AN: Thanks for the support, here is the next chapter.
Chapter 3: A trip back to Miami
Two Months later
Late May 2010
After Grissom's last teaching day, which was at the end of April, they set up a timeline on when they needed to leave, how long they could stop and have driving breaks for food, stretch their legs, sleep, etc..
When the day came for them to leave, they had breakfast with his mom before they set out on their trip, their first main destination was Vegas so not only could the team meet William, but so they could see everybody too. Once they stayed their two days at Nick's, much to his request, they continued on their way.
Before they knew it, after their scheduled breaks, and maybe one or two detours, they finally made it to Miami, and after checking into a motel so they could freshen up a little, they headed towards the High School after getting the directions.
Once they made it there, they were lucky enough to find a parking spot in the school's parking lot. He stopped the vehicle and they got out before Grissom grabbed the diaper bag while Sara took out William's car seat, then they followed the last minute Graduates toward the area, which was the football field.
They looked towards the home-field stands, finally finding a spot by the aisle about 5 rows up, so they headed up there and sat down before Sara unbuckled William with a smile, his bright blue eyes wide with excitement on being somewhere different. "Hi little man, I'm sure you want out of there, don't you?"
After he was out of his car seat, Sara held him close and kissed his head before her attention went forward so she could see the stage that was set up in the middle of the field. The graduate chairs was set up so there was an aisle in-between the multiple rows, behind those chairs were more chairs for the parents or the immediate family members, and behind them was where they were seated.
As time went by, now William in Grissom's arms, they were handing out the diplomas, and when Lindsey's name was called, they cheered as Sara also clapped, which they also did for Calleigh's godchildren/Lindsey's best friends.
When they knew the ceremony was coming to an end, they got up and inched their way down to the bottom so they didn't have to deal with the big crowd.
Once they heard the speeches from the Valedictorian (Nicole) and Salutatorian (Lindsey), the principle said her final words before announcing congratulations to the class of 2010 before their graduation caps went flying up in the air.
When they saw the Browns stand up from their seats, Grissom said. "Text Warrick."
Sara nodded as she pulled out her phone from her pocket before texting him. 'Look by the tree that's to the left of the home-side bleachers.'
After it was sent, they could see Warrick looking at his phone before looking around the many people standing around or walking, until a path was clear enough to see from point A to point B. They smiled at another before he whispered into Catherine's ear, no doubt making her gasp before she was looking in their direction, which they just nodded with more smiles. She nodded her head in return before she turned her attention to Calleigh and Horatio, and after a quick conversation, telling them to tell the 'kids' where they'll be at, the Browns headed in their direction with Catherine holding the almost four year old Cassandra.
When they were near, Cassandra smiled as she looked at the baby in Grissom's arms. "Baby mommy."
They chuckled, and after she kissed her daughter's temple, she handed her off to Warrick while speaking. "I know honey, and I get first dibs."
They chuckled again before Grissom transferred his son to Catherine's arms, and after a couple of whimpers, Catherine soothed him, showing her to be a natural at motherhood, before just smiling at him while commenting. "Wow, he is pure Grissom."
Sara nodded with a bright smile as she slipped her fingers through her husband's. "I know, amazing, isn't it?"
They nodded before they were engaged in a little small talk, which was interrupted a few moments later when they heard Lindsey's voice. "Uncle Gil? Aunt Sara?"
They smiled in her direction before she released her boyfriend's hand and came rushing towards them with a smile of her own while they shared hugs.
When they finally pulled back, Grissom spoke with a smile. "Congratulations, Lindsey. I'm very proud of you."
After Sara repeated that sentiment, the blond smiled with a head nod. "Thank you, and I'm glad you guys came."
Once the remaining 'party' showed up, they congratulated Nick and Nicole too before Grissom held out his hand towards Lindsey's longtime boyfriend, Kyle, whom he found out was now in the army. "Thank you for your service."
Kyle smiled with his blue eyes sparkling as he shook the older man's hand. "Thank you, sir."
Grissom just nodded as Sara also repeated the sentiment, getting a thank you ma'am back from him.
After the Caine's introduced their two year old son, Anthony, and three month old daughter, Jenny, they all agreed to meet at the Caine residence, where the party was set up.
Once they made it there that included the day shift CSI team, they enjoyed some good conversations and snack foods before eventually Warrick, Catherine, Sara and Grissom ended up by themselves out on the deck, and Catherine cleared her throat before speaking. "We were going to tell you once it became more official, but I don't think I can wait that long."
They looked at her with curiosity as Warrick spoke with his green eyes beaming as he placed his hand on his wife's shoulder. "We are going to be parents again, adopting."
They smiled and hugged one another in congratulations, and as they pulled back, Grissom asked. "So, from here or..."
He trailed off and Catherine shook her head while finishing. "Actually from Vegas, we leave in a few days."
Grissom smiled with a nod again. "Well, I'm proud of you both, that child will be in good hands."
Warrick smiled. "Thanks, that means a lot."
As another round of head nods were done, Calleigh came out on the deck with a fussy William in her arms, and spoke with a smile. "It looks like someone wants his mommy."
Both Catherine and Warrick saw Sara's eyes light up they've never seen before as baby William was placed in her arms.
"Thank you, Calleigh."
The blond nodded with a smile. "No problem." Before walking back inside.
Now they watched Sara's attention be fully on little William as she kissed his forehead and whispered. "Come on little man, let's take a little walk." After a sweet smile between Sara and Grissom, Sara headed down the stairs of the deck while Warrick mentioned he'll walk with them as Catherine and Grissom headed for the deck railing, watching them.
After a moment or two of silence, Catherine cleared her throat and spoke. "It looks like motherhood suits her."
Grissom smiled like Catherine had never seen before as he turned to look at her. "You have no idea, the moment William was placed in her arms, I could see it. All those insecurities and doubts that she had before just disappeared, and something else replaced it, she got that..."
Catherine cuts him off, knowing exactly what the other woman had felt. "Protective/determined look, like there isn't anything she wouldn't do for her little one?"
"Yeah." He chuckled with a nod before taking a breath and finishing. "He's her whole world now."
She looked at him with a slight concern. "You know you are too, right?"
No doubt or hesitation was in his voice or eyes as he replied with another smile. "I do."
She smiled with a nod, happy to see no doubts in his eyes. "Good, so you two are ok?"
"Better than ok, Catherine. I don't think our relationship has been more solid. Sure, we have our moments, like all couples do, but overall, I couldn't be happier."
She then brought Grissom in a hug as she whispered. "I'm happy for you both, congratulations."
"Thank you, Catherine."
After they pulled back, they continued their conversation to other topics, including how life in LA was going for them.
Later that evening
Eventually the household got slightly smaller with just the three families and their babies/kids/teenagers, and after a nice dinner, while little William was asleep in his car seat inside the house, Sara was standing out by the ocean with her eyes closed, like she did on the night she got married, and while it was still one of the best nights of her life, this time she felt more balanced, happier than she's ever been.
Her thoughts get interrupted when she felt that all too familiar arm wrap around her waist and her body against that amazing body of her husband's, making her smile when she felt his lips touch her cheek before he whispered. "Everything, ok?"
She sighed in content as she opened her eyes to look out in the darken horizon. "Perfect."
He sighed in content as he replied. "I would have to agree with you, Mrs. Grissom."
She smiled as she asked. "Still the best choice you made in your life?"
Knowing what she was talking about, he smiled as he ran his other hand up and down her arm before slipping his fingers through hers. "Oh yeah, and I feel my choice is getting better each second."
She brought his left hand to her lips and kissed his ring before whispering. "Good to know."
After a moments pause, he cleared his throat before speaking again. "So, I've been thinking."
Before he could continued, she smirked. "Oh no, should I be worried?"
He gently squeezed her hand. "Very funny."
She chuckled softly before replying. "Ok, what has your brilliant mind come up with this time?"
He smiled before speaking again. "After hearing Catherine and Warrick's news, I was just thinking that when the time is right, we could try to give William a sibling."
She turned around in his arms a little shocked as she asked. "Yeah?"
"I want our son to have a little brother or sister. But like I said, when the time is right."
She started to smile as she cupped his cheek. "I'll tell you what, if you still feel that way in a couple of years, we can bring the topic back up." She started to have tears in her eyes as she continued. "I just want a little time with..."
He cuts her off with love and understanding in his eyes. "I know, honey. This time is all about William, I'm just thinking about our future."
She sniffled as she ran her thumb up and down his cheek. "You've been doing that since we've became a couple."
His eyes misted over as he whispered. "I can't help it, that's just what you do to me."
She just smiled as she continued to run her thumb up and down his cheek, then after a few minutes, he asked. "You ready to leave and get some rest?"
She nodded, and he started to step back, but before he could move too far, she took his hand and spoke again. "But, before we do." She continued. "You know you're my whole world too, right?"
Grissom looked at her wide eyed as he asked. "Did Cath..."
She placed her finger to his lips to stop him from continuing before running her thumb up and down his cheek again while she continued with tears in her eyes again. "I'm in his world because of you, none of this would have happened without you." She then whispered. "I can't do this without you."
He gave her a slight smile with a smirk after clearing his throat. "You need to give yourself a little more credit, I really think you could."
Her eyes and voice became determined as she held her hand tighter to his cheek. "Then let me rephrase that, I don't want to do this without you. We are in this together, you got it?"
He nodded with tears in his eyes. "Always, honey."
She started to smile. "Good, because I don't want you to ever doubt how much you mean to me, especially now that a child is in the picture." They kiss softly on the lips before they pulled back, and as they were walking towards the house, she smirked. "And I don't need another woman hinting that I'm not making my man happy."
While Catherine didn't come right out and say what Grissom did, mostly because she did believe him when he said there was no doubts, there was a comment of her hinting that maybe she should reassure Grissom a little.
He does a little sigh. "And I don't want you doubting that you haven't been. It was just a simple comment, only what I've observed. I know where I stand with you." He stopped them before cupping her cheek as he whispered with love. "I know how much you love me."
When she saw nothing but love, she nodded with a smile. "Alright, just making sure we are still on the same page here, nothing wrong with that."
His blue eyes stared sparkling again. "I agree, so solid than ever?"
After one more smile, a more beaming one at that, she nodded again. "Solid than ever, babe."
One more kiss was shared before they continued their way back to the house, hand in hand.
AN: More to come. Thanks for reading and please review.