Another chapter finally ... I had some fun with this so I hope you enjoy;0)
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Moving into a new neighborhood was not new for Grissom with his latest move being the third since he and Sara had married.
What was different about this move was that Sara was not there to deal with nosy neighbors.
Talk between the men was that Mr Grissom worked for the LVPD though not many knew what he did.
The rumor that many of the single and divorced women liked was that he had been widowed and with adorable children they started visiting.
Walking to the front door on the third day Grissom was surprised when Katie Smith from across the street come to visit in a mini skirt and tank top.
"Oh, my Mr Grissom the stress you must gave through, my name is Katie Smith and I live across the street," the bottle blonde told him before walking into the lounge.
Looking around Katie frowned when she saw pictures of another woman realizing that this Mr Grissom was obviously not over his late wife.
Trying her best to entice the older man she invited him and his children to a neighborhood barbecue that weekend.
Happily accepting the invitation Grissom decided that he would tell Sara that he was not as social inept as she kept telling him.
The following day another woman named Louise Jacobs and her daughter Melissa came to visit with some freshly baked cookies.
Thanking Louise and taking a bite Grissom was happy with his new house after such a wonderful welcome from his neighbors.
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Having made Sara's favorite salad Grissom rounded up his troop and headed across the road ready to prove Sara wrong.
Arriving at the party, Grissom showed up Sara the instant he arrived when he had many women volunteering to help him.
Eating a hamburger while watching his kids play he saw Katie walk over.
Unfortunately for Grissom who only had eyes for Sara did not see a woman who was on a mission.
"Gosh it must be hard being a single father, how long has it been," she asked.
"Oh, about four months now, I," about to continue another woman name Cindy walked over and decided to join in.
"Mr Grissom, I am so glad you chose this neighborhood, with its fine schools and parks, I guess we will be seeing a lot more of you," she said leaning forward to show him her cleavage.
Now standing in a group of women Grissom could not help but smile as many of them fired questions at him and invited him to different events and dinner parties.
Frowning to himself Grissom had to admit that although these women were friendly, at other social gatherings when Sara was with him they tended to stay away.
Grissom tried to his best ability to talk to all of the different women but he was secretly relieved when the girls called out for him.
Showing Sophie how to tie her shoe lace as Lucy watched on before giving them a kiss Grissom did not see the group of women starring in awe wishing their husbands and ex-husbands were like this.
Having finished his task Grissom was rescued by Bud another neighbor who told him he was rescuing him from "the pack".
Not sure what Bud was talking about Grissom happily told some of the men what his job entailed.
After listening in admiration Bud told him he would make a good candidate for the head of the neighborhood watch committee.
Looking at his watch Grissom then decided it was time to go home and after refusing some help from Katie, Louise and Cindy he got home.
Closing the door Grissom breathed a sigh of relief realizing there was a reason why he chose to be anti-social.
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Over the following few weeks the Grissom's got back to normal and everyone including Charlie was pinning for Sara.
In the kitchen making lunch two Sunday's following the barbecue Grissom grimaced when head from Teddy that "the strange woman from across the street is walking across our lawn".
After discussing the barbecue with Jim at work Grissom now realized that because Sara had not been seen everyone assumed he was a widower and in need of a new wife.
In Grissom's defense Sara also found this funny and quickly reminded him, after whipping away her tears of laughter, why he had a basement to hide away in.
Not sure what to do Grissom called his children to the table to eat and answered the door.
"Ms Smith, how happy to see you again so soon," he tried to sound friendly and evasive.
"Not soon enough if you ask me," she said before thrusting a basket of muffins on him before walking inside.
"I decided to come over and see how you are going," she said noticing the pictures had not moved.
Not sure what to say but wanting her to leave Grissom was saved by the twins who had come into investigate.
"Were finished Daddy, can we go see Mommy now?", they said in unison.
"Our Mommy is in hospital, she is having a little sister," Lucy said followed by Sophie, "we visit everyday."
Smiling down at his daughters he told him to go and find their shoes as they would be leaving soon.
Turning back to Katie he could see the slight anger in her eyes before she started walking towards the door.
"Well, I guess I must have got my wires crossed, I better go," she said walking outside, "but if you ever need some time out," she said smiling suggestively.
Shaking his head Grissom thanked her again for the muffins, "Sorry Ms Smith but I mate for life and Sara is the only woman I have ever wanted," he said before closing the door.
Smiling again he walked into the kitchen and made sure the twins had something else to eat before heading out to visit their one and only – all the while knowing he was going to buy them all ice cream for scaring away Katie Smith.