Disclaimers: Not mine

Spoilers: Nope

Author's Note:  This chapter's dedicated to my friend Julez, who's as much of an N/S-er as I am a G/C-er…which is saying a lot. :)

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UNINTENTIONAL

(Chapter 12 - August 3, 2003, 1:45 AM)

"10 minutes, Sara."  Catherine glanced at her watch impatiently as she followed Sara to a secluded area near the lab.

"You heard us that night in Grissom's office."

Sara's comment was more of a statement then a question but Catherine nodded anyway.

"I didn't sleep with Grissom."

"If this is just going to be a repeat of everything he's already said to me, then save it, ok?  I've already heard this bit from him."

"And you don't believe us."

Catherine said nothing.

"Look, you don't have to believe me but when has Grissom ever lied to you?"

"He has been for the past month.  He had an entire month to tell me the truth and he never did.  I don't think I would've ever found out if I hadn't overheard the two of you!  A month worth of lies, Sara, I think that's more than enough."

"Nothing happened that night!  He gave me a ride home and I invited him up to my place.  Yes, I admit it, I had more than just coffee on my mind but the moment he got your call, he raced out of my place."

Catherine looked at her for a moment before shaking her head, "Why are you doing this?  Just a few days ago you were yelling at Grissom about your future together.  If you still love him, then why are you telling me this?"

"Because I now know how much you mean to him."  Sara hesitated for a second before continuing, "I was in that locker room tonight."

"What?"

"The locker room.  I was the one who locked the door."

"Why?"

"It doesn't matter.  What matters is Grissom was there.  He was ready to pour his heart out and he would've if he hadn't realized you weren't the one on the other side of the door.  I have never seen him this way, Catherine."

"So…what?  Your feelings for him just suddenly disappeared?"

"No, but I realized that being in love shouldn't be about being blind.  Grissom's not the only guy out there and even if he was, I know that I would never have a chance with him because he's in love with you."

"I don't know what to say…"

"It doesn't matter what you say to me.  What matters is what you say to Grissom.  I think he's still in his office."

Catherine looked at Sara and for the first time in a very long time, she smiled, "Thanks."  She began walking back towards the lab but stopped a few steps in and turned back around, "Oh yeah, just a little advice, the locker room's not the greatest place to get it on…even with someone as cute as Nick."

Sara opened her mouth to protest but Catherine had already turned around and continued walking away.

*To be continued*