The sun is just beginning to rise when a young woman approaches the gravesite of Warrick Brown. She had gotten the news yesterday and made plans to fly out as soon as she could. She had been upset that Gil had not told her earlier. She had to hear about it on the news.
She was here now, though. She sat down on the ground next to the headstone. She fingered the lettering that was etched into the gray marble. Tears began to flow freely. ""Warrick, I came as soon as I heard. I am so sorry I wasn't here, that I never got to say goodbye. Warrick, you truly were a great friend to me. I will never forget you. You will always live on in my heart."
"I know that I came to Las Vegas to investigate why you had left Holly Gribbs alone at a scene. Some time after that, Gil had me investigate you for possibly gambling on duty. My intention was never to hurt you. I had realized by then that you were not only a great CSI, but you were a decent guy."
"I remember the time that you told me that I was the turning point for you, a guiding light. The look in your eyes was so gentle that I never doubted your honesty. You have made me a better person for knowing you. I never told you but you were a turning point for me too. You made me realize that people could change for the better. 'Rick, I am sorry for taking the light away. I fear that I will forever blame myself for what happened to you. I will always be proud of you, always…"
Sara's hands grazed the still tender skin where her new tattoo was. It was right below her waistline and was a cluster of irises with the initials W.B. in a star just above it.