Chapter 8

Sara slept like a baby. Gil laid with her for a while but then he had to get up, his head was hurting and Hank needed to go outside. He took his meds and let Hank out.

Sitting on the couch, Gil thought about the previous day. He had never had dreams like that before and he hoped he never did again. A knock on his door brought him back to reality, it was Jim.

"Just wanted you to know that the three guys confessed to the kidnapping. The DA is going to throw in attempted murder too. Their lawyer has been hinting at an insanity plea, as they keep yelling 'freedom of religion'"

"Religion my ass," Grissom said. "Well, have Sara come down to headquarters when she is up to it, we need her statement." Brass got up and left.

"Grissom, where have you gotten off it," he heard from their room. "Right here, love," Gil said walking into the room. "How's the head?" Sara asked. Gil looked at her strangely, "How did you know?" "Because nothing else would've taken you from our bed," Sara told Gil, holding her arms out to him. Gil went to her and he lay his head on her chest.

"This feels much better," Gil said. Sara ran her hand up and down his back, "I was thinking," Sara told him. "About what?" Gil asked. "After what you went through - you know being shot. And what I just went though, well I think we need to take a vacation." Gil lifted his head, "A vacation?" "Sure. Take a couple of weeks and just get away from all this," Sara told him. Gil lay back down, "A couple of weeks of just you and me - Hum, let me think - I can't guarantee I will be able to keep my hands off you?" "That, my love, is what I am counting on." Sara said, with a grin on her face.

"I'll see Ecklie and get us some time. Where would you like to go?" Gil asked. "Someplace where our cell phones will not work and no one will bother us," Sara told him. Gil promised her he would do some research and they would get away He would take care of everything.

ONE MONTH LATER

Gil walked into their bedroom, Sara had just finished her shower and was sitting on the bed in just her robe, brushing her hair. "I have a big surprise for you." "Really," Sara said. "Starting in four days, we have a month off," Gil told her. "A whole month," Sara said smiling. "Yes," I have everything planned, we are going to the Bahamas. A beautiful place called Kamalame Cay. White sandy beaches and crystal clear water," Gil said smiling. "Sounds so beautiful," Sara said, smiling.

"I also had another idea," Gil added. Sara turned to look at him, he was up to something - she could tell by the look on his face. "What would that be?" Sara asked.

"Well, I think that we could ... you know ... make it a combination ... vacation and honeymoon," Gil said. He took his hands from behind his back and held out a diamond engagement ring.

Sara stood and ran over to him, threw her arms around his neck and kissed him. "Is that a 'yes'?" Gil asked. Sara looked at him, tears in her eyes, "It is most defiantly a YES."

Sara still had her arms around Gil's neck when he lifted her up and carried her to the bed. Sitting her on the bed, Gil untied her robe and let it fall open. Sara reached for his face and gently caressed his cheek. Gil knelt in front of her and Sara pulled his lips to hers. Gil's lips stayed on hers as his hands found her breasts.

Sara's soft moans and reactions to his touch excited Gil. He moved his lips to Sara's breast. Each kiss increased her need for him. He took his time, enjoying the taste and feel of her body. Gil lay her back as he went between her legs. Gil took a deep breath, taking in her scent, the scent of an aroused woman his aroused woman.

Grissom pushed her legs farther apart so he could lick at every bit of her wonderful womanhood. Gil felt Sara's body shudder and twitch with each flick of his tongue. Suddenly, Sara lifted her hips completely off the bed, sobbing with pleasure; eyes closed and her head tossed back and forth. Gil almost lost control of himself from the sounds of her ecstatic, sexy moans, her juices filled his mouth.

Sara placed her feet on the floor, as Gil stayed on the floor, kneeling in front of Sara. He grabbed her hips and pulled her to him. Gil entered her and they moved together. His hands were not idle, one was massaging her breast as the other was paying attention to her clit. Soon nothing but their release mattered, Gil grabbed her waist with both his hands, pumping faster and harder. They could hardly breath their desire for each other was strong. They groaned in unison, Sara moved to match his movements and the sound of their bodies slapping together could be heard thought out the room. They each screamed as their orgasms crashed over them.

When he finished he fell on her, unable to move. As their body's returned to some since of normalcy, they lay on the bed, Sara cuddled close to him and lay her head on Gil's shoulder. It took them no time to drift into a peaceful sleep.

Chapter 9

Gil did take care of everything. He had even made the arrangements for them to get married. The team was sitting in the break room when Gil and Sara came in.

"Before things get started, I would like to talk to you all," Gil said, pulling out a chair for Sara. Sara sat, Gil put his hands on her shoulders. "On Saturday Sara and I will be leaving for the Bahamas," he said. Catherine looked at them.

"Cath, you'll have shift for the next month. That is how long we'll be gone. Before we go, we are getting married." "Married?" Catherine said. "Yes," Gil told them. "We would like you all to join us. It will be at 10:00 am at our place. I have asked Kenneth Hilton, a friend of mine, to perform the ceremony," Gil said.

"After the ceremony we are having a small reception," Sara added. Then she looked at Catherine, "and if anyone does not want to come, there'll be no hard feelings."

With that said, Gil handed out assignments. Gil and Catherine were on their way to a drive by shooting. Catherine hadn't said anything since Gil's announcement.

"I have to say this," Catherine said, "I think you are making a big mistake. You two have not known each other long enough to do this. Live together a while longer."

"We're not you and Eddie," Gil told her. Catherine looked at him, it was true that she and Eddie married after only knowing each other for 3 weeks. 2 months after they were married she was sure they had made a mistake, but by then she was pregnant. Their whole marriage was a nightmare they just could not seem to wake up from.

Maybe Gil was right, maybe they did have a chance. "I know," was all Catherine said.

Saturday morning Sara was standing in the back yard looking at the finished project. Gil, with the help of a contractor, had turned it into a beautiful rose garden with a gazebo. Sara walked around and took in all the beauty.

It was 9:00 am, Gil was in the spare bedroom dressing, well trying to dress. "Damn," he cussed. "I hate these ties." Gil had rented a tuxedo, it was black and he wore a white shirt, light blue vest and a tie. Jim fixed it for him, "Chill, you are going to stroke out."

Sara had asked Jim to give her away and Gil had asked Doc Robbins to be his best man.

Sara was in their bedroom dressing. She had decided on a traditional wedding dress. It was floor length, satin with a split back and a fitted bodice that flared at the waist where there was a pleated sash which matched Gil's vest.

Sara could only think of one person she wanted as her bridesmaid, Tasha Bennett, they had been in the same foster home and had become best friends. Their background was similar. Tasha flew in from San Francisco.

"How many of the crew showed up?" Gil asked Jim. Gil was sure that none of them would show.

"They're all here," Jim told him. The whole crew plus Archie, Bobby, Greg and Hodges.

At 10 on the dot Gil and Doc walked to the gazebo. Gil's butterflies had butterflies. He had never been so nervous. The processional began and Tasha came down the aisle. Then Mr. Hilton motioned for all to rise, Gil turned to see Sara, on Jim's arm, coming to him. He always knew she was beautiful - but today she was breathtaking.

She arrived at his side. "Gilbert and Sara have something they would like to say to each other," Mr. Hilton said.

He nodded to Gil, "Sara Leann, all I have to give is myself. I have loved you since the first time I saw you and I will love you even after I draw my last breath. Your face is the first thing I want to see when I open my eyes and the last thing when I fall asleep. My life started the day you came into it. This world is an uncertain place, the only thing I am certain of is my love for you."

Sara had to choke back tears before she could start. "Gilbert Ryan, all I have to give you is myself. The moment I looked into those blue eyes I knew you would be the only one I would ever love. I will love you with every beat of my heart, with every breath I take. If I had to describe heaven it would be you holding me in your arms. As my senses leave me I want you to be the last thing my eyes see, your voice the last thing I hear, your kiss the last thing I taste and your arms around me the last thing I feel."

Mr. Hilton then asked the 'traditional' questions with the 'I DO'S' to follow. "With the power invested in me by the great state of Nevada, I know pronounce you HUSBAND AND WIFE. You may kiss your bride."

Gil kissed her tenderly. They turned to face their friends as Mr. Hilton said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you DR. and MRS. GILBERT RYAN GRISSOM."

The applause rang out like thunder as Gil and Sara walked down the aisle followed by the others.

Everyone was eating, talking and joking when Greg stepped onto a wooden area that had been set up for dancing. Greg had put himself in charge of the dance music - which secretly scared Gil.

Greg picked up the mic. "May I have your attention please?" Everyone stopped talking. "Will everyone please clear the dance floor except the bride and groom." When it was cleared Greg continued, "Sara and Gil have different views of and choices of music so it was hard for me to find one for them to dance to but I do know one of the few songs they both like and I want to play it now. My wedding gift to you Griss and Sara is I have asked my aunt to come and sing for you, Aunt Anne."

Eyes bulged and mouths fell open as Anne Murray stood next to Greg and sang COULD I HAVE THIS DANCE.

Gil took Sara into his arms and they danced. After the dance Miss Murray went over to Gil and Sara "Congratulations, you don't know how excited I was when my nephew asked me to do this for you."

Nick and Warrick went over to Greg, "Boy, we had no idea that Miss Murray was your aunt." "There's a lot of things about Greg Sanders you don't know." he said. Sara hugged him, "Thank you so much, that was so sweet." "You can repay the favor," Greg told her, "Introduce me to your friend." Greg hadn't been able to take his eyes of Tasha. Sara took his hand. "Tasha," she called her friend. "This is Greg Sanders, he and you have a lot in common, he also works in DNA."

Gil walked up to her, "Darling, we need to get ready to go." Gil took the mic, "We would like to thank you all for coming. Please feel free to stay and enjoy the good food and the company. My wife and I have to get ready to leave. We'll see you in a month, you all stay safe. Nick and Warrick don't give Catherine too much grief."

Gil and Sara went to their room to change. Taking her in his arms Gil said "I'm half tempted to...." "Don't even think about it MR. Grissom. There's no way I want to miss a vacation in the Bahamas," Sara said pushing him away. "Your wish is my command MRS. Grissom," he said. One hour later they were on their way and 12 hours later they landed in the beautiful Bahamas.