The party had been in full swing for about an hour now. Although it wasn't your "normal" baby shower, it was the only way Sara had imagined it would be.
Nick and Warrick were engulfed in some video game in the corner. Greg had bought his most recent girlfriend and they were talking over by the food. Catherine was telling Lindsey and her friend Jessica that she had brought along to "not touch Gil and Sara's things." A few beloved lab techs were scattered around the living room, and Grissom and Sara were off to the side watching everything unfold.
"I'm so happy right now," Sara sighed as she leaned further back into Grissom's chest.
"Me too honey, me too," Grissom smiled and kissed the top of her head.
"Come on, let's go
see what everyone's up to."
"After you my dear."
Grissom and Sara made their rounds talking to each of the guests and making sure everyone was comfortable. Sara, however, was growing more uncomfortable as the night wore on. Assuming it was the baby who was now almost 9 months along trying to get situation inside of her, she decided not to mention anything and just try to enjoy herself.
When Sara was talking to Greg by the table of food she found herself doing she hadn't done in years, she was craving ham. Grissom had made all the food that included meat so Sara didn't have to worry about it, but now sitting there looking at that perfect ham wrap complete with cream cheese and a pickle she couldn't resist.
Without even thinking Sara grabbed a wrap and popped it in her mouth.
"Sara!" Greg yelped. "You just ate ham!"
"I know Greg, hand me another one, now," she smirked.
"Sara, what happened to being a vegetarian?"
"Um…" Sara really didn't know how to answer so just ate another wrap before speaking, "I guess the baby will like meat. I just got a craving I guess. These are really good though."
"If you say so Sara. So hey, when are you going to open up the presents? You will really like mine!"
"I suppose we could do that now. Why don't you start gathering everyone up in the living room?"
"Alright, I'm on it!"
Before Sara even turned back around she heard Greg call out, "HEY EVEYBODY, GET TO THE LIVING ROOM, TIME TO OPEN PRESENTS!!!"
"Greg, I could have yelled that." Sara said sarcastically.
"Sorry Sar, I'm just excited!" Greg said shamefully as he walked away.
"Hey, no worries. Let's go have some fun!"
A half an hour later with dozens of baby clothes and toys filling the room, everyone's attention suddenly turned back to Sara.
"Ow! Gil, I
um…"
"Jesus Sara, did you just pee your pants?" Asked a
very confused Greg.
"No you moron, her water just broke," Catherine said hitting Greg on the arm. "Oh my God! Sara your water just broke!" She screamed.
"Ya think? Gil come on, Ow this hurts Gil….GILBERT!" Sara screamed to get his attention. "Come on."
"Oh right, yea um…okay I'll go grab the hospital bag."
"Alright everyone, let's get out of their way. Thanks for coming, hope you had a great time, yada yada," Catherine said as she continued to show people out of the house.
When Catherine returned to the now empty (besides Sara and hell of a lot of baby stuff) living room, she went to Sara's side.
"Thanks Cath, I needed that."
"No problem Sweetie, now let's get you to the hospital."
"Okay, I think I have everything. Let's head out." Said a very anxious Grissom as he returned to the living room.
At the hospital
When Grissom went back out into the waiting room he found Catherine, Lindsey, Lindsey's friend Jessica, Warrick, Nick, Greg.
"Hey Gil, how is she doing? Any progress?" Asked Catherine.
"Ah no, no baby yet, getting closer though. Doctor said she is 9 centimeters dilated."
"Well, geez that means she could have it at any time, get back in there." Catherine demanded.
Grissom returned to Sara's room just in time. Even though the sound of her screaming broke his heart, he knew that this time the ending would bring something wonderful.
"Sara sweetheart," he said grabbing her hand, "It's okay, everything will be fine. Just calm down honey."
"CALM DOWN? You have GOT to be kidding me Gil Grissom! Calm down? Really?"
"Okay honey, I'm sorry. That was a dumb thing to say."
"Damn straight it was."
"Sorry. Just, I don't really know what to say in this kind of situation. I've never done this before you and…"
"Yes, I'm aware of that. Just be quiet and hold me hand?" Sara asked feeling another contraction coming on.
"You got it sweetheart." Grissom said as he kissed her forehead.
Two minutes and another contraction later, Sara was getting antsy.
"I hope you know that I'm never going to let you touch me again after this!"
"Wha…"
"Yea, you heard me! I'm off limits to you mister. I'm NEVER doing this again."
"Okay sweetheart, whatever you say." Grissom said knowingly, realizing that she was doped up and in the middle of giving birth.
Twenty minutes later, a baby's cry filled the room. Sara lay back completely exhausted and Grissom was smiling like he was the happiest man on earth.
The baby was cleaned and measured and then wrapped in a small pink blanket and brought over to her parents.
"Mr. and Mrs. Grissom, I would like to introduce you to your daughter."
A small sob escaped Sara as the nurse put the baby girl in her arms for the first time.
"Oh Gil, she is beautiful."
"Yea sweetheart, she is," Grissom smiled as he placed a kiss on top of Sara's head, and then reached out a finger to touch his daughter for the first time. "She is perfect," he whispered, "just like you Sara."
Sara smiled at his compliment and pulled back to look into his baby blues, "I love you Gil. This is one of the happiest moments of my life."
"I love you too sweetheart, and this one of the happiest moments in my life too." Grissom dipped his head to give Sara a kiss when there was a knock at the door.
"Hey you two, the doctor came and told us you had a little girl, congrats!"
"Thanks Cath, come on in. Are the guys with you?"
"Nah, just me, they are playing cards with Lindsey and Jessica. Besides, the doctor said not too many people in here at a time. I hope you guys don't mind."
"No Cath, not at all." Smiled Sara.
Catherine came to Sara's bedside to check out the little girl for herself.
"Oh guys, she is adorable. Look at her perfect little nose." Catherine smiled to herself remembering back to when Lindsey was a baby.
"Thank you Catherine, she is perfect if I do say so myself," laughed Sara.
"So…have you guys named her yet?"
Grissom looked at Sara, then down to their daughter, and then back up at Sara. When he nodded, Sara spoke, "Yea Cath, we have. You can officially say hello to Julia Catherine Grissom." Sara and Grissom smiled at Catherine's expression.
"Oh my God! You guys shouldn't have. That is a beautiful name though, Julia."
"Shouldn't have? Cath, what makes you think we named her after you?" Grissom smirked.
Catherine's head
dropped, "I'm sorry, I just…"
"Cath, relax, he is
kidding. Of course we named her after you!" Sara said laughing.
Catherine's head snapped up with the biggest smile they had ever seen from her. "Thank you, oh thank you."
"No Cath, thank you. Without your phone call 6 months ago, I'm not sure I have been home so soon. I owe that to you. You have been so much help, with Gil, with me, and with Julia. We couldn't think of a better way of thanking you than naming our daughter after you."
"I'm honored. Really I am, this is amazing."
Grissom, Sara, Julia and Catherine all sat around enjoying the simplicity of the moment. They had no worries, no problems, just love, support, and family.
Just the way life should be.
Epilogue coming soon! I hope you all have enjoyed the story so far!!! Thanks so much for your continued support and reviews!
