Grissom sat there, remembering his long relationship with Sara. They had met all those many years ago at a forensics conference. He had loved her from the first time he saw her. He had denied his feelings for so long. When he finally decided to show them, it had been so sweet. Then Natalie Davis, the Miniature Killer, kidnapped Sara. He had gotten her back, but their relationship was now public. Then, Sara had left to fight her ghosts. No one else knew that he was able to talk to her. He had not seen her though in the five months she had been gone. He picked up his pen and began to write.
Sara,
My dear, sweet Sara. I know we have our weekly talks on the phone. But, I miss your smile. I miss those warm brown eyes. I even miss the scent of your shampoo. I love you. I have loved you forever it seems like. You are the only woman that I felt completely comfortable with.
Ecklie brought in a counselor, a Dr. Alice Rodriguez. Ecklie seems to think we need some help with your leaving. Truth be told, I guess we do. It's been hard on all of us. She asked to write letters when we would not open up. I guess it will be a good exercise for us.
The whole team misses you. I know I have tried to tell you that. But, if you could see them, you would know how much you are missed.
Catherine is always asking about you. I think she is beginning to suspect that we are in communication with each other. Nick doesn't say much about you. But, I can tell he misses you. I catch him sometimes with tears in his eyes. He tries to hide it. Ever since you found him, he has tried to be somewhat protective of you. He was so worried when you were taken. When he found you, he wanted to go with you. But, I wouldn't let him. I was somewhat selfish in that respect.
Warrick has been having a rough time, but is getting better. He mentioned you right after you left. I think, that after me, he took it the hardest. Warrick is divorced now. He feels has lost a very dear friend with you gone. Nick has tried to help him. But, he misses you. I wish you would consider talking to him. I think that it would do him a world of good to be able to talk to you. Greg was angry with me for your leaving. But, he has gotten better. You mean a lot to him and have since he was beaten.
What I am trying to say is that the team misses you terribly. I know your past and what you are trying to deal with. Take your time. The team will understand. They just want you to be okay. You have become a part of their family. And when one of is not here, it will always feel like something is missing. Nothing could ever replace you, Sara.
My eternal love,
Gil
Gil sat back, looking at the rest of the team. Sara had such a deep impact on everyone. Knowing Sara had changed all of them. They took her in and made her one of them. He knew that when they did it had meant a lot to her. Her family, her biological family, had been a source of emotional trauma for her. Being accepted by the team had helped her with healing. He thought to himself, "Sara, I can't wait for you to come home."
