Thanks for all the amazing reviews;0) I have now written the Ecklie chapter ... I have been dreading it the whole time and it took me until 4am this morning to get it out. Anyway there are more chapters before him so rest assured more fluff to come ... then follow.
Sara walked into the break room and smiled when Nick stood up to give her his chair. Early for the monthly lab meeting Sara started reading a magazine before Ecklie walked in.
Clearing his throat to gain everyone's attention Ecklie looked around the room before talking, "thank you for your attendance. Some administration points to cover first. As you are all aware there was a competition for the shift with the highest solve rates and graveyard you seem to have won again," he said with slight sarcasm.
Unwilling to have anyone ask questions he started again, "your movie tickets will be available through supervisor Grissom. Next week there will be a complete lab decontamination which will take place between 2am and 5am which will mean a paid day off for graveyard but just remember you will still be on call," he said looking at various members of the team.
Grissom who was working on a cross word tuned in and out of the meeting and made a sigh of relief when Ecklie was finished. Watching while people from days and swing left the room he stood up before giving out assignments for the night.
Once at home Sara smiled when Grissom walked in the door, "god that was a long night," she said pouring some pancake batter in the frying pan. "That man certainly likes the sound of his own voice," she said after accepting a kiss.
"As we have the night off next week I was thinking we should use those movie tickets and go furniture shopping," she said after they had eaten.
"Sounds good to me," he answered loading the dishwasher aware their new house seemed empty with only the items from his town house and a favourite chair from her apartment.
After Grissom had bought both the house and car she had insisted on paying for the furniture and although it was a logical idea she lost the battle when he insisted on paying half. He explained that the house was a wedding present and the car was for her birthday. She then tried to counter that her birthday was in nine months time to which he answered that it was her late birthday present.
"I defiantly like this one," Grissom said laying on the bed before moving positions.
"I agree," Sara answered as she laid next to him excited to choose a new bed after they found a new lounge set, outdoor furniture, dinning table with chairs, office furniture and other items.
"We can have it delivered by noon tomorrow," the enthusiastic salesman said as the couple earned him a large bonus.
After spending a number of hours and a sizable amount of money the couple then decided to use their movie tickets before having an early night.
"They all sound terrible," he said looking at the movie choices noticing they all seemed to centre on car chases and bad teen comedies.
She nodded her head but with a great solution she walked up to the counter, "two for Race of Mayhem in ten minutes and a large Coke," she said before handing over the tickets and money for the soda.
"Sweetheart I don't think even Greg would see this one," he said dismayed as he followed her into the theatre.
Once inside she spied the back row and grabbed her husband's hand before sitting down, "have you never been to a bad movie and made out instead," she said before reaching in her handbag for lip balm.
A smile forming on his lips he suddenly realized another reason why he loved his wife and waited for the lights to go down.
Once everyone seemed to be seated and the door closed she leaned over and started their kiss as the opening credits started rolling.
"Two for Race to Mayhem and can I get a couple of cokes and some popcorn," Nick asked the cahier handing over their movie money and some cash.
Balancing the drinks and food he handed over the items to Warwick. "How's Tina", he asked as Warwick closed his phone.
"Angry that I have the night off and she is working," he said taking a sip of his soda. "She acts like it's my fault Ecklie ordered a lab clean," he said after giving his ticket to the usher. While Nick nodded his head glad he was not married.
Walking into the theatre they chose the middle row and settled down as the credits started rolling. Both laughing and enjoying themselves Nick felt his phone vibrate and quickly got up to answer. Half way up the darkened theatre he spied Grissom kissing some woman and almost chocked realizing it was Sara on the receiving end of his lips. After taking the call he went back into the theatre and quickly tapped Warwick on the arm.
"Hey man you just missed the end of the car chase," he said before seeing Nick's expression.
Pointing behind him he whispered, "Grissom and Sara are making out in the back."
His eyes about to pop out of his head Warwick needed proof and after standing up walked towards the exit. He waited outside for a few minutes before walking back in and passed the happy couple again.
"Grissom and Sara," he said sitting back down.
"I know man. I need details," Nick answered nodding his head to Warwick's before agreeing to follow them after the movie.
Grissom who had already fallen in love with his wife's lips began to love them even more almost sighing when the end credits started rolling.
Sensing his disappointment she leaned towards his ear while picking up her bag, "these lips will be licking more than your lips when we get home," she said seductively pulling him up and out of the theatre.
On lookout Nick signalled Warwick and they left the multiplex getting to the car suddenly surprised when they saw Grissom and Sara had parked on the same level. Waiting for them to exit they followed slowly but kept their distance as they followed.
"Well there not going to the town house," Nick said after a while.
"Or her apartment," Warwick answered before quickly stopping as the couple got out of the car. "They must be getting dinner," he then said as they entered a Chinese takeaway.
"I think we might have some guests for dinner," Sara told Grissom as they drove home.
Raising his eyebrow he looked at her wondering what she was talking about, "what do you mean," he asked.
She smiled to herself and looked in the rear view mirror again, "Nick and Warwick have been following us since the Chinese place," she said recognising the Dallas Cowboys cap Nick was wearing and Warwick's sunglasses. "I don't think they should ever go undercover," she added as the pulled into their street.
"Wow this is a nice area, I wonder if their living together," Nick said as they followed the car careful to keep his head down so they were not spotted.
"Maybe I'm not the only one who made some changes in my personal life," Warwick said as Nick parked the car a few doors down to the house.
Once inside Grissom got out four plates and some glasses while Sara went outside.
Walking across the road she smirked when they tried to hide in their sets as she knocked on the window, "dinners getting cold guys," she said before walking back.
Both now embarrassed they were arguing over who got them caught when they reached the front door and knocked.
"Come in guys," Grissom answered and pointed towards the kitchen before closing the door.
"So are you guys living together now," Nick asked as the ate.
Grissom shook his head before swallowing, "no we got married," he said before looking at Sara having agreed to tell the whole truth if they figured it out.
"When I broke my foot I stayed with Grissom and we came to realise that our game of cat and mouse needed to stop. We decided that since we knew each other so well it was a waste of time dating so we got married," she said before looking over at Grissom smiling.
"Does anyone else know," Warwick asked taking a swig of beer.
"Yes Catherine and Jim know but please keep it to yourselves as we are still working out how to tell Ecklie," Grissom said wondering if he should simply send everyone an email.
"Well I think this is wonderful," Nick said smiling. "To Grissom and Sara," he said holding up his soda proposing a toast.
"Wow this house is amazing," Warwick said as the happy couple showed them around.
"It'll be even better tomorrow when all the furniture comes," Sara answered aware she never thought she would be excited about houses and colour schemes.
"You'll have to have us all over for a barbeque," Nick said as they showed off the backyard swimming pool and yard.
"Will do Nick," Grissom said before ushering them back inside.
Waving goodbye to their guests Grissom locked the door and turned on the alarm. About to head upstairs he walked passed the patio door when he heard Sara.
"Come here lover boy," she called from the hot tub.
"I'll just get my swimsuit," he said before seeing he didn't need one.
After undressing he hopped in and pulled Sara onto his lap, "what were you saying in the theatre about your lips," he said before he found them attached to his neck.
"Yes the bed goes in here," Sara told the movers smiling to herself as the house became more and more like home. It now in place Sara busied herself putting on the new sheets and duvet before searching for Grissom.
This is much better he said to himself trying out their new sofa before they walked down to the basement. Unpacking his various jars and books he was busy whistling to himself when Sara walked down. "How is everything looking," he asked as she smiled at his jars happy they were away from the lounge.
"Even better then I imagined," she said helping him with the books. After they finished unpacking and were admiring their handy work Sara led him upstairs. "I have a surprise for you," she said as she guided him into their bedroom.
"Our wedding," he said as he saw the photos taken by the photographer.
"And look," she said pointing to the photo he gave her the night of Nick's abduction. "It looks even better in here," she said giving him a kiss before pulling them into their bathroom.
"Wow my own sink," Grissom said admiring the space he had for his one bottle of body wash and toothbrush "It's just so uncluttered," he smiled before looking over at Sara's side already covered.
Walking back out he noticed the wardrobe and smiled when he opened it and saw his hat in clear view. "You are one in a million Mrs Grissom," he said pulling her in for a kiss.
"I love you more than I could ever imagine Gil," she said smiling back before being enveloped into his all consuming embrace.
Okay so Chatherine, Jim, Warwick and Nick know so poor Greg will be the last to find out ...