-Knowing What You Want Is Key-
Chapter Ten
It took about twenty minutes to successfully cover Sara's Grissom brandings, but she was able to do it. It took a lot of make-up and clever know-how, but they managed. After Catherine got ready herself for her dinner with Grissom, they emerged from the locker room and headed to the break room. Lab techs watched on in awe at the two sexy women walking the corridors. When they finally reached their destination, what they found they had hoped to avoid for a few more minutes. Greg and Grissom were both sitting uncomfortably at the table, each finding their hands very interesting as they waited for their respective dates. Greg kind of resembled a seventeen year old boy sitting on his date's couch being stared down by the girl's father and awaiting the infamous question of 'What are your intentions with my daughter?' It was actually quite adorable, where as Grissom just looked like he was about to jump out of his skin and kill Greg.
"A little weird don't you think?" Catherine asked from outside the door as she and Sara both looked in.
"What?" Sara replied, the sight on the other side of door making her heart sink.
"That both men sitting at that table are in love with you."
Taking a deep breath, Catherine pushed the door open, breaking the eerie silence in the room. Both men rose instantly at her presence. Then she stepped to the side to let the 'new' Sara Sidle step in. Both men's jaws dropped at her absolute beauty and choice of outfit.
"Wow. Sara, you look…wow." Greg stammered as he blatantly checked her out.
"Thanks Greg. I think." She replied self-consciously as her cheeks blushed to match the red of her dress. She looked briefly at Grissom, giving him a rueful smile filled with her guilt and hurt.
"Shall we go?" Greg asked, interrupting her moment of silent conversation with Grissom, extending his arm out to her for the taking.
"Yeah." She answered quietly, taking the proffered arm, but never letting her gaze fall from Grissom's.
Reluctantly she broke the spell and turned away, walking arm in arm with Greg to the exit. And with every step she took, Grissom's heart broke further.
"Just remember Gil, the ball is still in your court. Essentially, it always has been." Catherine said as they watched Greg lead Sara down the hall, laughing the entire way. "Now come on, I'm hungry and you're buying." She added, grabbing his arm and practically dragging him to the car.