Title: Taken 1
Author: Tim
Pairing: C/S (pre)
Rating: Mature
Disclaimer: they're not mine.
Spoilers: AU, so no.
AN: this series is the follow up to everyone's favorite story, Smitten. ~enjoy~
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CHAPTER 1
This wasn't exactly my plan. I was planning on going to a more prestigious
school for my Masters, but when Gil offered me an internship at his lab in
The first of which was where I was going to live. Between school and work, I
wouldn't have time to get even a part time job to even pay for an apartment.
Gil insisted that he had that taken care of. Then, there was the pesky work
schedule, and again Gil told me it was taken care of, so here I am on a plane
with most of my belongings heading to Vegas.
I never minded flying except of course when the turbulence got real bad. I
tried reading the book I brought on board, but everything from the last few
months is still occupying my brain. I mean before Gil's call about the offer, I
hadn't heard from him since he and that hottie were here for that seminar my
sophomore year.
That brings up another good point, I wonder if she is still around. Gil didn't
mention her, but then again, he wouldn't have known that I have been dreaming
of that woman on and off for the last two years.
As I'm getting off the plane, I head for baggage claim before looking for my
ride. Gil didn't specify whether or not he was coming, but he told me that
someone would be here to take me to my place of residence. I grabbed my two
duffles and two rolling suitcases and headed for the waiting area.
I saw a sign with Sidle on it, but couldn't see who was holding it since there
was a mob of people in front of me. As the crowd started to disperse, I caught
sight of the two men. One was a clean cut white guy, and the other was a nice
looking African-American with the most gorgeous eyes I have ever seen both of
which didn't look that much older than me.
"I'm Sara Sidle," I announced as I kept a slight distance since I
really don't know these two.
"Nick Stokes, this is Warrick Brown. Grissom would have been here, but he
got delayed. Here, let us get those for you," Nick said taking two bags
while Warrick took the other two.
The walk to the car was quiet probably because none of know each other from
Adam. I figure we'll make up for it on the car ride. We stop in front of a
Tahoe as Warrick pop opens the back as he and Nick put my bags back there.
Warrick heads over to the driver's side while Nick does the gentlemanly thing
and opens my door.
"Thank you Nick," I said after he climbed into the car. I then gave
them both a quick bio of me and about my past with Gil. Nick went next with his
intro followed by Warrick. At least knowing that they just recently started too
helps me to feel less nervous.
I was going to ask if they knew where I was staying, but I figured that they
were just handed an address to drive me to. I hope it is somebody that will let
me come and go as I want because I really don't want someone parenting me. I
saw that we were pulling up to this suburban home, and I let the guys get my
bags as I followed them up to the door. Warrick ranged the doorbell, and the
door opened.
"Catherine?"
CHAPTER 2
Before either one of us got to say
anything, I felt something hit my legs. I looked down and saw Lindsay. She is
still cute as a button, but has grown so much in the two years since I saw her
last. When I picked her up, she hugged my neck while the guys just stood
outside agape.
"I guess she remembers you. So how have you been Sara?" Catherine
asked as the guys headed down the hall to drop my bags off.
"I've been good, but the thing that surprises me is how Lindsay remembered
me. I mean we met once two years ago," I said smiling at the woman I have
been having 'nice' dreams for the last two years.
Catherine went on to explain that Lindsay had gone on and on about me for the
next week until Gil found a college picture of me for Lindsay to put in her room.
It seems I'm Lindsay's Grissom. Catherine let the guys out before showing me to
my room.
I walked in and saw a sign on the bed made with crayon the said 'Welcome Sara'.
I looked at Lindsay who had the biggest smile on her face. I gave her a kiss on
the cheek as I sat her down on the bed. I looked back and noticed Catherine
wasn't in the room anymore. I guess I can put my stuff away while I keep an eye
on Lindsay.
I unpacked the bag with Bonkers first, so Lindsay could keep herself
entertained. When I showed her the stuffed monkey, her eyes lit up. She laid
down on the bed hugging Bonkers while I finished hanging up my clothes. The
next time I turned around, Lindsay was fast asleep.
I guess my arrival must be around the same time as her nap. I decided that
sounded like a good idea, but I should probaly tell Catherine, so she knows
where Lindsay is. I was covering her up with the blanket from the bottom of the
bed when I felt Catherine touch me on the shoulder.
"Who is Lindsay's new friend?" Catherine asked with that smile that
makes me melt.
"That would be Bonkers, my stuffed monkey. My ex-girlfriend Sasha won her
at a fair about a year ago. Um, I know I just got here, but I was wondering if
you would mind if I took a nap too," I said throwing the ex-girlfriend
thing out just to what response I would get.
"Sara, just because you are living here doesn't mean you have to clear
everything with me. I was kind of wondering myself if you were going to sleep
after the plane and car rides besides you already have your favorite sleeping
buddy anyway," Catherine said as I gave her a hug before she closed the
door.
I kicked off my shoes before climbing under the blanket I covered Lindsay with.
I laid down facing Lindsay, and just as I did she opened eyes slightly before
curling into me as we both went to sleep.
When I woke up, I found myself being used as a pillow. Lindsay had ended up on
top of me. She woke up shortly after I did and handed me Bonkers before
climbing off the bed and out the door. I stretched before sitting up in bed as
Catherine came in the room.
"Gil is going to give you a couple days to get settled before having you
start. I have tonight off, so I figured we could actually get know each
other," Catherine said smiling before heading off to find Lindsay.
CHAPTER 3
Catherine needed me to keep an eye
on Lindsay while she made a quick run to the store. So, here we are watching a
classic episode of Scooby Doo. When I came across it and told her it was my
favorite cartoon growing, we of course had to watch it.
During a commercial break, there was a knock on Catherine's door. I picked
Lindsay up and looked through the peephole to see a woman who looked like
Catherine, but a little older. I opened the door to see she had a little boy by
her side.
"I'm Nancy, Catherine's sister. You must be Lindsay's famous Sara. I'm
guessing she isn't here, and I know she has tonight off, so I thought I would
drop Jeremy off early," the woman said as I let her come in.
"Yeah, that's me. It is nice to meet you. I know you don't know me at all,
but I could watch him," I said getting down at Jeremy's level to introduce
myself. He looked a little nervous until Lindsay whispered something in his ear
that caused him to give me a hug.
"Well, I guess that means he is in good hands. Maybe we can have a family
dinner sometime to get to know each other better," Nancy said shaking my
hand before giving both Jeremy and Lindsay a kiss on the cheek which Jeremy
wiped off causing me to laugh.
After shutting the door, I took the kids hands as we walked back into the
living room. I sat in the middle of the couch while they each took a side.
There was a second episode afterwards which made Lindsay's day. I hadn't heard
Catherine come in until I saw a flash of a camera.
"I'm sorry for Jeremy. I thought I was going to make it home before
I didn't catch too much of the second episode because I spent most of the time
watching Catherine in the kitchen. I would only look away when I thought she
was turning my direction. After the show was over, Lindsay took Jeremy's hand
as they headed upstairs. I guess I get to play with the adult now.
"Can I help with anything?" I asked standing in the kitchen doorway.
"Yeah, you cut the vegetables for the salad while we tell each other about
ourselves," Catherine said smiling.
She started by telling a little about how she grew up, and when she told me she
was an exotic dancer before becoming a CSI, I almost cut my finger off.
Thankfully, Catherine was keeping an eye on me and pulled it out of the way
which caused more problems than the dancer thing did. I thought I caught a
look, but she probably sees me as just a silly college girl with a crush. Now
comes the not fun part of telling her about me.
CHAPTER 4
Before we started dinner to the
table, I told Catherine that I would tell her about myself after the kids were
in bed because it wasn't something they should hear, and besides, I'm just
going to give Catherine the overview and not all the grisly details, at least
not yet. I swear when I told her that, she knew what I was going to tell her.
I swear my face is going to explode from embarassment if Lindsay keeps telling
Jeremy stories about me, and it didn't help while Lindsay was telling one of
her stories that Catherine put her hand on mine. Thankfully, Catherine changed
the subject to where
After a small argument, I got Catherine to let me do the dishes while she hung
out with the kids. Oh yeah, this is going to be fun. Catherine is even sexy
when she is arguing. At least when I'm in the lab, I won't see her that often
so I won't be constantly around her.
I wiped down the table and counter before going into the living room to join
Catherine with the kids. As soon as I sat down, Lindsay climbed off the couch
came over and sat on my lap. I looked over at Catherine, who still had Jeremy
sitting beside her, and mouthed a sorry as she shook her head and just smiled.
Around nine, I noticed that Lindsay had fallen asleep, and Catherine had me
take her while she took Jeremy upstairs. I laid Lindsay down in her bed and
kissed her forehead before letting Catherine take care of the rest. I stood in
the doorway watching her with the kids and realized what I missed when I was
growing up.
I went downstairs and waited for Catherine while she finished with the kids. I
went to the kitchen and grabbed myself a water. I had just sat down on the end
of the couch as Catherine came through the doorway. Normally, I wouldn't tell
someone any of this until later, but if I'm going to be staying here, Catherine
should know who she is living with.
"Catherine, up until I met my ex-girlfriend Sasha's family. I didn't know
what it meant to be in one. Growing up for me wasn't the best, I was abused
from the age of five until I was thirteen and was put into foster care," I
explained more about how Sasha helped me while fighting the urge to cry.
Catherine then surprised me by pulling me into her arms letting me cry. I felt
so safe being held by her. I haven't felt this way since Sasha and I split up.
When I stopped, Catherine lifted up my chin and wiped away my tears as she
kissed me on the cheek which caused me to blush.
We watched some TV while she had me lay my head on her lap while she ran her
fingers through my hair. I don't know when I fell asleep, but Catherine nudged
me awake and helped me down the hall. Before she left, I gave her hug thanking
her for listening and letting me cry.
I had just laid down when I heard it. I know the sound of a slap more than a
person should. I climbed out of bed and walked down the hall to find a guy
holding Catherine by her shoulders. I'm guessing this is Eddie. Well, it is
time for him to meet me. I walked over and pulled him off Catherine and stood
in between them.
"Who the hell are you?"
CHAPTER 5
"Hi, I'm Sara, and you're
leaving before I call the police and have you arrested for assault," I
said as Eddie tried to take a swing at me, but thanks to my self defense
training, I put his arm in a chicken wing. I walked him over to the door and
had him open it before pushing him out.
"This isn't over girlie," Eddie threatened still standing on the
front steps.
"Yeah, it is. If you want to come over and see your daughter, that is
fine, but you will not hit or touch Catherine inappropiately, or the next time
I will have you arrested," I said shutting and locking the front door.
I turned around and saw that Catherine had a stunned look on her face. I walked
up and took her face into my hands checking to make sure she was okay. She then
surprised me by wrapping her arms around me. I heard her crying even though she
was trying to be quiet about it. I got her to walk over to the couch, so we
could sit down.
Catherine ended up crying herself to sleep while I was holding her, so I took
one of the couch pillows and placed it behind my head and covered us up with
the blanket from behind the couch. I know I'm going to be sore in the morning
with the way we're laying, but having Catherine sleeping on top of me makes it
all worth it.
In the morning, I woke up to the smell of coffee. When I opened my eyes, I
almost jumped out of my skin. Lindsay was just standing there staring at me.
The only joy I got from it was my response seemed to scare her too. I stood and
stretched until I was on my tiptoes loosening my muscles from sleeping on the
couch.
I looked down at Lindsay who was holding her arms up wanting me to pick her up.
She gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek as I noticed that
I went with a casual outfit for my tour of the lab. I figure there is no need
to get the boys juices flowing with any of my tighter fitting clothing, at
least not until I know them better, and then, it would be just to tease them
since I already have a object of my affection. I opened the bathroom door to
find
"Sara, I want to thank you for looking out for my sister last night. The
way Catherine explains it, you are one not to be messed with. Although on a
personal note, I see that you like my sister, and all I can say is give her
time. Eddie really screwed her up, but I know she shares your feelings, so just
take it slow,"
Okay, apparently I wasn't the only one smitten two years ago. I walked down the
stairs on cloud nine as Lindsay came running towards me when I made it to the
bottom. She grabbed my hand as we walked into the kitchen together to find
sisters putting the breakfast plates on the table. I picked Lindsay up and
placed her in her chair as I caught Catherine smiling at me.
Breakfast wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought it might turn out thanks to
CHAPTER 6
I was surprised that I wasn't more
nervous on the way to the lab. I was glad Grissom gave Catherine the two days
off before I started because if gives me a chance to acclimated with her before
meeting the rest of the group. Before we got there, Catherine gave a quick bio
of my new co-workers.
Nick and Warrick are a couple years older than me while Greg is the resident
genius who is a couple years younger than me, but he is just the DNA tech. She
explains that they are looking for a new CSI, so right now swing and day shift
are sending people when needed.
We stopped at the reception desk to get my badge that Grissom had set up.
According to the recetionist, the guys are still in the field, so I guess I get
the tour before actually meeting the guys with the exception of Greg. As we
walked down the halls, she was explaining all the lab rooms before introducing
me to the techs.
When we went past the break room, I saw this very attractive taller blond
talking with this weasely looking guy. Catherine just pulled me along
explaining that
We came up on the DNA lab as Catherine just told me to stick behind her. I was
skeptical, but decided to listen to her anyway as we walked inside. What I saw
surprised me, Greg was a fairly good looking guy, but of course telling his age
with his strangely styled hair. When he turned around and saw Catherine, he
sort of cringed, but when he caught sight of me, he got a big smile on his
face.
"Greg, this is Sara Sidle. Sara, this is Greg Sanders. Greg, Sara is a
close friend of Grissom's so I'm warning to watch yourself," Catherine said.
"Sara, it is nice to meet you. I don't know what Catherine told you about
me, but I think your smart enough to make up your own mind," Greg said
smiling.
"Oh please, I know your type, so you can keep the nice guy routine to
yourself," I said patting his shoulder before Catherine and I left.
When we came to an office, I knew it was Grissom's from all the spiders and
bugs. We decided to sit down in here to wait for him to come back. Catherine
sat behind Gil's desk while I sat on his couch thinking about how much fun this
internship is going to be. I jumped when Grissom came in and spoke.
"Catherine, how many times have I told you that I hate it when you clean
up my desk. Sara, it's good to see you again. I hope Catherine is treating you
well, and if you want to meet the guys, they are in the break room now,"
Gil said as Catherine smiled before coming around the desk.
Catherine offered me her hand as I took it, and we headed back for the break
room while Catherine made me laugh by telling that she has been playing with
Gil ever since she started, but when she found out he hated having his desk
cleaned, she did just to get a rise out of him. When Catherine and I walked in
to room, three heads turned in our direction.
"Sofia, Nick, Warrick, this is Sara Sidle. She is the intern that Grissom
knows, so be nice," Catherine said as they came up and introduced
themselves separately.
CHAPTER 7
Well, it has been two weeks, and
working at the lab is fun. The two nights I worked in DNA, Greg and I came to
an understanding. I didn't directly tell him that I was gay, but he knows he
doesn't have a shot. Balistics was fun, but Bobby is stranger than Greg. Jacqui
was a sweetheart, but the guy in trace reminded too much of Ecklie to remember
his name.
Gil made my day today when he told me that he needed a car taken apart. I love
the science of the job, but tearing apart a car with power tools is the stuff
that I love. I was in the back taking the seats out when I heard yelling. I
stopped what I was doing and got out to see if there was a problem. I saw that
it was Catherine and the jackass, and Catherine looked scared.
I slowly crept over to make sure either didn't hear me, but if he raised his
hand, all bets would be off. He going off on the fact that I'm living in his
house taking care of Lindsay, and Catherine is trying to explain that I'm there
because of school. From what I can gather, Lindsay has been talking about me
when she sees him, and it seems to bother him. I know what I'm about to do
could be considered stupid, but I rather him swing at me than her.
I whip him around and get punched in face, but not before repeating my actions
from when he was in the house. Even through my watery eye, I grabbed his arm
and forced him on the ground while I told Catherine to get an officer. While
putting pressure on his arm, I placed my knee in his back making sure he wasn't
moving.
By the time officers showed up, I couldn't see out of my right eye. Catherine
had gotten me some ice while Brass was taking my statement. I can see the rest
of the team looking my direction, and Gil looks pissed. I don't see why he has
any reason to be upset. After giving my statement, I tried to stand up, but my
adrenaline was gone, so my legs were woobly. Brass caught me and sat me back
down.
Catherine came back over after giving her statement and helped me up letting me
know we could leave after talking to Grissom. We decided to get me some fresh
ice before going to Grissom's office. I really hope he isn't going blame
Catherine for this because it is not her fault. Catherine was going to have me
wait in the breakroom, but I wasn't letting her face this alone.
"Catherine, why didn't you tell me about the incident at your house
involving Sara. She could have really been hurt today, and it all could have
been avoided if you had told me about it when it happened," Gil said
looking like he was about to go into another rant.
"Gil when Eddie came over that night, I thought I put a thought in his
head that would make him think twice about bothering Catherine again, and it
was I who decided to get involved. Yes, I was injured, but I know how to take
care of myself," I said starting to get upset.
He let us both go home, but I was not to come back to the lab until I could see
out of my eye. From past experiences, I knew that would be about three days.
The ride home was a little too quiet for my taste which either means she is
going to read me the riot act or I'm going to get what I have wanted for two
years.
When she let us in, she pointed to the couch and took my melted bag of ice.
Okay, I'm about to get yelled at for looking out for her and getting hurt in
the process. She came back in and sat on the coffee table holding an icepack.
She just shook her head before leaning forward and giving me kiss on the lips
tossing the pack at me.
CHAPTER 8
Catherine didn't come back right
away, so I decided to go to my room and change into some pajamas. I got dressed
quickly and back on the couch before Catherine got back to avoid possibly
getting yelled at. When she came in the room, I probably could have pounced on
her with how hot she looked in the dark purple silk pajamas she was wearing.
Catherine gave me a stern look when she noticed that I had changed too. She
just shook her head again as she took the ice pack back before heading into the
kitchen. I leaned back on the couch awaiting to see if I got into trouble this
time. She came in with a couple bottles of water and some aspirin.
She sat down beside me and handed me a couple of tablets as I swallowed them
with some water. Catherine then stretched out on the couch and patted her chest
to let me use her as a pillow. Well what do you know, all I had to do to get
cuddle time with her was punched in the eye. As soon as I laid my head on her
chest, she wrapped her arms around me.
"What am I going to do with you? Sara as much as I like being defended, I
don't like the fact that you were hurt in the process," Catherine said as
she rested her head on mine.
"Catherine, I am not going to stand by while someone gets verbally or
physically abused, especially someone I have feelings for, and if I get injured
doing so, so be it," I said hoping she missed the part about how I feel
about her.
I almost creamed my pants when I heard Catherine breathing in my ear. She
whispered in my ear that the feelings were mutual. I quickly turned around and
placed a passionate kiss on her lips. My hands starting going up her pajama top
before she stopped and pulled them out.
"Sara slow down, I'm not going anywhere. We have time for that, but it
isn't today. Just so you know, I have been with women before, so I'm not
nervous about that. I want to take you out on dates and buy you things, but we
can get more into this in the morning because I don't know about you, but I'm
kind of tired," Catherine said as I laid there smiling before she got up
and took my hand and led me to my room.
I pulled the covers down on the bed and climbed into bed. Catherine was going
to let go of my hand, but I pulled her towards the bed. I scooted over and
patted the space in front of where I was laying. After hearing what Catherine
said on the couch, all I want to do is hold her while she sleeps. I can see she
doesn't know what to do.
"Catherine, all I am looking for is sleep, and all I want to do is hold
you while we sleep," I said as she got the biggest smile on her face. She
bent down and gave me another kiss before going over and shutting off the
overhead light. She then laid down in front of me as I wrapped my arms around
her before falling asleep.
When I woke up the next morning, I felt Catherine laying pretty much on top of
me, but I also felt we were being watched. I turned my head towards the doorway
and found
She opened up her baby blues and placed a tender kiss on my lips before lightly
kissing my swollen eye. She smiled when she saw my face get red. Catherine then
rolled off me to see who was there as I hid my face. I stayed in bed while
Catherine got out and went to tell
CHAPTER 9
I almost fell back asleep until
Lindsay came in and jumped on the bed. I made her think I was sleeping while
she snuck up to my bed. I don't know what I'm going to tell her when she sees
my eye. Once she was close enough, I grabbed her and flipped her on her back
and started tickling her.
"Okay kids, it is time for breakfast," I heard Catherine say behind
me as I turned around and stuck my tongue out at her as Lindsay climbed off the
bed and ran down the hall.
"What are we going to tell her about my eye?" I asked as Catherine
surprised me by saying the truth.
She came over and gave me another good morning kiss as we walked hand in hand
to the kitchen. Catherine helped me into my chair as I looked over the spread.
There was pancakes and eggs with fresh fruit. I kept watching
Nancy and I took care of the dishes while Catherine talked to Lindsay after
breakfast. She was teasing me a little while we did them too, but she stoped
after I threatened to tell her sister. We were almost done when I felt Lindsay
tugging at my pant leg. I looked down at her, and it looked like she had cried
a little.
I picked Lindsay up and took her back to my room. I know that both Catherine
and Nancy know what is going on, but I want to do this without an audience. I
sat us down on the bed and turned her, so she was facing me. I wiped the tears
from her face before letting her talk.
"Sara, I'm sorry my daddy hit you, but I'm glad you were there to help
mommy too," Lindsay said climbing up my body and wrapping her arms around
me.
I just wrapped my arms around her and let her know that I would keep her and
her mommy safe. She gave me a kiss on the cheek as I asked if we should take
her mom to the park today. She said we should take aunt Nancy and Jeremy too,
and I agreed as she climbed off the bed and ran down the hall again.
I got off the bed and opened the closet door trying to figure out what to wear.
I tossed my pajama top in the hamper while I went to put on a sleeveless tee.
As I was putting it on, I heard as gasp, and when I pulled it down, I found a
red-faced Catherine trying to avoid looking at me. I just had to giggle as I
grabbed a pair of underwear and jeans. I unbuttoned my pajama bottoms as
Catherine mumbled something about waiting in the living room.
Damn, I guess she didn't want to see the whole package just yet. I got the rest
of the way dressed rather quickly to avoid any more unwanted nudity, not that I
have a problem with my body. Even though I know it won't be necessary, I'll
probably apologize to Catherine for the incident.
I walked down the hall to find Jeremy and Lindsay playing while
"I was a little embarassed, but if that was a preview, I can't wait to see
the whole show," Catherine said giving me a passionate kiss.
CHAPTER 10
Grissom called during the
afternoon giving Catherine the night off. I think he suspects something is
going on between Catherine and I, but if he does, he is not saying. I just know
I get to spend the night with my girl because
The swelling has gone down enough that I can see out of my eye, but just
barely. It is fun though because Catherine is completely spoiling me by waiting
on me. Plus, when she isn't getting me something to drink, she is laying up
against me with my arms around her. We spent the day like this, and I was in
heaven.
I don't know when she fell asleep, but I decided to do some exploring. I
started unbuttoning her shirt from the bottom. I wasn't going to go any further
than her stomach without her permission, but I wanted to tease her a little by
playing with her belly. I was making random patterns on it when I heard her
giggle.
"Having fun Sara?" Catherine said joining her fingers with mine.
"Yes, I was. You fell asleep on me, and I decided to check out some of the
merchandise," I said kissing the side of her neck. Catherine then
surprised me as she stood up and took my hand and led us to her room.
She sat me down on the bed as she unbuttoned the rest of her shirt leaving her
with just her bra. I was about to say something, but she stepped forward and
placed a finger on my lips as she brought my hands to her breasts. I brought
her towards me and kissed her in between her breasts. She laid me back on the
bed as she took off her bra.
"Sara, I'm not ready to make love to you yet, but..." was all I let
her get out before pulling her out top of me and kissing her. I whispered in
ear that we would take it as slow as she wanted. I flipped her, so she was on
the bottom as she helped me take off my shirt.
The way her hands were caressing my body, I knew I was going to need a nice
long cold shower afterwards. She flipped us back over as she started with
kissing me before making her way down my neck. I felt her leaving her mark
right above my collarbone before she made her way to my breasts.
I've had girlfriends who could get me hot by making love to my breasts, but the
way Catherine is going, I'm going to climax and not just once. I lost all
thought processes as she made her way down my stomach. I shuttered and came as
she ran her tongue in my bellybutton. She made her way back up my body and
whispered in my ear that I was absolutely gorgeous when I climaxed.
I don't remember falling asleep, but I was awaken by the smell of food. I
opened my eyes and remembered that I was in Catherine's bedroom. I decided on a
quick shower before dressing in something that would drive Catherine crazy. I
went to my room wearing my robe as I grabbed a half shirt that barely covered
the girls, and the tighest pair of shorts I had.
I made my way into the kitchen and was glad that Catherine had her back to me.
I quietly made my way over and wrapped my arms around her waist whispering in
her ear that she was amazing as I left my mark on the side of her neck. As she
turned me around and kissed me before sitting me down at the table.
We talked about school and work during dinner. I don't know if there was
anything to discuss about this afternoon, but then again, it isn't really
dinnertime conversation. I just can't wait to see what we do with the rest of
the night, and hopefully, I can hold her when we go to sleep tonight.
CHAPTER 11
Have you had that feeling you were
being watched? I haven't opened my eyes yet, but I can feel myself being
watched. I know it isn't Catherine because she is spooned behind me. I slowly
opened my eyes and found a smiling Lindsay staring right at me.
"Good morning Sara, did you have a bad dream, and mommy is taking care of
you?" she asked innocently.
"Umm...no sweetie, but you, your mom, and I can talk about that later. Did
you want to come up?" I asked opening the covers as Lindsay climbed up and
burrowed into my chest.
The next time I woke up, I felt lips on mine. I opened my eyes to find
Catherine standing by the bed. I also found out that I lost my other sleeping
partner. I climbed out of bed and headed into the bathroom, but not before
Catherine smacked me on the ass.
After finishing my morning rituals, I headed to my room to get dressed. I was
glad when I looked in the mirror this morning and saw that the swelling was
gone, but the eye was still black and blue. Since we might end up telling
Lindsay about us, I dressed in a pair of sweats and an old Harvard tee. I
pulled my hair back in a ponytail before heading downstairs.
I found Lindsay watching cartoons in the living room and saw that Catherine was
cooking in the kitchen. I decided to tell Catherine about this morning unless
Lindsay has already told her already, and then, we can discuss what we were
going to tell her about us. I know she is only four, but kids are smarter than
people give them credit for.
"Catherine, I don't know if Lindsay told you anything this morning, but I
couldn't lie and say that you were keeping me safe from my nightmares," I
said looking at a smiling Catherine.
"Baby, Lindsay is a smart girl, and I wouldn't have let you sleep in my
bed if I didn't want her to know. She asked about it when I got up, and I told
her that we are starting a relationship," Catherine said coming around the
table and kissing me.
I was surprised at what Catherine just told me as I looked back into the living
room to see a laughing Lindsay. I whispered a thank you before going to join
Lindsay. I sat on the couch beside her as I watched her turn her head. She
climbed onto my lap as she continued to watch her cartoon. I shut off the TV
when Catherine called us for breakfast.
The rest of the morning was spent just lounging about. After lunch, Catherine
put Lindsay down for a nap as I did the dishes. I have a feeling the afternoon
is probably going to be like after breakfast, but this time it is just going to
be me and Cath, so there might be some hand exploration. I had just finished
the dishes when the doorbell rang.
"Grissom, it's nice to see you, but what is with the drop by?" I
asked as I let him in.
"Well actually I came here to see how you are, and by the looks of things,
your good. The eye is looking better," he said nervously smiling.
"Yeah, I'm a quick healer, and it also helped that I had a good nurse
taking care of me," I said smiling.
We made a little small talk about how I'm handling my class load and internship
as Catherine came down the steps and put her arm around my waist when she came
over to us. He smiled and let us know that he was happy for both of us before
leaving. Catherine walked him out to his car, and I'm guessing I'm probably the
topic of conversation between old friends. I'm sure if it is important,
Catherine will tell me when she comes back in.
CHAPTER 12
The last two weeks have been
great. After making sure Lindsay was okay with it, Catherine and I are now
sharing a bed. I finally got to go back to work a couple days after Gil stopped
by. Although even now, my eye is still showing the signs of bruising, but
something good did come out of my run in with Eddie, Greg is deathly afraid of
me now.
Warrick and Nick watch the amount of teasing they do too. Tonight has been
rather slow, so I have been doing homework in Catherine's office, and I really
think she wants to play the school girl fantasy too. Good thing I have the
outfit then huh. Our kissing sessions are getting hotter, and I don't think it
will be very long before I get to see my angel in all her glory.
Although, our latest discussions have been about telling the guys about us.
Personally, I don't have a problem with them knowing, but Catherine is a little
worried. I accept that because I've seen friends react badly when they find out
things like this. After finishing the last of my work, I felt tired, but I
don't want to go to sleep without making sure Catherine was back.
I decided to use Greg to my advantage. If she was here, he would have seen her.
He let me know that he hadn't seen since shift started, I guess her scene must
be major. I decided to let Gil know I was going to take a nap. He lets me take
the occasional nap because he knows the class load I have.
The guys also know if the shades are drawn in Catherine's office I'm sleeping
and only to wake me if it is important. Who knows maybe the next time I wake up
it will be to the lips of an angel. I grabbed the blanket and pillow that I
keep in Catherine's empty file drawer and laid down on her couch.
I end up waking up on my own to find Grissom sitting in front of me with a
concerned look on his face. I look at the clock and notice that shift ended a
half hour ago, but I don't see Catherine, and I really don't like what that
could possibly mean.
"Sara, there is no easy way to say this, but Catherine was shot at her
scene," he said without too much feeling as I felt my heart sink.
"How long have you had this information?" I asked getting pissed
fighting the urge to cry.
He just gave me a look that didn't help my mood as I got up and grabbed
Catherine's keys out of he desk. Gil made an attempt to stop me, but I shrugged
it off but not before giving him my 'don't screw with me' look. I ran straight
to her car without clocking out. I figure 'no feeling' Gil can take care of
that.
As soon as I pulled out, I cranked the stereo to give me something to distract
me. I have to keep it together at least until I get to the hospital. I start to
think about Lindsay having to possibly stay with her dad while Catherine is in
the hospital. Hopefully, he is smart enough to realize that she should stay
with Nancy.
When I walked in, I didn't see any of the guys, so I took out my cell and
realized that my battery died. Well, that would explain why Nancy didn't call
before. I ran over to the pay phone and called her to find out what floor she
was on. After getting on the elevator, I punched three and closed my eyes. I
opened them when it stopped and found Nancy and Lindsay waiting for me.
CHAPTER 13
I swear it took forever as I
walked towards Nancy and Lindsay. I was holding back my tears until I saw
Catherine come out of a room in a sling. The only thing I remember is hitting
the floor before everything went away.
I woke up feeling warm. I took in my surroundings and realized that I was in a
hospital. I flashbacked to my childhood and started to freak out, but I heard
Catherine's voice from beside me, and I looked over at her and started crying
again.
She climbed on the bed behind me and wrapped her arm around me whispering
calming words into my ear. While Catherine is talking to me, I start playing
the night over in my head and realize Grissom knew what was going on when he
told me about Catherine being shot. Why would he do that?
Catherine let me know that Nancy was going to keep Lindsay, and that she was
staying with for as long as I need. I scooted over, so we could both lay down.
I would tell Catherine about Grissom later, and we would deal with him later
too.
When I woke up, I felt a weight on my chest. I opened my eyes to find Lindsay
sleeping, and the guys except Grissom all standing around. I looked over at
Catherine's smiling face before turning my attention to the group. I might as
well tell them all who they are working for.
"Umm...I don't know how to tell you guys this, but the reason I'm in this
hospital bed is because Gil told me that Catherine was shot, and he made it
sound like it was bad, so I rushed over only to find that she was okay sending
me into an emotional breakdown. I know the reason he did it too. He wasn't
comfortable with my new relationship with Catherine," I said as I noticed
that everyone had a smile on their face.
"Sara, before you say anything else. We know, all of it. We could see the
way you and Catherine would act around each other, but you saying just
confirmed it, and we are all fine with it. Griss owned up to what he did and
took his suspension," Warrick explained as I started to relax.
The guys gave both me and Catherine hugs before clearing out. Catherine let me
know that she would take care of my papers before Nancy took us all home. I
just laid there with Lindsay running my fingers through her hair. I was happy
that everything is out, but I'm disappointed in Grissom.
When Nancy and Catherine came in, I woke up Lindsay and carried her out. I know
the drill about the wheelchair, but I was carrying a child, so I got away with
it. The ride home was a little quiet, but considering the last twenty four, I'm
not real surprised.
Catherine thanked Nancy for everything before she left and planned on picking
up her car later. I took Lindsay to her room to sleep longer as I headed for my
room. I opened my door and was about to shut it when Catherine popped in.
"I need your help getting undressed," she said as I went to sit on
the bed and missed.
CHAPTER 14
I know I was doing my best fish
imitation as I picked myself off the floor. Catherine came over and offered me
her good hand to help me stand up. Once I got to my feet, she planted a kiss on
my lips. I had her meet in her while I changed.
I quickly changed into my sleepwear before heading to Catherine's bedroom. I
don't know what is going to happen at the lab, but I'll be damned if it is
going to affect my relationship with Catherine. I took a deep breath before
making the short trip to her room.
I opened the door to find her sitting on her bed. I gave her a sweet smile as I
knelt down to take off her shoes and socks first. I stood her up as I undid her
pants, and when I was at eye level with her panty covered core, I could smell
her arousal. As much as I would love to make her mine, she could do damage to
her wound if we did anything.
When I stood back up, I looked at her already damaged shirt and decided there
was no saving it. I grabbed the scissors I know she keeps in the end table and
cut her shirt away from the slinged arm. I threw the shirt in the garbage can
and was trying to figure out what to do with her bra.
"Sara, you might as well just take it off. It isn't like you haven't seen
the girls before," Catherine said making me smile as I unclasped and took
off her bra.
"Did you want any sleeping attire or are you comfortable the way you
are?" I asked as Catherine let me know she was comfortable the way she
was.
I got her set up in bed first as I slid in beside her, so her injured arm could
use my body as a pillow. I kissed the back of her head as we finally got
situated. She then kissed my palm and placed it over her heart. I stayed awake
long enough to make sure she got to sleep okay.
----
I woke up the next morning to find myself alone. I looked over at the clock and
saw it was two-thirty. I climbed out of bed and went into the bathroom before
getting change. Since Catherine is around the house somewhere, I'm guessing
Nancy got her dressed. I changed into my new UNLV sweatpants and tee before
seeing where my girlfriend ended up.
When I walked into the living room, Nancy walked over to me and gave me a hug.
Even though she has said it before, she repeated that she was happy that I was
taking such good care and looking out for her sister. She wrapped her arm
around my shoulder as we walked into the kitchen to find Catherine and Lindsay
making lunch.
Lindsay ran over and hugged my legs as I bent down and picked her up. I walked
over to Catherine and gave her a tender kiss before sitting Lindsay at the
table. I walked back over to Catherine to help bring lunch to the table. I
found out during lunch that Catherine was going to be out a week before being
allowed back into the lab, and I got a couple days off after the director heard
what happened.
Nancy and I took care of the lunch dishes while I told Lindsay to make sure her
Mom didn't move around too much. Catherine shot me a dirty look as Lindsay
dragged her to the couch and turned on cartoons. Nancy told me that I was going
to pay for that later, and I just smiled. After finishing the last of the
dishes, we were coming back into the room when the doorbell rang.
CHAPTER 15
Looking through the peephole and
seeing Grissom, I walked over to Catherine and gave her a kiss before winking
at her. I took a deep breath before opening the door and shoving past Gil, and
then, I grabbed his arm and led him back to his car.
"You have some nerve showing up here after what you did. I'm sure you are
here to apologize, but right now, I don't want to hear it. What I want you to
do is get back in your car and enjoy your vacation," I said opening his
door for him.
He surprised me by getting into his car and driving away. I ran my hands
through my hair letting my emotions calm down before going back inside. I don't
know how long I was standing there, but when I felt Catherine's arm wrap around
me, I leaned back and fell into her embrace.
"My dear Sara, what did I do to deserve you? I knew there was something
special about you when I first met you, but that doesn't even come close to how
you have made me feel. I am falling deeply in love with you Sara Sidle, and as
soon as I get cleared from my doctor, I will show you how much," Catherine
explained as I turned around and gave her a kiss.
"Catherine when I first met you, I was smitten with you without even
knowing you, and I am falling in love with you too. When I got the chance to
see you again, I knew I had to take it. Without even knowing it, you have given
me something that I have never had, a family," I said through tears as
Catherine took us back towards the house.
I didn't see Nancy or Lindsay when we came inside as Catherine took us down the
hallway. She took me over to my bed and sat me down before taking off my shoes.
She kicked hers off as she climbed onto the bed and patted her chest. I gave
her a shy smile before following her up and laying my head on her shoulder.
I don't know how long we were laying there, but I heard Catherine let out a
couple quiet snores as I decided to have some fun. I undid the last two buttons
of her top, and as I slowly as I could, I undid the button of her pants. I
waited a couple seconds to make sure she didn't wake up before going ahead with
my plan.
When I touched her skin, goosebumps popped up. I was lightly tracing figure
eight patterns on her exposed skin as I decided to see what I could get away
with. I started undoing her other buttons while glancing at her after every one
I did to make sure she wasn't waking up. When I reached her breasts, I traced
the outline of it with my finger as I heard Catherine lightly moan.
I flipped Catherine's shirt open a little more to do a little more tracing. The
only problem I'm having is the fact that the sling is in my way, but I'll make
do. The more I ran my fingers up and down her skin, the more distinct moans I
was hearing which just spurred me on. I was tracing around her bellybutton for
the umpteeth time when I heard her.
"tsk, tsk, tsk, Sara, you little missy are in so much trouble. You have me
wound up, and I can't do anything but let it go, but remember this sweetie,
there will be payback," Catherine said as I turned and looked at the
hunger that was in her eyes knowing that I was in some serious trouble.
CHAPTER 16
When Catherine told me I was going
to pay for my teasing, she wasn't kidding. This last week has been hell on me.
She has given me every form of teasing that I can think of and then some. The
only times I was safe was when I was around Lindsay, and if she had an audience
that didn't include Linds, she made me squirm.
The worst was when the guys came over for a family style dinner. I had sat by
Catherine which in hindsight was an extremely bad move. She spent the whole
meal running her hand up my thigh. She would also rub my center through my
jeans until she knew I was close and then stop, and when I would finally calm
down, she would do it again. I don't think I ate a thing that night, and by the
end of the night, I was hungry for more than food.
That night, I made a vow to myself that when Catherine is cleared by her
doctors, I was going to make her scream. So, today is the day that I make
Catherine Willows mine. I already had Nancy take Lindsay for the day, so when
Catherine came home from the doctors, she was mine.
I heard Catherine pull into the driveway as I got into position. I watched as
she came in the door, and when she turned around to shut it I was on her. I
whispered in her ear if she was clear to resume sexual realtions, and at her
nod, I walked us to her bedroom keeping myself behind her.
I stood her facing the bed as I grabbed the bottom of her shirt and pulled it
over her head. I then quickly took off her bra before instructing her to keep
her arms in the air. I unbutton her pants and opened them up but didn't take
them off, yet. I pulled her hair up in a pony tail as I kissed the back of her
neck while my hands traced her face before going down both sides of her collar
bone before reaching her breasts.
I was sucking on the back of her neck while my fingers were tracing circles
around her breasts. I would start at the base and go round and round until I
reached the nipple where I would lightly pinch it. I did this over and over all
the while listening to Catherine plead for her release. I let my hands drift
lower as I kissed my way down her back, and then I found it, her spot.
Mine is the back of my knees, but Catherine's legs almost gave out the first
time I kissed her lower back. I knew I had to get her on the bed before I
continued, so I had her lay down on her stomach. I took off her shoes and
socks, and as Catherine lifted up, I took off her pants, but I left her panties
on, for now. She let out a gutteral moan as I kissed her lower abck again as I
teased her inner thigh with my fingers. I caught the scent of Catherine as I
continued to tease, and I knew it wouldn't be long.
I pulled the back of Catherine's panties past her butt as I placed a kiss on
both cheeks and made her yelp when I nip bit one of them. I then stood up and
turned Catherine over, and when she saw me standing in front of her naked, I
saw the hunger in her eyes. I shook my head no as my hands took the sides of
her panties and pulled them completely off. I was surprised when I found her
mound cleanly shaven glistening with her juices.
My teasing wasn't complete as I straddled her hips and started kissing down the
front of her body. When I resumed teasing her breasts, Catherine was
practically begging for her release. I looked up at her and her mouth was
repeating the word please over and over again. I slowly made my down her body
until I reached the top of her mound.
I slowly let two fingers enter her as I was licking up her escaping juices. I
felt her walls starting to constrict, and I knew it was coming.
"OH...MY...SARA!!" Catherine screamed as I continued to slide my
fingers in and out of core. She was having climax after climax until she
screamed again before shuddering a couple times before passing out. I laid my
head on her shoulder before covering us with a sheet. I knew before I fell
asleep that I was going to get paybacked, again.
CHAPTER 17
I woke up when I felt something
cold fall into my bellybutton. I opened my eyes to find Catherine holding a jar
of cherries. She had a smirky smile on her face that told me she was going to
may me pay for earlier. I went to reach for her, but she grabbed my hands and
slid up the bed until I was staring right into her eyes.
"Sara, I'm going to take your cherry," Catherine said in a sultry
voice as I just smiled at her.
She started by giving me a tender kiss on the lips before taking her tongue
down my neck, but not before leaving her mark behind. She then sat up
straddling my hips and grabbing the jar of cherries again. She took one out and
split it with her teeth before placing a half on each nipple which instantly
hardened from the drastic change in temperature.
I thought she might be finished until she dipped her finger back in the jar and
made circular patterns with the juice around both my breasts. Then, she brought
her mouth down to one as she lightly nipped the cherry off my nipple before
licking the juices off. I knew begging would just make her take longer, so I
just moaned as she repeated the same pattern on the other breast.
My body shuddered as Catherine tipped the jar over and poured juice over my
stomach. I felt myself getting wetter and wetter as her tongue clean up the
cherry juice. I then felt her tongue in my bellybutton playing with the cherry
she had placed in there. I was so far gone at this point I was praying to
whatever deity would end this as I felt Catherine take the cherry in her mouth.
Catherine came back up to my head as she bit into the cherry before giving me a
searing kiss. I thought she was going to end my torture until she whispered in
my ear to turn over. I knew while she was kissing down my back she was seeing
if my lower back was as sensitive as hers and hoped when she found out that it
wasn't she would just let me have my release.
Wrong and not to be outdone she nipped both cheeks before kissing her way down
my leg. I braced myself as Catherine kissed the back of my knee sending a
shockwave through my body. I got a little break until she repeated it with the
other knee, and I knew that it wasn't going to take much to climax. Then, I
felt her breasts come up my body until she was hovering above me.
"What do you want Sara?" she asked whispering in my ear as I mumbled
heaven as she helped me flip back over.
I felt her trace my opening with her fingers before sliding two inside. She was
slowly going in and out as she lapped at the escaping juices. I was moaning 'so
close' over and over again as her fingers speeded up, and when she took my clit
in her lips, I lost it.
"CATHERINE!!!!!" I screamed as she rode out my climax still sliding
her fingers inside.
-----
The next thing I remember is waking up with Catherine coming back into the room
carrying a tray. I sat up in bed as she placed the tray in my lap. She took her
robe off and placed it on the chair before joining me back in bed. We took
turns feeding each other food in between kisses. I'm not sure if this is
forever, but I'm sure as hell not giving it up any time soon.
"What is going on in that head of yours sexy?" Catherine asked as I
just smirked.
"Shower," I said wagging my eyebrows before finishing the last bite
of food.
CHAPTER 18
Where does the time go? I swear it
was just yesterday that Gil asked if I wanted to intern at his lab. I was
planning on staying at Harvard and getting my BS in Physics there, but when he
made the offer, I decided to get it at UNLV instead. Plus, there was that
possibility that I would run into that hot strawberry blonde again.
Boy, was I right. I still can't believe I stayed at her place while schooling
and interning. She and Lindsay both took me in and treated me like family from
the get go. I didn't think I had a shot with her until I stopped her abusive ex
a couple times. There is nothing like TLC from Nurse Willows, but it wasn't
until I got sick one summer that she dressed the part.
This last month has completely sucked. Between school and preparing my resume,
I hadn't spent that much time with Catherine, and from what the guys were
telling me, she wasn't fairing any better than I was. What made it worse was
the fact that there was a good possibility that I wouldn't be working in Vegas
lab. Sure, there was an opening, but there were other candidates.
My saving grace throughout this whole ordeal was Lindsay. She was my main
interaction while I was doing my schoolwork, but when I went to sleep in our
bed, most of the time alone. I would sleep on her side of the bed just to be
able to smell her as I fell asleep. I know she is the woman I want to spend the
rest of my life with, but I can't stay here and do nothing just to be with her,
and I don't think Catherine would let me.
I sent my resume to the five obvious choices first, Vegas, Miami, New York,
Frisco, and Boston before sending it to LA, Dallas, Cleveland, and DC. I sent
it out to a whole slew of others too just to get as many offers as possible
even though I knew what my first choice was. The good thing was that Gil was
letting me to continue to intern until I decided.
The best part of this graduation was that I didn't have to speak. When I
graduated high school and Harvard, I had to give speeches both times. The whole
ceremony while I was listening to the speakers I was just staring at Catherine,
and when the dean handed me my degree, my cheering section stood up roaring
causing my face to turn red.
The party at Catherine's afterwards was mainly just the guys from the lab.
Although, a couple of my classmates did stop by. Catherine and I did really
hang out too much because I knew we were probably going to have a conversation
that I'm going to dread. It hurt when Sasha and I broke up, but our
relationship isn't even close to what Catherine and I have.
Catherine has opened me up so much. The times we spent loving, cuddling,
fighting, and making up. I don't know what I'm going to do if I lose this. My
favorite memory is Lindsay's first day of kindergarten. Lindsay herself was
perfectly fine, but Catherine was a basket case, and when we got home and I got
naked, she forgot all about it.
And Catherine and Lindsay won't be the only ones I'll be leaving either. The
guys have all become brothers to me, and then there is my big sister Nancy. She
was the one I run to when I thought Catherine is being unreasonable. If I
leave, I'm going to have to start over from scratch again, and I don't know if
I have the heart to do it again.
Once the guys started to clear out, I saw Catherine over by Nancy holding
Lindsay's bag. I guess she wants us to be alone without the possible
interuptions for 'the talk'. Since Greg drank too much, I walked him to his cab
and told him that I would drop off his car tomorrow. I turned around and saw
Catherine standing in the doorway as I made my way up the walk.
CHAPTER 19
When I walked into the house, I
saw a black felt box sitting on the coffee table. I knew what it was, but I
didn't know what it meant. I looked at Catherine, and I can see all of this is
taking a toll on her. I know how she feels because my interviews start in a
week, and I know I won't see her much. I made sure my Vegas one was first, so I
could get the rest out of the way and not have to deal with doing it in between
my other ones. Plus, it isn't like they don't know what they are getting if
they choose me.
Catherine motions for me to sit on the sofa as she sits in front on me on the
table while she holds the ring box. I don't know what to say, so my eyes go
from the box to Catherine while she tries to figure what she wants to say. I
figure even if I don't get the Vegas opening, there are few good labs close by
that we could make this work until I get another chance to work here.
"Sara, I wanted to ask you to marry me as a graduation present, but since
there is the likelihood that you may not be working here, I don't think it
would be fair to either of us to do it," Catherine said through tears as I
was fighting the urge to cry as well.
"Catherine, as much as I want to say yes, you are right. I can't do that
to you and Lindsay. You deserve more than just weekends and vacations. I want
you to know that these last four years have been the best in my life, and I
will always cherish them," I said holding back my tears giving Catherine a
kiss before heading to the guest room.
----
The first week of interviews were horrible. I was glad that I chose Vegas first
because the Lab director, the assistant Lab Director, and the three shift
supervisors all knew what was going on, so they did their best to keep it
short. I did New York and Boston shortly after Vegas. The good thing was the
labs flew me there on their dime which helped not kill my wallet. Plus, I could
get Lindsay something from every city. Catherine and I hadn't broken up, but we
hadn't talked since the day of my party.
I mean there isn't anything more to be said right now. Unless I get the Vegas
position, I don't want to offer any empty promises or cause either of us
anymore pain. I hear from Warrick that Catherine is just working and taking
care of Lindsay and not going out when the gang goes out for breakfast. I'm
just glad I have to make a good impression on possible employers, or I would be
the same way.
After the first month, I only had Frisco, LA, and Seattle left. I had already
heard that New York, Miami, Chicago, and DC weren't interested which wasn't
much of a surprise. Gil told me they only had a couple more before they would
make their decision even though he already knew who he would nominate. I smiled
hearing that, but I knew there was four other people that were making that
decision.
Since my Frisco interview was first, I went early to hang out with some old
friends. I wasn't real interested in hanging around Vegas waiting to finish my
tours living at Catherine's. I ended up crashing at my friend Clare's house.
She was one of the only friends I had in high school, and I wasn't surprised to
see that she became a teacher. She was always tutoring people during school.
It took her all of two minutes to know that there was something wrong, and
after hearing the whole story, she held me as I broke down while telling me
that things happen for a reason, and that things would work out. She also took
me out that night just to clear my head and relax, so I would be calmer for my
interview in the morning. I wanted to get drunk so bad, but she made sure that
I stayed sober.
Even after I finished my last two interviews, I went back to Clare's to await
where I was going to end up. I had called Grissom and explained where I was,
and he told me that it would probably be another week before they made a decision,
but that I was on the short list mainly because I was familiar with the lab and
could get started right away without too much training.
That night Clare invited a few of her teacher friends over to have a little
party, and of course, I got drunk off my ass, and I found out later that Clare
had to bail me out of a couple embarassing situations before finally putting me
into bed. Then one morning, I woke up to the sound of my phone and saw that it
was Grissom on the caller ID.
CHAPTER 20
After not getting much from
Grissom except that there was a ticket waiting for me at the airport to bring
me to Vegas in an hour. I quickly dressed and packed my bag before waking up
Clare, so she could take me to the airport. I figure it has to be good news
because I don't think he would bring me back to Vegas just to tell me that the
job isn't mine.
I was glad I was with Claire because she knows me well enough that she won't
try and talk to me when she knows that I am having serious internal
discussions. It was nice that she turned on the radio though to keep it from
becoming an uncomfortable silence. I was surprised that we hadn't run into much
traffic on the way to the airport, but then again, it was after morning rush
hour.
"I expect a phone call no matter what happens. I won't be upset if I don't
get it right away since you have to get back with your girl and make her yours.
Now get out of here," Clare said walking with me until we hit the security
check.
"Thanks for putting up with my mopey ass C, and I promise the next time
through I'll bring my girl and our daughter," I said kissing Claire's
cheek before going through the metal detectors.
Once the plane was in the air, I ended falling back asleep which helped my
slight hangover. I figured once I land I will drive to the lab before going to
Catherine's and asking if her offer to marry me still stands. I want to spend
the rest of my life taking care of her and Lindsay, and maybe even one of our
own, but that is a different conversation entirely.
I was woken up by the flight attendant just as the pilot was making his landing
instructions. Once I exited the plane, I headed for baggage, and I was heading
for the exits when I found Grissom holding a Sidle sign which made me laugh as
I made my way to him. I gave him a hug as he took my bag from me as we went to
his car.
"Okay, I'm going to tell you that the job is yours, but there are things
that have to be discussed before you can go home," Gil explained as I
figure I'm in for the personal relationship in the workplace discussion.
The ride to the lab was spent with me talking about the other labs that I had
interviewed for, and Gil discussed the other candidates that they had seen.
From the way he talked, it sounded like there were a couple that had the same
skills as me, but my familiarity with the lab and how it works pushed me past
the them. He also informed me that Catherine doesn't know that I'm the new CSI.
When I walked into the conference room with Grissom, I found myself sitting
across from the same four people I talked to before. Grissom poured me a coffee
before he took a seat on the other side of the table, and for the next half
hour, I heard their concerns about making sure Catherine and I don't bring
private matters into the lab, and after my reassurances, they welcomed me to
the lab.
After Grissom handed me my ID, I ran out of the lab with his keys in my hand.
My first stop was to pick up some flowers for my girl before heading home. I
was glad when I pulled into the driveway that Catherine's car was in the
driveway, but so was Nancy's which caused me to quickly park the car and run to
the door. When I opened the door, Nancy and Lindsay both saw me, and Lindsay
jumped off the couch and ran towards me.
I picked her as she started crying on my shoulder. I kissed the side of her
face telling that I was here to stay, and Nancy looked back towards me as I
showed her my ID as she came over and joined the hug. When I felt Lindsay
wiping her face on my shirt, she looked at me and gave me a kiss. I handed her
back to her aunt as I went back to the car to grab the flowers since I exited
the car in a hurry.
By the time I came back in, Nancy came from the hallway holding a bag. I gave
her a kiss on the cheek letting her know that I would call her soon. I took out
the pink carnation from the bouquet and handed it to Lindsay before kneeling in
front of her.
"I will see you in a couple hours for dinner, and I'll bring Mommy. We
might even have news to tell you," I said wrapping her up in another hug.
I waited until they pulled away before going down the hall to the bedroom that
I haven't been in for awhile. I opened the bedroom door and saw that Catherine
was asleep facing the window, so I walked around the bed and placed the flowers
close enough that the smell should wake her, and I put my ID on top of them, so
it was the first thing that she saw.
I kicked off my shoes before climbing in the chair beside the bed to await
those gorgeous blue eyes, and it didn't take too long. I saw her nose twitching
before her eyes opened and found the flowers. and when she picked up my ID, she
looked over to me and motioned me to join her on the bed. She gave me a kiss before
flipping us over, so she was straddling my hips as she placed the flowers on
the end table.
"Since this means you are staying, I want you to know that I love you Sara
Sidle, and I can't see myself with anyone else, so Sara Sidle, will you be my
wife?" Catherine asked opening the ring box.
"Yes Catherine, I will," I said as she placed the ring on my finger,
and we spent the rest of the afternoon reconnecting.
~fin~