Disclaimer: CSI does not belong to me! Wish it did but it doesn't…only the character of Jersey is mine. And yes I know Jersey is a really…stripper name…and was actually used in the episode "Hollywood Brass" as an alias for his daughter but I like the name and for some reason it is sticking around right now. Anyway…I hope you enjoy this first chapter and please review! I like to read things…LOL…on to the chapter.
"HEY! Greggo! I heard the new transfer is supposed to be showing up sometime today. You know anything about that?" Nick inquired as he entered the break room.
When Greg didn't acknowledge his question Nick took a closer look and saw the headphones on his ears. Shaking his head at the younger CSI, Nick tapped him on the shoulder. Startled, Greg whipped his headphones off and turned to confront his interrupter.
"Did you need something Nick?" Greg asked, thoroughly annoyed.
Nick scoffed, "I was just trying to start a conversation is all. You shouldn't be listening to music on the job; could land you in some trouble."
Greg rolled his eyes, "Like I don't know that. I am not technically on the job right now. On the clock yes…on a case…NO. Grissom has be waiting for the new transfer to come in. I am supposed to give them a full tour of the lab. Figures the newest CSI would get that job," he sighed, "I wonder what this guy is gonna be like. I heard they are ex-FBI. They are probably a pain in the ass. Balding and in their fifties or something."
Nick laughed, "Yeah! I heard they used to head up the lab at Quantico. Real hotshot apparently. I was told by Hodges that they were fired for disobeying a direct order."
"I wonder what went down that someone with a cushy job like that would get themselves fired? Guess I will have to inquire as to that while I am giving them a tour. By the way, because of the fed angle, what rank are they coming in at?" Greg wondered out loud.
Nick rolled his eyes, "Don't ask Catherine that! She is now gonna be third in command of grave. She is livid that Ecklie would hire a newbie and give them more seniority than those that have been here for years."
"Are you two talking about the transfer? I swear I don't know what that man is thinking! And Grissom is just going along with it!" Catherine exclaimed as she passed by.
Nick flashed Greg a look that screamed, "SEE!" and at the moment Warrick walked in.
"Dear GOD! You did not mention that newbie to Cath did you? I don't think I can take anymore of her bitching on the subject. Can't say I blame her though. I'm not exactly thrilled about it either."
Warrick took up a third chair and the three CSIs traded ideas and thoughts on the transfer and the state of the lab under Ecklie's rule
"Hey guys! I hear the new guy is in Grissom's office right now. No one has been able to get a look at them yet," a perturbed Hodges exclaimed from the doorway.
Greg sighed, " I guess we will soon find out if everything we think is true."
It was then that a woman looking to be in her mid-twenties walked through the doorway. The four men openly stared at the raven-haired beauty before them. Snapping out of his stupor Hodges capitalized on his closeness to the woman.
"Can I help you, miss?" he asked sweetly.
The woman smiled at him, "You Greg Sanders?" he shook his head, "Then NO. Is Sanders in here?"
"Uh…that would be me," Greg stood, "What can I do for you?"
Before she could answer Grissom walked through the door, "Ah I see you found Greg, at least he wasn't on his headphones. The two men next to him are Warrick Brown and Nick stokes…and this is Hodges with trace. This is our new transfer. I expect you to make her feel welcome. Greg make sure you show her everything and introduce her to everyone."
With that Grissom was gone and the men stared at the new girl, who was not anything like they expected. They hadn't even expected a woman! The fact that Grissom seemed to be a bit more concerned with her comfort than was normal also had them confused.
Catching their looks she felt the need to introduce herself, "Uh…my name is Jersey…Jersey Alexis Grissom."
If the men of the lab were curious before they were now completely shell shocked. All four of them just stared at her like she had grown a second head and it was now singing to them.
Greg felt the need to clarify what he had heard, "UH…Grissom?"
Jersey nodded, "Yes, Grissom. As in Gil Grissom. He's may father. Oh…and for your info I really don't like jokes on my name. And if you really feel the need to call me something other than Jersey you can call me Alex or Grissom. But I would assume the later would cause more confusion that it is worth."
Seeing that the other three men were still a little shocked, Hodges stepped a bit closer to Jersey, "That's actually a pretty cool name. What do you say I save you from a bad first experience in the lab and give you that tour myself?"
Jersey slowly and deliberately took a step back and gave Hodges a thorough once over before turning to do the same to Greg and smiled sweetly.
"Sorry Hodges. But I'm a visual kind of girl and the view is definitely much better over there," she stated.
Nick and Warrick instantly started laughing while Greg had the modesty to blush slightly.
Clearing his throat Greg finally spoke, "How about that tour then?"
Jersey simply nodded and the two were off. The tour was average and normal. They saw the print lab, the trace lab and ballistics, but the real fun started when they encountered Catherine in the DNA lab.
"This is DNA," Greg indicated with a flourish of his hand, "Oh…and this is CSI 3 Catherine Willows. Cath this is Jersey our new transfer."
"Nice to meet you Catherine," Jersey offered her hand.
Catherine scoffed, "So you're newly transferred AND younger than me? What the hell is wrong with the world?"
Jersey gave her a confused look, "What are you going on about? We just met and you already don't like me. I mean I know I can be a bitch sometimes but all I said was hello."
Greg gave her a look but then explained, "Um…Ecklie has given you a higher rank of superiority than Catherine. You are now second on Grave in place of Cath."
Jersey raised her hands in a surrendering motion, "WHOA! I don't want any kind of seniority! I had enough of that with the FBI. I just want to be a CSI and do my job. And I especially don't want to step on anyone's toes!" Jersey sighed, "Great DAD! Leave out that bit of information!"
At this Catherine look confused so Jersey explained, "Grissom is my father."
Catherine's jaw about his the floor and Greg smiled in amusement. It was then that Sara entered to get her DNA results.
"Hey Cath…what's going on?" she turned, "Who are you?
Catherine suddenly spun on her heels and marched in the direction of Grissom's office. After waiving off Sara's questioning look Jersey and Greg followed after the redhead arriving at Grissom's office in synch with the rest of grave shift.
"…You have a daughter? Why didn't I…or any of us know? Did anyone else know? And I like that last to hear this information?" Catherine demanded.
Grissom sighed, "I didn't really think it was necessary information and you never actually asked."
In a dramatic fashion Jersey entered the room, adopting a sarcastically hurt voice, "I didn't know I meant so little to you DAD! I am so hurt right now!"
Grissom sent a warning glance at his daughter but Greg spoke up first, "How could YOU have a daughter as cool as HER?"
Jersey smiled at him, "That's an easy one to answer…my mom raised me!"
"OKAY! Everyone out of my office please! I need to have a talk with our new CSI. NO you five stay," Grissom, stated indication the five CSIs.
All the techs began walking away and going back to their normal tasks while the rest of the team joined Catherine, Jersey and Grissom in the office; Warrick closing the door behind him.
After a few moments of silence Jersey finally chose to speak, "You have the new 'Insect encyclopedia'? COOL!"
Collectively the five CSIs turned to look at, who they now knew to be, their bosses daughter; realizing that she wasn't completely different from him.
"Alright. By now you all know that Jersey is my daughter. I am gonna make this all clear right now. Ecklie hired her, not me, and to keep things fair he shall be doing all her reviews and anything relating to promotions and pay. According to records she is second in command, however, she will NOT be treated and different or more special than any of you. Catherine will still be the one I place in charge should I have to go away for any reason. Is that all clear?" Grissom asked.
The five nodded and Jersey seemed to look relieved and the thought she wouldn't have to be in charge again.
However she couldn't miss the chance to be a smart ass, "THANK GOD! You finally decided to use you brain to do some thinking."
When they all looked at her like she was nuts she merely smile and shrugged, asking, "So what about the rest of my tour?"
Greg just shook his head and walked with her out the door and into the unknown.
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