Sara hugged Josh back and then looked at him.
"I'm not your aunt, Josh, but it's great to see you." Josh looked between Gil and Sara.
"You're not married? Why not?" He asked; confused.
We're not even dating anymore. We haven't been for a while. Sara works for me." Grissom stepped up to hug his nephew and answer the question. Josh was floored.
"I thought you'd get married." He told them. Both of them looked away. Sara walked to the trunk to get her luggage, but again Sully took it away from her. Sara went to the font desk to check in to the two rooms, which happened to be adjoining, and brought Gil's key back to him.
"Sara, why did you pay for his room?" Sully asked.
"He paid for my plane tickets. We made these reservations a week ago. I have a rental car to pick up as well. I'll meet you at your house in an hour or two. I need to freshen up first." She told them.
"Bring Gil." Sully told her.
"If I must."
"Thank you in advance for the ride." Gil said quietly.
"Whatever. I'll see you later Sully. Bye Josh." Sara said and walked away again. Gil also said his goodbyes and followed the same path as Sara. Sully stayed and watched them get on the elevator before going to the front desk to bribe the staff there. After handing over his business card, he and Josh went home. Sully was telling Josh what he knew. He figured that his son was old enough to know what was going on. Josh had agreed to help as best he could.
Sara closed her door after Gil entered her room. Immediately, they fell on the bed kissing. Sara broke it off after a few minutes.
"I will unpack and you go downstairs to talk to the staff. I'm sure Sully said something to them. Also, get our car for us." He smiled but hadn't moved to get off her yet. Sara caressed his cheek.
"We can play later, I promise. We need to get over to Sully's." Her somber last sentence caused his action. He leaned down to kiss her one more time and then got up. He pulled her up as well.
"I'll be back in a bit." He opened both adjoining doors and left the room to ruin Sully's surveillance plans. When he came back, clothes were laid out on the bed and water was running in the bathroom. Gil shed his clothes and noted the lounge pants and t-shirt she had chosen for herself. That meant she was planning to spend some serious time with Diane. He joined her in the shower because he thought she needed help washing her back. He had a lot of trouble keeping his hands to himself during and after the shower causing Sara to spend more time fending him off in order to get dressed. She finally threw his clothes into his room and pushed him in there.
"We have to go see Diane and we told Sully it we'd be there in an hour or two. That time is almost up." She told him with a smile and he nodded. When they were both ready, they got in the car and Sara drove to Sully's. She hadn't forgotten where he lived even after all these years.
Their moods slowly morphed somber the closer they got to Sully and Diane's. Sully opened the door when Sara parked in the driveway. Sara visited with the family and Gil went first to visit with Diane. He knocked to announce himself.
"Hey beautiful, how are you feeling?" She smiled.
"You're a horrible liar. I'm doing ok. This is a good day." He kissed her cheek and then held her hand as he sat on the bed with her.
"Long time no see." She scolded him. He looked at his lap.
"I know and I'm sorry. I've been busy with work."
"That's not an acceptable excuse."
"I know." He admitted.
"Where's Sara?"
"She's in the other room. Have you spoken with Sully?" Gil asked, curious as to what he told her.
"I have. Need I say more?" She had a peculiar twinkle in her eye that he couldn't decipher.
"No, but I would like you to listen to my side." Diane nodded and sat back attentively. Gil had told her the mild chaos that Sully had caused by his arrival in Vegas. He told Diane the truth about his and Sara's current relationship, but decided to let Sara share the story of why she left ten years ago. Diane was truly happy for them, but refused to participate on either side. He looked at the clock and noted that he had been with Diane for almost two hours. He gave her another kiss and squeezed her hand before leaving the room for Sara to come in. In some ways, he felt as though a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. It felt good to talk to Diane and had forgotten how easy it was to tell her things. Sully, Sara, Josh and his girlfriend Mary were in the middle of a card game. Gil took Sara's place so she could visit.
Sara practically ran to Diane and Sully's bedroom. She walked in cheerfully and out of an old habit, immediately climbed on the bed to hug her long time friend tightly. They began talking as if the last ten years of sparse communication had never happened. It didn't take long for Sara to confess the truth about why she left so suddenly. Even though Diane was old enough to be Sara's mother, the two women had always acted like sisters. They became instant friends when Gil had introduced them. By the end of the day, Sara had felt like family. It warmed her to be so easily accepted just because Gil said she was his girlfriend. Diane held Sara as she cried. She was able to change the atmosphere to something much more cheery. Sara sat up and wiped her eyes and Diane copied her actions. Two hours later, Gil had poked his head in the room. The laughter ceased immediately. He knew the two women were up to their old tricks again.
"Making fun of us again?" He teased.
"Not at all. That would be mean." Sara smiled while she lied through her teeth. She and Diane had started to giggle all over again. Seeing Sara smile caused Gil's smile to broaden. Only Sara had that effect on him. He cleared his throat.
"Sully asked me to inform you that dinner is ready. Are you two joining us?"
"We'd rather eat in here if that's alright." Diane spoke for the two of them.
"I figured. Sully is already making up your tray. Sara, you have to go get your own." Sara got off the bed and followed him to the kitchen. When they got there, the game had resumed and they separated as soon as they could. Josh handed Sara a plate and timed his question.
"Why are you two so angry with each other?"