Disclaimer: I don't own CSI. I am but a humble fan and writer.

A/N: Wow, what has it been, 20 ficlets since I last wrote a YoBling story? Yeah, that sounds about right. Enough jerking around here, readers. Though I haven't seen the episode, I heard Warrick and Tina have divorced! Yeah! So here's my take on what could happen afterwards; involves him confessing something to Nick (as if you can't guess what it will be.)

It's been along time coming, and I hope you like it.

Ficlet 30 (ch.1): Warrick's Decision

He strode down the hallway with a serious, almost somber look. Everyone saw him but didn't dare ask what was wrong. Besides, why bother asking when rumors abounded? There was talk that Warrick went through a messy divorce after his wife cheated on him.

After getting paired up with him, Nick braved the imminent glare he was sure he would get and asked what was on almost everyone's mind.

"Hey Warrick. Why are you so down?"

Warrick was examining a blood pattern under a microscope. He turned off the microscope, knowing this would not be a brief discussion.

"Personal problems." That was his quick response.

Nick was quiet for a few seconds before plowing ahead, "You want to talk about it?

"Here? Now?" Warrick looked at Nick as if he were crazy.

Nick smiled and half nodded, half shrugged. "Might as well."

Warrick leaned on the counter, looking around before spilling his story, "I caught Tina with another guy. I ended it right after that."

"Ouch. I'm sorry, man," Nick awkwardly patted him on the back.

"Don't be," He shrugged off the hand. "I should've known better than to marry someone after knowing 'em for a month. It was not one of my better ideas."

"It's okay… so you're not just a teensy bit hurt over it?" Nick still thought his buddy was in denial.

Warrick actually gave a short laugh, "Actually, I've been looking for an out ever since the honey moon. Our marriage was not very deep… and I was kind of interested in someone else." He seemed less gloomy.

"But at least I had the decency not to cheat while we were married," he sighed.

"Really?" Nick looked interested, "Do I know this other woman?"

"As a matter of fact-"

"Hey guys. How are you doing on the blood sample?"

Catherine walked in and Warrick immediately shut up. Nick was quick to notice his friend's reaction.

"Oh, not yet. We were kind of having a discussion." Nick replied innocently.

"Really. About what?" She was not amused per say, but not necessarily angry.

"Well…" Nick drawled.

Warrick shot him a fierce look. "Sorry Cath. I was feeling a little down and Nicky here wanted to talk it out. I'm almost done with the sample."

Now Catherine was intrigued, "Oh yeah. You did look a little low today… you feeling better?"

"Yeah." He answered quickly.

Nick covered up his grin.

Catherine looked at Warrick, then Nick, then back to Warrick. She knew they were leaving something out but she couldn't pinpoint it.

"Alright guys… call me when you got something." She left the room, glancing back once more.

"What was that about?" Nick exclaimed as soon as she was out of sight.

"Nothing. Just drop it," he sighed.

"I think I know who you like."

"You don't know anything," he grumbled.

"I think I do." Nick looked sure of himself. "And just so you know, Catherine has been sweet on you too." He let out a laugh at Warrick's surprise.

"…Was I that obvious?"

"I think the only one who didn't know about it was Tina. And possibly Catherine."

Warrick smiled lightly before agreeing. "Yeah… I have feelings for her. And she was always on my mind even when I was with Tina. But she's over me. She probably thinks I'm a jerk for marrying a complete stranger."

"You should be telling this to a certain someone," Nick rolled his eyes.

"No. I just can't," He immediately gave him a look, "And you can't either. Promise.

Don't tell anyone about this."

Nick sighed but agreed.

The two men didn't realize the woman, the very subject of their conversation, was standing by the door the entire time…

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Cliffhanger! I think I'll wait a bit before adding the second chapter... heh. Maybe people don't even care. I'll just wait for reviews before deciding how long to wait before updating... Thanks for reading.