In another universe

Disclaimer: Femslash

Paring: Sara and Catherine

Rating: M

Catherine's POV

I'm thirty today, it's been a good shift, I got to work an easy solo case which was pretty much open and close. The guys are cuties and have arranged for us to go out, so I have shot home and spent a little time with Lindsey who bought me a lovely bouquet of flowers, I think that was Greggo's influence, they hang out quite a bit when she's waiting for me at work.. Having seen her off to school it is time to attend me, I managed to worm out of Nick that we are going to a night club, I'm not sure which one though!

I slide on a low riding pair of jeans, they are boy-style which I love! I choose a tight black shirt to go with it, leaving the top few buttons open, i mean hey i want to pull on my birthday! Who doesn't! I put on a silver neckless and curl my hair so that it is in loose curls. With my make-up complete I'm ready to go. Early for once! Now i just have to wait on the boys.

They don't keep me long, and Greggo slips a silk scarf out of his pocket. Giggling i remark 'going to be a pimp tonight Greggo?'

He waggles his eye brows and states 'No, this -he waves it about for effect- my lady is your blindfold.'

I groan in response, what is with all the cloak and dagger!!

Sara's POV

I am the owner of one of the most successful clubs in Vegas, coyotes. There is a 4 month waiting list to get onto the guest list and every night when the crowds come in I get the same rush and thrill i did on the grand opening. An old friend rang up to get on the guest list, we've been friends for years so I juggled some of the bookings and managed to get them a booth. Apparently it is one of his employees thirtieth so I made sure there was a couple of bottles of champagne on ice for them it was going to be a night to remember!

I'm scanning across the doors awaiting their arrival, I love my job but sometimes I want to let my hair down too.. you know. I see a woman in a silk blindfold and know that she is the birthday girl. That's my cue. I head towards the door making small talk with the girls in the bar, it's a well known fact that I am a lesbian and i dunno maybe its me, or maybe its my access to alcohol but once inside i seem to become a magnet. It gets annoying sometimes, i know i'll be forgotten soon enough. I slip through the crowds and lightly rest my hand on Gils shoulder, and call his name. 'Gil'

His smile is bright and he hugs me tightly. 'Sara Sidle, it has been way to long'

And its true it has, i nod and return his smile. Turning to look at the others i realise we kinda got caught up in the moment. He introduces me to his friends. Warrick has warm eyes and is the typical cool kid, Nick is like a jock totally handsome in the typical sense and Greggo seems to be the cute little brother by the way Nick and Warrick are messing with him! My eyes lock with the birthday girl and i have to remind myself to breathe, she is mesmerising. I hear Gil cough and i realise i've been staring, and Catherine has an adorable pink tint to her cheeks.

'I got you some champagne, so everyone have fun and i'll check in later' i turn to Catherine and a small smile graces my lips as i say 'happy birthday Catherine.'

I turn and walk away, i can feel her eyes on me as i strut away. I think it is wrong how much i want her right now.

Catherine's POV

We arrived at the bar and within minutes the owner is there.. damn she's hot! Where the hell has Grissom been hiding her! I realise i have zoned out as we are being introduced and i have a goofy grin on my face which she has obviously seen. Grissom coughs. Crap! How long have i been staring? Wait she was staring too.. YAY! Crap. Focus! My mind registers a good bye and then within seconds i'm on Grissom.. 'Oh you so have to spill!'

Grissom smiles 'that is Sara Sidle, she and i met in San Francisco when she was working as a CSI'

'woah, hold on CSI!!?'

'Yeah it got a bit much and she took a break, but she's a workaholic so i guess this was the alternative!' Grissom smiled again.

'CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG' Came a chorus of chants of the lads, it cut off our conversation but i accepted it and chugged the drink in question. All the time preoccupied with the mystery that is Sara Sidle.

After a lot of drinks later i find myself stumbling into the bathroom. I am looking in the mirror making sure i am still looking presentable when i overhear two girls.

'No way!'

'Way! I'm telling you Sara is gay'

'How do you know?'

'How do you not! Where have you been!?!' the girl chuckled

'Er... GAY? Huh?' Catherine asked

The girl looked amused that she had an audience. 'Yeah she was dating this girl Charlie about a year ago, its really weird as she can have her pick of the girls and just chooses not too!'

'oh' Came Catherines elquant reply.

The girls just grinned and left.

'Sara Sidle.. Hmmm gay..' Catherine spoke softly to herself

'Yes she is' Came Sara's voice from behind.

Crap. She was in the bathroom she had heard EVERYTHING. Black sucking hole- swallow me now.