Jackson is my original character, but I don't own CSI.

Mild spoilers for Road To Recovery.

I got to thinking about how Greg would feel after the case in 15x07, and I wondered how Nick would comfort him after the arrest. Nick's always loved Jackson, so I thought it would be a good story. Hope you enjoy... And please review!

Greg gathered his things from his locker and smiled when he saw Jackson's latest drawing. After the case the team just closed, he told himself his son was okay and knew he was loved, but he felt sorry for the husband of the dead woman. How could she get so out of control?

Nick came in and smiled softly, knowing Greg was thinking about his son. He, too, hoped Jackson would never get so out of control.

Greg looked up and smiled softly when he heard Nick come in. "I heard about what happened. You okay?"

Nick sighed, remembering the rehab director being shot by the dead woman's husband as he was arrested. "Yeah," Nick assured him. "And the guy's going to be fine."

"Good," Greg said with a sigh.

Nick knew the case was bothering his friend. "Thinking about Jackson?"

Nodding, Greg said, "I don't know what I'd do if...I love Jacks so much."

"He knows," Nick said as he sat next to his dear friend. "And he loves you."

Greg smiled softly. "I can't hug him enough or spend enough time with him or tell him I love him enough."

"I know," Nick said with a knowing smile. "I feel the same way."

Greg smiled softly, grateful Nick was in his son's life. "He's amazing."

Nick smiled. "Yes, he is."

Just then, Morgan and Jackson walked into the room. The little boy's eyes lit up when he saw his father and uncle. "Daddy! Uncle Nicky!"

Greg hugged Jackson close, loving just holding him. "Hey! How are you, Jacks?"

"Good! I did so much in school yesterday!"

Morgan and Nick smiled warmly as they watched father and son. Both knew Jackson was growing up to be a kind, loving person.

"Are you okay?" Morgan whispered to Nick. "I heard about what happened at the rehab center."

Nick nodded. "Yeah." He and Morgan loved just being with Jackson and how the little boy just seemed to know how to make them feel better.

Greg couldn't stop smiling at Jackson. "You know what, Jacks? I love you."

Jackson smiled widely. "I love you, daddy! An' I miss you all day yesterday. I just wanted to see you, an' maybe go on a bug hunt later!"

Greg smiled, loving how happy and innocent his son was. "That would be wonderful. But how bout we treat Uncle Nicky to breakfast?"

"Yeah!" Jackson said with a big smile to his uncle. "You have breakfast with us, please?"

"I would love to," Nick said with a warm smile. After the case they just closed, breakfast sounded blissfully perfect.

The End