Catherine watches as Sara walks past her office consumed in a tox report. Catherine smiles to herself as Sara tucks her hair behind her ears again. She has finally realized I love Sara, and I'm not going to let anything change that. Then she watches the transaction between Grissom and Sara in the hall. She can see for herself how much emotional pain Griss can put Sara through. The expression on the brunette's face goes from pleased to hurt and sad. Catherine can see in Sara's eyes how much it is tearing her apart, and watches her stiffen when Grissom places his hand on her lower back. There is still love between the two, and it doesn't feel right to get in the way. Catherine can't stand to see Sara in pain anymore and peaks her head out of the door, "Sara can I see you in my office please."
"Sure. Bye Griss."
"See you later."
Catherine closes the door behind Sara, and laughs at the puzzled look on her face. "What's so funny?"
"Your expression."
"Okay, so what do you want?"
"I just felt like seeing you sweetie. You can go back to work now if you want."
"That's it Cat? What's going on? Are you okay? You don't feel like hurting yourself do you?"
"No hun, I'm fine I promise."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, do you want the truth?'
"Yes."
"I saw the look on your face when you were talking to Gil, and I couldn't bare it any longer, but the first part is true I wanted to see you."
"Oh. Hey do you mind if I sit in here for a couple of minutes? I have a feeling Grissom is waiting around the corner for me."
"No of course not." Catherine smiles at Sara, and realizes she should shut the blinds. After repeating the ritual that seems to occur every time Sara is in the office she takes a seat next to the brunette. Catherine is battling with the urge to kiss Sara. Feel the brunette's lips against hers; explore Sara's body with her hands. Deciding to compromise with her overpowering feelings she moves closer to Sara and pulls her into a hug resting her head on the brunette's shoulder. Sara brushes her lips against Cath's head, and it sends a rush through Catherine's body, but she refuses
to act on her feelings when it is clear Sara still loves Grissom, and is too afraid to tell her. A knock on the door sends the two flying across the room as far away as they can get from each other. Each one fearing getting caught, and the rumors spreading. "Hold on a minute," Catherine yells. She smiles at Sara and walks over to the brunette and quickly kisses her cheek, "I'll see you later okay."
"Okay." As Catherine opens the door Sara slides out behind Warrick as fast as she can.
"I hope you're not giving that poor girl a hard time again."
"I wasn't."
"Good. I'm here, because I finished my case and need you to assign a new one."
"Okay." Warrick secretly watches Catherine out of the corner of his eye as she lets out a sigh, and searches her desk for the list of who is working on what. She seems happier than the last time Warrick was with her, but there is still a hint of sadness in her eyes. "So how are you doing Cath?"
"Fine how are you?"
"Okay. I'm going through a divorce so you know how it can be sometimes, are you sure you're alright?'
"Not really."
"Is it something going on between you and Lindsay?"
"No?"
"Guys?"
"Kind of."
"Well any guy that makes you suffer like this isn't worth your time?"
"Thanks." But a special woman is. "Okay you can work with Nick on his hit and run case."
"Okay, see you later."
"Bye."
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God this week is going by too slow. Catherine is in the lab with Sara, Grissom, and Greg. She is glaring at Grissom as her lightly touches Sara, and Sara stiffens again after to fourth touch, but tries to smile at him encouragingly. Greg walks over and whispers, "I don't know what he did to you, but he better watch out." Then the young CSI walks out of the room. Sara moves her shoulder around, and winces in pain.
Catherine beats Grissom to the caring words, "Are you okay Sara?"
"Yeah just a little sore. It's been this way since after my arm healed. The doctor says the pain should eventually go away." Catherine walks past Sara grabbing her results from the printer, and gently rubs Sara's shoulder, then leaves.
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Catherine stumbles across Grissom watching Sara's interview with Hannah. "Hey Gil I thought I am supervising this case?"
"You are, but come here and watch how Hannah is messing with Sara." Catherine watches as Sara gets increasingly upset and frustrated with the little girl's avoidance of the subject. "I should make sure she is okay."
"Hey Gil, can I ask you something?"
"Sure?"
"Why are you doing this to Sara?"
"Doing what?"
"Giving her hope again when you ended the relationship that there is another chance for you two?"
"I made a mistake, and I need to fix it. I still love Sara and I was afraid at the time. She needs to know that if she's willing I would like to pursue our relationship again." Catherine is trying so hard to control her hand which wants to head right for Grissom's eye.
"You're hurting her though. Don't you care about that?"
"I will make it up to her, and why do you care? You two hate each other."
"That's not true."
"Oh it's not? You can't be in the same room with her for more than five minutes. How do you even know how this is affecting her? Last time I checked she wasn't talking to you at all."
"Know what Grissom?"
"What?"
"Fuck you! You have no regard for people's feelings, because you have none of your own." Catherine storms out of the room. Grissom has hit a nerve with her and he is not going to get away with it; no matter how much her opinion hurt him.
Sara walks down the hall frustrated with Grissom. Suddenly she is pulled into an interview room. She loses her balance and crashes into the wall with Catherine underneath her. She looks at the blonde and laughs as she realizes Catherine was the one who pulled her into the interview room "secretly" except they made more noise than Sara bet she intended.
"You okay Cat? I didn't flatten you did I?"
"I'm fine. That worked well don't you think?" She wraps her arms around Sara's shoulders. "The reason I pulled you in here is because I want to know if you are okay. I saw the interview with Hannah. She hasn't changed has she?"
"No, and I'm fine."
"You're lying Sara." The brunette tries to pull away, but Catherine won't let her. Not this time. Catherine attempts to look into Sara's eyes, but as soon as the brown eyes catch hers they look away. Catherine reaches up, and taking Sara's chin lightly Catherine turns Sara's head so she is facing Catherine.
"I don't want to talk about it."
"I don't want to leave you so upset."
"Please let me go Catherine." To Catherine that means letting go of Sara forever, and she won't do that. The brunette might not mean it that way or maybe she does, but Catherine refuses to no matter what Sara wants.
"No." Sara pulls until she is out of Catherine's reach, and leaves the room. Catherine stands there for a moment. She can feel her heart slowly breaking at the same time she curses her body for reacting with the closeness of Sara. She can feel the brunette's heat lingering on her body. The way their two bodies fit together perfectly, and she longs to stand in Sara's arms forever allowing the love to flow between them. Sighing she leaves the room and runs into Nick. "Hey Nicky, can you do me a favor?"
"Sure Cath, what is it?"
"Keep an eye on Sara for me will you?"
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I hope I'm doing the right thing. Sara sees Grissom talking to Hodges. Her heart is pounding as she reaches him then she leans in and kisses him. His lips are soft and she slips her tongue in quickly then glides away; her head in another place.
"Judy have you seen Sara?"
"She just left Dr. Grissom, but she left this for you." Grissom rushes to his office his heart dropping further with each word he reads.
Catherine slips into the Grissom's office "Gil, I wanted to apologi...," Looking at Grissom his face has lost all color." What's wrong?" He ignores her as he stares off into space. He can't believe what he has just read. "Hello? Earth to Grissom! What is wrong?"
"Sara's gone."
TBC...
Sorry I forgot to mention this might spoil season 8 I'm just trying to go where the story takes me sorry
