-1DISCLAIMER IS THE SAME AS CHAPTER 1

Chapter 2

SPOV
Pulling up to the office I notice that everyone's cars are still here but that doesn't mean anything, they could all be working on evidence in the labs. As I go to grab my purse I notice I've left it at home. Never mind, I can't see me needing any money anyways. I've got my pager, phone and keys so what else do I really need. On entering the building I catch Gill as he's walking through the hallway. He say's I'm needed in the break room so we make our way there in a comfortable silence. I notice some of the day staff still working but that doesn't mean much. Gill did say we were swamped and it wouldn't be the first time any of us had pulled a double.

CPOV

Having been spying out the door I was able to notice Sara and Gill walking up the corridor towards us and I couldn't help but notice how beautiful she looked in her black leather pants, that hugged her legs in all the right places, and that blue top, that was low enough to show a bit of cleavage but still covered enough to be decent for work.

As the four of us gathered in front of the table pretending to be involved in a case so that we blocked the view of the party I hear the door open behind me. As Sara steps into the room we all turn round and step away from the table shouting "Happy Birthday Sara."

I stood there and watched as Sara struggled to find her words. I mean who would have thought we could stun Sara Sidle into silence.

SPOV

Oh my god, I can't believe it. They've thrown me a surprise birthday party. I didn't even know that they knew it was my birthday. I know that they are waiting for a reaction.

"Thanks guys, this is such a nice surprise." I manage to say.

They all step forward one at a time and give me a big hug.

"It gets better" Catherine says "The day shift are covering tonight so we're all going out to that new club that opened last week to continue the celebrations."

"I can't go I haven't got my wallet" I say desperately trying to get out of it .I hate my birthday.

"No problems" says Greg "you're not paying for anything anyways so you won't need any money."

Looking round I know that I'm fighting a losing battle so I give in graciously. Gill had already left as he was still required to work but everyone else was pushing me towards the presents on the table.

Nick and Warrick had clubbed together and bought me the set of books on 'Profiling the Criminal Mind' that I'd been talking about getting. Greg, being closer to me than the others, knew that I wanted some new strings for my guitar and he also managed to get hold of a rare copy of some music that I'd been searching for. As I opened this I rewarded him with a huge smile and a big hug. I was starting to think that birthdays weren't that bad after all.

The biggest surprise was Catherine's gift as I opened it I saw a beautiful crystal and gold clock. I never knew that Catherine even knew that I wanted one. I was sure that I had never mentioned it to her. I guess my face said as much when I heard Catherine speak up.

"I hope you like it" She said nervously.

"Cat, I love it!" I answered honesty and got a huge smile in return despite having used a nickname she detested.

"How did you know I wanted one?" I asked.

"I didn't really" she replied "I just saw it and thought it was you so I bought it"

Looking at her face I saw something flash across almost like a look of love but as it was gone so quick I though I must have been dreaming.

"Well, thank you so much" I said pulling her into another hug.

I was interrupted by a huge pop as Greg opened the champagne and we sat around talking and drinking for a while as it was too early to head out.

I was lost in my thoughts for a while, I mean I can't believe that they've all taken the night off for me, no-one has ever done anything like this for me before.

CPOV

I noticed a sad look flash across Sara's face and I placed my hand on her shoulder.

"What's wrong?" I asked hoping she would talk to me. I know that we aren't the closest of friends but I hoped she would talk to me.

"I…It's just…no-ones ever done this for me before" she replied

I couldn't help but wonder at her past but now wasn't the time to push the issue.

"Well, we wanted to show you how much we care about you so don't get down just enjoy yourself" I stated.

I soon got the trademark Sidle smirk and I knew she was ok.

A little later we all piled into my car and made out way to the club.