Somebody Told Me – Song and Lyric belong to The Killers
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Chapter 8 – A Game of liars and Surprises
Sofia sat on her sofa, her mind racing on the events that had happened. She plucked a rose from the vase on the table gently sliding the soft velvet petals across her chin.
"All the players are set," she said to the empty room. She stretched her back arching like a cat. Once she was comfortable did she speak out loud once more talking to the rose fingering each petal.
"Just a few more scenes to play out and I will have what I want. And with any luck" she smiled closing her hand over the rose squishing it within her fist.
"Sara Sidle will drop off the face of the earth!"
Greg slipped out of bed he grabbed his joggers and went to the weight room he needed to work off some pent up aggression.
He made sure the door was closed before turning on the stereo, he was glad the weight room was on the lower level of the house. The Killers filled the room.
Greg started the treadmill soon he was lost in the work out and music.
Breaking my back just
to know your name
seventeen tracks &
I've had it with this game.
I'm breaking my back
just to know your name
but heaven ain't close
in a place like this
anything goes but
don't blink you might miss.
Greg sang along trying to dance and run at the same time, the full grove was upon him. He could not contain himself any longer he jumped off the treadmill and began to shake his behind singing loudly. His arms pumping invisible weights.
'Cause heaven ain't close
in a place like this.
I said heaven ain't close
in a place like this.
Bring it back down,
bring it back down tonight.
hooo hoooo
Never thought I'd let
a rumor ruin my moonlight
Well, sombody told me
you had a boyfriend
who looked like a girlfriend
that I had in February of last year.
It's not confidential, I've got potential
Nick stood in the doorway watching his friend dancing around the room completely unaware of him.
Greg grabbed his water bottle using it a microphone belting out as he spun around his hips moving with the beat of the music.
Ready let's roll onto something new
taking it's toll & I'm leaving without you.
'Cause heaven ain't close
in a place like this.
I said heaven ain't close
in a place like this.
Bring it back down,
bring it back down tonight.
hooo hoooo
Never thought I'd let
a rumor ruin my moonlight
Nick could no longer hold himself as Warrick walked in smiling. Greg snapped back to reality opening his eyes when he heard Nick singing imitating Greg's body movements.
Well, somebody told me
you had a boyfriend
who looked like a girlfriend
that I had in February of last year.
It's not confidential, I've got potential
of rushing, of rushing around.
Greg's face went hot, as he watched Nick shimmy his hips as he moved to the beat of the music. Nick began to pump his legs shaking his head as he did his best rendition of the Flash dance.
"Please tell me I don't look like that," Greg laughed. As Nick broke out into the robot.
"You both need help" Warrick laughed holding his stomach. Greg now laughing took up his dancing beside Nick and together they finished the song.
Doing there best to out do each other. Warrick had tears running down his face.
"What is it with you and the funky chicken" he cried with laughter slapping Nick on the back as he sat down beside him to catch his breath.
Greg grabbed his towel and sat on the other side of Warrick, "Come on man, you KNOW I have rhythm"
Warrick wiped his face and smiled "If you say so" They all stood up when they heard Mora calling from above. They made there way up the stairs to see Catherine, Lindsey and Sara all seated at the table.
Nick sat next to Sara gently touching her hand causing her to look at him and smile.
"Cowboy do you have some free time after breakfast" she asked reaching for a melon slice.
"For you my schedule is wide open" he whispered leaning into her reaching for the coffee pot.
Mora sat back watching Greg interact with his friends, she did not miss the love filled looks he sent Sara's way. She did not like the way he had acted yesterday. Greg has always spoken highly of Mr. Grissom, why the sudden lash of anger.
"Something on you're mind love" Patrick asked kissing her check softly. Mora shook her head.
"No, but I want you to talk to Greggers this afternoon see what made him so angry at Mr. Grissom."
Patrick smiled nodding at his wife trying to calm the worry clearly reflected in her eyes.
Grissom rolled over starring out the window of his bedroom; he has not been able to sleep his mind racing.
Suddenly the phone was ringing causing him to jump. He rolled over reaching for it.
"Grissom" he said into the mouthpiece. Sara voice filled his head.
"Do you have plans for the day, we are having a BBQ come on up" she smiled into the phone.
"Sara I don't think that is a good idea, Greg obviously has a problem with me" he did not get to finish his thought because she cut him off.
"Gris come on, Greg is fine." She pleaded. Causing him to finally give in she told him to be there by 3pm.
"Who where you talking to" Greg asked wrapping his arm around Sara. She leaned into him and said.
"Grissom he will be here about 3 so you have until them to figure out what you are going to say to him" she felt Greg stiffen.
She turned quickly wrapping her arms around him. "Whatever issues you have with him hon, you have to work out" She kissed his check before finishing off her sentence.
"He is our boss, and our friend please work it out, talk to him" he starred at her and said after a moment.
"Your right I will speak to him" he released her and slapped her butt. "Nick is waiting for you outside."
Sara walked out of the room to find Nick. She took his hand and they began to walk along the garden path.
"Are you ok Nicky?" she asked not looking at him. He tightened his hold on her hand.
"I am ok Sara, my arm hurts like hell but I am ok. And you?" he asked still not making eye contact.
"Nightmares and panic attacks" was all she said. "Thank you for trying to help me. I heard you trying to get in and" her voice trailed off.
Nick stopped pulling her into a hug saying, "I love you Sar, you're my best friend" Sara wrapped her arms around him.
"I love you too cowboy" she mumbled into his chest. Before they could respond Lindsey jumped out of the bushes yelling "BOOOOOOO" Sara screamed not prepared for the scare.
Lindsey laughed; "Got you aunt Sara" she took running. Sara and Nick made chase.
The rest of the day was spent laughing. Relaxing by the pool, Sara managed to convince Mora and Patrick to join in on the fun.
Catherine came to sit with her talking her hand. Sara looked at the older woman no words were necessary they had both lived through hell and were stronger for it.
"I am meeting with Dr. Wilson on Tuesday" Catherine said watching her daughter playing with Warrick in the water.
"Dr. Wilson is a wonderful man," Sara said squeezing her hand. Sara was watching the door for Greg and Grissom they had both walked off about 20 minutes ago.
Both Greg and Grissom sat facing each other waiting on the other to state the obvious.
Finally Grissom said "Have I done something to upset you" he starred at Greg taking note of his tense shoulders and the death grip he had on his bottle of beer.
"Sara is with me Grissom, she love me. Can you accept that?" Greg said looking at his man who had been a father figure to him over the years.
"And do you share her feelings Greg" was all Grissom asked.
"More then you will ever know" Greg said smiling for the first time. Grissom let his word sink in and only when his feeling tightly tucked away did he speak.
"I love Sara. I have not intention of coming in between the both of you" he finished speaking and stood up.
"Lets get back before they send out the search party." The older CSI said opening the door.
Sara smiled seeing them walk out onto the patio smiling.
Three month later – CSI Lab Las Vegas
"Mia I need these results ASAP" Sara said passing her the evidence bag. The younger woman smiled giving a nod.
Sara walked down the hall, her eyes searching for Greg. She was working a hard case that struck close to home. She saw him leaning over a microscope while Nick slid in another slide.
She stood in the doorway watching him. Life had been good for Sara and Greg; they were building a solid foundation. She missed working with him once Eckley had found out they were seeing each other he made Grissom split them up when in the field.
Greg lifted his head feeling her gaze. Before he could speak Grissom called her name and she frowned giving him a small wave and quickly turned walking down the hall.
"Tonight is the big night?" Nick said calling his attention back to the slid. Greg smiled rubbing his hands together.
"That it is Nicky my man" slapping his friend on the back.
Greg was going to ask Sara to move in with him tonight over dinner. It was a big step since they both liked their space.
"Greg there is a call for you one line 3" Warrick said poking his head into the lab. "Tonight is your night bro," he sang
Greg stood up "Sanders" he said into the mouthpiece.
"Mr. Sanders this is Paul Martimes" the voice on the other side said. Greg smiled turning his back on Nick, he had hired a private investigator to try and locate Sara's brother.
"Just calling to let you know that I have yet to receive anything from my source lines, I will give you a call next week." Greg thanked him and hung up.
He looked through the glass walls and saw Sara standing close to Grissom his hand rested on her shoulder, a smile softened his face as he spoke to her.
Greg felt that twitch in his gut he could not help it. It bothered him to see them together, to be so connected.
"Greg can we wrap this up I want to go home sometime before dawn" Nick called out shaking him of his thoughts.
"Are you sure everything is always with me heading out early" Sara asked as she closed the file passing it to Grissom.
"We are done if something big comes up I will call you" Gill smiled shooing from his office.
Sara went to find Greg. Sofia watched her go, the urge to toss the book she was holding at Sara was strong but she fought the urge. She had over heard the conversation. She left the office to start the wheels turning.
"Ok Sar be safe and I will meet you at your place" Greg said looking around before kissing her quickly on her lips.
"Love you" Sara said touching his face, she walked to the locker room, and was gone.
"Where is she off to" Sofia asked coming to stand beside him. Greg was still smiling.
"She has an appointment" was all he offered. Sofia snorted rolling her eyes.
"IS that what they are calling it now a days, well what a co winky dink that Grissom should also have an appointment" She smiled seeing his smile lose it's brightness before walking away.
Greg turned on his heel and walked to the board, Catherine was walking by when he asked
"Cat where did Grissom go" Catherine lifted her head, to look at him, coming to stand beside him.
"Don't know but he was in Sara's Car they both pulled out together" She reopened her file and called over her shoulder.
"See ya".
Greg returned to the lab anger rushing through him.
"I am glad I caught you." Grissom said as she stopped the car out side the You Breakem and we fixem auto shop.
"Not a problem Gris I will see you tomorrow" Sara called out as he closed the door. Sara was a bundle of nerves; she had been feeling a bit off for a few weeks now. She was glad her doctor had an opening to see her.
Sara parked and went inside; soon she was being ushered into a waiting room. She picked up a magazine and began to leaf through it when her cell went off.
"Sidle" she responded into the mouthpiece.
"Hey what ya doing" Greg asked sitting in the lunchroom. He glanced around to make sure he was alone.
Sara laughed "At my appointment" she offered she heard her name being called and quickly said.
" I have to go I will call you when I am on my way home". Sara hung up before he could say anything.
Sara felt bad for not telling Greg she had a doctor's appointment but she did not want him to worry. She followed the nurse into the examination room.
"Earth to Greg" Catherine said sitting down next to Greg. "I thought you would be gone by now." She said reaching for her mug of steaming tea.
"Yeah shift has been over for almost half an hour," he said looking at his watch.
"Why are you still here" he asked getting up to rise out his coffee mug.
"Warrick is just finishing up and then we are off for the next four days" Catherine was almost vibrating. She was looking forward to spending the next few days with Warrick and Lindsey at the beach.
"Ok then have a great time," he said kissing her check before leaving. "Call when you guys get back we will do BBQ" he called over his shoulder.
She left with Grissom was pounding in his head over and over. He was just turning on to his street when his cell ran off.
"Sanders" he responded.
"Hi Greg it's Sofia have you heard from Sara yet. Gill was to meet me for dinner and he has not shown up yet. I was hoping Sara would now where he might be?" Sofia asked using just enough worry to make her self sound innocent.
"No Sofia I have not heard for Sara yet and I can see she is not home either. I will ask her when I see her," he said hanging up before she could say anymore.
"There is nothing wrong with you that 9 months won't fix" Dr. Michaels said softly.
Sara's face when white her hand going to her flat stomach. Dr. Michaels pulled up a chair.
"I take it this was not planned," she offered taking Sara's hand.
"How we have been using protection," she said looking down at her hand.
"Sara not having relations is the only way to be 100 safe," the Dr. offered.
A smile suddenly filled Sara's face "I am pregnant" she almost giggled. The doctor stood up.
"Yes I am going to schedule a follow up in three weeks and we will talk about vitamins and the do and don't"
Sara thanked the doctor and left. "How do I tell Greg?" she said once she was in her car.
A/N – This story is finally coming together. Thanks to those of you that have sent your review. Keep them coming!
