Love is a Funny Thing
Disclaimer: I don't own any of it but I'm sure everyone knows who does.
MC: This is my first CSI story to please be kind. I got the idea for this story after reading "Alignment of the planets." The one thing you might notice is that the first chapter is based on Catherine and Nick starting a relationship. I know that sounds weird but wait till you see what happens to them. This will be an adventure they will never forget!
Chapter 1The Games people play!
It was a normal night for Catherine and Nick as they were called out to investigate a murder at the MGM Grand hotel. Now this isn't your ordinary murder this murder was planned right down to the death of the CSI level 1 Mike Morris."So do you think it will be an interesting case?" Nick asked as they got into his Tahoe
"Why yes Nick it will. It always is," She said with a smile as she put her hand into his "Do you know where were going?"
"MGM Grand I believe" He said as they left the parking lot "So do you have any plans for tomorrow?" He kissed her
"No not as of yet why do you want to do something together?" She said as she returned the kiss.
They arrived at the hotel and the police showed them the body. Catherine's mouth dropped as she looked over at Nick "Do…do you know who that is? Catherine asked as she looked back at the body.
"Isn't that Mike Morris level 1 C.S.I?" He asked
"Let me guess the girlfriend did it" She said as she looked up at Nick
"Probably" he said, "Let me take a guess. The girlfriend was walking down the hall to meet him for the weekend but instead when she opened the door she caught him cheating and she shot them both"
"Good shot Nick" She said sarcastically as they started there investigation. "Here's the mistress"
"She is Hot!" Nick said as Cath walked over and slapped him on the arm "Well she is"
"Lets get back to work Stokes" She said as she started to take some photos.
"Yes Ma'am" He said as he walked around taking samples
"CUT it out Nick" She said with a bit of a laugh
"Alright I will," He said smiling at her "So want to get breakfast in the morning?"
"Sure just as long as you don't mind Lindsay coming to" She said as they began to pack up.
"Sure it will give me a better chance to get to know her" Nick said as they left the hotel and got back into the truck "Now we need to find the girlfriend Hmmm…. I wonder where she could be"
"Well we should go back to the Lab and get Greg to analyze these results but first I think we need a coffee what do you think?" She asked as they exited the parking lot."Great idea where do you think we should go? Hold on a minute Starbucks should be open now," Nick said as he looked at his clock radio and the time was 2am
"Your dreaming buddy it doesn't open till 6:00am if I remember correctly" she said with a smile on her face.
"Sure… Well we might as well try" Nick said as they headed to Starbucks
" Fine you're the driver," she said
He kissed her again with a bit more passion "I love you," he said .She smiled and kissed him back "I love you to Nick"
They drove over to the Starbucks and they were open "See told you so"
"Do start with me Nick," She said as they got out of the truck and went in.
"What can I get for the two of you?" the young man asked
"What do you want Cath?" he asked
"Venti Mocha Late" She said
"I'll have the same," he said
5min later
"Here you go," He said as he gave them their drinks
"Thank you" they both said
They left the store and got back into the truck and headed back. When they arrived they got out of the truck they headed into the building. "What the HELL is going on in here?" Nick asked as they were confronted by a police officer
"This is a crime scene," The young officer said as he pushed Catherine and Nick out of the way.
"We better go find Gill…. I mean Grissom" Cath said as they walked passed the break room where Warrick was being questioned
"Hey Grissom you in here?" Nick asked as they opened the door to his office but no one answered. Just then Warrick walked up and tapped Cath on the shoulder
"He isn't here and neither is Sara there on an assignment together over at the Balagio hotel" He said
"Nice isn't that like 5min from New York, New York?" Cath asked
"Yes it is" Nick said, "So what did happen here?"
(Over at the Balagio Hotel)
Grissom and I arrive on the scene and they find the body in the penthouse suite sliced it was missing its head, 5 fingers, 5 toes, testicles, 1 foot, and one hand as well as there torso, liver, spleen.
"Who the hell would do such a thing?" I asked
"Well we better find out soon this is its 3rd victim" Grissom said as I started to take photos as well as look for clues
"Maybe we have a "Hannibal" on our hands" I said as she kept working.
Just then the sheriff walks in "Good evening Sidle, Grissom" He says in a very un pleasant tone.
"What can we do for you?" I asked as I walked over to him.
"Well you and Grissom can let the FBI help you in your investigation" He said as Grissom walked over.
"We will have to talk give us a minute" we walk into another room "They shouldn't be in this is our case" Gil says as he gives me a kiss
I pause for a second then kiss him back "I have to disagree with you they may be of some help to us I mean if we get the other three we should be able to catch the culprit"
"No we don't need them," He says again
"Fine Gill but you have to tell the sheriff," I say
"Fine" He says as we walk back out and the FBI are already they're looking for clues "Sheriff we don't want the FBI's help"
"To late they're here and there staying" The sheriff says as he leaves the room as Grissom and I go back to work.
(2hr later)
"Hey Gill we should head back soon" I said as he looked over and smiled.
"When ever your ready Sara" He said
A few minutes later Gill and I get into his Tahoe and head back to the lab.
What the HELL happened here?" Grissom asked pissed off
"Who are you?" A young officer asked
"I'm Gill Grissom and this is Sara Sidle I run this place
"We don't really know what caused the explosion but we have a feeling it was gasoline and a match," The officer said
"It was also some of the other chemicals you have here!" Another officer chimed in.
"Well…Well… Well what do we have here? Half of my lab in ashes. What the hell happened Grissom?" A voice asked just as I got away.
"Mr. Watson" Gill said, "Well as far as I know it was gasoline and a match that destroyed half of this place but I have a strange feeling that it was an accident" Grissom said as I returned
"Well it looks like some of our equipment is still salvageable," I said
"Well that's good to know" Mr. Watson said as he smiled at me.
Then the three of us walked to Grissom's office where we met up with Nick, Warrick, and Catherine. "Hello Sara, Grissom, Mr. Watson" Nick said
"What happened to the lab Brown?" Mr. Watson asked
"Sir I know as much as Grissom and Sara do. I came back 3min before the explosion happened," He said
"Well you must know something I mean you were here three minutes before the explosion," Mr. Watson said
"Well you must know something you were here 3min before the explosion" I said
"I Don't KNOW ANYTHING!" Brown said a little pissed off
"What about you Stokes, Willows do you know anything?" Mr. Watson asked
"No we don't know one will tell us anything not even Warrick" Nick said
"Well Mr. Grissom what next?" Mr. Watson asked
"Well you go and I will keep you informed" Gil said
"Alright call me if you find anything" Mr. Watson said
"Alright" I said as he left
"Sara I need your help for a minute outside" Grissom said as he started to walk to the door
"Alright" I said as I followed Gil out.
While we were outside we were soaked by a fire hose "What the… HELL?" I screamed as I spun around soaking my chest and the rest of my body.
"Sorry Sir, ma'am" The firefighter said "I was aiming the wrong way"
"Just watch it!" Grissom Snapped back as we grabbed our stuff out of the Tahoe and headed back into the building.
Gil, and I walked down the hall till we met up with Cath and Warrick "Hello again all" Cath said as we entered the break room
"What happened to you two?" Warrick asked as he grabbed two blankets and gave one to Grissom and one to Nick to put over my shoulders
"Long story really don't want to explain," I said as I sat down with my shirt clinging to my chest and body as Nick sat beside me admiring my body, as he put the blanket over my shoulders to keep me warm.
"Thanks Nick" I said as he started to rub my arms
"Your all wet…" Cath said pointing to Gils shirt as I cut her off
"Don't ask how we got wet" Gil said be for I could speak.
"Well what should we do we have the morning off and the FBI have our case" I said looking at Grissom
"Why don't we go play pool?" Warrick asked
"Where?" Nick asked
"I know the perfect place," Cath said "My place Lindsay will be gone with her father so we have the place."
"Perfect so we meet at Catherine's place in an hour" I said
"Alright" They all said in unison. Then we all got up went to our lockers then left.
One hour later
"Enter" Cath said as we knocked on the door "The table is in the basement"
We all head into the basement "I think I will sit this one out" Warrick says
"Alright so what are the rules?" I asked
"Well why don't we play solids and stripes" Cath said
"Ok why don't we make it interesting the losers have to do what ever the winners want?" Nick asks
"Sure I'm game what about you two?" Gil asks
"Sure" We both say
"Well lets start" "Sara you brake" Nick said
"Fine were stripes" I said as I looked over at Cath.
"Sure" She said as two stripes went in. "Your turn Nick"
Nick shot and 3 solids went in. Then Cath shot and 4 went in… The game went on for 3hr and when it finally stopped the guys won.
"So what do you want us to do?" I asked
"Well we want you to…" Nick said as Warrick left
Shall I continue?
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