-1DISCLAIMER IS THE SAME AS CHAPTER 1
A/N: I am sorry that this update has taken so long but I had seriously writers block. Then real life decided to get in the way. I just want to thank my girlfriend for helping me out when I had all but decided to stop writing. If it wasn't for her this chapter would never have been written as I couldn't put in words what I wanted to say. I hope that you enjoy this chapter and please review! I would really like to know if you are enjoying where this story is going as it seems to keep taking a different path than I had planned.
A/N2: the song is called 'Only Hope by Mandy Moore' I do not own this song but have borrowed it for a short time.
Chimp1984: yes Phoebe's grandparents are in Canada but you will have to wait to find out what happens there as it will be a few more chapters till we find out
Gryffindor620: you are very welcome. I hope you enjoy this new chapter
funnysfun: thank you for your review, I hope that this chapter is one that you enjoy. There is more interaction between Catherine and Sara in this one.
Chapter 7
SPOV
We were woken by the sound of my cell phone going off. I reached over to the night stand to answer it before it stopped ringing.
"Sidle" I said
"Miss Sidle this is Julie Katlee from social services, is this a bad time?"
"No its ok, what can I do for you?" I replied. I lean over to give Catherine a kiss before climbing out of bed and leaving the bedroom.
"Well we've just received an interesting call from Mrs Jacobs. She seems to think that there is something going on between you and Phoebe Jones!" she said
I sighed knowing where this conversation was going but I answered none the less.
"There is nothing going on between myself and Phoebe" I replied " I am just trying to help her through her situation. I have been there myself and I thought that's she would need someone she could talk to who knew what she was going through."
"That is all very well Miss Sidle but don't you think that you are too close to this. You are the CSI working her case are you not?"
"Actually no I'm not" I replied " Catherine Willows is working the case. I removed myself when I realised I would be better help to her as a friend"
"Miss willows?" she said " isn't that the women you are claiming to be in a relationship with?"
"Claiming?" I asked "what is that supposed to mean?"
I was getting annoyed at where these questions were going
"it's just that we have to be careful where these kids are concerned and if you are having a relationship with another woman….."
I didn't let her finish that sentence.
"Just because I am in a same-sex relationship it has no baring on this case what so ever. I may be gay but I'm not a pervert miss Katlee! I have no ulterior motives with my friendship with Phoebe. I just want to help her overcome what she has been through"
"there is no need to be hostile miss sidle we are just looking out for the child" she said
"Well in that case ask her what she wants instead of accusing me of things I haven't done" I replied
""Speaking of children!" she said "doesn't miss willows have a daughter? Lindsey I believe! I wonder how she is coping with the relationship between you and her mother?"
"EXCUSE ME? What does that have to do with anything?" I was irate now!! What had Lindsey got to do with anything.
"Just that same-sex relationships are hard on a child! We'll be keeping and eye on you miss sidle, goodbye" with that she hung up on me.
I stay where I was seated on the couch as I try to process what just happened. I knew that I was going to be questioned about my relationship with Catherine and my friendship with phoebe but I wasn't expecting the nastiness of it. I was beginning to hate social services even more that I already did!!
CPOV
I woke up fully as Sara kissed me and walked out of the room. I wondered who she was talking to that she couldn't talk in front of me, I knew that she would tell me in her own time so I made use of the bathroom before going to the kitchen to make some coffee. Once it was ready I poured 2 cups and went and found sara in the living room.
"Here you are baby" I said as I handed her one cup.
"thanks baby" she replied.
I noticed that she was really quiet as she drank her coffee but I didn't want to push her into talking.
"that was social services" she said "they were ringing about my friendship with Phoebe"
I knew there had to be more to it to make Sara this upset and quiet. I took hold of her hand to comfort and encourage her at the same time. I give her hand a little squeeze.
"So that's all that is bothering you, Sara?" I say, trying to get more information but not wanting to push too hard and have her shut down on me.
"they are basically accusing me if having an inappropriate relationship with phoebe because I am gay" she said
"You what? Because you're gay?! Oh that's rich." I replied
"yeah, she started questioning my motives for talking to phoebe because I was CLAIMING to be in a relationship with a women, that was her words not mine!" she said
"Ha! Motives? Claiming to be in a relationship with a woman? I really don't like them... they accused me of neglecting Lindsey because stupid Eddie had to pick her up because I was caught in a case." I said starting to get annoyed at social services.
"that's another thing...I'm not sure how to tell you this but she was saying that she was concerned about Lindsey because of our relationship and that she would be keeping an eye on me" she said sheepishly
"What?! Concerned? About Lindsey because of our relationship?! Keeping an eye on you? That's implying because you're gay you're gonna do something to Lindsey! Fuck! Why don't they keep an eye me too! They think I'll let something happen to my daughter?!" I replied. Now I was seriously pissed. I didn't let it show though as I didn't want to upset her anymore than she already was.
"I don't know what she is planning but we've got to be really careful baby. I don't want you to lose Lindsey because of me! I love you both so much, I couldn't live without either of you" she replied almost in tears.
"Nothing will happen to Lindsey, baby. I will make sure of that! And if they even think about taking Lindsey, we got our friends to back us up. We'll get through this. Don't worry yourself about this, Sara. Let me handle it." I said before opening my arms and pulling her into a hug
"thank you baby" she replied snuggling herself into my embrace.
We stayed in each others arms for a while before my stomach started to growl. I had to smile when I heard Sara chuckle in response. We got up off the couch and headed into the kitchen to grab a quick bite to eat. I looked at the clock and it was 12.30pm. Lindsey was coming home at 7pm.
"so how about we eat quickly and then head over to my apartment to finish packing?" asked Sara
"sounds like a plan" I replied.
I smiled at Sara before grabbing the ingredients to make some pancakes. I was so excited to have Sara finally living with me. I know that she had been living with me anyways but to have her move the rest of her stuff in was just finalising it.
We ate our pancakes in a comfortable silence before getting dressed and making our way to her apartment.
When we got inside I noticed that all but the bedroom and the living room was already packed. Sara put on the radio whilst we were packing and was softly singing along with it. I love to hear her singing, she has such an amazing voice. We finished packing the bedroom in a few hours before we stopped for a cup of coffee. Having forgotten that the kitchen was packed up Sara made a quick dart out to the local coffee shop. She also brought back a couple of muffins. Whilst we were packing up the living room I saw Sara's head raise up when a song came on the radio that she recognised. I really love this song so I pulled Sara into my arms and started slow dancing with her as she softly sang the words in my ear.
There's a song that's inside of my soul
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But you sing to me over and over and over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I know now
that you're my only hope
I continued to dance with Sara as her voice got stronger. I placed my head on her shoulder and smiled at the happiness I felt inside.
Sing to me the song of the stars
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
When it feels like my trips are so far
Sing to me of the plans that
you have for me Over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I know now
You're my only hope
We had virtually stopped dancing by this point just deciding to stand there in each others arms as Sara continued to sing along to the song. I was nearly crying because I could feel the love that she was pouring into the words. I was so overwhelmed at the love that I had for Sara and that she had for me. I never had felt love like this before and it felt so right.
I give you my destiny
I'm giving you all of me
I want your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs
I'm giving it back
Sara pulled away from me slightly at this point and look directly into my eyes as she sang along with the last part. She brought her hand up to brush away the tears that had started to make their way down my cheeks.
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours
I know now you're my only hope.
I pulled Sara towards me as she finished singing the song and pulled her in for a kiss. It was soft and gentle but I conveyed all of my feelings across in that kiss. I held her in my arms for a good few minutes before pulling back. We really needed to finish packing before Lindsey came home.
"baby, that was so sweet" I said
"I love you Cat, more than you could ever realise" she replied
"I love you too baby, more than yesterday but less than tomorrow" I said
She pulled me in for another kiss, this time it was more passionate and hungry than before. I pulled away breathless.
"let's finish this packing and go home, I need a shower before Lindsey comes home and you are welcome to join me if you wish" I said
I could see Sara start to react to that as her pupils widened and her grin increased. I gave her a quick pat on the backside and laughed. We got back to work and finished in record time. It didn't take long for us to get home.
