Title: The Scientist

Summary: Sara is badly injured in an accident shortly after a fight with Grissom. Grissom feels responsible.

Pairings: G/S friendship/relationship- Greg/Sara friendship

A/N: Angst story with friendship later on. The song belongs to 'Coldplay'. It's an awesome song I think it fits with Grissom and Sara. The possibility for GSR later on.

PRESENT TIME

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you, tell you I need you
Tell you I set you apart
Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions
Oh lets go back to the start
Running in circles, coming up tails
Heads on a silence apart

Grissom had gone to the scene of the accident. Sara was covered in blood. A drunk driver had hit her while on her way home. They had fought over something and he couldn't remember at that second what the heck it was but he blamed himself for what happened.

"Gil"! Catherine said running up to him.

All he could do was shake his head.

"What happened"?

"A drunk driver hit Sara head on, I don't know why but Sara didn't have her seatbelt on and they- - called me because I was the last damn number on her phone".

"Griss, we came as soon as we heard". Warrick called out followed by Brass, Nick and Greg.

"It doesn't look good guys, I've asked for some time with her alone when they get her stable or if for that matter". Grissom said not able to look them in the eye.

"Mr. Grissom, you may see Ms. Sidle now". A doctor said walking out into the hallway.

"How is she"? Warrick asked.

"She has severe head trauma, right now there is swelling around the brain. She also suffered a broken arm and leg".

Grissom went in by Sara taking a seat next to her bed.

Nobody said it was easy
Oh it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said that it would be this hard
Oh take me back to the start
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Pulling your puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
Oh and I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Coming back as we are

Grissom took Sara's hand in his-flashing back to their fight.

"Grissom, I did what I thought was right and I'm sorry that you have no feelings for the victim of such a vicious crime".

"Sara, I have to suspend you for a week but I'll do it on a pay basis". Grissom said hoping Sara would be ok with that part.

"Fine Grissom, don't bother with the pay because if I can't work then it really doesn't matter anymore".

"Sara—"

"Goodbye Grissom, see you in a week". Sara said angrily before hanging up.

Nobody said it was easy
Oh it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start

Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ohh

"I'm so sorry Sara I never meant to hurt you. I've been such an ass to you lately and this is what it took for me to realize it, well that and the dirty looks I've been getting from Greg". He said with a small laugh.

"I care for her, and probably know more about her life than you do". Greg said angrily.

"Greg this doesn't concern you".

"Like hell it doesn't, Sara is my best friend. Don't you dare tell me this doesn't concern me-she was on her way to my PLACE when that damn drunkin' idiot hit her-all she wants from you is for you to listen and you can't even do that. You may be my boss but right now you're not my friend and I don't like you very much". Greg said leaving.

"He really cares for you a lot Sara, that's why you have to come back. I'm not sure Greg could survive without you".

The monitors started beeping more rapidly, startling Grissom from his daze.

"Sara sweetie, are you ok"? He asked putting his other hand on top of hers.

Sara managed to squeeze his fingers but the monitor started beeping so fast that it indicated she was in distress or possibly upset from his presence.

"Sir, you need to leave we have to attend to Ms. Sidle". A nurse said coming in after hearing the alarming beeping.

Grissom stood outside her room looking up he saw everyone waiting to find out what was going on with their friend and co-worker.

"Griss, what's wrong"? Nick asked.