Disclaimer: Don't own a thing, save for the characters that I created with my own brain power.
Author's Note: Wow, I got this done sooner than expected. I was supposed to go back to my "job" today but I have a cold so I thought that typing this would at least give me something to do between coughing fits and seeing as I've watched all my ER Season 5 DVDs already. That and I'm actually not dizzy right now. I hate having a head cold. Hope you all like it!
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Dear Mary,
How are you? I can't believe it's already December 14th! I can finally see what you meant when you said how times flies when you're in love. Sara and I will both be coming out for Christmas. Our flight leaves at 10 am on the 21st. Doesn't your competition end on the 20th? Maybe we can arrange it so that we fly back together?
A lot has happened since we came back after Thanksgiving. Sara and I are living together; and its great Mare. We're so in love that even though we see each other at work we still can't wait to be at home alone with one another every day.
All this still seems like a dream to me Mare. I never thought that Sara would return my love but I guess I was wrong, wasn't I? We're both so happy! Over the last few weeks I've seen Sara laugh and smile more than she has in the last few years.
No one at work even has any idea they we're dating; let alone living together. And trust me; we've given them enough hints. About a week ago Sara and I were in the locker room getting our stuff after assignments. We had different cases so I was giving her a goodbye kiss. Then, Nick walked in. He didn't even notice! It's insane Mare!
I've attached a file to this because I'd like Kate to see if she can do it. Can you please send it or give it to her? She's the best you know what that I've met so please and thanks. I'll pay her when I'm up there.
Anyways, I've gotta go, shift is about to start and I don't want Grissom questioning where I've been. He can get so pissy sometimes…seriously. I'll call you on Wednesday.
-Love Greg
Greg sat back in his chair, skimming over the email that he had just written, checking for spelling and grammar mistakes.
"Hey Baby, what are you doing?" Sara asked quietly, coming up behind him, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Writing an email to Mary so as to let her know what's been going on," Greg replied as Sara rested her chin on his shoulder. He quickly hit the send button so as to make sure Sara didn't read about the attachment.
"Did you tell her about our living arrangements?" she inquired.
"Yep. Did Grissom okay your vacation time?"
"He did. I think he was a bit suspicious though, seeing as you and I requested the same days. But, because of how much time I've got saved up he couldn't really say no, now could he?"
"Nope," Greg laughed. "I still can't believe that no one's guessed that we're together," he commented.
"I know! And they're supposed to be CSIs!" Sara giggled, moving so that she was leaning against the desk, facing him. "I hope we get to work together tonight, the last four cases have been so…lonely without you," Sara whispered, her eyes dropping to the floor.
"I know, I hope we're together tonight too Babe, but you don't have to worry; even if we do work different cases we'll still be together at home. And we have those two weeks at Mary's to look forward to." Greg assured her, taking her one hand in his.
"Guys, time for assignments!" Catherine called, walking through the room, not even noticing their close proximity. Sara bit her lip, trying to hide her smirk.
"Pretty bad CSIs, aren't they?" Greg asked in a hushed tone, shutting off the computer before he and Sara headed to the conference room for their assignments.
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"Alright. Nick, you're going solo tonight on a DB on the I-90. Catherine, Sara, Greg, you three have a 4-19 at the Tangiers. Warrick, you're with me tonight. Alright, get going," Grissom rambled, handing out the assignment sheets. Catherine shot a look towards her boss before heading for the locker room, Greg and Sara in tow.
"At least we're together tonight," Sara muttered. Greg nodded, making sure that Catherine didn't pick up on their conversation.
"You think she knows?" he asked quietly.
"No, but if you keep acting strange she may guess," Sara snickered. Greg shook his head, going to his locker to retrieve his coat and vest.
"Am I missing something?" Catherine interjected randomly. Greg and Sara stopped what they were doing and turned to her.
"Uh…no, why?" Greg said.
"I dunno, I just got the feeling that I was missing something, I probably just forgot to go grocery shopping or something, don't worry. I'll go get the car, meet me at the front entrance." The strawberry-blonde said before leaving the room.
"I think the CSI in her is starting to come out," Sara exclaimed with mock horror. Greg shook his head, placing a small kiss on her lips before heading for the door.
"You coming?" he questioned.
"You bet," Sara answered.
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"So, how's life going?" Catherine inquired as she and Sara processed the bedroom portion of the hotel room.
"Better than normal, I've finally got my mind off Grissom. I have no idea what I was doing ever pining after him in the first place," Sara answered, picking up a hair and putting in into an evidence bag.
"That's great! I mean, Gil is one of my best friends and everything but he's really stupid in the love department," Catherine chuckled, snapping a few more pictures.
"Why do I always get stuck cleaning out the drains? There's some really gross stuff in here," Greg moaned from the bathroom where he was processing the bathtub.
"You're still the rookie Greggo," Catherine answered with a smirk. Sara was about to say something when her cell phone went off. Quickly she discarded her gloves into a pocket before taking out the cell phone and flipping it open, seeing that she had received a text message. Skimming over it she smiled. "Alright, lemme read that," Catherine said, walking over to stand beside Sara so that she could read the message. It said.
Hey Sare-Bear. Hope you're having a good night at work. I'll see you later. Love you – S.H.
"SARA! YOU DIDN'T TELL ME THAT YOU'RE SEEING SOMEONE! Who is he? Is he cute? Do I know him? How long have you been going out? What have you done so far? He loves you? Aww that's so cute!" Catherine scrambled, making Sara laugh.
"Cath, slow down okay?" Sara muttered quickly sending a message back. She was surprised that Greg text-messaged her when he was literally only 20 feet away but she wasn't going to complain, she loved the odd little messages he sent. 'S.H. huh? Well, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, I'm just glad Cath hasn't figured your "code" out yet.' Sara thought.
"C'mon Sara, give me a clue! Please?" Catherine continued as Sara went back to processing.
"Alright, I'll tell you one thing, but no telling Warrick or Nick. This man and I have been seeing each other for about a month. Alright, that's it. That's all you're getting out of me." Sara smiled.
"A month eh? Seems like you like this fellow." Catherine commented, scratching her nose with her wrist.
"I don't just like him Cath, I love him."
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A/N: Okay, I know that was short and everything but as I said, coughing fits and such. Well, that and the first couple chapters are gonna be shorter.
Hope you all liked it. The next chapter will be up sometime in August…I think. It depends on how much stuff is going on in the next couple weeks with all my travelling.
