TITLE: CSI: Is This Desert Hot or What?
AUTHOR: D M Harper.
SUMMARY: The lives of four professional women intersect at a crime scene one rainy night in Las Vegas.
RATING: M for mature readers.
DISCLAIMER: This story is simply for the entertainment of those of us who like to dabble in subtext. There is no intent to infringe on the copyright of CBS Paramount, creators Ann Donahue, Anthony E. Zuiker and Jerry Bruckheimer. No profit is gained from this hobby. This entertainment does feature consensual sexual interaction between two females, so if you are underage or unable to view due to restrictions in your part of the world, be gone with you and take my sympathy with you. If you find such material offensive, too bad, so sad, you chose to enter this web site of your own free will; hence you have no one to whine to except yourself - now bugger off!
Chapter 11
The month of May arrived and Danni surprised Sofia with a romantic dinner followed by a request for her to move in. The couple spent the weekend ferrying Sofia's possessions to Danni's much larger home. The duo celebrated with a barbeque that Sunday night with Catherine, Sara and Lindsey.
Sara brought along the five framed photos of Danni's family sans her father and Danni proudly displayed them upon the living room wall beside several pictures of her, Sofia and their friends.
Since the weekend at Logandale, Sara and Danni had grown closer with both women finding calmness in the knowledge they were not alone in their childhood experiences.
Work wise, the Crime Lab continued to be busy and Danni discovered a different side of Colin when the two resumed their partnership. After a long chase on foot through the streets of the Strip, the officers finally cornered a suspect wanted for questioning regarding an assault.
Danni had gone in first and tackled the six foot perp, bringing him down and cuffing his wrists while Colin kept cover.
Once they'd finished processing the suspect and the paperwork, Colin had broached the subject of the take down over lunch.
"Why do you go so hard in beating me to the chase?"
"It's not about being first Colin. For me, it's just the need to stop the bad guy. I'm not trying to show you up, but I know you have a problem with that."
"Yeah I do and after all this time I shouldn't. I apologise for that Sarge. I've disrespected you for no other reason then you're female."
Danni scoffed, "Colin, it's just not me you put offside; it's the majority of female offices, including our Captain."
"Yeah and I know it's wrong."
"It is, but I've a feeling it's got a lot to do with how you were raised."
Colin lowered his head, "My father was a hard man who taught me women were weak, but these past few weeks I've had my eyes opened."
Noting her partner's keenness to speak openly for the first time, Danni urged him to continue, "What's happened Colin?"
"My mom's been diagnosed with breast cancer."
"Oh Colin I'm sorry to hear that. How is she doing?"
"She's been great. She is facing it head on and has shown such strength while dad has fallen apart."
"Yeah, life's funny that way."
"Sarge, I've been a bastard towards you, but you've never been anything but professional with me."
"Colin, it's called tolerance."
"This business with mom has changed my view and my wife Annette has embraced it. I just want you to know that you are the best officer I've worked with and I'm proud to ride with you."
"Thanks and you have good qualities as a cop too, so let's finish up here and get back to it. I hope your mom will be all right."
"She's strong and the doctors are confident she will recover after treatment."
"That's good news and I'm glad we had this talk."
Colin grinned for the first time that day and agreed, "Me too Sarge."
"By the way, if you need any time off, I'll organise it for you."
"Thanks again."
-o-
Danni continued to niche out a better work relationship with Colin and eventually met his wife, mother and father. She admired the changes Colin had made in his attitude towards women and watched him display immense courage while dealing with his father's unexpected indifferences.
Sofia acted as her sounding board during dinner discussions with Danni and in turn, their relationship blossomed.
Grace Curtis and Jim Brass fell into a dating routine that pleased Sofia and offered good comedic material for Danni.
As June drew closer, Catherine proposed to Sara and their wedding was scheduled for Saturday June 3rd. Sara had asked Danni to stand up for her and she gratefully accepted. Catherine and Sara went into overdrive with plans while Lindsey was beside herself with happiness.
The ceremony went by without a hitch and the happy couple left for a week long honeymoon in Santa Monica while a besotted Lindsey stayed with Danni and Sofia.
Danni reluctantly drove Lindsey home on the Sunday night and was taken aback when the younger Willows jumped out of the truck and announced, "Sofia is being sneaky. I reckon she's up to something."
"What makes you say that kiddo?"
"She was funny when I found her in the large closet in the garage."
"Oh, maybe she was hiding your Christmas present."
"Nah, I asked. I think it was yours."
Danni secured her Chevy and walked Lindsey to the house. "That's probably it."
"Sara's buying me a puppy, I heard her tell mom."
"Don't forget to act surprised Christmas Day."
"Nah I won't, but I'd rather have a baby sister or brother."
Danni chuckled and ruffled the young girl's hair, "Don't let your parents hear you say that."
"Do you want to marry Sofia?"
"Yes I do."
"That would be a great Christmas present," suggested a grinning Lindsey.
Catherine opened the door and enveloped her daughter, "Hey kiddo, it's good to see you. Did you have a good time with Sofia and Danni?"
"Hey mom and I had so much fun. Did you have a good time with Sara?"
"I did, but we missed you. Now go inside, Sara has a gift for you."
Lindsey turned to Danni, "Thanks again, bye."
Danni leaned down and kissed her on the cheek, "See you soon kiddo."
Catherine hugged the younger blonde, "Thanks for looking after her."
"It was a real treat Cath, she's a terrific kid."
"Yeah, I lucked out there."
"I better get home, Sofia is cooking dinner."
"Okay, see you soon."
"Goodnight Catherine."
-o-
Sofia was in the kitchen when Danni entered the house and announced, "Something smells good."
"Marinated steak and tossed salad," replied Sofia as Danni embraced her from behind.
"Do I have time for a shower?"
"You do babe."
Danni swiped away the hair on the back of Sofia's neck and lowered her lips to the exposed skin. With gentle pecks, she left wet impressions as she inched downwards.
Sofia shivered, "If you keep that up, dinner will be ruined."
"I just wanted to show you some appreciation before I showered."
"Oh, you certainly accomplished that honey."
Danni released her hold and headed out the room.
When she returned, she was wearing a tee shirt and white cotton briefs.
Sofia took one look at her and groaned, "Nice outfit."
"It's too hot for anything else," explained a grinning Danni. "It looks like we are heading for a hot spell."
"Yes it does."
"I'll put the air conditioner on sweetheart."
With blue eyes focused on the retreating form of her girlfriend, Sofia smiled as two perfect buttocks gently swayed in a mesmerising motion. She plated their dinner and took it to the dining table. Returning to the kitchen, she retrieved a pitcher of iced water and two chilled glasses.
Danni joined her at the table moments later and took her seat, "That feels better already."
Sofia giggled, "I can see that, your nipples are trying to poke out of your shirt."
"Well, you can deal with them after we've eaten."
Leaning over, Sofia purred into Danni's ear, "Planning an early night?"
After a quick peck on the tip of Sofia's nose, Danni replied, "Indeed I am baby."
"That sounds very good to me."
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