Chapter 9
Disclaimer: I do not own CSI.
Sara and Gil decided to do something out of character for the both of them. They decided to go to a beach in San Francisco. Usually they wouldn't go near a beach as they were always stuck around the lab or their home or anywhere there was limited socializing. They went to a local beach and rented an umbrella and a blanket. They packed a picnic lunch.
They lied down on the blanket on their stomachs, each taking turns putting sunscreen on each other. As they were in public, they did their own stomachs. They were enjoying the nice sunny and warm after noon until a couple of what Gil would refer to as ruffians happened by.
"Hey babe, join us for volley ball" one guy said.
Sara looked up from her novel. "No thanks. I'm not really in the mood for volley ball, but thanks"
"We need a hot sexy mama like you to be on our team. Ask your daddy if you can join us" he said and gestured at Grissom.
"That's not my father " Sara said and continued reading and sipping some lemonade.
"Babe, I don't wanna get angry with you, but you are tempting"
"Look go away" Grissom growled at them.
"Shut up old man I am not talking to you" the third guy said.
"We just want to sit here and enjoy the sun and not be bothered. Please go away, I am not interested."
"You're coming with me whether you like it or not!" the first guy said and yanked Sara up off the blanket.
Grissom , seeing this jumped up and glared menacingly at him. "Let go of her now, or I will get that police man to come over here and arrest you for harassment" he told them.
"Go to hell old man" the second guy said and pushed Gil down in the sand and the other s dragged the now screaming Sara away.
Gil got up sputtering. "What the hell are you all just standing around for – would someone get a cop!"
"We're not doing anything man. No one disobeys the Galloway boys" said some other bather.
"They are assaulting a woman for goodness sake " Gil said and took off after them.
"Come any closer and you'll be sorry" said the first guy.
At this point, the cops did finally get involved. A very shaken Sara was released into Gil Grissom's arms and guided back to their blanket. Their lunch now strewn all over the place and their blanket and umbrella stolen. They returned to the rental place and explained what happened to which the rental people replied they needed to pay for the items anyway . Grissom slapped down some money and told them they'll never return to that beach hut to rent stuff again.
Sara and Gil spent the rest of the day and evening in their apartment watching movies. When Sara finally fell asleep Gil was able to make a telephone call to the lab… his six weeks was approaching fast he needed to make a final decision.
At the lab…..
"Conrad Ecklie Speaking"
"Hi Conrad, it's Gil."
"Well hello to you Gil, how is it in San Francisco?"
"It's good. I have made my decision. I am leaving the lab for good. You have my notice. You may start looking for my replacement. Let Nicky and Catherine finish off the six weeks and then the new person can start."
"What made you decide to leave Gil?"
"Conrad I am burnt out. I am so sick of Las Vegas and the murders and violence that is going on. I am going to talk to Sara and see if she wants to move out of San Francisco all together . Maybe we will go somewhere north"
"North means snow Gil"
"I will be returning to the lab within the next few weeks anyway to pack up my office and to talk to my team so don't say a word to them"
"I promise. I wont" he said.
"Thank you"
They hung up and Gil turned towards the bedroom and saw his lady love standing there staring at him.
"Gil. Did you just quit your job?"
"Yes Sara. It is a Choice I have been thinking about for a very long time. I am not getting any younger Sara and I can no longer do this."
"I'll book us tickets back to Vegas so we can make it official. You have to clean out your office and say good bye."
"It's going to be hard, but it is the best thing."
Sara nodded.
"It was Warrick's murder that pushed me. His pointless murder that … Oh Warrick!" Gil began to sob.
Sara walked over to him and held him as her older lover was wracked with sobs.
That night Gil and Sara were asleep and in a deep dream… when Gil heard a familiar voice.
"Hey What are you doing here Grissom?"
"This is my dream Warrick what are you doing here"
"I don't know. Oh wait I do know. I miss all you guys too, even Hodges, but don't worry about me. Even though I am not with you anymore – I can still see you – I look out for you and my little baby son too. I will always be in your heart. Do me a favour Gil, marry Sara. I want to see you two married before my son gets married." He laughed.
Warrick suddenly faded out of the dream and Gil was brought back to reality. "Its going to be ok" he muttered.
"What?" Sara mumbled.
"It is going to be ok." He repeated.
"I am glad to hear that. "
Gil sat up in bed and looked at his love. "Sara, I love you so much, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life. Will you – uh - Will you marry me Sara Sidle?" he asked.
Sara looked at Gil her face beaming with glee and hugged him tightly. "Of Course I'll marry you Gil Grissom. I love you from the bottom of my heart!"
Gil gazed out his window and looked at a cloud… the cloud parted and it looked as if the cloud made the shape of Warrick Brown's head, shoulders and arms. The Warrick cloud gave him a thumbs up and then the cloud dispersed. Gil shook off the strange vision and he and Sara spent the rest of the time in each other's arms. Their flight to Vegas was two days later. They were not looking forward to that trip as they knew it just may shock the rest of the team their big announcements. They didn't know which one would shock them more the one where Gil is quitting or the one where they announce they're getting married.
A/N: More to come soon!
