Disclaimer: I don't own anything; I'm a penniless student who only uses her imagination to create stories for those lovely readers out there.
A/N whilst sitting at my desk last night too scared to go to bed because of a spider running wild on my pillow this story came into my mind, yes I know I'm behind with my other stories but I'm afraid if I don't get these onto a computer they will find there way to the back of mind and I'll forget about them. So enough of my chit chat here's the story for you to read and review :)
The Graveyard shift hardly ever sees a quiet night amongst the criminals of sin city, however tonight was an exception, each of the CSI's were sat around the break room table going through old cases.
"Look guys I know this isn't ideal but how about you finish up on the case you're looking at and head home" Grissom said feeling five different sets of eyes glaring at him every so often.
"Or how about we head out for a good ole drinking session?" Catherine asked
Receiving four nods from Sara, Nick, Warrick and Greg she turned to Grissom "What you're not joining us?" she said
"I'm not in the mood for drinking so I'd only get in the way" Grissom replied gloomily
"Oh come on one drink or at least drive us home and save us the taxi fare?" She said knowing he'd still refuse but trying all the same because she had seen a change in him over the last few months
"No Cath, I'm tired and… well the answers still no" Grissom stopped before he could say something that would give Catherine a chance to interrogate him further, but the fact of the matter was… Gil Grissom was unhappy
He lived his life never taking a risk or living life to the full and he knew that Sara Sidle was slipping quickly out of his reach. He loved Sara from the moment he saw her and couldn't face the fact he couldn't take the risk and do something about it. Sara had tried to ask him out but for fear of his job he declined her advances, no doubt leaving her hurt and alone.
"Well where are we heading because I think I'll meet you there later on, I need a shower" Sara said
"You could say that again" Greg joked earning himself a slap on the arm
"How about we go to the Che bar I know it's the life and soul of 2am party goers." Said Catherine
"Right I'll see you there" and with that everyone stood up leaving Grissom sat in the break room wondering what to do.
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Twenty minutes later Sara arrived to find Nick and Greg chatting up two young blonde haired ladies and Catherine and Warrick in a steamy embrace in the corner of the room, feeling let down she walked over to the bar asking for a Jack Daniels and coke not noticing the hooded figure walk in the door and take a seat opposite her.
"Hey there pretty lady, may I have the pleasure of buying you your next beverage?" said a tall brown haired guy taking the seat next to her. He had been watching Sara since she walked in.
"Oh thanks for the offer but I'm not staying long" Sara replied thoroughly miserable
"If I'm not mistaken it seems you are upset or depressed or both, is everything ok?" The guy asked seeming genuinely caring.
The truth was Sara Sidle was unhappy.
Sara was in love with Grissom and not matter what she did it seemed as though it wasn't good enough for him. She had given everything up to be with him in Las Vegas and he couldn't do the same.
"It's not your problem to deal with" she answered looking at the man and giving him a small smile
"I may not be a very good judge of character but it seems like you are either upset over a man or you've just been sacked now which is it" he asked knowingly
"I…am in love with a guy who doesn't know what to do about it" Sara began feeling suddenly impelled to tell this mysterious stranger everything "I have tried to walk away and get over my feelings but I can't, I'm head over heels in love with this guy and he is the only person I think I could ever love."
"Doe's this person love you back?" he asked
"I thought I could see something when I looked into his eyes but as far as I know he probably doesn't. He builds up my esteem complementing my work but then just as quick he does something to hurt me in ways I never knew I could" Sara said wiping the tears from her eyes
The hooded guy opposite her shifted uncomfortably in his seat whilst Sara ordered another drink before continuing hoping the man beside her was ready for her next revelation.