A/N: Written during the Season 7 finale week before the premiere of Living Doll. Prompt provided by the Grissom-Sara Yahoo Group.

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Drabble Prompt: Forever

Word Count: 109

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Away from the flashing lights of the tow trucks and police vehicles,

watching the sunlight shift over her sleeping face.

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Away from the constant beeping of heart monitors,

watching the calming rhythm of her rising and falling chest.

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Away from the insane whisperings of a serial killer,

watching a fluttering lock of hair stirred by her breath.

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Away from the questioning gazes of his colleagues,

watching for a glimpse of her hazel eyes.

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Eyes slowly opening and sleep clearing.

Away from the terror of being trapped all alone, watching a spreading smile.

Feeling his hand in hers. Hearing his voice.

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"Marry me?"

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Fade to black. To be continued... Forever.

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