Disclaimer: I don't anything sadly..if I did Mrs. Grissom would have strawberry blonde hair & would be off with her amazing husband—because, lets be honest- who leaves the person they "love" TWICE. Ugh.

Sorry it took so long…I've been stuck shoveling my life away!

Here's more- just for my PureJoy loves!

As they pulled up to the diner Catherine took in the sights. The diner was on the sound and about ten minutes from Gil's beach house. It was beautiful.

"You ready?" Gil asked, running a hand through his thick curls.

She smiled, "Yep."

They met at the sidewalk and Gil took Catherine's hand. She let a smirk show on her features. They quickly jogged across the street toward the diner and Gil opened the door for her. "Why thank you sir."

He chuckled and put his hand delicately on her back as they entered the diner. It made Catherine feel as if she were home. A young woman was seating people and her eyes lit up as she saw Catherine and Grissom. Actually it was more of Grissom.

"Hello Mr. Grissom. How are you today?" she asked with a flirty southern drawl.

"I'm good Sara. How are you?" Catherine suppressed a laugh while looking at Gil. He gave her a warning look, but she just continued to smirk. This caused him to smile a bit.

"Who's your friend?" Sara asked a little pissy as she noticed the couple holding hands.

"This is Catherine. She's the woman I was telling you about." The girl put her nose up, "Well that's nice. Let me seat you."

Gil looked confused while Catherine just raised her eyebrows. Sara led them to the table, "Your waitress will be with you shortly." She stormed off.

Catherine couldn't hold in her laughter any longer. It busted out of her and Gil smiled as he watched her. It was her laughter that made him feel like he could live forever. "Catherine, are you done?" he said in a joking tone.

She looked up and wiped her eyes, "You know, she reminds me of someone."

"Cath, don't say it."

"You know, Sara Sidle."

He looked down at the table. "You just can't help yourself, can you?" He said.

She smiled, "I'm sorry Gil," she took his hand, "but you have to admit- they both have googly eyes for you and they get crazy jealous when I'm around."

He laughed, "I think they have a reason to be jealous."

"Oh, Mr. Grissom, getting a little cocky are we?" She said with a smile.

He took her hand from across the table, "It's not because you have me Cath…it's that you are incredibly beautiful, you are strong willed, and well..you have me." She laughed as he chuckled. Her lean body moved into Gil's side of the booth and she felt him put his arm over her shoulder. She laid her head on his shoulder and she sighed. "Gil, I've missed this."

"What do you mean?"

"Just you and me out to breakfast, always joking with each other."

"Yeah, I missed it too." He stroked her arm and they stayed in that position even when the waitress cam and took their order. They both found it amazing about how comfortable they were in each other's arms. It was only when the food came and hunger took over that they separated, but truth be told, they could have stayed that way forever.

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After eating they drove back to the house. When they arrived, Sunny ran out of the doggy door right to Catherine. Gil had a weird look on his face. Catherine smiled, "Aww, Gil are you jealous?"

He glared, "No, I'm just curious as to why he went to you."

She hugged Sunny and started to walk over to Gil. Her arm looped through his, "I fed him. You should try it. Now let's go for a walk."

Gil smiled but then looked over his shoulder at Sunny. "Traitor."

Catherine laughed as they found the path to the beach. The sound of the waves grew louder as they reached the edge of the water. They slipped off their shoes and Catherine slipped her hand into Gil's. A smile graced his face and they continued to walk along the water.

"So Gil, what do you like most about this place?"

"It's secluded." He simply stated.

She smiled, "Gil, you should try to get to know some people. I mean you're going to be here for awhile."

A sigh escaped him, "Cath, I don't want to be here for awhile. I want to go back to you and Lindsay."

"Then do it Gil."

"It's not that easy."

She stopped in front of him. His eyes scanned how the sun brought out her beautiful features. "It is that easy Gil! All you have to do is get on a plane and follow me home." Her hands were on his face.

"Cath." He asked dryly.

"What!?"

"You're smushing my cheeks."

Realization of what she was doing became clear to her sight and it was the most adorable thing she had ever seen. She began to laugh and she moved her hands around the back of his neck. Her arms pulled him into a hug and she began to smile as she felt him hold her tight. "I'm sorry Gil, it's just that I miss you so much. Everyone misses you."

He moved his face to the crook of her neck. "Cath, I miss you too. I just don't know if I will be able to handle things."

Her lips found his forehead, "I understand Gil. Just promise me that the second you can handle it, you come back home."

His hand stroked her cheek, "I promise." Their lips connected and they continued to watch the water for a few minutes. "Are you ready to go back?" Gil asked.

"Yeah, but my legs hurt. I wish someone could give me a piggyback ride." She smiled as he rolled his eyes.

"Caaathh." He groaned.

"Pleeeeease!" She said with a pouty lip.

He turned around, showing her his back, "Fine." His strong arms lifted her legs and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Her head found his shoulder and then she started to give butterfly kisses on his neck.

"Cath, if you don't stop that we might not make it back to the house."

She giggled and cuddled her head on his shoulder once again. It was quiet but then her heard her whisper, "I love you, Gil."

They had reached the trail back to the house when she had said it and he realized that it was the first time he had actually heard her say it. He put her down and looked into her eyes. Catherine saw emotion flow through his dark blue eyes. "I love you too, Cath." He took her face in his hands and kissed her passionately. They walked back to the house hand in hand. No words being spoken; no words needed to be spoken.

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