Disclaimer: Not only do I not own anything related to CSI, I also own nothing about Jeopardy!
Chapter 13
"Welcome back," Trebek told the audience. "We have a great game going so far, and we're ready for Double Jeopardy! Our categories are: 'British Literature,' 'Science is the Word,' 'Jacks of all Trades,' 'Everyone loves Rays, Man,' 'The Doctor is In,' and 'Home Movies.' Bonnie, you make the first selection."
What made the Double Jeopardy! round interesting was its speed. Robbins and Grissom answered questions so quickly and with such intensity, it made Trebek go faster and faster. The pace really kicked up when Grissom asked for "Science is the Word" for 400.
"When bread is 'leavened,' this gas is responsible for the expansion of the dough. Grissom."
"What is carbon dioxide?"
"Correct"
"Science for 800."
"Pumice is a sponge like solid formed on the top of this substance. Grissom."
"What is lava?"
"Correct."
"Science for 1200."
"Iodine is added to table salt to help prevent this glandular deficiency disorder. Al."
"What is goiter?"
"Correct."
"Continue for 1600."
"Mercury's chemical symbol of Hg stands for this word meaning 'water silver.' Al."
"What is hydrogyrum?"
"Incorrect"
"Dammit," Al cursed.
"Yes!" Grissom buzzed in.
"Grissom."
"What is hydrargyrum?"
"Correct."
"2,000 please."
"This is an organism whose DNA is not contained in its nucleus. Al."
"What is prokaryote."
"Correct. I'm going to take a breath and you pick a new category," Trebek said.
"Well, since I'm an actual doctor, not just a PhD like some people," Robbins said as he gave a look towards Grissom. "I'll choose 'The Doctor is In' for 400."
Although Bonnie barely got a buzz in buzzer-wise, she kept the game from being a runaway win for either Grissom or Robbins. Early in the round after answering a 1,200 "Jacks of All Trade" question, she got the 1,600 daily double, in which she wagered 1,000 and got it correct. But she was able to get the second-to-last question on the board correct — "British Literature" for 1,600. That left her with the Daily Double as the last question, again in "British Literature." Her total at the time was 5,800.
"You know, Alex," Bonnie said, with much confidence. "I'm here with two guys from Vegas. So why not? I'm making it a true Daily Double."
The audience, Robbins and Grissom were all impressed.
"This author wrote 'The Lord of the Isles' five years after 'The Lady of the Lake.'"
"Who was Sir Walter Scott?"
"Correct."
The audience and her fellow contestants lit up Bonnie with accolades.
"We've made it to Final Jeopardy! With a close one, Bonnie, you've made an impressive comeback with 11,600, Al Robbins has 12,600 and our champion has 15,400. Wagering will play a big role in Final Jeopardy! so let's take a look at our category. ... Director Trivia. We'll let our contestants make their wager and be right back after this break."
After a quiet break, something that was requested by the assistant director, Alex Trebek quickly went to reading the final question.
"While filming this 1964 classic, director John Huston made each lead actor a gold encrusted pistol with bullets — one with each actor's name on it. This way, when the actors wanted to kill one another, they would use the designated bullet. This proved to be successful. No problems between the cast members arose. Players, you have 30 seconds. Good luck."
Bonnie shook her head as she put her pen down, but when Grissom looked at Robbins, the Doc looked stoic. Grissom laughed to himself. He knew who won.
With the final timpani booms of the theme song, Trebek asked Bonnie for her answer. "What is 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?' No, I'm sorry, that is incorrect. How much did you wager?" Bonnie revealed she wagered only 100. To which Trebek said, "Well, you are still in this race. Al Robbins, let's see what you wrote down. 'What is 'Night of the Iguana?' John Huston gave guns to Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Ave Gardner. That's correct. How much did you wager?"
"It's like Bonnie said," Robbins said. "I'm from Vegas."
He bet it all. The audience went nuts.
"Well done," Trebek said, walking to Grissom. "That leaves you Grissom. How did you answer?"
His screen read, "What is 'Night of the Iguana?'"
"That's correct. How much did you wager?"
Grissom looked at Robbins as he revealed his wager.
0.
The audience couldn't believe it.
"Al Robbins you are our new Jeopardy! champion, and we say goodbye to Gil Grissom who leaves us with 549,904. Grissom, we will most likely see you at the Tournament of Champions. Goodnight!"
As the closing music played and Trebek approached the players, Grissom turned to his friend, "Congratulations, Albert. Excellent job."
Robbins brought Grissom in for a hug, "Are you crazy? You had to know I would wager everything."
"But I didn't know you or I would get the question right. All or nothing. I thought you might go for it all, so I went for nothing. It was a gamble. You did great. It was an honor playing with you."
"Thanks buddy, same to you."
"And," Grissom added. "Rosie will need her cage cleaned next week."
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TBC
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A/N: I wrote the final question in honor of William Petersen's Broadway debut, which was … you guessed it, Tennessee Williams' "Night of the Iguana."