AN: Here is a another chapter. Thanks for the support.
Chapter 7: A day at the park
The next morning after the whole gang woke up, it was pretty much uneventful but luckily no one had to go into work so they were free to spend the day together unless they get called in. Everybody did their morning routine and got ready for their day.
About noon Sara, Grissom, their kids, Kyle Caine and Greg left the Grissom residence and headed to the park so they could get the best place since they were staying the whole day.
When they got to the park the kids left the parents to go play and Karen joined after she got strict instructions that if she feels tired then has to stop and sit in the shade with the parents.
Sara, Grissom and Greg got to the shaded area and got another picnic table and sat it beside the other one, because as far as they knew the whole gang was going to be here, they sat down and waited.
After an hour of waiting people started to show up, First Peter and Tracy, then BreAnna with Jim Jr. and Madison, Next came Jackie, Warrick and Justin, then Nick, Catherine and their kids Rachel, Lindsey and Oliver.
Brooke Morgan, Horatio and Calleigh came around the same time and the three of them thanked them for letting them hang out today and they said no problem then before anybody could fully wonder why Greg was here before Amanda and no kids, Ryan showed up with Amanda, Damon and Todd.
When the kids saw their dad they ran to him, Greg gives them a hug and looks at Amanda over their shoulder, she looks at him but nothing was said. Even though everybody was wondering what was gong on, they kept their questions to themselves since it wasn't there problem and thought it wasn't a good idea for them to ask when the kids were around anyways. When Greg got out of the hug with his kids, they went and hung out with the other kids.
Damon walks over to the swings were Madison was, he smiles at her and she smiles back then asked. "Why did your parents come at different times and why did your mom come with Ryan?"
He shrugs his shoulders and said. "I don't know but I think it's something big, mom told Todd and I that dad and her needs to talk to us later, I just hope everything will be ok." He sits in the swing next to her. She looks at the grownups and it looked like Greg was getting a few people to toss the football around, then she looks at her boyfriend and said. "I do too." They smile at each other and started to swing, so they can enjoy a little fun today.
Over in the shady area Greg, Nick, Warrick and Peter left the picnic benches and started to toss the football around, while everybody else watched.
Sara looks at Ryan and said. "are you sure you don't want to play?"
Ryan looks at Sara and he knew that she knew what was gong on, he just shook his head and said. "I think it would be more safer here then playing with them." He knew it was just touch football but he didn't want to find out of Greg really wanted to play that way.
Sara nodded, then turned to look at Amanda and she looked back at her and Sara said. "Can I talk to you for a minute Amanda?" She nodded, gets up from her seat next to Ryan and Sara gets up from her seat next to Grissom and they walk to an area where they could be alone.
Once they were, Amanda looks at Sara and said. "Your not going to like, hit me are you?"
Sara shook her head and maybe at another time she might have laughed but she didn't and said. "No, I'm not going to hit you, I just want you to know that what ever happens between you and Greg I will always be your friend."
Amanda raises an eyebrow and said. "That's it?" She was kind of surprised she wasn't laying on the ground hurt at this moment because she knew how protective Sara could be especially to Greg.
Sara shook her head and said "yeah that's it, I don't want you two in an unhappy marriage and if this is the step both of you need to take to finally be happy on any direction you make, then I support it, but that doesn't mean I don't feel for him." Amanda nodded, she knew that even though Sara said she will be both of their friends her loyalties will always lie with Greg when it was between the two of them.
Sara was going to turn and walk back to the table when Amanda asked another question. "How come you're not more upset?" She was still shocked that Sara was being very calm about this.
Sara turned back to her, sighed and said. "Because the situation that you are in I could've been there too and so it would be hypocritical of me to judge, but make sure that you figure out your feelings and stick to it this time because I don't think Greg can take this again."
"I understand." Sara turned again and before she took a step Amanda talked again. "I still love Greg."
Sara turned back to her and replied. "I know you do but we know that's not your problem." Amanda nodded again and Sara continued. "and just a word of advice don't put those two in the same area alone for to long."
"Thank you Sara." She nods and this time turned and walked back to the shady area, Amanda lets out the breath she had been holding and walks to the area where her friends where.
After awhile the kids and women believe it or not wanted to play football with everybody, so the guys stopped playing and gathered whoever was playing and started to pick their teams.
After the teams were picked, leaving the age 6 kids, Karen, Grissom, Kyle and Horatio out, Since Karen got tired and wanted to sit with her dad, Kyle wanted to sit with Karen and Horatio didn't feel like playing.
They were getting ready in their teams and warming up, Nick's team consisted of himself, Greg, Ryan (so they don't kill each other), Rachel, Jim jr., Todd, Brooke, Sara and Calliegh.
Warrick's team consisted of, Himself, Peter, Madison, Tracy, Damon, Catherine, BreAnna, Amanda and Jackie.
Right before they started to play, some of them wanted a drink so those people went to the shady area to get something.
As Warrick was taking a sip from his drink, he looked over at BreAnna and she looked a little sad, he sets his drink down, walked over to her and said. "Are you ok?"
BreAnna looks at Warrick and said. "I'm fine, it's just this is the first 4th of July without Jim."
Warrick nods and brings her into a short hug so nothing could be considered suspicious then he said. "I know and I know that he wouldn't want you to be sad today."
BreAnna nodded, smiled then said. "yeah your probably right." Warrick smiles back and nods then she whispered after seeing everybody was doing their own thing. "Are you coming over tonight?"
Warrick shakes his head and said. "I can't tonight, I'm doing something with Jackie and Justin, maybe another night."
BreAnna nods and said. "I understand." Warrick nods and brings her in another hug and when they pulled back she puts her hand on his shoulder for a second longer then moved it.
Across to the area where the teams were coming back to their groups, Jackie saw, but not heard, the whole interaction between her husband and BreAnna. As she was watching them she jumped because Sara taps her on the shoulder and asked. "Are you ok?"
Jackie looks over at Sara then looks at her husband and BreAnna and saw her walk away, Jackie looks back at Sara and said. "yeah I'm fine."
Sara smiles and the rest of the gang got there, Greg looks at Sara and said. "Now, Sara stop talking with the enemy." Sara just shook her head and patted Jackie on the shoulder then went to her own team's huddle with Greg.
Jackie turns to her team and looks at BreAnna, she was standing between Catherine and Peter, then she looked at her husband and shook her head and thought. 'it was just comfort hugs that's it.' she knew that BreAnna had to be going though a tough time with Jim not here, so she shook her head one more time and concentrated on what was happening now. They broke out of the huddle and Warrick looks at Jackie and said. "Are you ok?"
She smiles and said. "Yeah, now lets kick some tail." Warrick smiles and pats her on the shoulder and they all got ready for the game while Grissom, Karen, Horatio, Kyle and the rest of the younger kids were watching and cheering for their favorite team.
After about 30 minutes of playing they were going to play one more down and this one was for the win.
Nick's team had the ball, Nick was the quarterback and everybody else was lined up where they were suppose to be.
Nick looks to his left and right then hiked the ball, he takes a few steps back then gets in his stance. He looks at the kids and they were completely covered and short for the touchdown anyways, he looks to the women and the people guarding were all over them, then he looked at the guys and just saw that Greg got enough separation from Peter and saw the way he was going, so Nick threw the ball high and long, it was like going in slow motion.
Greg saw the ball in the air and he started to run a little faster and on his route he almost tripped over his feet, he regained his balance and continued to run, the ball was coming down and he knew if he didn't dive there wouldn't be any way he could get it, so he dove for the ball, caught it and fell on the ground for the win.
Nicks team runs to him cheering and Greg gets up, spikes the ball and does a dance, the other team rolled their eyes and Nick's team laughs and gave him high fives, he smiles at his teammates and turns to Ryan and they were going to do a high-five but stopped themselves and Ryan says. "good catch." Greg just nodded and turned to the other teammates.
Warrick's team was walking to Nick's team and Catherine saw Brooke give Nick a long hug and when they got out of it she had her hand on his shoulder, Nick smiles at Brooke for a minute then saw his wife coming their way and smiles bigger, she smiles and said. "Good game honey."
Nick nods, walks toward her and Brooke's hand falls off his shoulder and she hid her disappointment. Nick gives his wife a hug and a kiss on the cheek, then said. "Thanks babe." They take each other's hand and walked to the shady area, while everybody else was saying congratulations.
As they were finishing saying up they walked to the shady area, Amanda was the last person to say anything, she gives him a small smile and said. "Good catch Greg."
He smiles and said. "Thank you Bab…Amanda." He clears his throat for the almost slip up, she nods and walks away, he sighs and follows her.
When everybody got to the shady area Greg said. "so is it time to eat?"
They smile and Sara said. "Yeah, if you want to go get the grill from the back of Nick's truck."
Greg does an exasperated sigh and said. "But I just played football I'm tired."
They all shook their heads and Nick said. "come on Warrick, lets go get the grill." Warrick smiles, gets up and they started walking, Greg looks at everybody and they were looking at him, he sighed, got up and caught up with Nick and Warrick with everybody else chuckling and rolling their eyes behind him.
After they got the grill and set it up they started cooking and chatting, but it wasn't all tense free and hadn't been throughout today, Catherine kept watching Brooke, Greg was still tense and upset about last night and Jackie kept wondering if more was going on between Warrick and BreAnna but they all hid what they were feeling and thinking because they wanted make it good for the kids, especially for Karen.
When everything was cooked they put out all the rest of the food that they brought, Vegetarian stuff for Sara and Karen and burgers and hotdogs for everybody else. They also had all kinds of chips, dips, potato salad, crackers and all kinds of fruit. For drinks it was mostly soda, water and a few beers but not a lot, just incase somebody got called in.
For hours they ate, snacked, talked, drank, played with their kids and then cleaned up their mess before the start of fireworks. When the mess was cleaned up they got in their spots, Sara sat on Grissom's lap, Catherine sat on Nick's lap, with a hidden glare from Brooke, and Calliegh sat on Horatio's lap. Everybody else sat in their own chairs or on the ground to watch the fireworks.
AN: hmmm is Jackie feeling something is up? we will see soon. One couple will have their issues resolved and be happy again and another gets further apart. Also Tension rises in the work place between two co-workers. Please review and some will be revealed.
