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Chapter 4

Morgan froze. Greg had heard what she had said to his mother?

"How… much have you heard?" she carefully asked him.

"Everything."

She swallowed. He had heard everything? Including… She was sure her heart stood still at that moment. He had heard her say she wanted to tell him how much she loved him…

He looked at her, an insecure look in his eyes. "Did you mean it?"

"What? That I wanted to tell you how much I love you?" She didn't even care anymore. Shrugging her shoulders she just nodded. "Yeah, I meant it. From the moment I first met you I haven't been able to get you out of my head. At first I thought it was just a crush, then I figured I might be falling in love with you and… well, now I realize I really love you. I just don't know if you love me back…"

She stared at the floor, suddenly feeling very vulnerable now she had confessed to her feelings.

"What would you do if I told you I loved you too?" he wanted to know. She looked up at him, too scared to think what she was hoping for. "I'd… be really happy, I think… I don't know, I never thought about that…"

"You never thought I felt something for you too?" he carefully asked.

"Of course I did, I think you really feel something for me too," she said. "I just don't know if it's the same thing I feel…"

"I don't know what you feel, so I don't know if I feel the same…"

She looked up at him. Suddenly they both started laughing, a happy laugh that took the tension between them away.

"This really is the most ridiculous conversation I've ever had!" Morgan grinned. Greg grinned as well. "Me too!"

Then he became serious again. "But I really do feel something for you too, Morgan. More than just something, actually. I think… I kinda love you too…"

She raised her eyebrows. "Kinda?"

"Kinda a lot…" he softly continued. "Kinda a whole lot… Kinda the love that makes me crazy and unable to stop thinking about you… The kind of love that makes me forget everything else…"

When he looked at her, all her insecurity disappeared. There was no doubt about it anymore: he felt exactly the same as she felt.

"The kind of love that makes you… kiss me?" she carefully suggested. He hesitated for a moment, but she already knew why. She moved a little towards him and softly whispered: "Your parents aren't here and they really won't walk in on us…"

"I know, it just feels… strange," he admitted. Suddenly he jumped up. "Come on, I have an idea!"

He grabbed her hand and pulled her along. Without questioning his sudden move she just followed him. She had no idea where they were going, but she trusted him – he could take her anywhere he wanted.

Greg took her to a park not too far from his house. Because it was already dark outside, she could see the stars sparkling in the sky.

"Oh, Greg, it's beautiful!" she whispered. He smiled at her, a warm, loving smile that made her heart beat faster again. "I love coming here at night… It's so beautiful! And now it's even more beautiful because you're here…"

"Oh, Greg!" She wrapped her arms around her and hugged him. When she started to move back, he pulled her closer again and slowly kissed her. She automatically closed her eyes, feeling how right this was.

"I love you, Morgan," he whispered in her ear when they broke apart. She immediately pulled him close again. "I love you too!"

The next morning, after having spent over two hours in the park kissing, talking and watching the stars, they returned to the hospital. Greg's father had fallen asleep next to the bed, but…

"Mum!" Greg called out. His mother moved her eyes a little, a vague sign of recognition.

"You're awake!" Greg rushed up to his bed while his father slowly woke up. As soon as he saw his wife's eyes were open, he jumped up.

"Good morning!"

Morgan turned around and saw a nurse had entered the room.

"Mrs. Sanders opened her eyes earlier this morning," she told them. "She's not quite awake yet, so please take it easy on her, but you can talk to her. And before the day is over she'll start talking back to you as well, I'm sure of that!"

Greg's father was so happy he spontaneously hugged the nurse, which made her, Greg and Morgan grin. Still smiling she left the room, leaving the three of them with Mrs. Sanders. Greg grabbed Morgan's hand and pulled her over to the bed. "Mum, you really need to wake up, because I really want you to meet Morgan."

He proudly smiled at her. "She's my girlfriend."

His words made Morgan smile immediately. His girlfriend… She really was his girlfriend now!

Before six hours had passed, Mrs. Sanders was fully awake. At first she had a little trouble realizing where she was, but she slowly became aware of the situation and started talking. She was really happy Greg, her only child, had come to see her and even happier that he had brought his girlfriend.

"I didn't even know you had a girlfriend!" she said. Greg blushed shyly, looking away from his mother. Morgan gently squeezed his hand. "Probably because we're still keeping it a secret from everyone at work at the moment."

"Oh… I see! But it's great to meet you, Morgan!" Mrs. Sanders smiled. Morgan smiled back at her. "It's great to meet you too!"

Because Mrs. Sanders had been in a coma, the doctors wanted to keep her in the hospital for a little while longer. Even though Greg would love to stay with her, he decided it was best for him and Morgan to return to Las Vegas. Greg's father promised to call them every day to let them know how things were going.

"As soon as I have some days off again, I'll come back!" Greg promised. His mother smiled at him. "That would be great, Gregory. Take Morgan with you if you can!"

Greg hesitantly looked at her.

"I'd love to!" she immediately said. "When we're back in Vegas, we'll talk to our supervisor to see what he can arrange for us!"

A few hours later, when they were waiting for their flight at LAX, Greg asked her about what she had said to his mother.

"We'll have to tell Russell about us," Morgan said. "I know I said to your Mum we were keeping our relationship a secret, but you know we can't. Not after Russell sent me over to San Gabriel to find you."

Greg looked at her. "We're really in a relationship?"

She smiled at him with a warm look in her eyes. "Yes, we are…"

His shy face made him even more adorable, she thought and she smiled again. Coming to San Gabriel might not have had a happy reason, but it had turned out great for them!

When they were back in Las Vegas, they immediately went to CSI as it was still nighttime. Russell was in his office when they came in, greeting them with a happy face.

"I'm really glad your mother is okay again," he said to Greg, getting up from his chair.

"Thanks," Greg said. "I would like to go back once she's out of the hospital, just to make sure she's okay."

"Yes, of course, just let me know when!" Russell nodded.

"And I'd like to take Morgan with me," Greg continued.

"Aha." Russell looked from Greg to Morgan and back. "Is this what I think it is?"

With a smile, Morgan took Greg's hand, looking at him. "Yes, it is."

"Well, that was about time! Anyway, I'll see what I can do for you," Russell quickly continued before they could say something about his first comment. "But why don't you go over to the breakroom first of all? I'm sure the rest of the team will be glad to hear Greg's mother is doing fine again. And about you two of course!"

"Mostly about us," Morgan realized. Russell nodded, knowing she was right. It was proven by Hodges walking in, his mouth falling open when he saw her and Greg holding hands. "Are you… You… Are you…"

Grinning Morgan nodded with her head towards the breakroom. "Come on, we'll tell you and the rest of the team all about it before you start spreading rumors about us secretly getting married in San Gabriel!"

"What?" Hodges's eyes grew larger. Still grinning, Morgan grabbed Greg's hand even tighter and pulled him over to the breakroom to tell the rest of the team they were dating now. She wouldn't mind telling them more about how they got together, but she didn't want to share the memory of their first kiss. That was their thing, just theirs. It had been so romantic, kissing under the stars in the beautiful park of San Gabriel. She knew it would always be their special place, even though she didn't know yet the place would become even more special – she had no idea yet that when they'd return to the park one year from the day they had first kissed Greg would get down on one knee to propose to her.