Thanks to Summer Reign for taking all the time and helping me !

Part 7

Monday night

A smiling Sara walks through the halls of the laboratory. The last weekend had been the most beautiful of her life.

They had only one honeymoon day, but Grissom had shown her his romantic side after her wedding. It simply had been perfect.

During the hotel check out both had remembered they hadn't talked about the living arrangements yet.

Sara insisted that she wanted to go to her apartment to pack a couple of things for the next few days.

Grissom, however, really wanted to show her the bedroom of his house.

Sara smiled as she remembered. She had ended the discussion, telling him that he could fulfil his duties as a husband later. Something important was still missing.

Flashback

"I'll move in with you only if I get something in return", she whispered mysteriously in his ear. She loved to see what consequences her proximity had on him.

Grissom looked at her questioningly.

"What do you mean, exactly?"

"I mean a wedding ring. I have none."

The ring. Grissom looked at her, surprised. He hadnt assumed Sara wanted one.

"You want a ring? Isn't this too traditional for you?"

"Griss, I am already married, that's quite traditional. And so a weddingband is included."

"But you can't wear it without people asking questions."

"Grissom, I wouldn't wear it on my finger. I'd keep it hidden on a chain. It's enough just knowing you gave it to me."

"Well, then I will give you a ring. Promise."

End Flashback

ooo

Catherine watched as Sara joked with Greg and the others in the break room. She was in such a good mood, which was unusual for Sara. In addition, she had two days off, exactly like Grissom.

She stopped. Could it be that the two ... ? No, Grissom would never have made a decision so fast.

Calmed, Catherine entered the break room.

"Hey people, where are Sara and Grissom?"

"I am here". Sara said. She had just got some coffee and hoped to see Grissom.

He was entering the room at that moment.

Catherine watched Sara and Grissom. Nothing special. So she sat down and waited for her case.

After 5 minutes Grissom had taken care of everything and the team was excused.

"Catherine, we must go to the sheriff."

"Now?"

"Yes immediately. I don't know what's going on either."

Disappointed, Sara watched them leave.

ooo

Ecklie sat in the office with the sheriff, and reported to him that Grissom's team was once again among the best.

Why did he always have such great success? Hadn't the sheriff just asked exactly the same question?

What then followed was even a surprise for Ecklie.

"The FBI in Quantico has requested Grissom. And what the FBI wants, the FBI gets. Pack your things and fly out as soon as possible.

You take the next airplane."

Grissom moaned.

"Shall Catherine lead the team in my absence?" He asked the sheriff and Ecklie.

"No, Catherine is coming with you."

"What?"

"You need somebody who is diplomatic. And nobody is better suited than Willows."

"Do I have a choice?" Grissom asked, with a lot of tension in his voice.

The sheriff shook his head.

"No. No discussion."

"So, you want Catherine Willows and me away from the team for days ?"

The Sheriff nodded.

"Miss Willow doesn't have any problems with this. And you don't have any family. So?"

Grissom thought, Sara is my problem. But he was not allowed to say that.

"And I thought you loved the challenge."

Grissom rolled his eyes.

"Who will lead the team?"

The sheriff looked at Ecklie.

"I think that Miss Sidle has earned a chance. But Conrad ..."

"Sara has earned it. She should do it."

"Well, we will try it."

Grissom nodded. He still had time to say goodbye to Sara.

ooo

Unfortunately, he didn't find Sara. After an hour Catherine came back with her luggage and was surprised that Grissom still wasn't ready. Since he didn't have a reason to stay, he had to drive home to pack. Perhaps Sara would be there and he could say goodbye before he had to pick up Catherine.

ooo

Sara passed by Grissom's empty office. He probably had to work on a case of his own or he was in the building someplace.

Instead she found a cheerful Catherine in the locker room.

"Hey Cath. You look good. Any special reason ?"

"You don't look bad either. I have a business trip and this one can bring about a couple of surprises."

Sara looked at Catherine. She had heard nothing about a business trip. Nick would be happy.

"Oh, Nick hasn't said anything."

Catherine shook her head. "No, I'm going with Grissom. Perhaps we can get back together", said Catherine and winked confidentially at Sara again.

Sara swallowed. With Grissom?

"Sara, don't look so shocked."

"No, I'm just surprised. Why would you think Grissom would have calmed down so fast ?"

"You really have no idea about men. He didn't have sex in a while and look at me, who can resist me? Besides, I miss him. My plan is to seduce him and this trip is a good opportunity."

Sara suddenly felt really sick. She didn't want Catherine to leave with Grissom. She didn't want Catherine to spend the evenings with Grissom. She simply didn't want to be separated from him.

Oh God, she was jealous.

But she would, under no circumstances, act on it. She had to trust Grissom. Were they married, or what? They had sworn to be faithful.

But was there something like faithfulness at all? They hadn't even begun their lives. It would be easy to remove annul the marriage. He would break her heart if he did that

She suddenly remembered that Catherine still stood in front of her.

"You are very optimistic, Catherine."

"Sara, I know men. Wish me luck." Without another word, Catherine took her bag and vanished.

Never, Sara thought.

It suddenly occurred to her that she had turned her cell phone off and perhaps she had missed a call from Grissom.

"Hello Sara. I am so sorry that we couldn't see each other. Unfortunately, I must go now. Ecklie will explain the situation to you. I'll call you later, bye."

Tears filled Saras eyes. No I love you, no – I'll miss you.

Damn, damn, damn.

ooo

TBC