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A Girl Named Melanie.

Chapter 1 – Meeting the New Girl

He stood in the break room stirring his fresh coffee. He was close to pulling a double, and desperately needed the caffeine boost. When he turned around he was surprised at what he saw. There was young woman standing in front of him. Her copper curls framed her face perfectly. She was petite, her navy dress accented her curves nicely, and she seemed to be lost.

"Um, May I help you?" He leaned back against the counter wondering what she was doing here.

"I think so. My name is Melanie Carmichael. I'm supposed to be the lab's new DNA tech. I spoke to Mr. Grissom, and he told me to find a Greg Sanders…Do you know where he might be?" She swayed back and forth on her heels nervously. Melanie had experience being the new girl, but this guy was making her very nervous. He was so handsome. He had deep brown eyes and sandy blonde hair.

Greg stuck out his hand. "At your service my lady." He gave her an almost childlike grin. She took his hand blushing. He noticed how soft her skin was, and how rosy her cheeks were. "If you'll follow me I can give a tour of the lab."

Greg made his way around the lab. Most of his partners were still in the field. Close to the ballistics lab they ran into Nick. "Hey Nick. This is Melanie Carmichael. She's going to be the new DNA girl." "Well it's quite nice to see a new face around here. Nick Stokes. Nice to meet you." He said with his signature Texan accent. Melanie just nodded. If all the guys on her new team were going to be so cute she was going to have trouble talking.

They stopped walking. "This is the ballistics lab. This is where Bobby tests guns and bullets to help..." Greg was cut off. "I know what a ballistics lab is Mr. Sanders." Melanie couldn't stop herself. She may be new to this lab, but she had worked in other labs. "I'm sorry I don't mean to sound rude." "Its fine, don't worry about it. Oh and please, call me Greg." He smiled at her again; it made her knees go wobbly.

They made their way around the entire lab, finally finishing up in the DNA lab. Melanie looked around the room that would be her new home. "Wow, this is the nicest lab I have ever worked in!" She felt like a kid in a candy shop.

Greg saw the gleam in her eye. "So newbie, what brings you to Vegas?" He hopped up on the counter.

"Oh you know the story, small town girl with big city dreams." She stopped walking and stood in front of the desk. She picked up a photo of the team. They all looked so close. "Will I get to meet all of these people?" She started to get nervous again.

Greg looked over her shoulder. "Of course." He noticed that she was a little nervous. "Don't worry though; new people are really welcome around here." He gave her a reassuring smile.

They walked back to the break room. Grissom and Nick were watching the news. The reporter was discussing the hit and run case that they had just solved.

Gil stood up, and held his hand out to Melanie. "You must be our new DNA tech. I'm Grissom; we spoke on the phone earlier. Did Greggo show you around the lab?"

She shook his hand. "He did indeed." She turned and smiled at him, making him blush.

Pull yourself together Greg. You've been around attractive women before, what makes this one any different? Maybe it's the fact that she shares the same passion as you for DNA. Or maybe it's how her eyes sparkle, or her laugh, or…oh control yourself!

They all sat down to wait for the rest of the group to show up. Catherine, Warrick, and Sara walked in from their arrest.

"You're having a party without us?" Catherine walked over and took a seat beside Nick. She eyed Melanie. "You're the new girl right? I'm Catherine, that's Warrick, and she's Sara. Welcome to the team." Catherine shot her a friendly smile; as did Warrick and Sarah.

"Thank you so much. I'm Melanie; it's nice to meet you all." She quickly glanced over at Greg. Their eyes met and she darted them back around the room. She felt her cheeks flush from embarrassment.

"Alright team shifts over, so you can all go home. I'll see you all tomorrow." Grissom was the first to leave the room. The others followed behind soon after. Greg and Melanie were the last two sitting at the table.

Melanie stood up to gather her things. "Say um…do you maybe wanna get some breakfast with me?" Greg was standing over her. Was he asking me out, she wondered. "Well I bet you know the best place in town, so sure why not."

They walked out to the parking garage. "Do you just want to follow me there?" Greg was already headed toward his van. Melanie looked down at the ground. "I actually haven't had a chance to get a car yet…" Greg gave himself a mental facepalm. "Well you can just ride with me, and then I can give you a ride home."

Melanie climbed into the passenger away. "Thank you…for everything." With that they headed toward a tiny diner.