"Job well done everyone, the DA shouldn't have a problem getting a conviction on a case like this." After congratulating his team, Grissom looks down at the package in his hands before continuing to address the others in the room. "Um there's one more thing."

"What's up doc?" Greg chimmed in when Grissom failed to continue.

Giveing Greg his 'I'm not amused look' Grissom continued. "I received a package in the mail earlier tonight."

"Yeah so?" Catherine asked, her patience beginning to run out.

"It's from Sara." The team was not only shocked but for the first time since he'd entered the break room they were speechless. He continued; "It's addressed to all of us."

"Well what is it?" Nick asks being the first to break the silence.

"I don't know I haven't opened it yet." Grissom turned around and started to leave.

"Hey man, where ya going?" Nick called after his boss.

"To my office. Care to join me?" And with that everyone filed out of the break room and began to follow Grissom to his office curious to see what was contained with in the package from their friend.

As each member of the team flowed through the door of Grissom's office they took a seat or found ample standing room and waited for their boss to open the package.

As he tore into the package Grissom was already pretty sure he knew what he was going to find. Pulling out a letter with his name on it he began to read it out loud for all to hear.

Gil,

We've talked about this for a long time and I'm finally ready.

It's all here please make sure they understand. Talk to you on Sunday.

Love Always,

Sara

"Understands? Understand what?" Greg asked obviously just as confused as the rest of the team.

"All in good time Greg." Jim piped in. Other than Grissom he seemed to be the only person in the room that wasn't confused by Sara's letter to Gil.

Grissom wasted no time in passing out the letters to everyone and explaining that Sara would like them to share what's she's written to each with the others, therefore they all read their letters out loud in turn.

Dear Nick,

You've always been like a big brother to me. There to watch out for me when I need it and to make fun of me when I don't. And because of that I feel like we have a special bond. Maybe even in more than this, because lets face it Nick we saved each other.

I'm sorry I had to leave but once I explain why I hope you'll understand and be able to forgive me.

Just know that I'll be back one day.

Always my brother, forever my friend,

Sara

As Nick finished reading he looked around the room. It was then that he realized he wasn't the only one with tears in his eyes.

"Cath, why don't you go next." Nick said in a very quiet voice.

Cath,

I bet your surprised to be hearing form me! I know you and I haven't always been the best of friends. In fact we've probably argued more times than either of us care to count. But all that aside the truth is I've always looked up to you.

You're a beautiful, smart, strong, and independent woman. And most of all you're a wonderful mother. That was something I never had growing up. My childhood was... well lets just say it was far from perfect, you'll understand soon.

Your good friend,

Sara

"What does she mean I'll find out soon?" Catherine asked the investigator in her beating out the emotions she was feeling.

"There's somethings that Sara wants me to share with you all but not until everyone has read their letters." Grissom tried to provide the best explanation that he could at this point in time.

"Well then we'd better get a move on." Greg quickly ripped into his letter so that they could keep things moving and find out the rest of what Sara wanted to share with them. Not only was he dying to see what his letter had to say, Greg was impatient to know what the rest of the package contained.

Hey Greggo,

To me you're that quirky annoying little brother that I never had or wanted – just kidding. But I wouldn't trade you for the world now that I have you.

I know you're probably upset with Gil for my leaving. Please don't be it was entirely my doing.

I want you to do something for me while I'm away. I want you to keep listening to your music in the lab, keep drinking your Blue Hawaiian and keep making those silly jokes you love so much. The team (especially Gil) may not know it but they need you as much as you need them. You, you're the heart and soul of the team Greg.

Hang in there, I'll be back as soon as I can, and I'll teach you everything you'll need to know to be the amazing CSI I know you'll be come.

You're "big sister,"

Sara

"Did you hear that? I'm the heart AND soul – don't you think that deserves a raise?" directing the last part of his statement to Greg, he quickly turns to his colleges not expecting and answer from his boss.

"That must be one of those silly jokes she was referring to" Warrick took the opportunity to answer Greg's 'question.'

"Haha very funny." Greg retorted. "What's yours say 'Rick?"

Warrick,

Things didn't start out on the best of terms for us 'Rick. That was probably because I was brought here to investigate you. But I think we were able to move beyond that and become very good friends.

I always looked forward to hearing you're thoughts and advice because you always managed to be non-judgemental and helpful at the same time.

Please help the others by being their moral compass when they need you most.

You're best friend,

Sara

P.S. Try not to take too much of Nick's money on you're office bets.

"More like the other way around there buddy." Nick quickly chimed in to defend his pride.

Since everyone had read their letter Grissom picks up the package on his desk and begins handing everyone a thick folder of information and asks them not to open it yet.

"What's this? Looks like a case file." Catherine's CSI skills coming threw loud and clear again.

"It is." Is Grissom's only reply.

"What about Jim?" Catherine continues her line of questions.

"Actually I already know everything. Shortly after we saved Sara from Natalie, she came to me and asked me to help her find this information. I helped put together this file. This (holding up the folder) had a lot to do with why she left." Brass looked quiet solum during his explanation. Which told Catherine all she really needed to know.

Continuing his explanation, Grissom continued before there were any more questions. "She had to go and fight her demons – she needed to put her past to rest before she could move on with her future. I don't know why she has to share all of this, but it something she felt like she wanted to do and I just want her to be happy." He paused for a second before asking his next question. "How much do any of you know about Sara's family?" Waiting for a moment but not receiving an answer from anyone, like he expected, "When Sara was a little girl her father was an alcoholic and was abusive. When Sara was 11 her mother couldn't take it any more and killed her father while Sara was in the room. After that she was placed into foster care until she left for college. In your hands is a copy of her file. Everythings in there; medical records, police reports, foster home reports, everything."

"And Sara wants us to read this?" Nick asks in disbelief.

"Yes if you want to." Grissom replies.

"Gil, I don't know what to say." Catherine looks to her friend for an answer.

Not one to disappointed he responds; "Then don't say anything. Just take it home and read it or don't." Looking to everyone now, "Please take it home and read through it at your own pace. If you have any questions Sara wants you to come to Jim or I and we'll do the best we can to answer them."

And with that team filed out of the break room quietly heading home with their personal letters and a copy of Sara's file.