think deep down so did Catherine. Catherine and I's friendship was all but dead,
but she still let me hang out with Lindsay probably partly because at the time
she was acting up. I got Lindsay to ease off her mom telling her that Catherine
was having a hard time with her dad's death too.
 
Lindsay would always keep me updated on what her mom was up to. I think she
knew I had feelings for her mom, but she never said anything. She told me when
Catherine started dating Chris, and apparently Catherine was the only one that
liked him, I mean even Sam Braun hated him. The day Catherine found out the
dickhead was cheating on her, Lindsay called me because Catherine wouldn't come
out of her room.
 
After that Catherine and I were joined at the hip even after I found out she
was pregnant. A year after he was born, we were engaged, and six months after
that, we were married. Gil is now the new lab director because Ecklie was fired
over sexual misconduct. Catherine is now running day shift with me, Greg, Karli,
and a couple others with Warrick and Nick running graveyard.
 
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Catherine and I have some work dinner tonight, but our little terror isn't
being very cooperative. I'm trying to get him dressed, but he thinks it is funny
to run around his room naked. Of course it doesn't help that Catherine is
laughing in the hallway egging him on. I try to pick him up, and he runs past me
and into the hall.
 
"Timothy Matthew Sidle-Willows, if you don't get your naked butt back in
here, I'm going to let your big sister dress you," I yelled knowing he would be
back because Lindsay always dresses him up in something cutesy, and he
absolutely hates dressing like that. Hmm, wonder where he picked that up from.
 
Finally getting him dressed, I handed him off to his sister so I could get
dressed myself. I heard Catherine lock the door as she followed me in. I knew
what she was after, but we didn't have time for it. Of course, that didin't stop
her, and I had to smack her hands away a couple times while I dressed.
 
She let me alone only after I promised her free reign when we got home. The
things I do for love these days. Catherine gave me a kiss before she left
letting me finish getting ready. She also wanted to make sure Lindsay wasn't
tormenting Tim too much.
 
I just love watching those two together. Lindsay can go from picking on him
to protective big sister. I cried the first time I came home and found Tim
curled up in Lindsay's lap sleeping while she had her arms wrapped around him.
 
I don't understand why we are having one of these work dinners because they
only happen when someone is getting promoted or retiring, and as far as I know,
neither are happening tonight. It does suck that Catherine is making me wear a
dress, but a deal is a deal. I made her a deal when we got married that I wasn't
wearing the white dress. She agreed on the condition that I wear a dress when
she wants me to, and thankfully, she doesn't make me all that often.
 
I can't believe that I received an award for my work with abused kids. The
speech was a killer, but as I looked at my family. I talked about where I came
from to what I have now. When I came off the stage, Catherine let Tim down, and
he ran over and gave me a hug. When I picked him up, he whispered in my ear that
he was really proud of me. Who knew telling secrets could lead to this.
 
~fin~