Disclaimer: I do not own anyone from the show CSI. I wish though….however all places and characters not on the show I do own.

Authors Note: So here is the first chapter to the 3rd story of my Annie/Warrick series. This is going to be an actual story, with chapters, not a short. I am very pleased with it. And I hope you all are too. Because I need to know in order to keep writing. Lol. So here you all go. Chapter 1!

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Too Close to Home
Chapter 1

"I guess there is only one thing we can do…"

Warrick looked up from the table as he over looked the evidence.

"The board?"

Grissom nodded and took off his glasses and wiped them off before putting them back on.

"We have no Suspects, and the evidence isn't brining us any closer and Ecklie is shutting us down on this case"

Warrick nodded and dropped the paper in his hand.

"You know he is going to strike again Grissom, it is only a matter of time"

"I know Warrick but right now all we can do is wait"

Grissom picked up the files and put them into his cold case envelope and walked over to this cabinet to file them. Warrick sat down on the chair across from Grissoms desk ands rubbed his hands o his face. Grissom spoke without looking away from the cabinet.

"Don't you have dinner plans tonight?"

Warrick rubbed his face and groaned before looking over his shoulder.

"Now how come you know this?"

Grissom just smiled, "Well since the case is cold you, I suggest you get going, and tell Annie I saw hello"

Warrick stood up and brushed off his pants and gave a small wave to Grissom, "Will do, will do"

"Oh and Warrick?"

Warrick turned his head before exiting, "Yes?"

"Happy Birthday"

"Thanks boss"

Walking down the hallway he turned the corner and almost ran into a very rushing Greg. Warrick jumped to the side and Greg turned and walked back words, "Grissom calls man sorry! OH and Happy birthday" Warrick shook his head as he watched the young CSI rush.

"That boy must have ADD"

Walking into the locker room his cell began to ring, he looked down at the Id smiled and unclipped it.

"You know I was just thinking about you"

"Well it's nice to know I am being through about"

"You know I always think about you"

"Alright Casanova, I was just wondering if you finished the case or do I have to cancel our reservations?"

Warrick chuckled while unbuttoning his T shirt, "I am actually changing to meet you right now…8 o clock at the Orpheus right?"

"I hope so, but meet me at the house first, I have a gift for you….hey baby I got to go another call, love you"

"Love you more"

Snapping his phone shut he put it in his back pocket and grabbed his keys. As soon as he turned out of the room he ran into Nick.

"What is there a fire tonight or something?"

Nick shook his head confused, "What?"

"Everyone is rushing someplace, Greg almost ran me over like a NASCAR racer"

"Oh…" Nick looked down at his paper, "Trace Evidence…major break…got to go"

Nick excused himself but then stopped and turned slightly while walking, "Hey isn't it your birthday?"

"Yeah thanks for remembering," Warrick shouted back laughing. Shaking his head he made his way out of the office and on his way to the parking lot where he got in the truck. Driving home he wondered what she had planned. Turning on his street he pulled into the driveway and parked the truck. Getting out he locked it and he walked up the doorstep. Putting his keys into the lock he slowly pushed opened the door and when he turned on the light he was hit with a big…

"SURPRISE!"

Warrick shot back laughing and put his hands on his face. Everyone was there they he could think of. Family, friends, random people who Annie thought should be there. All in his house too. Which he must give Annie credit for. After saying hello to those who approached him Warrick had yet to see Annie. She must've been in the backyard, where the actual party was taking place. Walking down the steps he nodded to Nick. Then Nick ran over and embraced him brotherly. Warrick shot him a smug smile.

"Hey hey whatever is it my birthday your ass…how you guys get away with this"

"Actually it was all your girls' idea, she must really love you"

Warrick bit his bottom lip and shook his head chuckling.

"Yeah she would do something like this wouldn't she? But hey…where is she?"

Nick pointed out to the grill, where Grissom was cooking; he was talking to Annie, Warrick smiled at the sight of her. She turned to see him, smiled and then went back to talk to Grissom. She was wearing this light blue dress with a denim jacket over her shoulders. It stopped at her waist, and she had sandals to match the dress. Completely lost in thought Warrick turned back to Nick who was speaking to him.

"Wait what?" Nick just smiled and patted Warrick back.

"Nothing Rick, nothing at all, I will catch ya later"

"Bye Nick"

Warrick turned back to where Grissom was and found no Annie. Sighing he was about to move off of the steps when two hands came over his eyes. He smiled when a voice whispered in his ear.

"You look like you just lost someone"

"Well I have been looking for this beautiful girl since I got here, my girlfriend actually, she set all this up" Warrick said as he lowered the hands from his eyes.

"Hmm, sounds like a great girlfriend….who would stand such a beautiful man up, like yourself" Annie said walking around so she stood in front of him.

"Beautiful…ha-ha. Ok…Well she isn't all that bad, rumor has it she loves me"

Annie took a step closer to Warrick; he slid his hands around her waist. Gently placing them on each side.

"Is that so…" She whispered as her face got closer to his. He smiled, "Yeah…I guess it is" He closed the space between them and gave her a gentle kiss. Only to be interrupted.

"Um Excuse me? Love birds?" Annie and Warrick broke apart to see Greg standing on the table bench.

"This is a birthday party…and in order for festivities to begin…we need the birthday boy"

Warrick winked and let Annie loose. She smiled and bit her lip as he walked past her to the back of the yard. Turning around Annie went inside to get more drinks for the guest. Nick was already inside refilling his glass of champagne, and talking with Jerry a local PD friend of Warricks. She politely shook her head no to them.

"It's alright, but can you help me bring these out?"

Nick raised an eyebrow but nodded, "Ok sure…" Annie always had a couple drinks are celebrations. Shaking it off Nick picked up more drinks with Annie and carried them outside along with Jerry.

The party was over by 1 am. Annie was cleaning up the mess when Warrick stopped her and made her drop the bag.

"Enough babe, it's late and you look so exhausted"

Annie gave a tired smile and rested against Warrick's chest, wrapping her arms around his waist.

"Hmmm… I am not tired, just a bit sleepy, but it was all worth it. You are worth it"

Warrick kissed her head and then scooped her into his arms. She squealed, "Warrick! Nooo! I'm awake! I'm awake!"

"Hmm…Well I guess I need to take you inside and give you a work out" Hurrying toward the house Annie laughed.

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