Upon hearing the voice, they both paled; Conrad Ecklie.
"I'd prefer not." Sara asserted herself.
"May I ask what your family emergency is?" He sneered.
"My son…" She started, but was cut off.
"Our son." Grissom corrected her and enjoyed watching Ecklie's face pale.
"How old is he?" He asked.
"Seventeen." Sara answered.
"Conrad, I'd be happy to discuss this with you tomorrow at the lab, but if you don't mind, we have a dinner to finish. Excuse us." Grissom took Sara's hand and led her back to the table for two just as the server placed their meal on the table. They kept up their conversation and Grissom paid the check when the meal was over. They both knew that Ecklie was watching their every move, so they made it a point to keep the jokes and smiles at a minimum. Upon leaving the restaurant, Grissom asked her if she wanted to go for a walk. She looped her arm through his to answer his question. Neither knew how long or how far they walked, but they found themselves in front of the Bellagio fountain. Sara watched the water show for the first time since arriving in Vegas and it was better because Grissom was behind her.
"You really are beautiful." He whispered in her ear. She craned her neck to look at him with a smile.
"Thank you. I think that you're even more handsome now than when we met."
"So, does that mean I'm aging gracefully?" He teased.
"I'm not complaining." She told him seriously. He moved his gaze from her eyes to her mouth and back up again.
"May I kiss you?" He asked quietly. Sara turned in his arms.
"Only if you think it would stop at kissing. I'm not able to go further tonight."
"I don't have anything anyway; not that it would stop my mutant sperm according to you." She laughed and he enjoyed the sound and once again the moment turned serious. This time he didn't ask permission and he didn't need to because Sara was leaning forward at the same time for their first kiss in seventeen years. Each of them fell headlong into the kiss; attempting to pull the other even closer than the full body contact they already had. Oxygen demanded separation.
"I've missed that." Grissom admitted and leaned his forehead on hers.
"Me too. I forgot how good you are." Sara panted.
"It takes two to be that good."
"Thank you. Would you like me to take care of that for you?" She asked and ground her hips into his.
"My place or yours?" He offered.
"Yours; Jason won't be there." Sara said and took his arm again. While they waited for the valet to bring his car around, Sara shivered. Automatically, Grissom took his coat off to offer her. She smiled in gratitude and let him help her put it on. He tipped the valet and drove as fast as he could to his place.
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Grissom and Sara stumbled through his door. Due to their faces being glued together at the mouth, neither could see what was around them. It was a miracle nothing was broken. They fell on the bed in a full, steamy make out session. Clothes were shed until Sara wore only a pair of panties as a reminder that she had her period. She didn't even remember how or when Grissom removed them nor did she care. Sara attended to Grissom's needs with enthusiasm. Lying flat on his back didn't give him much to do except continually stroke her hair and shoulders. Sara's hands were busy reacquainting themselves with Grissom's body. One hand was helping her mouth push Grissom to climax and the other lightly stroked and rubbed his stomach and thighs.
"Oh Sara, you're…so…so good…at that….Oh, Honey … it feels so good. … Don't stop…oh, love you…so… oh god…so much." He was panting now. She moaned in response to the loving words he offered her and his climax took him by surprise. He shouted her name and urged her to climb up the bed to lie next to him. He leisurely kissed her and fondled her breasts. Her panties proved to be an excellent non verbal reminder of what was off limits to him whenever his hands strayed south. She reveled in the warmth of his body and snuggled up to him. He pulled the covers over them and held her close as he drifted off to sleep. Sara followed him soon after.
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A ringing phone woke the couple. Grissom fumbled to answer it.
"Grissom." He said tiredly.
"Is my mom there with you?" Jason skipped the pleasantries.
"Yes, hold on." He nudged Sara and handed her the phone.
"H'lo?"
"Mom?"
"Yes, Jason, what do you need?" She asked.
"I was worried when you didn't come home."
"Sorry, my cell phone is in the other room."
"Did you have sex with him?" Jason asked accusingly.
"That is none of your business." She said sharply.
"Are you coming home soon?" He asked.
"Yes."
"I'm hopping in the shower. I'll see you later." He told her.
"Bye." She said and hung up. Sara handed the phone back to him. She snuggled back into his side, but the phone rang again.
"Grissom."
"Ecklie; would you come into the lab for that little chat you promised me?" Grissom closed his eyes. His boss' voice was not what he wanted to hear when he was still in bed.
"Yes, I'll be there in an hour. I need to get cleaned up and eat." Grissom sighed.
"I'll be here." Ecklie said and hung up. Grissom nudged Sara.
"Honey, wake up. I need to go talk to Ecklie and you need to get dressed so I can drive you home."
"I hate Ecklie." She mumbled into his bare shoulder. He chuckled.
"Tell me something I didn't know." He retorted.
"I know how to ice skate." She propped her head on his shoulder to look at him.
"I knew that." He said and neither one of them was attempting to move.
"I was on my high school debate team."
"Good to know. It's time to get up." He rolled her on her back and kissed her before getting up. She grumbled but followed his lead.
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"Gil, we both know why we're here; so let's get on with it." Ecklie got right down to business. Grissom knew that he was already annoyed that he had to wait almost two hours for this meeting.
"Well as Sara told you, it has to do with her son. I just learned a few days ago that I am his father. It was a one time thing in California. We did use protection, though it failed to protect. Anyway, he's been dating Lindsey Willows for the last year or so."
"Please don't tell me what I think you're about to." Ecklie pleaded.
"Sorry. They said they used condoms and we believe them. I took Sara out to dinner last night because she needed it." Gil explained.
"I see. Do you intend to rekindle your romantic relationship with her?"
"I'd like to. I love her." Gil said.
"Are you willing to sacrifice your job? Is she?" Ecklie asked in a fairly threatening manner. Gil remained calm.
"If it comes down to it; I'll resign. I can get a teaching job. You do realize that if I quit, my consult fee is my current paycheck plus a daily stipend."
"I see." Ecklie was uncomfortable. Both men knew what a good thing it was to have Grissom on staff.
"Sara, Catherine and I are going to be babysitting regularly so the kids can stay in school. We may not be able to come in to the lab on a moment's notice anymore."
"I will grant Sara her time off. I really need to think about allowing your relationship and employment together to continue." Ecklie struggled to maintain the upper hand. Grissom stood.
"I'll let her know. Thank you for your time." Grissom said politely and strode out of the office.
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Grissom had just dropped her off and was on his way to the lab. Sara entered her home and was bombarded immediately.
"Why were you out all night?"
"Why does it bother you so much that your father took me on a date?" Sara evaded the answer and asked a question of her own.
"I don't trust him when it relates to you." He answered honestly. Jason knew better than to lie to his mother.
"Sweetie, I can take care of myself. I've been doing it since I was a kid." She told him.
"What do you mean?" Jason's anger was replaced by curiosity.
"My dad was abusive to me, my brother and especially my mother. I learned early on not to depend on anybody."
"What happened?"
"Mom finally caught my dad trying to rape me. She stabbed him and killed him. She's still in prison and I believe my brother is too. As soon as he was old enough, he left the house. He was involved with the wrong crowd. I haven't spoken to either of them since that night." Sara let her son in on her past.
"I'm sorry to hear that. Why do you let Mr. Grissom walk all over you like that then?"
"I love him. He didn't always used to treat me like shit. He's actually the most decent, honorable, non-judgmental guy I know. He loves me." Sara defended Grissom again. She was getting tired of her son's attitude.
"He told you that?" He asked her.
"Yes. Give him a chance? For me?"
"Alright; for you." Jason conceded and Sara smiled.
"Thank you. I'm going back to bed. I'm still on a night walker schedule. If your dad calls, please tell him I'll call him back."
"I'm heading out to work soon, but if I'm here then I'll pass on the message." He nodded.
"Oh, hey Jas?"
"Yeah?"
"Would you like to see where I work and meet my friends?" She asked.
"Yes, I would."
"Ok, I'll bring you in one night. Have a good day." Jason kissed her cheek and walked out the door.
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"Mom!" Lindsey shouted from her bedroom.
"What?"
"I don't feel so well."
"Are you throwing up?" Catherine asked.
"I haven't yet, but I sure feel like it." Lindsey did indeed look like she was going to be sick.
"I'll get you some crackers. That should help."
"Thank you. Is Sara going to home school me?" Lindsey asked.
"She hasn't decided yet. Try to finish some of your homework. I'll be back soon." Catherine said. Lindsey nodded and glad that it was a Saturday.
"Thanks Mom. Were you sick too?"
"Everyday." Catherine answered.
"Ugh!!!" The teenager flopped back on the bed and put her hand on her stomach.
Catherine left to get the crackers. She felt a slight twinge of guilt for her daughter, but wasn't ready to be compassionate yet. Upon reentering the room, she asked her daughter.
"Has it hit you yet?" She handed Lindsey the crackers.
"What?"
"Everything; the consequences of sex in high school for one. Then there are the sacrifices that you, Jason, me, Sara, and Gil are all going to have to make to take care of your baby. The pregnancy and the fact that it's not as glorious as some people make it out to be; has all of that hit you yet?" Lindsey nodded and started sobbing uncontrollably. Lindsey was now broken. She cuddled her daughter to her. Catherine could now soften her attitude and help Lindsey cope with the changes happening in her body; help her to adjust to the sacrifices and changes she was going to have to make.
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A/N: Congratulations to Flowerchild77, tmschmitt, CR1-GSR, Neelloc12, and berniej for guessing Ecklie. Thank you for every one who has posted a review. As a spoiler, Sara is taking Jason to the lab and there will be more than one confrontation with the young man. Any predictions on who will confront the young man with a physical action? (It won't be harmful, I promise.) Have a great day everyone! Kelly