Grissom was getting ready to go out. After he and Sara didn't work out, he hadn't gone out with anyone else for a while. But now he was going to meet Sofia for dinner. He was still nervous, but he figured it would be ok. It was now going to be his third date with Sofia, and she was nice enough. Suddenly, his phone rings. It was Brass.
Grissom answered, "This better be important Brass."
Brass replied, "Sorry to call on your night off, but we got a case over by the Tangiers. Catherine's meeting you there."
Grissom sighed… so much for his date, "Ok, I'll be there in a while. Have my other guys on backup if we need it."
Grissom then heads off to the Tangiers, knowing by now Sofia was waiting for him. But he had a job to do. He would just apologize later, as he always did.
Catherine is relieved when Grissom shows up. She had been waiting too, and she needed Grissom's expertise since the body was covered in insects.
Catherine quips as her friend walks up to her, "There you are Grissom. I really need your help." She notices Grissom is not in his usual casual clothes, which practically consisted of his forensics jacket and comfortable shirt and slacks, but instead wearing a nice shirt and black slacks, "Wait, why are you all dressed up?"
A small blush comes on Grissom's face, "Well, I was-" but gets interrupted by his phone ringing, "Grissom here."
It turns out to be a clearly annoyed Sofia, "Gil, where are you? I have been here waiting for over 20 minutes."
Grissom feels awful… he quickly apologizes, "I'm sorry. I was on my way, but I got called in since Catherine really needs my help. I promise I'll make it up to you later."
He hears Sofia sigh, "This is the second time we've had to change plans".
Grissom replies, "I know. I am sorry though."
Sofia lets out another heavy sigh, but she knows how dedicated Grissom is to his work, "I know you are. I'll see you later."
Grissom hangs up, and sees Catherine staring at him in disbelief, "What?"
Catherine just quirks an eyebrow, "Who was that, Gil? It sounded awfully personal."
Grissom just shakes his head, but reveals, "It was Sofia."
Catherine is surprised at that… she knows Grissom and Sofia are friends, but she lets her curiosity get the best of her, "Why would Sofia be calling you? She's not even a CSI anymore. Wait, are you dating her?"
Grissom quietly says, "On and off. I was going to meet her for dinner. Please don't tell anyone. I don't want the whole lab knowing that I'm seeing someone now."
Now Catherine was floored by Grissom's revelation. She could not believe that Grissom was now dating again. She was also surprised that she felt a little jealous. Really jealous and hurt. As they continued working, Catherine could not shake off her feelings. She was now thinking and scared that she might have feelings for Gil Grissom, her supervisor and good friend.