When Sara arrived to work the others were already in the break room waiting for Grissom to give the assignments of the night.
Although she was hurting, she took special care on her appearance. Her hair was shiny and curly, and the clothes were selected with a purpose. She wanted to feel attractive, to strengthen her resolution.
Greg startled her with an appreciative whistle meanwhile Sofia arched a brow when she entered the room. Sara was polite sending a small smile to Greg and nodding at Sofia. But she never thought her little effort would catch Grissom's attention.
His eyes were wide open with a gleeful shine that lit up his handsom face. Sara looked straight at him and was surprised with his subtle smile. Her heart was pounding in an abnormal pace, but she maintained a calm expression on the outside. If she was playing a part, she was going to be the better actress. She smiled back at him unaware of the pain showing in her eyes.
Sara's eyes were his undoing. She showed every feeling, every disappointment, through her beautiful brown eyes. His heart was bound to those eyes, but his brain tampered with his feelings.
Be careful, Gil. She is young, indomitable and beautiful ... She could shatter your perfectly controlled life. Don't risk your career. Don't fall in love.
Grissom managed to finish the shift without an awkward encounter with Sofia. Certainly he asked her to dinner, but she was not what he expected. She talked too much and was flirting constantly with him. He felt uncomfortable in her presence.
And there was Sara. He was certain she heard the rumors about his date with Sofia. Surprisingly, he felt like an unfaithful husband. He was having regrets.
Sara was concentrated working on some pieces of plastic laying over the evidence table. She was eager to finish the shift and go home without having to talk to Grissom again.
But she wasn't that lucky. She never was.
