Ok, you've convinced me, I've written another chapter and there will be more to come.

This chapter doesn't really have in Catherine in it though...but don't hang me, if you do, you'll never know how it ends!!!

Oh, and as a side note, the voice in Sara's head is now italicized. Since there is more actual speaking, it's less confusing this way.

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Wow, is it possible for one person to be so tired? I didn't even pull a double today.

"It's because of her you know; she makes you tired, or rather avoiding her all day makes you tired."

Yes, yes, I was avoiding her all day, but what was I supposed to do? Facing her would be too much.

"Oh that's nice, running from your problems Sara. Why not, You've been doing it all of your life."

"Oh, shut up...I so don't need this."

Yah that's right I don't need this...what I do need is a drink, that'll get that damn voice out of my head.

"Oh that's great, drinking away your loneliness? Didn't you make a promise to yourself to stop being so self-destructive?"

"Yah, well sometimes an exception is in order."

What the hell is wrong with me? I'm sitting here arguing with myself, god I must be crazy. Well, no more of that, tonight I'll be hanging with Johnny Walker...yup, we're old friends.

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"Hey, has anyone seen Sara, she's never been late before." Grissom said.

"I'm right here." Oh sure, they all look at me, it's not like they've never been late before.

"Uh, Sara, are you ok, you look kind of..."

"I'm FINE Grissom!" Oh, I snapped at him. I really didn't mean to, but damn he can be so annoying!

"Or maybe it's that you're hung over, guess boozing it up doesn't make you feel better after all does it?"

"OH WILL YOU JUST SHUT UP!" Ok, why is everyone staring at me? Oh crap, did I just say that out loud?

"Uh, did I just say that out loud?" Oh, great question, NOW they won't think you're nuts.

"Yes, Sara, you did, I think we need to talk."

Uh oh, this can't be good. "Ok, so talk."

"I meant alone."

Crap, this can't be good. Well at least we're not going to his office, which means this isn't bad...right?

"Sara, you're hung over."

"I don't know what you're talking about." Crap! Is it really that obvious. Oh play dumb...that's good. Mr. Oblivious won't know the difference.

"Oh come on, the irritability, the wincing every time anyone says anything, and you look like crap. I thought you stopped drinking!"

"Look, I had a few drinks; it's no big deal ok? I'm an adult; I can handle having a drink or two. I just haven't had any in a while; it hit me kind of hard." So now I'm lying to my boss. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP!

"Ok, but I have my eye on you Sara. I know you hate it when I'm on your back like this, but I care about you."

"Ok Grissom, I'll take better care of myself, I promise." Good I think he bought it.

"Fine, make sure you do...here's your case."

Ah, finally he's walking away, god I don't know what I ever saw in that man...he's just so annoying! Oh what now? Why's he coming back Damn!

"Oh Sara, by the way, you're with Catherine on that case."

Did I say damn? I meant FUCKITY FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!! So much for avoiding her. Now what?

"Well you better figure it out soon; she's walking towards you."

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Well there you go...I'll update again, I'm not one to leave a story unfinished. But I can't promise when.

Reviews would be appreciated, feed the beast!