A Dating Story: CSI Style

May 21, 2003

Disclaimer: I don't own CSI in any way; I also don't own A Dating Story in any way. But as always, I would so take George if I could.

AN: Thank you so much to all who reviewed my last story. It means so much to me. Just a few quick comments though:

River Goddess & cRaZyPiXie: I really appreciate your comments, but if you thought the ending sucked, please just don't say it sucked and not tell me why. That doesn't help me to become a better writer. Maybe you just thought it sucked because I ended the story, I don't know, but for future reference, don't just tell someone their story sucked without telling them why. I'm sorry if I offend you, but it needed to be said.

April: Thank you so much for your comment. I truly believe after last nights Buffy almost everyone needed some sort of fluff. I'm still pretty much in denial and shock over what happened.

Okay, this idea actually sprung into my head prior to Playing With Fire, but after that episode ended I decided to write "What I Should Have Said". Hopefully you all will like this story. I don't know how I'll do on the humor, but I'll try to do a good job.

Also, I am completely making up the characters address, phone and anything else you see that has never been answered on the show. Hopefully, my answers to the questions will be character appropriate. Please comment.

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Sara couldn't believe she was doing this, she didn't know what processed her to actually listen to Catherine. Sara took a deep sigh and began to fill out the questionnaire.

******* Name: Sara Sidle

Address: 526 E. Desert Willow Lane #26

City: Las Vegas

State: Nevada

Day Phone: 702-480-3596

Evening Phone: 702-312-7725

Pager: none

Cell: 702-562-3121

Fax: 702-480-3597

Email: Sara.Sidle@lvpd.csi.nv.gov

Age: 32

Sex: Female

Occupation: Crime Scene Investigator, Las Vegas Crime Lab

Ever Married: No

Have Children: No

How would you describe your look? Simple, professional and a classic beauty.

What kind of person are you looking for? Someone who will treat me with respect. A nice, caring, dependable man. A man not into materialistic goods.

Pet peeves with the opposite sex? Their inability to realize that sports are not the most important thing in the world. Leaving the toilet seat up.

What was your biggest heartache? My best friend in college, Meghan, was murdered and the killer was never found. Her death encouraged me to go into forensics.

What is the best reason to fall in love? Finding that person that you feel completely open with and willing to tell them anything. Finding your soul mate.

Who is someone you really admire and why? My best friend, Catherine. She has gone through so much in the last 6 months. She has overcame the difficulties and rose to the occasion. She is a true heroine.

Are your friends, family and/or coworkers willing to participate in your upcoming date? Yes

Describe your perfect date? Going out to a nice, quiet dinner at a romantic restaurant. Enjoying a peaceful conversation in which we discuss everything from our jobs to goals we have. Walking around the strip at night, enjoying the crowds. Stopping to watch the water show at the Bellagio.

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Sara finished the application and took a sigh. 'That was more difficult than I thought' she said to herself, 'I wonder what Catherine wants this for?'

Sara put the questionnaire back into the envelope Catherine brought and went to go find her.

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Nick pulled out the questionnaire that Catherine had asked him to fill out. He grabbed a pen and went to work.

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Name: Nick Stokes

Address: 752 N. 26th Street #6b

City: Las Vegas

State: Nevada

Day Phone: 702-480-3596

Evening Phone: 702-993-4251

Pager: none

Cell: 702-217-7165

Fax: 702-480-3597

Email: Nick.Stokes@lvpd.csi.nv.gov

Age: 32

Sex: Male

Occupation: Crime Scene Investigator, Las Vegas Crime Lab

Ever Married: No

Have Children: No

How would you describe your look? Handsome, simple

What kind of person are you looking for? Someone who will show me love and respect. A woman who isn't into materialistic attributes. Someone who isn't high matienence.

Pet peeves with the opposite sex? Women who are too much into their looks to have a good time, someone extremely self-conscious.

What was your biggest heartache? Finding out my sister, Cailean, had cancer. She has been in remission for 5 years, so technically she is considered cured.

What is the best reason to fall in love? To find that one person that you are supposed to spend the rest of your life with, finding your soul mate.

Who is someone you really admire and why? My mother. She worked as a Public Defender, raised 7 children and has happily stayed married to my father for 45 years.

Are your friends, family and/or coworkers willing to participate in you upcoming date? Yes

Describe your perfect date? Taking her to Lake Mead and having a picnic and possibly going swimming.

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'Well, that wasn't as bad as I thought it would be' Nick thought to himself. He put the questionnaire back in the envelope and went off to find Catherine.

*~*~*~*~*

Catherine was giddy. She had just asked Sara and Nick to fill out A Dating Story applications, and they had absolutely no idea. The idea actually came to her while watching A Dating Story. Everyone on their shift, hell who worked in the crime lab, could see the sparks between Sara and Nick. The two were just too scared to say or do anything about it. That's where she comes in. She has decided to play matchmaker with the help of The Learning Channel.

"What are you so happy about?" Warrick asked coming into the lab

"I just had Nick and Sara fill out A Dating Story applications and they didn't know what they were filling out"

"A Dating Story?" Warrick asked

"Yeah, it's a show on TLC that sets people up on blind dates. So I had Sara and Nick each fill out one. I'm going to enclose a personal letter from myself stating how those two need to get together. Hopefully they'll get chosen."

Warrick smiled at Catherine "your bad", she returned with a devious grin "I know"

"How are you going to convince them to go for the blind date if they get chosen?" Warrick asked

"I'm sure I could convince Sara." She paused "How would you like in on this? I'm sure you've noticed the sexual tension between the two"

"Oh hell yeah. You could cut the tension with a knife" Warrick thought for a moment "Count me in, I'll convince Nick to go on the date if they get chosen."

The two scheming matchmakers shook hands and began making plans to get their coworkers together.

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AN: Okay, attempting to answer those questions within the characters of Nick and Sara was actually quite difficult. I tried my best. The hardest question to answer was "What is the best reason to fall in love". I can answer that question for myself, but answering for the characters was hard. Hopefully you all will like what I put down. I tried to add some humor to it. Please review and let me know what you think. Good and bad comments are welcome. Thanks.