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Love can sometimes be magic. But magic can sometimes... just be an illusion.
Javan

Getting back to the lab that night Sara quickly got though her work and managed to leave before Grissom was back.

Arriving home that morning Sara numbly walked into her apartment and sank to the floor allowing the sobs to overtake her.

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After dealing with Heather at the scene Grissom drove her to the lab himself and processed her along with Sofia who took her statement.

Although Grissom did not love Heather romantically he felt a certain affinity with her because they were so alike.

After she was bailed Grissom picked Heather up and drove her home and although she protested he came in and stayed with her that night in a spare bedroom.

Waking up later that day Grissom quickly dressed and found Heather drinking tea.

Sitting down Grissom accepted a cup feeling guilty knowing what he had done last time they were together.

"Heather, I am sorry for what I did," Grissom said after taking a sip.

Looking at Grissom, Heather nodded indicating she accepted the apology.

"I see your hearing has improved," Heather said.

Talking with each other Grissom cursed himself for what he had done knowing Heather was so like him and could help him with his Sara problems.

"The brunette, Sara, nothing has happened I gather," Heather said hoping Grissom had finally made a move.

Shaking his head Grissom accepted some more tea, "no and nothing ever will. It is too complicated after all I am her supervisor and she is 15 years younger than me."

Not happy with the answer Heather shook her head.

"Why do you make excuses for what we both know will make you happy. We both know your position at the lab and her age have nothing to do with it."

Seeing Grissom simply drink more tea indicated Heather had hit the nail on the head.

She could read people perfectly and she knew the signs to deep love but she also knew Grissom was an intensely private man with morals and rules that guided him in everything he did.

Heather knew that once Grissom reached out to Sara he would be completely filled but making that first move was the key.

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Over the following days Sara wished she could have said the pain in her heart eased but she didn't want to lie.

Having seen the object of her hearts desire in the arms of another had ripped Sara's out.

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Walking into the lab Sara held her head high and blessed the makeup counter at the local mall.

Sara knew she could hide her crying and red eyes from the many products she had purchased recently.

Dumping her things in her locker Sara went through to the break room and grabbed a coffee and a magazine in a hope to avoid talking to anyone.

Looking up and seeing Grissom walk in Sara continued to look around the room and looked passed him when he handed out assignments for the night.

Walking out with Greg she didn't see the look of longing in Grissom's eyes only knowing if she was ever going to get over him she needed to ignore him.

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Tossing and turning in her sleep Sara suddenly sat up realizing her phone was ringing.

Looking at her watch she saw that it was 1pm in the afternoon and although it was a respectable time for someone to call she had only just got off to sleep.

"Sidle," was her answer as she took a long yawn.

"Oh, I am sorry I did check what the time would be before I called," a friendly British accent answered at the end of the phone.

Wondering who would be calling her from England Sara sat up, "I'm sorry I work nights," she said eager to know what he wanted.

"Well I do apologize, my name is John Edward from the law firm Edwards and Edwards in Kent in the United Kingdom."

Trying hard to think, Sara initially thought it was a wrong number as Sara hardly knew anyone in Vegas let alone England.

"Miss Sidle I regret to inform you that your cousin Emily and her husband Peter passed away two weeks ago."

Still unsure Sara suddenly remembered Emily, a cheeky red-head with freckles.

Starting to feel sad Sara remembered they had only met once when they were both 10-years-old.

Emily's mother Judith was her father's only sister and had moved to England when she met her husband.

Realizing she had zoned out Sara began to listen again as Mr Edward informed her that her inheritance would arrive in a week's time.

Honored that her cousin would have left her anything she hastily gave him her work address before ending the call after Mr Edwards again gave his sorrow for her loss.

Now unable to sleep Sara got up and dressed for the day ahead.

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Looking at his watch Grissom realized he must have pulled a double but was surprised to see Sara in work so early after her night off.

Still pining for her Grissom had taken Heather's words to heart.

Watching Sara as she walked from the locker room to the layout room he quickly got up to follow her.

"Sara," Grissom finally said after watching her remove an evidence box and start working.

Seeing the box was from a cold case Grissom knew Sara had come into work because she could not sleep.

Hearing his voice Sara jumped in her skin thinking no-one had seen her come in.

Turning around she saw Grissom.

This was brilliant thought Sara, she could not sleep so decided to come into work and instead was going to have to deal with Grissom.

First her cousin had died and now Grissom was there with his pouting lips.

How she wanted to sink into them and feel them kiss every part of her body.

Smiling slightly at the thought she was suddenly bought back to life when she heard Grissom ask something she thought she would never hear.

"Can I buy you a coffee, I know you're not due in for a few hours," he managed looking into her chocolate eyes knowing once he had been granted access he would be happy to stay there forever.

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Still thinking she was dreaming Sara quickly pinched herself as she watched Grissom carry over their coffee.

Although she had seen him with Lady Heather the week before maybe she had got it wrong Sara thought.

Happy to listen while Grissom spoke Sara drifted in and out of the conversation feeling sad that her cousin had died and shocked that Grissom was now taking to her.

Feeling the tears well up Sara was amazed when Grissom came and sat next to her and began to hug her.

"It's my cousin, I heard today that she and her husband passed away," she sobbed into his neck breathing in his unique scent.

Suddenly aware that she was in the middle of a coffee shop with people looking at her she quickly picked up a bag and started walking out to Grissom's truck.

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Realizing Grissom was obviously embarrassed by her outburst she was not surprised when she saw Grissom had driven them to her apartment.

Knowing Grissom opening up to her was too good to be true Sara began to wonder what new ways he would ignore her now.

Walking more briskly than normal Sara arrived at her door and was amazed when Grissom appeared behind her and walked inside.

"Grissom I know you would rather be …" about to continue Sara was stopped by Grissom who had captured his arms around her head and pulled her into their first kiss.

Savoring every moment knowing at any time the old Grissom could snap back Sara felt her knees go weak as she started kissing back.

Hearing both of their phones go off at the same time Sara realized work must be calling.

After hearing from Catherine that everyone was being called in to work a high profile murder she felt upset knowing the kiss had been cut short.

Walking back out to his truck Sara suddenly felt a shiver go down her spine.

She had just kissed Grissom yet he was involved with Lady Heather and as nice as it would be to give herself to Grissom she would not be the mistress on the side.

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