Little Secrets, Big Surprises 10/?
Disclaimer: the only thing I own are Edith and Alex
Rating: possible R
Summary: Greg has a secret. Only two people know what that secret is; Gil Grissom and Jim Brass. What happens when Greg gets hurts? How is that secret revealed? Greg-centric with Sandle and a little Grillows.
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"Does it mean your gonna be my new mommy?" Alex asked the brunette from her perch on her fathers lap; Sara sitting right next to them.
After a good hearted laugh at the positions Greg and Sara were in, they all decided sit; immediately going into story time. However story time weighed out of the little girls mind as she went into question mode; asking questions to those she didn't know.
"Uh…." Greg sat there stunned. Looking aimlessly around the room, he silently pleaded for someone to speak.
Grissom stepped forward, "Alex, sweetie, why don't you and I go for s walk. Maybe we can try and catch some new bugs for you to keep."
Turning to her father, she completely forgot the question. "Can I? Can I?"
Tossing his boss a thankful look, he turned to his little girl. "Sure. Just make sure put on your shoes and stay close to your 'uncle'." He yelled through the crowd, watching as Alex jumped from his lap and hurtled her way through the people.
"You saved your ass on that one." Nick chuckled, sauntering past the relieved couple.
"Thanks Nicky." Sarcasm dripped from his voice as he turned to the brunette, her eye raised in thought. "What?"
"Would I make a good mother? To Alex I mean." She inquired a hopeful tone in her voice.
Pulling her closer, he placed a kiss to her temple before rubbing her sides. "Of course you will." The honesty in his timbre nearly tears to her as he finished off. "Well, after you spend more time with her."
"And just when is that gonna be Mr. Sanders?" Her eyes held his as a playful smirk played on her lips.
"How about tomorrow? The fair just opened and I was planning to take Alex anyway."
Scooting closer, she ran hand gently through his growing locks. "As in a date?"
"Well I was hoping our first date would just be you and I, but I think I can handle that."
A smile pulled from her lips as she shifted even closer. "Good." Letting out a girlish giggle, she placed her lips on his, happily taking in their new found affection.
Wrapping his arms around her, Greg deepened the kiss, causing some people in the room to groan and yell at them to stop. Pulling back, the young man barked. "This is my house, if you don't like what I'm doing, then GET OUT."
A bubbly laugh escaped Sara's lips as she playfully shoved him. "Greg." Before being supremely caught off once more by his sweet lips.
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The clearing of someone's throat, sometime later, broke the couples intense lip lock. Turning around, Greg's eyes bulged seeing his little girl. "Griss…Alex, baby, hey."
A smirk played on Grissom's face, seeing Greg and Sara's positions, before he placed the little girl on the ground; watching as she immediately ran to her father.
"Daddy." Alex screeched, pouncing on her fathers lap, making Sara laugh out humorously.
"Whoa squirt, your gonna hurt yourself doin' that." The brunette gently chided the little girl, running a hand through her soft caramel locks.
Shaking her head, the little girl scrunched her face. "Nuh uh, daddy protect me." Turning to him, she dropped her eyes. "Right?"
Putting a tender kiss to crown of her head, Greg nodded. "Of course baby."
Smiling at the tenderness the three of them shared, Grissom cleared his throat. "Well, its getting late and I have to work tomorrow. So, I'll see you at work." He said pointing to Sara before turning to Greg. "And you… get some rest. I'm gonna need you at top shape, for when you come back."
Rolling his eyes, the younger man groaned. "Yes father." Turning to his daughter, Greg watched on as Sara, who at that moment was playing an amusing game of 'patty cake' with Alex, found herself being pulled into the motherly role that had been vacated years before. Standing up, he brought his gaze back to Grissom. "I'll walk you out."
Getting closer to the front door, Grissom said quietly. "She certainly knows how to change people."
Facing his boss, Greg raised a confused eye. "What do you mean?"
"Alex. I mean look at me. I have never been this open with anyone, let alone a colleague, well except for Cath."
"And your point is?"
"Sara."
Rubbing the top of his forehead, Greg shook his head. "Griss man, stop with the riddles and misdirection and just get to the point."
"The minute Sara found out about Alex… she dropped her hours, she's been working less. Coincidence, I think not." Raising an eye, Grissom left without a word.
Shaking his head at his boss' antics, Greg made his way back into the living room.
Watching his girlfriend and daughter play a few minutes longer he announced. "Okay, I do believe its someone's bed time."
"Awww, but daddy." Alex protested, dropping her adorable features into her trademark pout.
"No, no, no." He insisted, feeling himself slightly wearing down but instead held his ground. "That pouts not gonna work this time missy."
Hearing the last word, Sara burst out laughing. Turning to the brunette, Greg lowered his eyes. "Sara you're not making this easy."
"I'm sorry but you and the word 'missy' is just too funny."
"Come on daddy, pwease, just a little bit longer." Her child speak lengthened as she pushed her lip into a fuller pout.
Before he could let his resolve drop completely, however, Sara spoke up. "How 'bout if I read you a story before you go to sleep?"
Turning back to the brunette, Alex's ears perked. "Really?"
"Yeah." She answered humbly, running a hand the little girl's dirty blonde locks. "That is if your daddy says its okay."
Turning to her father, the little girl bounced in her seat. "Please daddy, please."
Shaking his head, Greg smiled. "Yeah, of course. Just go put on your jammies and we'll be up there in a minute." Watching his little girl bolt from her seat, he chuckled before moving to take her spot. "You certainly are making an impression on her."
Grabbing his hand, Sara smiled. "Well she is a sweet little girl."
Silence held a few moments before he spoke again. "I'm sorry I took so long to tell you." Gazing to the floor he sighed.
"Hey." She spoke softly, lifting his chin; bringing his gaze to hers. "I know you were scared… but we know now. And that's all that matters."
The words 'I love you' pulled at his lips as he leaned forward placing them on hers. Before he could deepen the kiss, however, Alex yelled. 'I'm ready.' Effectively breaking the two apart. "Party time."
TBC….R&R if you want more…..