-1DISCLAIMER IS THE SAME AS CHAPTER 1.

A/N: Here is the next chapter and it's a fairly long one if I so say so myself. Hope you all enjoy, please review.

A/N2: chimp1984 here's another instalment of them playing baseball so I hope you enjoy the visualisations you'll have of them in their uniforms.

A/N3: I don't really know any of the members of the dayshift so I've made up Paul and Mike for my own uses.

A/N4: Sorry for the evil cliff hanger but the way the story is going I think there'll be a few more of them to come. I'll get the next chapter up ASAP.

Chapter 11

SPOV
The next morning I awoke in Catherine's arms. I smiled as I snuggled in further. She tightened her grip on me and I realised she was awake.

"Hey" I said smiling at her.

"Hey" she said back "how you feeling?"

"Better" I replied "Thanks for listening to me and for staying"

"I'm just glad you are feeling better" she says placing a soft kiss on my head. I turned my head up and caught her lips in a soft yet passionate kiss.

"Breakfast?" I asked "or rather tea?" I said as I noticed the time. I heard her stomach growling in response and had to laugh.

"Do you mind if I have a quick shower?" she asks

"Sure" I replied "spare towels are in the cupboard"

She made her way into the bathroom whilst I went into the kitchen to make something to eat. I decided to cook something as it would help take my mind off a naked Catherine in the shower. A short while later she joined me in the kitchen and we ate together whilst chatting about the up and coming match. I quickly showered before we went to work stopping briefly at hers so she could change her clothes. Walking into work we met Grissom who just said if there was anything I needed I could always come and talk to him.

Over the next week I buried myself in work and spent most of my evenings with Catherine. The day before the match I went with Catherine to pick p Lindsey from school as she was back from her trip and we spent the evening listening to all her stories. I couldn't help laughing over some of the things she got up to whilst camping.

The day of the game arrived and I wondered what to wear. Looking in the bottom drawer of my dresser I came across my old shirt that we got when we won state and decided that if I was going to play baseball I might as well look the part to. I found the rest of my uniform at the bottom of a box in my wardrobe along with my bat, glove and cap. I was surprised to find that my kit still fitted me but was pleased with the results as I looked in the mirror. I had to laugh when I caught sight of my name above the college logo '3 sec sidle', well that was going to be a talking point amongst those that didn't already know. Pulling my hair, I secured it before putting on my cap. I then pulled on a light jacket before grabbing my belongings and went to pick up Catherine and Lindsey. Nancy, Catherine's sister, was coming to so that she could look after Lindsey whilst we were playing. The 4 of us made our way to the local pitches where we were playing and met up with the guys.

"Hey guys" I said smiling

"Great, our star pitcher is here" states Brass.

I smiled and took off my jacket. Only Brass and Catherine weren't surprised to find out about winning state and I couldn't wait to see Ecklie's face.

It didn't take long for everyone to arrive and I was ecstatic to see Ecklie's face pale when he saw my top and heard Brass mention I was pitching. I'm sure I heard him swear as he walked away.

After a toss of the coin we were first to bat. Brass stepped up to the plate and I watched as the game got underway. I couldn't help notice that their pitcher, despite being able to throw straight, had only one style of pitch. He placed the ball in the same place every time which makes it easier to hit. By the time I was up to bat we had all the bases loaded with 1 out to go. I watched as he threw the ball and I smacked it right out of the park for a home run. I got claps on the back as I rounded home plate. 4-0 up already, I couldn't help smiling at the fact that they had no idea what was in store with my pitching. Grissom was next up to bat and was quickly struck out.

As our team took the field I walked up to the pitcher's mound and watched Ecklie nervously swinging his bat in preparation. I started out with a pitch straight down the middle which he swung at and missed. Deciding to throw some variety into the mix I followed this up with a curve ball and ended with a fast ball. Despite not having thrown for some years I knew that this was still virtually un-hittable. Seeing his face fall as he realised I had struck him out was the best feeling I'd had for a while and I was glad that I was playing again. By the end of the game we won 12-0 and I was on my way to having one of the best days of my life.

In the pub afterwards we were all celebrating our victory, even the day shift were there, when I realised how much like college this actually was. Brass had just announced that it was time for the beer race. Apparently 3 people are chosen from each team to compete in downing a pint of beer. These players are chosen by the opposition. Who ever wins gains an extra days holiday for the whole shift. Ecklie got up and said that he want me, Catherine and Grissom to be out chosen members. Greg started to laugh and I sent him a 'shut up' glare.

"Don't say another word" I whispered "unless you don't want that extra holiday"

He shut his mouth instantly.

Wanting to see the look on his face when I beat him again I told Brass to pick Ecklie and 2 of the best pint drinkers on the team. He looked at me strangely but as he saw Catherine and the guys agreeing with me he did what I asked.

"Ok" says Brass "we chose Ecklie, Mike and Paul"

You could tell that they were stunned to hear that their best drinkers were chosen but they got up anyways. I turned to Nancy and gave her my car keys and said that she would probably need to drive us home later.

"Sara" said Lindsey "what does 3sec sidle mean?"

"You're about to find out" I replied winking.

The 6 of us stood in a line with our pints and waited for Brass to count us down.

"3...2...1...go!" he shouted.

The shouting of encouragement turned to cheers of congratulations as I finished my pint in 3 seconds flat. Mike and Paul finished next followed surprisingly by Catherine. Ecklie then finished followed lastly by Grissom. I then turned and shook a very confused Ecklie's hand before wishing him more luck next time. I then rejoined my team.

"Sara, that was so cool" shouted Lindsey "Can you teach me how to do that?"

"Maybe when you are older" I replied "much older"

She sat down pouting as Catherine, Nancy and I cracked up at the sight of her. She soon got over it though and was happily joining in everyone's conversations.

CPOV

A few hours later Nancy dropped us off at home before taking Sara back to hers. As she didn't live far from Sara's she gave her back her keys and walked home from there. Later that evening after I had put Lindsey to bed the phone rang.

"Hello" I answered

"Hey baby" came the reply. I smiled when I recognised Sara's voice.

"Hey, how you doing?" I asked

"I'm great. Thanks for making me play today" she said "I never realised how much I missed the game until today"

"I'm glad you enjoyed yourself" I said

We spent ages talking about everything and nothing when I heard a crash coming from her end.

"What was that?" I asked

"I don't know" she said "Hold on whilst I check it out"

I heard a muffled cry and a thud from her end.

"Sara…Sara, what's going on?" I shout worriedly.

"Hello Sara" I heard come from the other end of the phone "did you miss me? Well guess what………………..Mummy's home!"