Disclaimer: I do NOT own CSI. This is purely for fun from my imagination.

Well...I woke up in quite a good mood this morning so I decided to put pen to paper and see what happens.

This happened...

Enjoy.

Home is Where the Heart Is

Sara could feel her heart racing. She was so excited but so nervous. It's been six weeks since she last seen him, the longest six weeks of her life. It's not like they haven't been apart before, however, this is the first time they've been apart since they became husband and wife, almost one year ago. They've spoken on the phone every other day and emailed eachother three or four times a day, but nothing compares to face to face, or mouth to mouth contact. She's finally going home.

As she's waiting in line, to pass through passport control, she allows her mind to wander back to the day she left him at the airport in Paris.

They arrived at the airport a little late, due to a last minute passionate goodbye, but she managed to check in on time. They had a bite to eat and made small talk until it was time for her to move through to the departure lounge, that's when their tears started. She stood and picked up her bag as tears dared to spill down her cheeks. Gil also stood up, whilst trying to hold back his own tears he pulled Sara into his arms and kissed her, not caring that they were in public. She could feel his tears mixing with hers as their mouths softly caressed one another. She dropped her bag and wrapped her arms around his neck as she sobbed against his mouth.

"I didn't think...it'd be...this hard." she cries as she buries her face against his neck.

"Me either." he whispers. "I feel as though I've just got you back and now you're leaving again."

"But...this time it's different." she cries. She pulls away from him and takes hold of his hands. "From now on, whenever I leave you, know that I'll only be gone for a few weeks. Know that I'll be coming back to you really soon." she sniffs.

"I know. It's just that...God Sara, you've made me so unbelievably happy. I never thought I would be happy again, you know, after you left and then Warrick and..." he pauses for second to compose himself. He lifts her hands to his mouth and kisses her palms. "I love you, Sara. Don't ever doubt that. I'm going to miss you so much."

"I'll miss you, too." she whispers. "I love you, Gil."

He pulls her into his arms and kisses for the last time before she has to leave.

"Stay safe." he whispers. "If something's bothering you..."

Sara cuts him off. "Talk about it. Don't hide it away." she sniffles.

Gil smiles at her, taking in her beauty. "You do know that I'll be worrying about you? Right up until you're back here, safe in my arms."

"You're not the only one who'll be worrying." she smiles.

"You'd better go." he sighs. "Phone me as soon as you land."

"I will. I promise." she says and picks up her bag as more tears start to spill over. She gives him a quick kiss and half of a Sara Smile before stepping away. "Stay safe. I love you." she cries.

She turns around and walks away, without looking back at him. Her tears falling faster as she hears his words of love following her through to the departure lounge.

After passport control she moves straight through to arrivals. She's pleased that she doesn't have to wait for her luggage to come out on the carousel, thankfully she has everything she'll need in their luxury apartment.

As she works her way through the revolving doors, she can't hide the huge smile across her face.

Her heart is beating wildly in her chest.

She can feel her legs starting to shake.

She can feel tears stinging her eyes.

Then she sees him.

She can't move. Her legs are like jelly, yet frozen to the spot. She can see him smiling, a smile of pure love, as he walks towards her. Then she's in his arms and they're kissing passionately, in the middle of a three hundred strong crowd. Her tears are now falling, but this time they're tears of pure love and happiness. Her legs give way and Gil holds her even tighter as he whispers against her mouth. She can't process what he's saying, her mind wanders.

Oh God...this is real. I can feel him. I never thought this day would come. I've been counting down the hours and now I'm finally here. I'm finally in his arms again. I'm finally home. I love him so much.

"I love you so much." she blurts out against his mouth, startling him.

"God, I've missed you Sara. I love you more than ever." he says.

They stand and kiss for a few more minutes, until Sara can feel her legs again.

"Let's go home." she smiles as she pulls away from him. She takes his hand in hers and they walk out, desperate to get back to the apartment

Sara used to think of Las Vegas as home, but now she knows that home is where the heart is, and her heart is where ever Gil is. His heart is her home.

I was bored and this is what I came up with.

Hope you enjoyed it.

Depending on how tomorrow goes, I might write a second chapter. A smutty chapter.

Please review!

Lynne x