Hey yall. Here's some more.
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Grissom took a breath and opened the door, entering the room. Lindsey was still asleep, and it didn't look like Catherine had moved. He sighed and sat down, moving his chair closer to the bed. He reached out and grasped her right hand, holding it tenderly between his own.
"Catherine?" The only answer he got was the heart monitor. "I… I'm so sorry Cath. I should've done more, looked for you more when you moved. If I had you wouldn't have been hurt. Cath, sweetheart, Lindsey needs you to wake up now." He paused, glancing at the still-sleeping child. "The rest of the team needs you. They've all been so worried about you. Greg couldn't even process the scene. Warrick's been here. He thinks I should go home and get some rest." He chuckled softly, squeezing her hand, before letting the smile fall from his lips. "Catherine, I need you to wake up. I honestly don't know what I would do without you. Please Cath. Come back to us. Come back to me." He brought her hand to his lips, placing a tender kiss on the back. He laid his head down on the bed next to her and closed his eyes, never letting go of her hand.
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A short while later Grissom awoke with a start. Catherine's hand still remained enclosed inside his own; he gave it a gentle squeeze, more for his own reassurance than hers. Sitting up, he glanced towards the end of the bed and was concerned to find it empty. He was about to stand and go looking for Lindsey when he noticed a piece of paper on the bed, next to where his head had been. Picking it up with his free hand, he smiled as he read the words.
Grissom, Stopped by earlier and saw you were asleep. Linds was hungry so I've taken her to get some food. Will bring you back something. Warrick. He returned the note to its original position on the bed.
His gaze returned to Catherine's face, taking in her features. The soft curve of her cheek, the slight shadow where her eyelashes rested against he skin. Her perfect ruby red lips, parted slightly. The way her bangs brushed her forehead. He smoothed them back, allowing his fingers to graze her skin lightly. He leaned over and pressed a gentle kiss there, his lips lingering for a few moments before withdrawing. She still hadn't opened her eyes. He sighed in frustration, squeezing her hand. His heart stopped. Was it his imagination or had he felt her fingers twitch?
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Sorry so short, but you know my penchant for cliffhangers lol. Kinda upset that the last chapter didn't garner any reviews... *HINT HINT*
Lily
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