Chapter 4

2 days ago

"Greg, swab your cheek with this will you?" Catherina asked as she walked into the break room. "Its for a case to make sure there's no mix up with our DNA."

Greg nodded as he collected a saliva sample from himself. Sure it was a lie, but Catherine figured she could get Brass to check birth certificates and then run a paternity test. If there was no need or it didn't match up, then no harm done right?

She'd brought Katie into work with her today, not feeling comfortable leaving her alone at home. Catherine had said she'd help and she would try her very best. Katie was currently talking to Nick in the corridor outside while Catherine was talking to Greg. The rest of the team was meeting them in the break room in a few minutes so Katie could be introduced.

Warrick arrived first, shortly followed by Grissom, with Katie and Nick strolling in a moment later, laughing about something or other.

"Hey Cath, whose this?" Greg asked, turning to look at Katie, who was currently occupied shaking Grissoms hand.

"Guys, this is Katie, the witness from the shooting case yesterday. Nice job on clearing that up so quickly guys." Catherine smiled. She'd explained to Grissom why Katie was here, but didn't want to tell the others just yet. Especially not Greg.

Warrick went over to greet Katie while the rest followed after. Conversation immediately broke out between them all. Greg hung back slightly though. He couldn't help but think he was reminded of someone by her.

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While the babble broke out Catherine slipped out the room with a quick be right back. She headed to see Brass, after dropping in both Greg and Katies samples for paternity testing. She figured since it took a couple of days it would be best to do it now, even though it may be useless after seeing the birth certificate.

"Catherine, what can I do for you?" greeted Brass as she entered his office.

"Any chance you can look up a birth certificate for me? The names Katie Sanders."

"Sure, should be no problem. Any particular reason?" He asked, fingers tapping away.

"Its for a witness, I'm trying to trace her father. I figured its worth checking the certificate, even though theres a chance there won't be a name."

"Well you're in luck. And maybe you can shed some light on what i'm about to tell you, though I have a feeling you won't be surprised."

"Theres a name? What is it?" Catherine asked eagerly.

Brass turned to look at her. "Cath, it says her father is Greg Sanders. Thats not our Greg is it?"

Catherine looked back at him and smiled as she turned to go out the room. "Thats what I'm going to find out."

1 day ago.

Greg Sanders was sat on his sofa, thinking back over yesterday. He'd eventually approached Katie and they'd clicked instantly. They had the same sense of humour and she'd spent plently of time sat in the lab with him while he waited for results for his cases. The other guys aslo liked her, Grissom had plent of talks with her about various subjects, and she beat Nick and Warrick on the games console almost every single time. When Nick finally beat her at something he left the room yelling he was now the champion and wouldn't play again so he wouldn't lose his title.

He sank further into his seat with his cup of beloved coffee and settled in to ponder just what or who Katie reminded him of.

Present Day (before Greg knows)

Catherine rushed into work. She'd had the previous day ofs and Katie had spent time talking with herself and Lindsay, having a day of doing nothing but watching films and sleeping. Something which Katie had never been able to do before.

"Any results for me?" She asked rushing into the lab. She was handed some paper and with quick thanks went to the break room. They'd managed to get results in two days, pretty quick for a paternity test.

Catherine opened the file as she sat down at the table. "It is.." she breathed quietly, not quite believing it. It was a match. She'd known it could happen, but seeing it was quite a shock.

Greg was Katies father. It was a match.

She rose from the tbale and went to find Grissom. She'd thought about it and figured it was best for Greg to be told by him. He had to know of course, as did Katie. But maybe Greg should tell Katie the news, then they could talk.

"I'll talk to him Catherine" Grissom told he with a faint smile. He was just as shocked to see the results. Catherine smiled back and went to continue with her cases,.

Later on she heard Grissom ask to speak to Greg. She knew what he'd tell him. Why Katie was here, and what they'd found out. She could only sit and wait for them to finish. Then she could call Katie and bring her down here. After that she wasn't sure what would happen.

And that was how Greg Sanders came to be sat in Gil Grissoms office, faced with the task of telling his daughter just who he was.

Truth be told, he was terrified.

Another chapter! Two in one day, I'm amazed at myself.

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