Here's chapter 10. My apologies ahead of time, but no bitchy Catherine in this chapter. I'm in a good mood, so I couldn't write bitchy. So my reasoning... Catherine can't stay mad around Sara, I mean... it's Sara! Come on! LOL!
The infamous mentions!
GoldenLocks - Sorry about the no sex, and no sex in this one... but it's cute... so maybe that can make up for the no sex? (puppy eyes) And I hope my girlfriend hasn't kept me away TOO long... (giggles)
iluvdarts - Oh, no pent up sexual tension in this chapter, sorry buddy! Yeah, you can talk to this girlfriend of mine, but be nice, eh? She's the greatest person, and I don't think she should be "spoken to" for being tired you know ;-)
Raheema - You are welcome my dear friend! I would've extended it into this chapter, but my muse wanted to go a different way, maybe next chapter?
And my apologies... My muse decided to stray away from the hotness, sexual chemistry in this chapter and wanted to go for sadness/cuteness/sweetness type thing. LOL! It is called "Family Vacation" so I need to get SOME "family-orientated" stuff in here, right??
I hope you enjoy!
The ride to the hotel was quiet. I know Catherine's pissed, but I can't stop smiling. I think it's cute.
"Stop smiling" Catherine says, trying to sound pissed
"Sorry, baby" I say, still smiling
"If you were sorry, you'd stop smiling"
"True, so I guess I'm not sorry, then" I say, turning to face Catherine trying to think of a subject change for the obvious detest of Grissom at this time "So, we need to start planning this trip to Ontario. I truthfully cannot wait!" Catherine's face softens at my words
"Neither can I. A family vacation!" Catherine smiles
"Well, that's what we are, aren't we?"
"Of course we are, baby!" Catherine says, taking hold of my hand as we continue the ride in a contented silence
The scene is just awful. The death toll kept getting higher. A few of them are children, too.
I'm working almost right next to Catherine, taking pictures, bagging and tagging evidence. When I hear a little kid crying. I look up to see Catherine and David who had just turned this lady's body over when the little boy started crying. He must have been no older than 4 years old. Both Catherine and David were in shock, staring in disbelief.
As soon as I saw Catherine's face, I was pulling her into my arms in a split second. I wanted to comfort Catherine, but that little boy's cry was that of a scared cry. He was crying for his Mom. I gave Catherine a kiss on her temple before bending down and picking the little boy up in my arms.
I know I shouldn't have. He could have evidence on him, but right now my only thoughts are 'Fuck protocol! This kid is scared!'
I hold him close to me
"Shhh, little one… it's ok. Shhhhh…." I whisper into his ear
"Mommy!! Mommy!!" he cries, holding onto me. This was breaking my heart.
"It's ok, kiddo… I'm here… I got you. I won't let anyone hurt you. It's ok"
I look to Catherine as I really feel out of my depth, not knowing what to do in this situation. I've only ever comforted Lindsay, but she wasn't this young. Catherine is standing there, with a smile on her face and tears slowly flowing down her cheeks. I know I'm doing ok now
The little boy finally calms down, then he looks up at me
"Where's Mommy?" he asks, sniffling and looking at me with sad eyes
I look to Catherine; I don't know what to tell him. I don't want to tell him she's dead, so I tell him what I think might help, for now
"Your Mommy is being helped by the ambulance people" I say, looking at him willing myself not to cry
"I heard a big bang, and then Mommy tells me to lie down but then she jumps on me and she stopped moving. Is Mommy ok?" he asked. Oh dear Lord… the poor kid is going to have nightmares once he finds out she died on him. I try to change the subject
"Can you tell me your name, kiddo?"
"Petey. What's your name?"
"My name is Sara" I say smiling, but then his eyes go wide
"Mommy told me not to talk to stwangers!"
"I'm not a stranger though. We know our names, and I'm a good person. I help put the bad guys away"
I carry Petey outside away from the crime scene, and I sit him on my lap as we sit on the curb
"Are you a police girl?" he asks, eyes sparkling with curiosity
"Not quite, but I do work with the police men"
"Do you have a badge?"
"Not a shiny police badge like that man over there" I say pointing to Brass talking to Warrick "But I do have one"
"Do you carwy a gun, too?"
"I do."
"Can I hold it?" he smiles
"Um. Not a good idea, Petey. They will be heavy for you and they are very dangerous…"
"Oh, ok. Mommy said to stay away from guns. They can kill people."
"She's right."
I look up and see Catherine walking out of the hotel looking for me and I wave to her then she walks towards me
"Hey, baby." She says, sitting down next to me "How are you doing?"
"I'm doing good, baby. This little one is being good company. Aren't you?" and Petey silently nods
Catherine kneels down to be eye level with Petey
"Hi there. My name is Catherine. What's your name, sweetie?" Catherine asks. Petey looks at Catherine then climbs up my lap and snuggles his head into my neck. Catherine and I chuckle.
"Hey, Petey. It's ok. She's a police girl too. A good girl." I smile and he loosens his hold on me and turns to Catherine
"My name is Petey" he whispers
"Nice to meet you, Petey" Catherine says extending his hand, and Petey smiles and shakes her hand
A paramedic walks up to us
"I'm sorry. But we need to check him over, to make sure he's ok and there's no problems"
"NO!! NO!! I DON'T LIKE HIM!! NO!! NO!!" Petey cries, holding onto me for dear life
"Hey Petey… it's ok. He's a good person too. He makes sick people better. Just like they're doing with your Mommy" I wince, knowing I'm lying to him about his Mom, but I don't have the heart to tell him the truth. "And I'm sure if you're a good boy, he'll let you turn on the sirens" I look up to the paramedic, asking if that was ok with my eyes, and he nodded his head
"Will you be with me?" he asks, quietly slowly releasing his hold on me
"Of course. I'll be right there holding your hand, kiddo." I smile
Then he takes a deep breath, puffs out his chest and says
"I'm a big boy! Ok! I'm weady!" he says, beaming. Catherine and I had to laugh at the cuteness
I pick him up and Catherine puts a hand on my arm and smiles at me. I look into her eyes and see the love she has for me in those eyes, I lean over and give her a sweet kiss.
"I love you, baby" I say, smiling
Then Petey starts giggling
"What's so funny, Petey?" I smile
"You kissed Cath… Catherwin" he giggles "Is she your gurlfwend?" I smile and Catherine laughs
"Yes, she is. Now let's get this nice man to check you over." I say walking past Catherine, but she decides to slap my ass
"YEEP!" I yelp, turning around glaring at Catherine but she has a sexy smile on her face, so I smile back
God, I want to fuck her now. Petey can't stop giggling at me, so I ruffle his hair
"Let's go" I say, walking away from Catherine and towards the ambulance
Awww! Look at the cuteness? Did it make you smile and forgive me for no teasing and no sex?? (puppy eyes) Thanks for reading!!