Turn Around, Look At Me
It's Sara's turn to face her worst nightmare when she returns to Las Vegas without Grissom. But the CSI family comes to back her up, and gets to share in her happiest day. (Written before the happy news of Jorja Fox/Sara Sidle's return for the upcoming season) Lyrics to "Turn Around" are by Jerry Capehart. CSI and its characters are owned by Jerry Bruckheimer and Company, and no money has exchanged hands, though I would pay good money to see Sara and Grissom's wedding!
It was quiet in the break room as Catherine walked in, assignment slips in hand. Nick barely looked up from his coffee, as Greg stared morosely at a dog-eared postcard. Next to him, Ray Langston quickly finished some paperwork for Human Resources, then capped his pen and raised his eyes to meet Catherine's. He was surprised to see excitement in her expression.
"Hello, Catherine….what's on tap?" He began, seeing the papers she held. Suddenly a loud "yes!" sounded next to him, and he turned to see a beaming Nick and Greg, leaping to their feet.
"Hey girl, where have you been?" "Dang, Sara, why you didn't call?"
Swiveling his head, Ray saw a dark-haired woman appear behind Catherine, flashing a bright smile as she entered the room. "Hay is for horses, Nicky." She laughed, hugging first the taller man, then Greg. At once Ray knew who the newcomer was, and he rose to his feet.
"Greg, I'm glad to see you too, breathe now, why don't you!" She gasped, then as he let her go, she pushed back tousled hair, and extended her hand.
"You must be Dr. Langston, Gil's told me so much about you. I'm Sara Grissom."
"It's nice to finally meet you, Mrs. Grissom…please call me Ray." He replied, happy to finally put a face with the name and story of the CSI he'd heard so much about.
"Wait a minute, wait…you so did not?!" Greg began, hands on hips. This time he was the one interrupted by a smiling Jim Brass, who hugged Sara tightly.
"There you are, Cookie-I've missed you and the grouch…where is he?"
"In San Francisco…I've only got a few days in town….which is why I came by today." Sara answered, the levity disappearing from her voice.
"Well, you're here now….and I'm sure we all want an update and answers." Catherine interjected firmly, leavening her tone with a smile. "So everyone at the diner after shift, no excuses."
"That's a plan….now I'll let you guys get to work, except you, Mr…." Sara curled her finger at Brass, who adopted a "who me?" look.
"What?"
"I owe you a breakfast…and don't say no…" she added, her dark eyes softening as he nodded.
"I never say no to a beautiful woman….see you later guys."
As the two disappeared down the hall, Ray remarked quietly, "I see why Grissom left…."
"Yeah, but I wonder why she came back without him…" Nick replied, then froze when Catherine frowned and said, "You didn't hear?"
"Hear what?" At that Greg got a look of understanding. "You mean?"
"Natalie Davis is having a psychiatric hearing tomorrow….and the D.A. wanted Sara to testify this time.."