A/N Special thanks to all of those who have reviewed and stuck with me during the long waits. I know I have changes the characters to suit the story. This chapter has some harsh language and hot shower scene. Nothing tographic. I hope I do not offend

I dedicate this to chapter to LocoGreggo, your kind words have truly inspired me.

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Chpt 7 - Alliance of the untruthful

Grissom found Sofia sitting in the lunchroom, holding an ice pack to her swollen chin.

"Hey how are feeling" he asked touching her hand. She felt warmth pass through her 'he does care' her heart sang.

"Oh it takes a lot more then a hit to the face to keep me down" Sofia dropped her lashing urging tears to come.

"What" Grissom asked when he saw her dropping the ice bag to cover her face.

"It's what Nick said, I would never do anything to hurt Sara or Catherine. They are my closes friends." She sobbed loudly. Grissom was a bit taken back by her outburst. He stood up to get her a napkin.

"I don't think he meant.." Gris started but was cut off as Sofia stood up and fell into him. She wrapped her arms around him sobbing loudly.

"I" sniffle "would neveeer do" sniffle "anything to hurt Sara, she is like a sister" she blubbered. Grissom stood ramrod straight gently patting her back.

"Ok then Sofia" he said trying to pry her finger loose. But she would have none of that.

"What Nick implied was hurtful and mean," she wailed into his chest. Grissom gently hushed her stroking her back.

"Sofia" he gently started after a moment, "I am glad you are not hurt, and you know I am here to talk" he offered.

She smiled her face still hidden "Thank you Gill, you don't know how much that means to me" she pulled away swaying just a bit. He tightened his hold on her.

"You should go home" he offered worry clearly reflected on his handsome face.

"I not allowed to drive" she lied letting her knees buckle so she fell into him. "Can you drive me home" she said her voice thick with tears. And the academy award goes to Sofia CSI extraordinaire her inner voice sang.

Gill felt trapped but he wrapped an arm around her waist "lets go" was all he said. Sofa almost giggled out loud.

Catherine's mouth dropped open as they drove up to the house. She took in the grand driveway and trees. Greg parked the car and got out he walked over to the Catherine's door and opened it.

"Let's get Sara settled and I will answer any questions you have," he offered with a smile. Catherine climbed out as he walked around to help Sara out.

"Come on love we are home" he offered gently. Sara clung to him and allowed him to lead her into the house.

"Greggers What in heavens name has happened?" Mora asked rushing to assist her fear and shock clearly reflected on her face. Sara leaned into the woman needing some kind of motherly contact. Greg shook his head slightly telling Mora to not ask any questions.

"Mora please see to Catherine. Show her where she will be sleeping, Warrick Brown and Nick Stokes will be joining us. Please make sure the guest rooms are ready. Warrick will be bring Catherine daughter Lindsey" Mora gave a nod of her head glad to have something to do.

The older woman watched Greg walk Sara upstairs took a deep breath before turning to face Catherine "This way please" she said with a gesture of her hand.

Catherine followed her up the winding staircase and down the long hall; Catherine took in the large windows and beautiful paintings. "Mora" Catherine smiled her mind racing.

"How do you know Greg?" she asked allowing the woman to open a door before walking in to a large room.

"Please make yourself at home" Mora offered pulling the curtains back to allow the moon light in. "I have know Greggers since he was a child" she offered before leaving the room.

Down the hall Sara was crying softly resting her head on Greg's chest. He was not sure what happened so he offered her his love and comfort. Sara soon fell asleep completely exhausted.

He gently pulled away and covered her up. Mora appeared out of no where "I will sit with her your other guest have arrived they are in the Garden. If she wakes up I will call for you" she smiled touching his cheek.

Greg made his way downstairs to the garden he stopped to grab the bottle of wine from the fridge.

Nick saw him approach and stood up "Lucy you have a lot of splaining to do" he said in his best Desi Arnaz impression. Greg sat down with a sigh. He looked at each of his friends and began to his tale.

Catherine shook her head "Why the secrets Greg" she asked stroking Lindsey's hair she had fallen asleep in Catherine's lap.

"I did not think it mattered, I am who I am with or without all of this" he offered. Warrick laughed and said

"Greggers" he joked, "When can Catherine and I borrow it" he smiled. Greg laughed he had never felt more love for his friends then at this moment.

"Anytime my man" he offered. Nick was quiet so he offered, "Nick are you ok with all of this"

The Texan lifted his head his eyes where tired he asked one questions, "Did Sara know about all this"

Greg shook his head "no she found out tonight" he told him the truth. And with that Nick stood up "I am beat, this cowboy needs to get some rest." He was not sure as to why it was important if Sara knew or not. He arm was pounding his pain medication was beginning to wear off.

The others watched him go. Cat stood up "I will put her down and be back" she said following Nick.

Greg stood up and walked over to the pool. "Warrick thanks for everything you did for her tonight" Warrick stood up and walked to the younger man.

"Hey I love her we are family" he said touching Greg's shoulder. They fell into silence.

Then Warrick softly said "Sara loves you, not Grissom he will do nothing to hurt you both".

Greg shook his head "You saw the look in his eyes tonight" he started but Warrick cut him off.

"If Gris wanted Sara he would have done something when it was his time. She has moved on, Gris will always have feeling for Sara. Let it go Greg the only one that can hurt you or Sara are yourselves."

Greg said nothing as Catherine came back out. He stood up and said "I am off to bed have fun, and please be comfortable"

Sofia allowed Grissom to open her door and lead her inside. Grissom was impressed by his surrounding. He took in the elegant furniture and warm colors.

He sat her down on the sofa and went to close the door. He was a bit unsure what to do he returned to the living room. Sofia sat on the sofa her mind racing. I got him here how do I make him stay

"I will take my leave, if you are alright" he standing in the doorway. He watched her eyes fill and spill over.

"Please stay Gill I don't want to be alone just for a little while. We can have dinner" she stumbled over her words.

Grissom felt his resolve crack he offered a rare smile and gave a nod. "Ok lets have dinner"

Greg quietly made his way down the hall and gently knocked on Nick's door, he heard him call out "Coming" Nick pulled the door open in only his shorts.

"Greg something wrong" he asked worried.

Greg shook his head walking into the room "No, No everything is quiet. Nick" he started and stopped not sure how to ask.

"Nick" he started again. "Can you tell me what happened? I did not want to ask Sara. I mean she will tell me I just think it is better so I can prepare" he filtered off realizing how lame that sounded.

Nick watched him for a moment and finally sat down telling him what happened. By the time he was done Greg was holding his head.

"How is she supposed to deal with this?" He asked not looking at his friend. He got up and walked over to the window.

"Just be there, that is all we can do Sara is a strong woman she will figure it out." He offered, Greg turned and looked at Nick he forced a smile and said.

"Thank you I let you get some sleep" he walked out of the room and back down the hall. He smiled as he entered his room Mora had moved to the bed and was holding Sara who was sleeping.

"She was having a nightmare" was all she offered. She slipped out of bed and kissed Greg's check; and left the room.

Once in bed with Sara tucked into his side did he allow his mind to wander, someone was to blame but he did not share Nicks logic it was Sofia. As far as Greg was concerned it was Grissom. Sara was not supposed to be there he called her in. His last thought was of Grissom holding Sara before sleep finally clamed him.

Grissom groaned his shoulders and neck hurt, he opened his eyes and saw he was still at Sofia's house; they had fallen asleep watching a movie. He slowly lifted his head. He finally understood what had woken him his phone was ringing. He reached for it moaning something was on his lap he looked down and saw Sofia had her head his lap.

"Grissom" he said rather roughly trying to move her head without waking her.

"Gill, you sound grumpy" Jim offered with laughter in his voice. "Where are you?" he asked paying for his coffee.

"I have to question Sara and Nick in order to close the file and I was wondering if you want to come along for the ride" he asked climbing into his car.

"Yeah can you pick me up" he rang off the address and hung up the phone. By this time Sofia was awake and looking at him.

"I have to go Brass will be here in a few minutes. I had a really nice time," he said standing up. She rose with him.

"Gil" she started cupping his face. He allowed her to gently place a kiss on his lips. He stepped away when she tried to deepen it.

"Sofia" he said placing his hands on her shoulders. "I don't want this" he softly said, "You're an amazing woman, I don't have anything to offer you. Until I let go of old regrets. I have nothing or give you or anyone" he gently kissed her check and stepped away.

Sofia felt anger wash over her, "She is with Greg she cares nothing for you" she all but yelled. Grissom stopped gazing at her.

"I know that" was all he offered before the doorbell rang. Sofia watched him walk out of the room.

"Jim" Grissom smiled letting him walk in. He led him down the hall into the living room. He took in the rumbled sofa and looked at his friend.

"Nothing happened we fell asleep" was all Grissom said.

Sofia choose that moment to reenter the room having left to get some clothes on.

"Morning" Brass said "Can you come with us" he asked explaining he wanted everyone's signal statements then the group together.

She agreed and soon they were off. The ride out to Greg's place was a quiet on.

You will pay! Sofia ranted inside her head. You can't have them both; the nerdy self-centered bitch is going down

Sara stood in front of the mirror looking at her battered body; she could not suppress the tremor that ran through her body when she looked at the bruises around her neck. She pulled back her hair and pinned it up. She pulled on her shorts and t- shirt, and quietly moved back into the room. She stopped at the bed and gently kissed Greg as he slept.

Sara was happy to see Mora in the kitchen, cooking. "Good morning dear" she said coming around to hug her "How are you feeling this morning" she asked going back to the stove.

"Tired and sore, Mora thank you for last night" Sara said looking at the other woman. She watched as Mora scooped some eggs from the pan onto a plate, she put the rest in the warmer.

Mora reached for the fruit bowl and placed several pieces of watermelon and grapes as well as orange sliced on her plate.

"Take this outside I will bring you a coffee" Mora said passing her the heaping plate. Sara did, as she was told not feeling hungry at all. She sat down thinking of her call with Brass this morning. He had woken her up.

Mora came out carrying a mug, she sat down facing Sara. "Eat," she said pointing at her plate.

Sara did as she was told, not really hungry "Jim Brass will be by this morning along with Gill Grissom." She said not looking up.

Mora took her hand and said, "Can you tell me what happened" Sara blinked away tears and forced a smile.

"I'll try" she said and began her to tell Mora what happened. Mora did not hold back her tears she let them fall, but was amazed by this woman's strength.

By the time Sara was done she had finished her plate Mora stood up and said "Thank you" she took her plate just as Warrick came out to see her.

"Hey girl how are you doing this morning" he asked sitting down while Mora moved around them. She did not get a chance to answer because they heard the doorbell. Moments later Patrick led Grissom, Brass and Sofia out to the Garden. Soon they were sitting around the table.

"Can we get this over with" Sara asked softly. Brass stood up and they went back inside. Half an hour later they came back outside, the rest of the morning was sent the same way. Nick nearly took Sofia's head off in the group session. Sara just sat there not really feeling.

"Are we done" she asked Grissom smiled and gave a nod. She stood up and made her way upstairs. Once inside the room she found Greg still sleeping, Sara took her clothes off and slid in next to him. He woke when he felt her hands touch him.

"Are you ok?" he asked cupping her face. Sara looked into his handsome face and said.

"Please just hold me close and don't let go."

Greg wrapped his arms around her pulling her to him. It was mid afternoon when they finally pulled themselves out of bed. Together they went out to meet their friends. Greg was a bit annoyed to see Grissom was still there with Sofia. Sara went to talk with Catherine leaving Greg sitting at the table. Sofia made her way over he took in her marked face and asked.

"How are you doing" he pulled out a chair for her to sit. Sofia sighed and touched her chin.

"I am ok, Greg" she started looking over to see where Grissom was; he was involved with talking to Warrick and Nick.

"I don't know how to tell you this" she started forcing tears to her eyes.

"What is it" Greg asked as he leaned forward. She looked over her shoulder once more.

"I spent last night with Gill and he is going to make a play for Sara. He refuses to see reason. He is willing to throw what we have out the door for Sara." She paused to let her tears fall.

"He won't see reason, he is sure that Sara loves him and you are only a phase." Sofia saw Greg was getting angry and reached out to touch his arm.

"Please don't say anything I don' t want to loose my job". She said wiping away her tears.

Greg simmered in his seat every touch or smile Sara or Grissom shared was noted. Dinner was a tense affair.

Sofia stood after they had moved to the patio "Greg can you drive me home." Greg felt trapped he did not want to leave Sara alone but gave in.

"I am taking Sofia home I will be back in a bit" he called. Sara blew him a kiss.

The ride back to her place was filled with silence once he pulled up into her driveway did she speak.

"I did not want to tell you any of this but I thought you should know, Sara and Gill have a history, and you're just a toy caught in their little game. Be careful Greg don't get used like I did" She kissed his check and climbed out of the car. Once inside did she let her laughter pour from her.

Greg mind was racing as he drove out of the city towards home. Just talk to Sara and tell her how you feel his mind said No she will think I am a fool it answered.

Greg drove into his driveway and turning off his car when he saw Sara walk Grissom out with Brass. He could not hear what they were saying so he just watched. He saw Grissom pull her into a hug, he notice Sara stepping away after a moment just to have Grissom touch her check and shoulder. Anger washed through him. He got out of the car slamming the door causing them to look over.

"You're very touchy feel tonight Grissom should I be worried" he said wrapping is arms around Sara placing his chin on her shoulder. Grissom stiffen slightly.

"No Greg just making sure my friend is alright. He said looking at the younger man. Sara did not miss a beat.

"Drive carefully and we will see you on Monday" Sara took Greg's hand and walked into the house.

"What was that all about" she asked turning on him once the door was closed.

"I don't like the way he is always touching you" Greg said his anger finally bursting free.

"Please Greg" Sara said with a wave of her hand "Grissom and I are friends we have always been close"

"Maybe you should tell me just how close you to are because I don't get it. You say you love me and you are always with him, he is always there calling you in ruining our plans. What happened should have never happened"

Sara looked at him like he had gone crazy. "What happened was no one's fault Greg, Kevin Baker is to blame. Grissom has Never done anything but be my friend. And for you to imply anything more is your problem" She turned to storm out of the room only to see the others standing in the hallway.

"Warrick, Nick keep your distance Greg seems to have issues with any males that come within a meter of me"

Greg wanted to scream in frustration, "That is not what I mean and you know it" he yelled walking towards her.

Sara took in his angry face and set shoulders, he reached for her and for a moment she was locked in the room with Kevin Baker.

"Don't touch me," she yelled flinching away from him fear clearly reflected in her eyes and face. Her whole body was trembling.

Greg stopped dead in his tracks. "Sara I am sorry. I did not mean to frighten you," he said touching her shoulder.

Shame and guilt washed over her and she fled the room. Greg looked at his friends.

"I am an idiot," he groaned.

Nick shook his head "Go after her you goof ball" he said with a swing of his arm pointing to the stairs.

With a nod Greg took off after Sara. He heard her muffled sobs through the door. He listened for a moment before going in.

"Sara honey I am sorry, I was angry and reacted" he said she was sitting on the sofa crying into a pillow.

"I am sorry, I hate feeling this way, I did not mean to do that," she cried getting up. Soon she was in his arms and he held her as she cried. Soon his lips found her.

He gently kissed her lips then her eyes tasting her tears, a soft moan escaped her mouth as his mouth reclaimed hers. Her nimble finger found the bottom of his shirt raising it to pull it free. Greg scooped her up and carried her into the shower. Soon they were both naked beneath the hot spray of water. Greg lathered up his hands with the soap and gently slid his hands over her body, loving the fell of her curves and softness. He placed a kiss over each bruise he found. Gently lapping at each injury erasing the anger that had created them leaving only love and tenderness behind.

Sara did not think about the bandages that were on her shoulder or hands the need to touch him out weighted her good sense. Her fingers caressed his body his maleness until the point of madness.

"Sara" he gasped reaching for her hands, as his mouth covered her breast loving the nub that was hard against his tongue.

Sara pulled his head away "I love you" she moaned turning her back to him. She placed her hands on the cool glass the encased them. Steam filled the bathroom. Sara cried out as he slowly filled her with his hardness. His hands gently cupped her breast as he began to move within her.

Sara came with a strength that robbed her of her breath. He held her tightly as the tremors raked her body; Greg soared behind her bathing her womb with his essences.

Sara was not sure how she made it from the shower to the bed all she knew was she was wrapped in the arms of the man she loved more then herself. G

"I love you Sar" Greg whispered looking at her sleeping gently stroking her still damp hair fingering a curl. "Grissom will not win, if it is a battle he wants he will get on"

Gill stepped out of the shower back at his flat. He quickly dried off and pulled on a pair of joggers. His mind going over the evening he was trying to pin point just where the tables turned for both him and Greg.

He was no threat to him. "How do I make him see that" he asked his reflection"

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