Catherine and Sara sat in Sara's apartment trying to figure out what to do with their confused friend.
"Do you think he even realized what he was saying?" Sara asked.
"No, I don't think so, that's what's gonna make this harder. I don't think he's realizes he's in the closet."
"He's probably in there so deep he can't see to get out." With that the women sat back and began to think of ways to help Nick see the light. It only took a few hours for them to realize it was near hopeless. There was only one thing they could think to do. They needed help.
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Somewhere else in Vegas, Nick sat in his favorite chair with his laptop, and did something he would never admit to anyone he did. He checked Greg's blog. It's not like he was ashamed to admit that he checked his friend's blog. He just didn't think it was something that he should tell everyone he did. He wasn't sure why he felt the compulsion to read it, but ever since he got that "your friend has started a blog" e-mail, he checked it often. He smiled to himself reading Greg's latest entry. I never doubted you buddy. Then unexpectedly there was a knock at the door.
"Mr. Stokes?" Asked the tiny woman at the door.
"Hilda you know you can call me Nick. Now what's up?"
"A1, A6, and A14 said they have an ant problem and they are all over the laundry room so were going to have the building fumigated, it's going to be over the weekend, I just wanted to let you know in enough time to find another place for a few days."
"Alright, thanks for the heads up. You have a nice night ma'am."
"You're welcome Nick, such a good boy."
Nick smiled as he watched his elderly landlord shuffle to the next door over. Then he realized he had nowhere to stay. All his family was in Texas, and the only close friends he had were at work. That won't be so bad though. He thought.
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The next night at work Catherine and Sara worked a case together. Much to their frustration this kept them from the coworker they needed to talk to most. It did however give them time to decide if their plan was the right thing to do.
"But Cath what if he's not, and then we get him mad at us? How are we going to explain ourselves?"
"Uhm, we can just say it was a practical joke, you know what he said before he left the room. And are you sure we're going to the right person for this?"
"Yes, I'm almost one hundred percent sure that he's the man for the job. I mean you know him, he's up for anything."
"I suppose you're right."
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What the women did not know was that after they left the two men they were discussing were sent out on a case together, and their plan was set in motion before they even had a chance to say anything.
"Hey G, my building is being sprayed next week do you think I could stay with you for a few days?"
"Yeah Nicky no problem, as long as you don't snore. I'm a light sleeper."
"I don't think I do"
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After work the women practically pounced on Greg in the locker room.
"Uh, hi there ladies, can I help you with something?"
"Yes actually Greg, we were wondering if you could help us out with a delicate situation." Said Catherine straightening his collar with motherly softness. Greg smiled nervously.
"There is a mutual friend of ours who is lacking in the relationship department, and we believe that you can help us and him out."
"Okay, sure. What can I do to help?"
"We can't actually talk about it here, but howabout we take you to breakfast?" Sara asked knowing plying Greg with food was probably the best way to go. Not only that but they could talk without the worry of having someone walking in on them.
"Mmm, alright I am starving."
After a short discussion on where to go, the group met at one of Catherine's favorite breakfast places. She had given directions and told them she would be there after she got Lindsay to school. After she arrived they ordered and the women wasted no time getting down to business.
"So we thing the reason Nick hasn't dated in a while is that he's gay."
Sara's lack of delicacy caused Greg to nearly choke on his OJ.
"Or maybe Bi." She said realizing her earlier lack of tact was probably not the best way to begin the conversation. Catherine sighed and tried to think of the best way to ask the looming question. Fortunately Greg got it out there himself.
"And you were wondering if because we were such good friends, I could find out for you? He said you two have been pestering him about dating for a while."
"Yes, that's it!" Catherine said with more enthusiasm than needed. What Greg did not know was that was not the question they were going to ask him, but what he didn't know...
"You know I've had my suspicions for years, but I didn't think anyone else did. Anyway sure I think I'm game, after all everyone deserves a little happiness, even if they don't know they're unhappy. Lucky for you he is staying at my place for a while, his place is being debugged."
"Perfect, maybe you could guy talk it out of him."
"Guy talk? You mean take him to a bar and see if he hits on any hot guys when he's smashed?"
"Maybe you could rent Brokeback Mountain, all the cowboys, both of you would enjoy that." Sara teased. Catherine tried to hide her grin behind her napkin.
"Oh man you told her didn't you? Ever since I had you over for the game that once, and you found that calendar, you have been merciless! That's why you wanted my help isn't it?"
"Greg" Catherine tried to keep her giggles under control. "Sara never told me anything about you. We just picked you because you and Nicky are good friends. That and you are the most open minded person I know." Greg turned pink having just revealed his own secret. "Now about that calendar?"
"Studs N' Spurs" Sara giggled, "hey I don't blame you I wouldn't say no if October wanted to tie me up!"
"Ew, Sara that crosses the sharing boundary. And of course you had to find the only piece of that stuff I have. Why couldn't you have found my playboy collection! And Cath before you ask, I am equal opportunity as far as my relationships go, I bat for both teams."
"Well now that that's out in the open, let's get back to business shall we?"
After an hour or so of debate and stratagem they agreed on a plan.