Hey Guys! Here is the 2nd installment in the "How they found out series". Hope you enjoy!
"Hey Gil?"
"Yeah?"
"What do you want for dinner?"
"I don't care honey, whatever you want is fine with me."
"Gil" Sara whined, "Come on we always do this."
"I know sweetheart, but really I don't mind what we eat."
"Fine then, let's go out."
"Okay," Grissom said with a smile, "where to?"
"Ugh, Gil. Sometimes I swear, I don't know why I put up with you."
"Because you love me dear."
"Yeah, whatever," Sara said before smiling and walking toward to Grissom. She wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her head on his chest. "Really though babe, where do you want to eat?"
Grissom kissed the top of her head before saying, "How about we go down to Mickey's, we haven't been there in a while."
"Okay, works for me."
Grissom grabbed the keys as Sara grabbed her purse and then they were out the door. Mickey's was a small Italian restaurant off the strip of that had a nice homey atmosphere that Grissom and Sara went to about two times a month.
The drive to the restaurant was fast and quiet with not much small talk made. Grissom would occasionally squeeze Sara's hand that he was holding, but no words needed to be spoken.
When they arrived, Grissom put his name on the waiting list and they found a small seat off to the corner in the waiting area. After about 10 minutes their name was called and they were lead to their seat.
After much debate Sara decided to go with the pasta primivera that came with a side salad and breadsticks, while Grissom chose the stuffed ziti with meatless sauce as well as the salad and breadsticks. The waiter left and Grissom reached across the table to grab Sara's hand.
"I love you sweetheart," he said before kissing her hand.
"I love you too Gil, I'm so glad we can come out and enjoy ourselves without having to worry about seeing anyone we know," Sara said smiling.
10 minutes later their food had arrived and they began eating. Sara would occasionally offer Grissom some of her food which she held out to him on her fork to him to eat. He gladly accepted and would offer her some of his own.
They continued eating in a comfortable silence not knowing that across the restaurant Warrick watched this scene unfold. He was amazed at how well in sink they were with each other. Sara would reach over to grab the parmesan cheese just as Grissom was about to ask for it, he would smile across the table until Sara raised her head and smirked back.
He watched for a good twenty minutes before he saw the waiter approaching his table, "Excuse me sir?" He asked getting the waiters attention.
"Yes sir? How can I help you?" The waiter asked with a smile.
"Do you see that couple over there?" Warrick asked pointing to Grissom and Sara.
"Yes sir, they come in here a few times a month, is something wrong?"
"No no, not at all. Um, could you do me a favor?"
"Anything sir…"
Grissom and Sara continued eating and when they were just about finished a waiter approached their table, "Excuse me, sir, ma'am," he said causing Sara and Grissom to stop their conversation and set their forks down."
"Yes?" They both asked in unison.
The waiter pulled a piece of moist triple chocolate cake smothered in ice cream and caramel sauce topped with whipped cream from behind his back and set it on their table.
"I'm sorry sir, this must be some mistake we haven't ordered any…"
Grissom was cut off by the waiter, "No mistake sir." At Grissom and Sara's confused look he continued, "A nice gentleman over there has asked me to give this to you along with this, please enjoy," he said as he set a note down on the table.
Grissom and Sara gave each other a puzzled glace before looking over to where the waiter had previously pointed. After a few seconds they saw Warrick stand from his table, give them a wink, and head out the door.
"Huh," Sara said a little surprused, "that was weird."
"I wonder what that says," Grissom said pointing to the note.
Sara unfolded the paper and began to read aloud:
Hey Griss/Sara,
First of all congrats on the relationship!
you two look good together. )
I always knew there was something going
on between you two, but it's great to see
that you guys have finally got it workin'.
I know that you like chocolate Sara,
and I have a feeling that Griss has a sweet
tooth for something other than candy covered
crickets every once in a while! (just kidding Griss)
Anyways, enjoy the cake, and don't worry,
your secret is safe with me. But I am truly happy
for you guys! Hope you guys have a good night!
See you at work.
Love ya, Warrick
Sara looked up at Grissom and smiled, "Well, that was unexpected."
"Yeah," Grissom said smiling, "but we'd better eat this before it melts."
A few hours later Sara arrived at work to find Warrick alone in the break room, he looked up as she walked in, "Hey girl," he said smiling.
Sara just smiled and gave Warrick a hug, "thank you," she whispered in his ear, "thank you." As she pulled away Warrick gave her a big smile, "no problem sweetheart, you let me know if you ever need anything, I really am happy for you."
As soon as Warrick finished talking Grissom appeared at the doorway and looked on. He was glad that Sara had a great friend like Warrick, he wouldn't ask any questions and he would never judge you, but he was always there to listen.
Warrick walked toward the door and stopped right in front of Grissom, he extended his hand and Grissom took it strongly. "You take care of her, she is like a younger sister to me."
"I will Warrick," Grissom said with a nod, "and thank you."
Warrick walked past Grissom and headed down the hallway, although neither Grissom or Sara could see it, Warrick had a big smile on his face for the rest of the night, he truly was happy for the couple, and he intended to keep their secret until they decided to tell everyone themselves.
Hope you guys liked that one! I know it wasn't too involved but I could imagine this really happening with Warrick so that is how I wrote it! Let me know what you thought, and if you have any suggestions for any other character's stories! I have a few ideas but not all them so let me know :) Thanks everyone!
