Title: The One She Is Meant To Be With

Disclaimer: I do not own CSI:NY or CSI both belong to Anthony Zuiker and CBS.

Author's Note: Thanks to csiny96, TotalCSIfan, CamilaSVUCD, and Mma63 for their first reviews! Also the townhouse where Theodore Roosevelt was born is located in Gramercy Park and the Conservatory Garden and the Harlem Meer are located at Central Park

Warning: There is a mix of tragedy, hurt/comfort and angst from about the half-way point to nearly the end.

Beta'd by: TotalCSIfan

Genre: Romance

Rating: T

Chapter 1: The Relationship Part 1

Mentions of: CSI-Grave Danger (5.24 and 5.25), Gum Drops (6.01), and Daddy's Little Girl (6.12)

Spoilers for: CSI-For Warrick (9.1)


Stella's feelings proved to be right; it was obvious to during the tour Stella gave they shared more than sparks—they share chemistry. So after Stella had dropped off Nick at the airport, they exchanged cell numbers and Skype IDs as well as times that worked the best for them, this way they could go on virtual dates while being separated by distance.

From early on in the relationship Nick confided in both Warrick and Catherine. Catherine is happy that Nick has found someone as she knew deep down besides being a ladies man Nick was ready to find the one for him and settle down with the lucky one.

Despite the fact that they were busy with their respective shifts and cases, Nick and Stella were on the first flight to their respective cities when their schedules permitted. When they are visiting each other in their respective cities they both show the other the underappreciated sites, like when Nick visited Stella and she took him to see the townhouse where Theodore Roosevelt was born and the Conservatory Garden and the Harlem Meer at Central Park and Nick took her to the Bellagio Botanical Conservatory Gardens, and took her mountain biking that had spectacular views of the desert at Blue Diamond, as well as to see the Hoover Dam.

Six months into their relationship and during Stella's visit, Nick introduced Stella to the team, when he took her to the team's daily breakfast location she got along well with everyone especially Catherine and Sara; Greg subtly flirted with Stella but only at that because he didn't want to anger his co-worker who had helped him grow as a CSI and who he saw as his older brother. However, it wasn't to say that Stella didn't get warnings from the team not to hurt Nick and she got the message loud and clear. When Nick came by he got to know the team in New York better and during one visit he received warnings from all the guys—from Mac to Don which made Stella cringe a little.

Warrick had not seen Nick this happy since after being buried alive, and the case of Cassie McBride and case involving Kelly Gordon. One day when Nick and Warrick both had the same day off they were at a bar hanging out talking about sports and which professional basketball teams had a chance of going to the playoffs when Warrick brought up, "Hey man how is your relationship with Stella?"

The mention of Stella's name brought a smile to Nick's boyish face and he replied, "It is going great and I am in love with everything about her, her empathy, her drive, her compassion, her spunkiness and που σφύζει από ζωή. She is everything I am looking for and I am for certain she is the one for me."

Warrick couldn't help but laugh at Nick's attempt at Greek, even though he has improved since first beginning to learn, Warrick loved to poke fun at Nick from time to time. Still Warrick was also all smiles he was happy for his buddy and he deserved to be happy because it was what he believed even if it didn't work out with Tina he still believed it.

The one year mark of their relationship came by quick and since it was close to Valentine's Day Nick went all out and ordered her the works, flowers, balloons, a teddy bear and chocolates—all to be delivered to her office—which left Stella completely bowled over.

When Mac saw Stella smile when she saw the Valentine's, a smile appeared on Mac's face. He was glad Stella had found someone who made her happy and did not betray her and cause her grief like Frankie Mala did-now if only it was the same way with Jo somehow they still were not getting past the flirting stage at this point.

Although everything in their lives was going well until one event briefly turned happiness into sadness.

One night in early October Stella awoke and had a strange feeling something bad had happened and grabbed her cell and called Nick. She hoped it had nothing to do with Warrick especially all the trials and tribulations that he had been through with drugs and divorce from Tina Brown.

When Nick picked up and Stella heard Nick let out a sigh she knew something was wrong but still had to ask, "Nicky baby I feel like something is wrong, did anything happen?"

Although hearing his sweetheart's loving voice made him happy right now Nick was trying to hold his emotions as he answered, "Something is wrong, Warrick was found shot in his car and he died in Grissom's arms. Because we are working to catch the killer I have to delay my visit.

Stella gasped; she couldn't fathom the news she was told; she had only seen him during her visit before his legal troubles began. Stella then asked, "Do you need me for anything?"

When Nick heard what Stella said he jumped in and said, "No Stella it is better if you stayed in New York, for all we know the killer on the loose might have a grudge against all CSIs and you could become a potential target."

Even though she knew Nick was right she still wanted to do something to help; she settled when he reassured her he would stay safe and he promised to visit her once the case was solved and the killer was put away forever.

Three days later Nick called her to let her know that the killer had indeed being caught and it was their now former Undersheriff Jeffrey McKeen and Stella gasped when she heard how Nick had almost killed the monster but missed when letting his shot go wild. Nick also informed her that as soon as Warrick's funeral and burial were over he would be on his way over for some much needed R&R. Stella responded by asking for a ten day leave and by sending on behalf of the NYC CSI team a flower wreath for Warrick.

Two days later Stella was present at JFK to pick up Nick and when Nick saw Stella standing waiting by the carousel he went down the escalator as fast as he could and when close enough he gently grabbed Stella by the shoulders and pulled her into a bear hug hugging her close to him. Stella hugged Nick back knowing now that Nick needed comforting, Stella pulled Nick's hand and soon they were on the way back to her place.

Once they got back to her place she ordered Chinese takeout and whilst waiting held Nick in her arms letting him know that it was okay to cry sensing the whole time he was working the case he had his emotions bottled up, it took some convincing but he let it all out and Stella held him tight. Nick knew that he was darn lucky to have a girlfriend as caring and equally familiar about death as Stella.

Though they were crazy about each other what would Nick's big family think of Stella?


A/N 2: Translation for what Nick said to Warrick που σφύζει από ζωή (pou sfýzei apó zo̱í̱)= She is full of life.